Frequently Ask Questions:
Sonography Program Information
Here are a few questions that were commonly asked to
us by previous applicants. If you
need further explanation or have other questions please feel free to call us.
We will be glad to answer them.
Since the instructor is not located on campus, how is communication between the instructor and student accomplished?
There are several ways. First, the students are given a toll free number so that there is no extra cost to them. Many days they can call until 10:00 p.m. CST. If the instructor is unavailable they will return your call. E-mail is also available. Since many people have access to the internet this is also a good way to communicate.
YES! Our prerequisites to the course and course curriculum prepare you for the registry.
At this time the program is not accredited, however it is one of our goals. The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography does not require a program to be accredited for a student to sit for a respective sonography registry. Programs do not open up as an accredited program because part of the accreditation process requires interviewing of students and review of school documents by accreditation officials. Again, lack of accreditation does not affect your eligibility to sit for the registry but it is a process I fully agree with and support.
As former program director of the ultrasound program at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences, program accreditation was obtained for the first time. We were awarded a 5-year accreditation period which is the longest period allowed and went through the process without any essential deficiencies. For 5 years I served as a site visitor for the accreditation team. I am familiar with the process and look forward to some day applying for accreditation for this program.
Well we don’t guarantee jobs but the job market is very good at this time. In a recent article in the Kansas City Star it reports “…the Bureau of Labor Statistics 1998-99 Occupational Outlook Handbook projects the field of ultrasound to grow rapidly through the year 2006”.
Can I do my clinical rotation at the place where I already work?
Yes. However only the time spent in ultrasound can be counted as clinical education time.
There are two major differences. First, we keep you on a schedule. You will be required to follow the same course schedule as the person that is sitting in one of our live classes. This prevents you from procrastinating and makes sure you get done in a certain time period. Second, we require competencies to be completed during the course. This includes having to submit film for our review and critique.
Exams are given over the internet. With the exception of the semester finals, they may be taken at your home.