Undergraduate Catalog
Degree Plans:
Majors
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Employ basic patient care, professional judgment and communication and adhere to the professional codes of conduct.
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human gross and sectional anatomy, and pathophysiology relevant to the role of the diagnostic medical sonographer.
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Perform sonographic examinations using technical knowledge and clinical skills.
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Pass the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers examination.
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Perform as competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domain.
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Communicate effectively in a variety of modes (verbal, nonverbal, written, and technological).
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Critically examine political, socioeconomic, legal, ethical and global issues from a medical imaging perspective.
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Synthesize, evaluate and conduct professional research in medical imaging.
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Demonstrate leadership and competence in promoting and influencing professional development and professional excellence.
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Apply effective communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills in clinical situations.
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Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations using technical knowledge and clinical skills while demonstrating quality patient care.
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Provide care indicative of high ethical standards and professional growth and development.
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Function in the health care community as a professional and competent entry-level radiographer.
What can you do with an Imaging Sciences Degree?
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Acute Care Hospitals
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Physicians' offices
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Outpatient Surgery Centers
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Medical Clinics
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Mobile Services
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Sales and Service
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Traveling Technology businesses
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Veterinarian clinic or mobile veterinarian
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Facilitate educational opportunities for professional mobility
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Provide economic and organizational advancement
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Enhance critical thinking skills necessary in leadership positions
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Create a desire for lifelong learning in response to the clinical, organizational and fiscal demands facing the health care industry
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Acute Care Hospitals
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Physicians' offices
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Outpatient Surgery Centers
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Medical Clinics
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Mobile Radiography Services
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Industrial Radiography
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Sales and Service
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Traveling Technology businesses
Websites for Career Research
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Visit the Discover Arkansas website for information on Arkansas careers.
Why should you choose to major in Imaging Sciences?
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program boasts a 100% graduate pass rate for the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation examination for the last five years (overall national average = 65%). The program also boasts a 91% graduate pass rate for the ARDMS OB/GYN examination for the last five years (overall national average = 75%) and a 90% for the Vascular Technology examination (overall national average 69%). In addition, the program has a 100% graduate pass rate for the ARDMS Abdomen examination for the last five years (overall national average pass rate = 77%). The program has a 91% graduation rate over the past five years. The program offers nationally certified radiographers (ARRT) the opportunity for educational advancement leading to an exciting and rewarding career in diagnostic medical sonography. Designed as a completion program for the registered radiographer, the BSIS-DMS degree will provide graduates with:
- An opportunity to serve others in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.
- Job satisfaction and personal fulfillment.
- Avenues for growth, advancement and higher salary.
- A flexible beginning salary based on location, facility, and shift hours.
- Virtually unlimited work schedules and rotations to fit almost anyone’s lifestyle.
- Multiple avenues for continuing education and advanced degrees.
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A leadership/management position in a health care facility.
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A career as a sales representative in a medical equipment or pharmaceutical company.
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Teaching in a radiography program (college or hospital).
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Graduate school options with a variety of majors: Education (teaching); Educational Leadership; Sciences (Physics, Biology, Anatomy/Physiology, etc.); Other related fields of study
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An opportunity to serve others.
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Job satisfaction and personal fulfillment.
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Technologically advanced field in health care.
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Tremendous opportunity for growth and advancement.
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A flexible beginning salary based on location, facility, and shift hours.
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Virtually unlimited work schedules and rotations to fit almost anyone’s lifestyle.
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Multiple avenues for continuing education and advanced degrees.
Special Application Procedures
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Application deadline for Imaging Sciences-Leadership-fall class:May 15
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Application deadline for Imaging Sciences-Diagnostic Medical Sonography-fall class: May 15
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Application deadline for Radiography-fall class: May 15
Internship Opportunities
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In the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program clinical rotations are through multiple specialty areas.
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The Imaging Sciences-Leadership program offers internship opportunities through the following courses: ISM 4503 Internship and ISM 4213 Leadership Practicum.
Undergraduate Research Opportunitities
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UAFS Student Research Symposium - All majors
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Second year student research project; paper and display board competition at the state conference-Radiography majors
Academic Clubs, Organizations, and Honor Societies
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Lambda Nu
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Radiography Student Association
Graduates are employed with:
- Mercy
- Baptist Health
- On-Site Imaging Solutions
- Trinity Healthcare
- Highlands Oncology
- Hillcrest Hospital
- Arkansas Children's Hospital
Accreditation
Professional Organizations in Medical Imaging
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American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
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Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS)
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Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic technology (ACERT)
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American Society of Radiologic technologists (ASRT)
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Arkansas Society of Radiologic Technologists (ArSRT)
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American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)