Mission and Outcomes
The mission of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Pitt Community College is to educate and empower graduates with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to be competent and professional entry-level sonographers.
GOAL 01 of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is to prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following concentrations: Abdominal Sonography-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography.
GOAL 02 of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is to actively recruit qualified students and provide a supportive learning environment for students enrolled in the program.
GOAL 03 of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is to meet or exceed all Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography as defined by CAAHEP and the JRC-DMS.
Outcomes
Retention
| Year | Total number of students in cohort | Number of students graduating | Retention Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 | 14 | 70% |
| 2020 | 20 | 15 | 75% |
| 2019 | 20 | 14 | 70% |
Job Placement Rate
| Year | Number of graduates | Number of graduate employed within 6 months | Job placement rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| 2020 | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| 2019 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
ABD Credential Success Rate
| Year | Number of students taking ABD credential | Number of students earning ABD credential from ARDMS | ABD credential success rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | 12 | 86% |
| 2020 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
| 2019 | 14 | 12 | 86% |
OB/GYN Credential Success Rate
| Year | Number of students taking OB-GYN credential | Number earning OB-GYN credential from ARDMS | OB-GYN credential success rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 11 | 92% |
| 2020 | 15 | 13 | 87% |
| 2019 | 14 | 14 | 100% |