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Associate of Applied Science

Diagnostic Sonography (Abdomen/OB-GYN)

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Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Sonography

The purpose of the Baker College diagnostic medical sonography program is to prepare competent, entry-level abdominal, obstetric and gynecologic sonographers in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains and to:

  • Prepare students for competency in today’s global economy in allied health careers.
  • Provide general and sonographic science education, which expands the students’ horizons, develops strong communication skills and encourages critical thinking.
  • Educate individuals in the art and science of sonography.
  • Provide an educational program that encourages students to broaden their vision and promote lifelong learning to enhance their career and opportunities.
  • Develop and expand the student’s awareness of the professional role and responsibilities of the sonographer as a member of the healthcare team in today’s global society.
  • Give students practical experience and training in sonography to include a variety and volume of training experiences.
  • Encourage social and related classroom activities, which promote both personal and professional growth.
  • Develop, maintain and support collaborative effort with businesses, community leaders, clinical affiliates and the community we serve to ensure student success.
  • Contribute to the community’s workforce educational opportunities that build and maintain a competent, highly trained workforce that can successfully compete in the global community.
  • Assist the graduate in securing entry-level employment as a sonographic technologist.
  • Encourage the student to obtain ARDMS registration.

Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Sonography Outcomes

  • The graduate will obtain, review and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
  • The graduate will perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic and/or physiologic data for interpretation by a physician.
  • The graduate will record, analyze and process diagnostic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
  • The graduate will exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of sonographic and/or other non-invasive diagnostic services.
  • The graduate will demonstrate appropriate human relations and interpersonal communication skills with patients and colleagues.
  • The graduate will act in a professional and ethical manner.

 

Program Performance

Auburn Hills Campus Diagnostic Medical Sonography 

 

2016

2017

2018

Program Attrition

17%

0%

0%

Credential Success Rate

100%

85%

100%

Employment Rate

90%

83%

90% 


Owosso Campus Diagnostic Medical Sonography

 

2016

2017

2018

Program Attrition

30%

33%

19%

Credential Success Rate

86%

90%

100%

Employment Rate

86%

83%

85%

Auburn Hills Campus Vascular Sonography

 

2015

2016

2017

Program Attrition

17%

16%

8%

Credential Success Rate

100%

90%

82% 

Employment Rate

90%

100%

100% 


Owosso Campus Vascular Sonography

 

2015

2016

2017

Program Attrition

0%

0%

29% 

Credential Success Rate

86%

100%

100% 

Employment Rate

86%

100%

100% 

Why Baker College?

I chose Baker for the curriculum. They look at what you’re going to need, and a lot of MBAs are general. ...I felt that a lot of the things that I was doing in school I could directly translate into what I was doing in the hospital.

—Leslie Aldrich, Baker College Alum
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