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Program Description
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) is a
rapidly emerging, relatively new medical diagnostic technique. High
frequency ultrasound waves are transmitted like sonar through the
human body, and the reflections are converted into images that map
out the body. The images are called sonograms. Ultrasound is used to
image organs, muscles, masses, fluid accumulations and the unborn
fetus. Unlike X-rays, diagnostic ultrasound waves do not involved
radiation. To date, no known biological hazardous effects, to the
patient or sonographer, have been documented.
The diagnostic
medical sonographer is a skilled person qualified by academic,
laboratory, and clinical training to provide patient services. The
sonographer serves as the eyes and ears of the physician, who will
interpret the medical images produced through
sonography.
Sonographers work in a variety of health care
settings, including regional medical centers, hospitals, diagnostic
centers, clinics, and doctors’ offices. They perform their duties in
diagnostic labs, trauma centers, emergency rooms, operating rooms,
interventional suites, labor and delivery facilities, and at the
bedside. The job positions available to sonographers range from
staff sonographer to supervisor, department manager, educator,
applications specialist, sales associate, and research and
development technology.
Mission and Goals
Quitt Health
Care offers a six-weeks
of training requiring a total of every student to be present.
Students will spend approximately 3 hours in clinical
settings.
Attendance is
part-time, during the day, and the
program averages up to 20 hours per week. Since the program is
designed to prepare students for the profession of diagnostic
medical sonography rather than simply for a job, students should
expect to attend discussions that are offered on
occasional evenings and weekends. As a result of scheduling
requirements, it may become necessary to have occasional evening or
weekend courses.
The program prepares students for work in
four specialties: Abdomen, Neurosonology,
The mission of the
program is to provide the stimulation, encouragement, and counseling
conducive to an excellent learning environment for a progressive
education in diagnostic medical sonography. The program seeks to
develop graduates who will…
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understand the basic
principles of diagnostic medical sonography and its disciplines;
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function in entry-level
diagnostic medical sonographer positioning;
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recognize the
importance of the patient in the provisions of health care;
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demonstrate an
understanding of the diagnostic medical sonographer’s role in
relation to the function and organization of other allied health
professions;
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recognize the need for
continued learning in order to adapt to changes and challenges
within the profession of diagnostic medical sonography; and
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achieve a passing grade
on the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers’
examinations.
Required
Technical Standards
A student
sonographer must be able to…
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See in very dim light
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Distinguish colors
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Discriminate subtle sounds
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Push heavy equipment (200 lbs.) in
wheels)
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Push patients in stretchers and in
wheelchairs
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Assist in lifting, transferring, and
position patients
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Communicate in clear and concise
English
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Read, understand and follow
instructions accurately
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Utilize a key board
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Have good wrist strength and hand
grip
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Stand and walk for extended period of
time (several hours)
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And employ body mechanics to bend,
stretch reach, stoop kneel, and twist in the performance of
duties.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Curriculum
Course Plan
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We
train (sonographers) on short courses.
MODULES (IV)
Module
I – Obs & Gynae
II – Abdominal scan
III – Urogenital
IV – Small parts
NB:
1. One has to
finish module I before II, III and IV respectively.
2. The course
duration is 5 weeks each.
Three intensive classroom work.
Two
weeks attachment at hospitals and clinics before final exams on
each course.
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Approximate Cost of the Program
As of
2009, the cost of tuition will be GH¢
600
per nursing
students and GH¢600 per Doctor students. Here are
estimates for total tuition, based on your Qualification. Tuition is due at the beginning of each term and can be
determined by multiplying the number of students, over the course of the program, students
should expect to pay their fees before commencing Training,
Important Phone Numbers
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New Student Center |
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233-051-373-65 |
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Enquiries |
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233-028-952-3488 |
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233-027-747-9958 |
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To be eligible for admission
to the program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, you must meet these
criteria:
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You hold, or will hold at the time of enrollment in the
Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, must have a medicine
background
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You are a graduate of a two-year accredited allied health or
nursing program (including algebra and English) that is
patient-care oriented or have completed, with a C grade or better,
the following prerequisite courses:
Faculty and Staff
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