| Class Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 3-Year Average Retention Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 85% | 10/12 83% | 11/12 92% | 87% |
| Class Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 3-Year Average Retention Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 91% | 10/10 100% | 11/11 100% | 97% |
| Class Year | Concentration | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Class of 2023 | Abdomen-Extended | 0/11 0% |
| Class of 2023 | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 8/11 73% |
| Class Year and Concentration | Select Credentialing Exam(s) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 3-Year Average Retention Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2021, 2022, 2023 | RDMS (AB) | 0/0 0% | 3/3 100% | 0/0 0% | 33% |
| Class of 2021, 2022, 2023 | RDMS (OB/GYN) | 7/8 88% | 1/1 100% | 5/7 71% | 86% |
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| YEAR | ADMITTED | GRADUATED | ARDMS FULLY REGISTERED, Abd-Ext or OB/Gyn | WORK PLACEMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 85% (11) | 45% (5) as of 9/18/24 | 91% (10) |
| 2022 | 12 | 83% (10) | 40% (4) as of 8/29/23 | 100% (10) |
| 2021 | 25 *2 Cohorts total | 85% (22 total) *2 Cohorts | 59% (13) as of 9/22/22 *2 Cohorts | 73% (19) *2 Cohorts |
| 2020 | (Covid) *see 2021 Cohort 1 | None: Covid | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 12 | 83% (10) | 100% (12) as of 9/22/22 | 100% (10) |
| 2018 | 12 | 67% (8) | 88% (7) as of 9/22/22 | 100% (8) |
IU Northwest Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Effective Measures
Class of 2023 (1 Cohorts)
The program will provide the medical community with individuals qualified to perform procedures in their discipline.
| Outcome | Measurement Tool | Benchmark | Timeframe | Responsible Party | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student will take and pass the SPI examination on the 1st attempt | ARDMS 1st time pass rate | 75% of graduates taking the exam will pass on the first attempt | Annually | Program Director | Benchmark Not Met 2023=73% (8 out of 11) |
| Student will take and pass the OB/GYN examination on the 1st attempt | ARDMS 1st time pass rate | 75% of graduates taking the exam will pass on the first attempt | Annually | Program Director | Benchmark met 2023 = 88% (7 out of 8) |
| Student will take and pass the Abd-Ext examination on the 1st attempt | ARDMS 1ST time pass rate | 75% of graduates taking the exam will pass on the first attempt | Annually | Program Director | Benchmark N/A 2023 = 0% (0 out of 0) |
| Employers will express confidence in the overall graduates’ skills | Employer Surveys | 50% of employer responses will indicated that graduates are above average or excellent for Overall Performance | Annually | Program Director | Benchmark Met 2023 = 88% (7 out of 8) |
| Graduate will express confidence in the overall quality of their skills | Graduate Follow-up Surveys | 50% of graduate responses will indicate that they are above average or excellent for their Overall Performance | Annually | Program Director | Benchmark Met 2023 = 88% (7 out of 8) |
This program provides the students the ability to apply for national certification examinations offered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The faculty prepares students for the Sonography Physics and Instrumentation (SPI) examination, the Abdomen specialty examination, and the Obstetrics and Gynecology examination.
Accreditation
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Joint Review Committee on Accreditation for Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS).
CAAHEP can be contacted at 9355 113th St N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775. Phone 727-210-2350. Website address is
JRCDMS can be contacted at 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Phone number 443-973-3251. Web address is www.jrcdms.org