Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Abdominal/OB/Gyn (DMS), AAS

It is the goal of the Southeast Tech DMS program to prepare competent entry-level general (Abdominal/OB/Gyn) sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Abdominal/OB/Gyn (DMS), a student will be able to:

Technical Skills

Optimize sonographic images using sonographic physics principles, including multi-dimensional imaging and Doppler techniques, in order to obtain
accurate diagnostic data.
Safely operate sonographic equipment and implement corrective actions as needed.

Problem Solving / Critical Thinking

Accurately recognize the sonographic appearance of normal and variant abdominal, superficial, obstetrical, and gynecological anatomy.
Recognize pathology and correlate related physiology to acquire sonographic images and information for diagnostic interpretation.

Professionalism

Defend and maintain ethical health care standards related to HIPAA.
Interact within diverse situations and cultures with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Communication

Articulate patient data necessary to provide optimal patient assessment, diagnoses, and care.