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About the Ultrasound Program

The Ultrasound Program at SUNY Upstate was established in 2005. It prepares students to become Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (Ultrasound Technologists). Both the Ultrasound Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) programs take two years (five semesters) to complete and start in the fall. These are full-time programs combining both classroom instruction and clinical education settings throughout the Central New York region. Ultrasound accepts 8 students per year. 

By offering both a BS degree for interested high school graduates and undergraduate students or a BPS for those who currently have an associate or bachelor's degree in medical imaging (x-ray), the Ultrasound program provides a pathway to achieve those goals. 

Graduates of the ultrasound program are eligible to take the ARDMS certification examinations. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to take their registry exams in Physics, Abdominal Sonography, and OB/GYN Sonography.

We encourage prospective students to visit the medical imaging department of a local clinic or hospital to shadow an Ultrasound Technologist. 

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree

Graduates of the ultrasound program are eligible to take the ARDMS certification examinations.

Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) Degree

This program is for students who have an associate's degree, the required prerequisite courses, and ARRT certification or certification-eligible in medical imaging (X-ray).

A bachelor of professional studies degree will be awarded as a BPS Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) degree. 

 

Clinical Education Settings, Ultrasound

Students in our program gain clinical experiences from a wide range of supervised health care settings. 

Note: Students may have to travel to clinical sites as far as 60 miles from the college campus.


Mission & Goals

The primary mission of the Medical Imaging Sciences program is to educate competent, entry-level medical imaging professionals. Didactic and clinical components focus on the development of students into knowledgeable, caring, and ethical imaging professionals. 

The education and training process is designed to graduate individuals who are qualified in the art and science of Medical Imaging and who can deliver a health care service based upon scientific principles, technical expertise, sound judgment, and responsible professional conduct. 

Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Medical Imaging Sciences Program is to educate competent and professional medical imaging technologists. 

Student Learning Outcomes

For each goal supporting our Mission Statement, the program has established the following outcomes. The degree to which these outcomes are accomplished by the program and students determines the degree to which our goals are achieved.

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The program will be effective in educating competent, entry-level medical imaging professionals

Program Effectiveness Outcomes:

  • Enrolled students will complete the program.
  • Graduates will pass the ARDMS credentialing examination on the first attempt.
  • Graduates of the program will secure employment in medical imaging.
  • Graduates will be satisfied with the education received.
  • Employers will be satisfied with the education of graduates employed.

Students will be clinically competent upon graduation

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate effective positioning skills.
  • Students will demonstrate effective patient care skills.
  • Students will demonstrate appropriate use of radiation safety practices.

Students will demonstrate effective communication skills

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate effective oral presentation skills.
  • Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
  • Students will demonstrate effective patient communication skills.

Students will demonstrate professional development and growth

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate professional conduct and behavior.
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of ethical behavior.
  • Graduates will demonstrate participation in continuing professional education.

Students will demonstrate effective critical thinking/problem solving skills

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will be able to adapt procedures to patient condition.
  • Students will be able to evaluate image quality.
  • Students will demonstrate a reasonable use of independent judgment.

Have Questions

Need more specifics about the program? Questions about admissions requirements? Contact the College of Health Professions Admissions Counselor:

Wendy Meyer
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions Advisor

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