Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Iowa Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is to educate students in the art and science of diagnostic medical sonography and to prepare competent entry-level abdominal-extended, obstetrical and gynecological, adult cardiac and vascular sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
The program’s mission is in concert with the Carver College of Medicine mission to inspire and educate world class healthcare providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community.
Program Goals
- To prepare competent entry-level abdominal-extended, obstetrical and gynecological, adult cardiac and vascular sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
- To prepare sonography professionals that function as a compassionate and competent part of the healthcare team and represent the commitment to excellence that the program strives to achieve.
- To prepare sonography professionals that demonstrate critical thinking, professional decision making, and desire for professional life-long learning.
Commitment to the Pursuit of Quality
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program takes great care in its pursuit to select and educate top quality sonographers. The items below provide verification of our commitment to this pursuit.
ARDMS Credential Success Rates
Program graduates sit for at least two national credentialing examinations administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Most graduates sit for three or more exams. One examination will be Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) and the other options include Abdomen, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vascular Technology and Adult Echocardiography. The program graduates have enjoyed strong achievement on ARDMS credentialing exams.
Program Credential Success Rates
| Year | Credentialing Area | Number Taking | Number Passed | % Successful | National Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Abdomen | 8 | 8 | 100% | Not Yet Available |
| 2022 | Obstetrics and Gynecology | 8 | 8 | 100% | Not Yet Available |
| 2022 | Vascular Technology | 12 | 12 | 100% | Not Yet Available |
| 2022 | Echocardiography | 4 | 4 | 100% | Not Yet Available |
| 2021 | Abdomen | 9 | 9 | 100% | Not Yet Available |
| 2021 | Obstetrics and Gynecology | 9 | 9 | 100% | Not Yet Available |
| 2021 | Vascular Technology | 13 | 13 | 100% | Not Yet Available |
| 2021 | Echocardiography | 4 | 4 | 100% | Not Yet Available |
| 2020 | Abdomen | 8 | 8 | 100% | 74% |
| 2020 | Obstetrics and Gynecology | 8 | 8 | 100% | 84% |
| 2020 | Vascular Technology | 14 | 12 | 85% | 73% |
| 2020 | Echocardiography | 6 | 6 | 100% | 81% |
| 2019 | Abdomen | 8 | 8 | 100% | 79% |
| 2019 | Obstetrics and Gynecology | 8 | 8 | 100% | 81% |
| 2019 | Vascular Technology | 12 | 12 | 100% | 73% |
| 2019 | Echocardiography | 4 | 4 | 100% | 79% |
| 2018 | Abdomen | 8 | 8 | 100% | 83% |
| 2018 | Obstetrics and Gynecology | 8 | 8 | 100% | 81% |
| 2018 | Vascular Technology | 12 | 12 | 100% | 76% |
| 2018 | Echocardiography | 4 | 4 | 100% | 75% |
Program Student Retention Rates
| Graduating Year | # of Students Entering | # of Students Graduating | Completion % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 12 | 85.7% |
| 2021 | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| 2020 | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| 2019 | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| 2018 | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| 5-year average | 97% |
Program Job Placement Rates
| Year | Number Seeking Employment | Number Who Found Employment | Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| 2021 | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| 2020 | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| 2019 | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| 2018 | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| 2017 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 7-year average | 100% |
Program effectiveness criteria is defined by JRCDMS at: https://www.jrcdms.org/policies.htm
Additional information on University of Iowa performance metrics such as loan default rates, median borrowing, etc. are available at http://financialaid.uiowa.edu/receivingfunds/notification/performancemetrics and http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=university+of+iowa&s=all&id=153658