BSIS - Sonography
Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences – Diagnostic Medical Sonography
General Information
The UA Fort Smith Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences (BSIS) program is a two track completion program which will prepare highly competent imaging practitioners for professional careers in a dynamic health care environment. It provides the educational foundation for registered radiographers to expand their career opportunities while providing the community with quality health care practitioners in the imaging sciences. The BSIS program allows for registered radiographers to receive academic credit for their previous radiography education and experience. At the professional level, the baccalaureate degree in imaging sciences will integrate liberal and imaging education to foster critical thinking, human diversity, written and oral communication, and leadership in a collaborative and interdisciplinary mode.
All students must complete 41 credit hours of the state mandated general education core plus 9 additional general education credit hours as stipulated by the UA Fort Smith for a baccalaureate degree. Registered radiographers (RT) will receive credit for their previous radiography education (up to 40 credit hours). Based on the American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT), the UA Fort Smith BSIS completion program assumes that all JRCERT accredited radiography programs share a common body of knowledge and competencies. RT’s would be able to complete their baccalaureate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) with 45 additional credit hours in Imaging Sciences. The DMS program of study follows a traditional class schedule due to the nature of the clinical component. This program is accredited by the CAAHEP.
CAAHEP
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
Mission Statement
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at the UA Fort Smith was established to serve the needs of the population and health care industry in the community and surrounding area. The program is committed to providing a high quality education, through didactic courses and clinical experiences, in diagnostic medical sonography in order to produce competent and registry eligible students with the potential for advancement and leadership whether the emphasis is education, management, or practice.
Program Outcomes
UA Fort Smith BSIS graduates will be able to:
- Employ basic patient care, professional judgment and communication and adhere to the professional codes of conduct.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human gross and sectional anatomy, and pathophysiology relevant to the role of the diagnostic medical sonographer.
- Perform sonographic examinations using technical knowledge and clinical skills.
- Pass the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers examination.
- Perform as competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domain.
Contact Information
Jodi Callahan, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director at 479-788-7374, Fax 479-424-6374, or e-mail jodi.callahan@uafs.edu
