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SHRP School of Health Related ProfessionsDepartment of Medical Imaging Sciences
ChoiCes...Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Description of the Profession
Program Options
Clinical Affiliations
Option 1: Certificate in DMS
Option 2: B.Sc. in AHT
Option 3: Second B.Sc.
Professional Curriculum
Course Descriptions
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Description of the profession*
The profession of diagnostic medical sonography includes general sonography, cardiac sonography, vascular technology, and various subspecialties. The profession requires judgment and the ability to provide appropriate health care services. General sonographers, cardiac sonographers, and vascular technologists are highly skilled professionals qualified by education to provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy. The general sonographer, cardiac sonographer, and vascular technologist may provide this service in a variety of medical settings where the physician is responsible for the use and interpretation of appropriate procedures. General sonographers, cardiac sonographers, and vascular technologists assist physicians in gathering data necessary to reach diagnostic decisions. The general sonographer, cardiac sonographer, and vascular technologist are able to perform the following:
➣ Obtain,review,andintegratepertinentpatienthistoryandsupportingclinicaldatatofacilitateoptimumdiagnosticresults;
➣ Performappropriateproceduresandrecordanatomic,pathologic,and/orphysiologicdataforinterpretationbyaphysician;
➣ Record,analyze,andprocessdiagnosticdataandotherpertinentobservationsmadeduringtheprocedureforpresentationtotheinterpretingphysician;
➣ Exercisediscretionandjudgmentintheperformanceofsonographicand/orotherdiagnosticservices;
➣ Demonstrateappropriatecommunicationskillswithpatientsandcolleagues;
➣ Actinaprofessionalandethicalmanner;
➣ Providepatienteducationrelatedtomedicalultrasoundand/orotherdiagnosticvasculartechniques,andpromoteprinciplesofgoodhealth.
* TakenfromtheEssentialsandGuidelinesforDiagnosticMedicalSonographyProgramsaccreditedbytheCommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms,www.caahep.org
For additional information on the profession please visit: www.sdms.org • www.ardms.org • www.aium.org
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the UMDnJ-school of health relateD profession’s Diagnostic MeDical sonography prograM
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is located on the Scotch Plains campus. It is a fifteen month program starting in September and covers both clinical and didactic instruction in abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological and neonatal neurosonography ultrasound. The course of study includes Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Ultrasound Physics, Instrumentation and Applied Sonography. Clinical training is provided in active Radiology and Perinatal Testing departments equipped with the most advanced ultrasound equipment.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program offers 3 educational options.
Option 1 Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Option 2 Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Technologies
Option 3 Second Bachelor of Science
The curriculum for the professional component is the same for all options.
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will receive a certificate or a BS degree and will be eligible for examination by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (www.ardms.org).
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The School of Health Related Professions, as part of UMDNJ, is fully accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The UMDNJ-SHRP Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is currently granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org).
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clinical affiliations
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program provides experiences with varied populations in a wide variety of health care settings by utilizing a large number of health care facilities throughout NJ. Students complete clinical rotations in a variety of facilities. These facilities include but may not be limited to:
Centra State Health Care System Freehold, NJ
Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ
Holy Name Hospital Teaneck, NJ
Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Neptune, NJ
Medical Center at Princeton Princeton, NJ
Medical Imaging of Teaneck Teaneck, NJ
Morristown Memorial Hospital Morristown, NJ
Mountainside Hospital Montclair / Glen Ridge, NJ
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ
Ocean Medical Center Brick, NJ
Overlook Hospital Summit, NJ
Robert Wood Johnson UH New Brunswick, NJ
Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center Livingston, NJ
Saint Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ
Saint Clare’s Hospital Denville, NJ
Saint Clare’s Hospital Dover, NJ
Saint Peter’s University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ
Somerset Medical Center Somerville, NJ
UMDNJ-University Hospital Newark, NJ
UMDNJ-Doctor’s Office Center Newark, NJ
The Valley Hospital Paramus, NJ
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certificate in Diagnostic MeDical sonography
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the program must have Prerequisite 1 or Prerequisite 2
Prerequisite 1 completedatwo:yearaccreditedAlliedHealthEducationprogram, (i.e.:Radiography,Nursing,etc.)
Prerequisite 2 completedtheequivalentcollegecoursework(approximately 60 college credits)
Allapplicantsmusthavecompletedthefollowingor equivalentcollegecourseprerequisites:
*HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyI. . . . . .(3-4credits) *HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyII . . . . . . (3-4credits) *MedicalTerminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . (on-lineorcollegecreditcourse) CollegeAlgebraorStatistics . . . . . . . .(3credits) GeneralPhysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3credits) English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3credits)
*It is recommended that these courses be completed within 5 years of application to program.
Suggestedcoursework:IntroductiontoComputers,knowledgeofPowerPoint.AllstudentswithaGPAof2.75andaboveareencouragedtoapply.However,finalconsiderationofGPAscoreswilldependonthepoolofapplicants.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1st
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Bachelors of science in allieD health technologies Admission Requirements
The Department of Medical Imaging Sciences - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program offers a joint Bachelor of Science Degree in Allied Health Technologies in collaboration with the following institutions:
Bloomfield College
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Felician College
Georgian Court College
New Jersey City University
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Rutgers University - Newark
The degree offers a unique combination of a liberal arts education and entry into the postgraduate health career of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
The first six semesters of liberal study is taken at the partner institution (minimum of 90 semester hours). General education courses lead toward a concentration in biology with requirements in math, physics, chemistry and biology. The clinical track is selected in the late sophomore or early junior year through an application to UMDNJ-SHRP.
Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 and have met or be scheduled to complete all prerequisite requirements prior to the planned date for enrolling in the 4th year specialization coursework.
Students admitted to the 4th year professional phase are selected by an Admissions Committee from among those applicants meeting these minimum standards.
Medical Terminology is an essential foundation for the courses in the program. It is suggested that students accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program take this course at a college or online prior to the start of the program in September.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15th
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seconD Bachelors of science
Admission Requirements
Prospective students must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited United States University or College.
All applicants must have completed the following or equivalent college course prerequisites: *HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyI . . . . . . . (3-4credits) *HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyII . . . . . . . (3-4credits) *MedicalTerminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (on-lineorcollegecreditcourse) CollegeAlgebraorStatistics . . . . . . . . . (3credits) GeneralPhysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3credits) English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3credits) *It is recommended that these courses be completed within 5 years of application to program.
Suggestedcoursework:IntroductiontoComputers,knowledgeofPowerPoint“AllstudentswithaGPAof2.75andaboveareencouragedtoapply.However,finalconsiderationofGPAscoreswilldependonthepoolofapplicants.”
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1st
After application review, interviews are conducted for candidates who meet the program requirements. Students accepted into the program must be CPR certified for either Allied Health Professionals or Adult/Pediatrics prior to starting their clinical practicum.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please call the UMDNJ-SHRP Office of Enrollment Services: 973-972-5454, or send an e-mail to [email protected].
In selecting students for admission, the Program looks for evidence of character, potential, motivation and sound academic preparation.
The Program attempts to choose applicants, who represent the greatest promise of profiting from opportunities offered by the School of Health Related Professions, preparing them for a positive contribution to the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and community.
There is no advance standing in this program.
“Enrollment and continued enrollment of accepted students is conditional, based on the results of certain laboratory tests and fulfillment of immunization requirements in order to determine their ability to perform all essential function.”
UMDNJ/SHRP does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in admissions or in access to programs.
UMDNJ/SHRP does not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of race, creed, sex, national origin or disability. (The Disability Compliance Coordinator may be reached at 973-972-8512).
The University of Medicine and Dentistry recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to providing appropriate support for its student body.
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Diagnostic MeDical sonography Professional Curriculum
Fall I SemesterCourse # Course Title Credits
DXMS4151 Cross-SectionalAbdominalSonography 2DXMS4171 GynecologicalSonographyI 2DXMS4100 PatientCarefortheImagingProfessionals 2DXMS4161 ObstetricalSonographyI 2DXMS4131 AbdominalSonographyI 3DXMS4009 IntroductiontoClinicalPractice 1 Fall I credits - 12
Spring SemesterCourse # Course Title Credits
DXMS4111 AcousticPhysicsI 2DXMS4172 GynecologicalSonographyII 2DXMS4199 ClinicalPracticeI 5DXMS4262 ObstetricalSonographyII 2DXMS4232 AbdominalSonographyII 3 Spring credits - 14
Summer SemesterCourse # Course Title Credits
DXMS4212 AcousticPhysicsII 2DXMS4240 Neurosonography 1DXMS4299 ClinicalPracticeII 3 Summer credits - 6
Fall II SemesterCourse # Course Title Credits
DXMS4350 Critique&ClinicalCorrelation 2DXMS4360 IntroductiontoEchocardiography 1VSTC4370 IntroductiontoNoninvasiveVascularTesting 2DXMS4399 ClinicalPracticeIII 7 Fall II credits - 12
TotalProgramCredits-44
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DXMS4151 Cross-Sectional Abdominal Sonography CreDitS2
The objective of this course is to provide the student with a basic knowledge of cross-sectional abdominal sonography. Emphasis is placed on the sonographic appearance of abdominal organs, vessels and their anatomical relationship to each other.
(Lecture: 18 hours - Lab: 25 hours )
DXMS4171 Gynecological Sonography I CreDitS2
This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of sonography of the female pelvis. Emphasis will be placed on the appearance of normal pelvic anatomy. Through lectures, case review and lab the normal appearances of the female reproductive system will be discussed.
(Lecture: 20 hours - Lab: 15 hours , Web-Enhanced)
DXMS4100 Patient Care for the Imaging Professional CreDitS2
This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of the sonography profession and patient care skills necessary for a technologist in the clinical setting. Important to the discussion is an understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities imaging professionals take on when providing care to patients. Students will be required to successfully complete a CPR certification course and the UMDNJ WEB-CT course on HIPPA compliance. Students must obtain CPR certification on their own.
(Lecture: 15 hours - Independent Learning: 30 hours)
DXMS4111 Acoustic Physics I CreDitS2
This course acquaints students with the modes of operation and imaging techniques that relates to high frequency sound production. A requirement for the clinical practice of sonographers is an in-depth understanding of the characteristics of ultrasound and its interaction with tissue. An important element of this is quality control and the biological effects of sound on human tissue. This course includes lecture and demonstration.
(Lecture: 30 hours)
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DXMS4161 Obstetrical Sonography I CreDitS2
The general objective of this course is to provide the student with a basic knowledge of Obstetrical Sonography. Emphasis will be placed on variations of the normal appearance of the female gravid uterus. Discussion will include fetal development, obstetrical measurements, sonographic appearance, and sonographic approach to the gravid uterus. Through lectures, case review and group discussion the normal appearance of the fetus will be examined.
(Lecture: 30 hours, Web-Enhanced)
DXMS4131 Abdominal Sonography I CreDitS3
The general objective of this course is to provide the student with a basic knowledge of abdominal anatomy, physiology and abdominal sonography. Emphasis is placed on discussion of the normal sonographic appearance of abdominal organs and systems.
(Lecture: 30 hours - Lab: 30 hours, Web-Enhanced)
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DXMS4009 Introduction to Clinical Practice CreDitS1
The general objective of this course is to introduce the student to the clinical environment. The course will provide the student with an understanding of the daily activities within an ultrasound department. It will provide the student with clinical and practical experience in support of classroom studies.
(Clinic: 84 hours)
DXMS4172 Gynecological Sonography II CreDitS2
This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of the sonographic examination of the female pelvis. Sonographers are required to differentiate normal from abnormal processes. Through lectures, case review, and group discussion, emphasis will be placed on how the sonographic appearance of the female reproductive system changes with the presence of pathology. Also the utilization of Duplex and Color Doppler Imaging & Spectral analysis display will be discussed.
(Lecture: 30 hours, Web-Enhanced) (Prerequisite: DXMS4171)
DXMS4199 Clinical Practice I CreDitS5
The general objective of this course is to provide the student with clinical and practical experience in support of classroom studies. The student gains the ability to demonstrate the structures of the abdomen, gravid and non-gravid female pelvis utilizing sonography when the student has pre-knowledge of the patient’s condition.
(Clinic: 468 hours) (Prerequisite: DXMS4009)
DXMS4212 Acoustic Physics II CreDitS2
This course reiterates in a more in-depth approach the material presented in Acoustic Physics I. Students will re-examine the modes of operation and imaging techniques that relates to high frequency sound production, characteristics of ultrasound and its interaction with tissue, quality control and the biological effects of sound on human tissue.
(Lecture: 30 hours, Web Enhanced) (Prerequisite: DXMS4111)
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DXMS4262 Obstetrical Sonography II CreDitS2
This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of the sonographic examination of the gravid female pelvis. Sonographers are required to differentiate normal from abnormal processes. Through lectures, case review, and group discussion, emphasis will be placed on abnormal fetal development. Also the utilization of Duplex and Color Doppler Imaging & Spectral analysis display will be discussed.
(Lecture: 30 hours, Web-Enhanced ) (Prerequisite: DXMS4161)
DXMS4232 Abdominal Sonography II CreDitS3
This course is a continuum of Abdominal Ultrasound I. Sonographers are required to differentiate normal from abnormal processes. Emphasis is placed on discussion of how the sonographic appearance of the upper abdomen changes with the presence of pathology. Surgical implications and specific scanning approaches are addressed. This course includes lecture, case review, and group discussions.
(Lecture: 45 hours, Web-Enhanced ) (Prerequisite: DXMS4131, DXMS4151)
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DXMS4240 Neurosonography CreDitS1
This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of neurosonography. The normal and abnormal appearance of the infant and neonatal brain will be discussed through lectures, case review, and group discussion. This course will provide the student with an in-depth analysis of the sonographic representations in neurosonography. Emphasis will be placed on variations of the normal appearance of the neonatal brain. Also an in-depth analysis of the sonographic representations of pathological conditions associated with neonatal intracranial abnormalities, including congenital abnormalities, infections, hemorrhage, and tumors will be discussed.
(Lecture: 12 hours, Web-Enhanced, Independent Study)
DXMS4299 Clinical Practice II CreDitS3
The student acquires skills to carry out sonographic examinations and gains the ability to recognize normal and abnormal sonographic patterns in the abdomen, female pelvis, fetus, and neonatal brain.
(Clinic: 300 hours) (Prerequisite: DXMS4199)
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DXMS4350 Critique & Clinical Correlation CreDitS2
The objective of this course is to provide advanced discussions and critical review of obstetric, gynecologic and abdominal sonography. Emphasis is placed on correlating underlying pathophysiology with its sonographic presentation, related diagnostic procedures, and the role of sonography in the diagnostic workup. Students will be required to present ultrasound cases using PowerPoint.
(Lecture: 30 hours, Web-Enhanced) (Prerequisites: DXMS4172, DXMS4232, DXMS4262, DXMS4009, DXMS4199, DXMS4299)
DXMS4360 Introduction to Echocardiography CreDitS1
The objective of this course is to provide the student with an overview of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and clinical applications of ultrasound, specifically echocardiography.
(Lecture: 20 hours - Lab: 4 hours)
VStC4370 Intro to Noninvasive Vascular Testing CreDitS2
The course will provide an introduction to vascular anatomy, disease states important to vascular diagnosis, duplex Doppler sonography, and plethysmography.
(Lecture: 20 hours - Lab: 32 hours)
DXMS4399 Clinical Practice III CreDitS7
The student acquires skills to carry out sonographic examinations and gains the ability to recognize normal and abnormal sonographic patterns in the abdomen, female pelvis, and neonatal head.
(Clinic: 364 hours) (Prerequisite: DXMS4299)
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transportation
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is located in Scotch Plains, NJ, which is accessible from the Garden State Parkway, and Routes 22 and 78. Clinical experience sites are located throughout New Jersey. A car is required for travel to clinical sites and to the Scotch Plains Campus. The proximity of UMDNJ to New York City extends opportunities for varied entertainment and recreational activities for students.
tUition anD financial aiD
Current tuition and fees may be obtained by going to http://shrp.umdnj.edu, then go to the Enrollment Services tab and click on Registrar.
Students are also required to have medical/health insurance. This can be purchased through the university at an additional cost.
Information about financial aid is available from the Newark Campus Financial Aid Office, 30 Bergen Street, ADMC 1208, Newark, NJ 07107-3001. Phone: 973-972-4376 or at http://www.umdnj.edu/studentfinancialaid/index_new_brow.htm
Scholarships are available to students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program through the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - www.sdms.org Foundation link or 800-229-9506 and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine - www.aium.org or 301-498-4100.
foreign eDUcateD applicants
If you were educated outside of the United States, you must provide the following additional documents:
➣ Officialtranscriptsdirectlyfromforeignschoolorinasealedschoolenvelope.
➣ Officialevaluationofyourforeigntranscript(gradebygrade).YoumayobtainanevaluationbycontactingWorldEducationServices,Inc.,atwww.wes.orgorbye-mailatinfo@wes.org.Refertothelastpageoftheprintedapplicationformforthenamesandaddressesofadditionaltranscriptevaluationagencies.
➣ OfficialresultsoftestscoresfromtheTestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage(TOEFL)exam.Aminimumscoreof600onthepaper-basedexam,250onthecomputer-basedexam,or100ontheinternet-basedexamisrequired.TheSchool’scodenumberis#2895.~ or ~OfficialtranscriptsdemonstratingsuccessfulcompletionofCollegeEnglish101and102(6credits).
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For additional information please contact:
Cynthia Silkowski, MA, RDMS, RVT Associate Professor & Program Director
phone: 908-889-2521
e-mail: [email protected]
Karen DegliAntoni, BS, RDMS
Assistant Professor & Clinical Coordinator
phone: 908-889-2521
e-mail: [email protected]
Department Secretaries:
Barbara Herbert Scotch Plains: 908-889-2521
Newark: 973-972-4821
e-mail: [email protected]
Christie Tragno
phone: 908-889-2521
e-mail: [email protected]
Request for Application Package:
mail: UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions
Office of Enrollment Services
65 Bergen Street, Room 149
Newark, NJ 07107-3001
phone: 973-972-5454
e-mail: [email protected]
web: http://shrp.umdnj.edu/admissions/documents/sonography.pdf
Department of Medical Imaging Sciences
Cynthia Silkowski, MA, RDMS, RVT Chairperson
The Department of Medical Imaging Sciences includes the following programs:
Diagnostic MeDical sonography prograM
Cynthia Silkowski, MA, RDMS, RVTAssociate Professor, Program Director
Diagnostic iMaging technologies (CT, MRI, Mammography)
raDiology assistant (Master’s Program)
Gladys Montane, MA, RT(r)Assistant Professor, Program Director
nuclear MeDicine technology
Michael Teters, MS, RT(N)Assistant Professor, Program Director
Vascular technology
Clifford Araki, PhD, RVTAssociate Professor, Program Director
Secretarial Support Team
Barbara Herbert Christie TragnoScotch Plains: 908-889-2521 908-889-2521
Newark: 973-972-4821 [email protected]
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