Medical Sonography

The Medical Sonography Program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

Upon meeting examination prerequisites, students will be able to sit for their ARDMS Registry exam. 

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
Email: mail@caahep.org

Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)
P.O. Box 2050
Ellicott City, MD 21041
Phone: 443-973-3251
Fax: 866-738-3444
Email: mail@jrcdms.org

The Medical Sonography Program is committed to preparing competent, entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The program strives to provide a high-quality educational experience that promotes clinical competence, critical thinking, professionalism, and lifelong learning.

Program Goals

1. Prepare students to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations competently and safely.
2. Develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the clinical setting.
3. Promote professional, ethical, and effective communication behaviors within healthcare environments.
4. Prepare graduates for successful entry into the sonography profession and eligibility for credentialing examinations.
5. Foster continued professional growth and lifelong learning within the field of diagnostic medical sonography.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency in performing diagnostic sonographic procedures within the program’s specialty areas.
2. Produce diagnostic-quality sonographic images and accurately identify normal anatomy and pathology.
3. Apply knowledge of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and scanning principles during sonographic examinations.
4. Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to adapt examinations to patient condition and clinical presentation.
5. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, clinical staff, physicians, instructors, and peers.
6. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and compassionate behavior consistent with healthcare standards.
7. Practice appropriate patient care, safety, ergonomics, and infection control procedures in the clinical environment.
8. Demonstrate readiness for professional credentialing examinations and entry-level employment.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Effectiveness Data
Institution Name: Central Carolina Community College 
Concentrations CAAHEP Accredited: Abdomen-Extended and Obstetrics & Gynecology

Student Retention

Student Retention: Total # of Graduates/Total # of Students Enrolled

Retention Threshold: 70% of total enrollment (sliding scale is used for cohorts of 9 or less enrolled students)

Job Placement

Job Placement: Total # of Graduates employed in 6 months/Total # of Graduates

Job Placement Threshold (within 6 months of graduation): 75% of graduates employed as sonographers in one of program's accredited specialties, continuing their education or actively serving in the military

Test Takers Rate - Abdomen Extended

Test Takers Rate - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Test Takers Rate: Total # of Test Takers/Total # of Graduates for the concentration

Test Takers 3-Year Trend Threshold:

• 50% for programs that have 15 or fewer graduates over a 3-year timeframe
• 60% for programs that have 16 or greater graduates over a 3-year timeframe

Credential Success Rate - Abdomen Extended

Credential Success Rate - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Credential Success Rate: Total # of Graduates successfully earning credential/Total # of Test Takers

Credential Success Threshold (within one year of graduation): 60% of graduates passing a credentialing exam per concentration that the program holds accreditation