School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Applications are being accepted for the
Class of 2009-2010.
Application Deadline is August 31, 2008

Program Overview: An 18-month program that includes both academic and clinical training in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasonography .

About Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Diagnostic medical sonographers, also known as ultrasonographers , use special equipment to direct nonionizing, high frequency sound waves into areas of the patient`s body. Sonographers operate the equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. Course Description


	Course Description
	Requirements
	Application Information

	Location

School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Saint Luke's Hospital 4401 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64111 Map and Driving Directions

	Program Schedule

Clinical and academic schedules are based on 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Classes are held daily.

	Clinical Sites

Saint Luke's East-Lee's Summit Saint Luke's Hospital Radiology and Vascular Lab Saint Luke's Hospital Perinatology OPIC Out Patient Imaging Center Saint Luke's Northland Saint Luke's South Children's Mercy Hospital Saint Luke's Center for Breast Care

	Leadership

Medical Director Elizabeth Wickstrom, M.D. Jeffery Kunin, M.D. Program Director Mary Lou Carlson, RDMS BA email Contact Information Mary Lou Carlson, Program Director email 816-932-3241 Bobbie Deeney, Admin Assistant email 816-932-8292

	Course Description

This 18-month program includes both academic and clinical training in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasonography. The 18 months will be spent at a variety of imaging sites; and the student will be exposed to a wide range of "state of the art" equipment, and a large volume of clinical cases. More Course Curriculum Description

	Educational Requirements

Applicants must be students or graduates of a 2-year Allied Health Program, a Registered Nurse or Registry Eligible, a Registered Physical Therapist or Registry Eligible, a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registry Eligible. Registries must be completed prior to Program start date. All applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 Also eligible are Graduates with a 4-year Bachelors degree in a science related field . More

	Estimated Fees

Application Fee: $25 non-refundable Tuition: $4500 Books: $1000 (approx) - includes SDMS, SVT, GKCSU membership ARDMS Exams: $1000 Matriculation Fee: $ 100.00

	Faculty

Karen Anselmi, RDMS, RT(R) RVT Cathleen Barry-Kiefer, RDMS, RTR(R) Lisa Deuschle, RVT Tiffany Johnson, RT(R), RDMS (AB) (OB), RVT Jennifer Payne, BSRT(R), RDMS, RVT Ann Raikula, RDMS, RT(R) RDCS Mickie Rambo , BSRT RDMS Patricia Randle, RDMS, RVT Laura Schulte, RDMS, RT(R),RVT Melissa Southard, DDMS (BR) (AB), RVT Jessica Stevensen, BSRT RDMS (AB)