Diagnostic Sonography program facts
Contact usProgram mission
Provide high quality educational opportunities and graduate highly skilled sonographers, as evidenced by accreditation. The faculty is committed to delivering a foundation of clinical and technical knowledge that leads to quality patient care experiences.
Program goals
In support of our purpose, we continually measure program outcomes to ensure our School meets the expectations of the various communities of interest we serve. In addition to improvement of service and quality, program assessment supports the following goals:
- Minimum expectations:
"To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Abdominal Sonography-Extended concentration."
"To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Adult Cardiac Sonography concentration."
"To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography concentration."
"To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Vascular Sonography concentration."
- Provide superior educational experiences that develop each student’s potential.
- Impart quality education in an atmosphere that fosters interest in and enthusiasm for learning.
- Offer an educational experience that promotes effective communication skills, critical thinking abilities and professionalism.
- Encourage program faculty, graduates, and sonographers within our community of interest to recognize and to act upon individual needs for continuing education as a function of growth and professional competence.
- Expand awareness of program quality throughout the hiring community.
Curriculum
The School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography prepares students for the challenging responsibilities of the sonography profession, while providing the opportunity to gain a working knowledge of the field.
Our program offers two distinct learning tracks: General/Vascular and Cardiac/Vascular. The curriculum consists of both academic and clinical components, and is based on 21 months of full-time study.
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Academic facilities
The School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography offices, classroom and laboratory facilities are located at:
Aurora School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
3031 W. Montana St.
Suite F North
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Clinical facilities
Our program offers over 25 clinical affiliate sites, giving students a diverse educational experience. Clinical sites include:
Aurora Advanced Healthcare
Program outcomes
Graduates meet the requirements for application to the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS). See exam pass rates and job placement rates for recent graduates.
Program policies
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Accreditation
The Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
Formed in 1981, our sonography program was one of the first in the nation to be nationally accredited.
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accredits Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center and the clinical affiliates.
Apply to the program
Learn how to apply to the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee and get information about the application process and requirements.