Program Admission Requirements

Admission to the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a selective process and a limited number of applicants are accepted annually. Applicants should be dependable, mature and have strong interpersonal skills.

PREREQUISITES: MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE CLASS BEGINS

1. Completion of a Radiologic Technology program
2. ARRT registered
3. Completion of the following prerequisites (with at least a C)
   1. Anatomy and Physiology
   2. College Algebra
   3. Communications (college English, speech)
   4. Medical Terminology
   5. General Physics
4. Provide verification that you have observed in Ultrasound for 4 hours. (Shadowing must be completed at a Camden Clark / WVU Medicine facility and can be arranged with the assistance of the Program Director. A signed shadowing form must be submitted with the completed application. Shadowing form is available on the school website.)
5. Must possess the physical, mental and emotional capabilities necessary to work as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
6. Proof of current immunizations and TB test
7. Proof of current BLS certification

** Documentation of the following vaccines

Applications are accepted beginning March 1^st.

Completed applications and all required documentation are due May 1^st.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All forms are available on the school website

1. Complete application
2. Signed and complete shadowing form
3. Three letters of reference
4. Official post-secondary transcripts
5. Application Essay

Essay Guidelines

• 500-750 words
• Why are you interested in sonography?
• How have your prior experiences prepared you?
• What qualities set you apart from the other applicants?

Interview

Interviews are granted to the top academic applicants each year. The candidates not receiving an interview are notified by mail. Interviews are conducted in May each year and candidates are notified of their admission status by June 1^st each year.

Selection

The selected candidates will receive:

1. Acceptance letter
2. Student handbook
3. Statement of intent to enroll
4. Invoice for admission fees and tuition

All other applicants will receive written notification of their status.

Acceptance

Chosen applicants will have 15 business days to respond to the admission offer by returning the following:

1. Signed student handbook verification
2. Signed statement of intent to enroll
3. Admission fees paid in full

If a candidate fails to meet these criteria by the established deadline, the offer is voided, and the position will be offered to an alternate candidate.

Enrollment

Prior to enrollment, the student must satisfactorily complete the following:

1. Complete an assessment and vaccination review with Employee Health Department
2. Complete a criminal background check
3. Complete a drug screen
4. Complete mandatory WVU Medicine Camden Clark Orientation

Additional information regarding these items will be provided to the students before August 1.

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible to graduate, the student must meet the following criteria:

1. Acceptably complete all clinical requirements
2. Maintain a minimum 75% GPA clinically
3. Maintain a minimum 75% GPA didactically
4. Complete entire 12-month program
5. Complete all makeup time
6. Pay for program in full

Clinical Supervision

A sonographer shall always be present on the premises when students are performing exams. This includes exams for which the student has proved competent.

Students must have a sonographer in the department when performing and exam for which competency has not been proven.

To aid in the students gaining confidence and independence, the students may perform procedures without constant supervision if all the following requirements are met:

• Student has been proven competent to perform exam
• Student is in 3^rd or 4^th quarter of program
• A sonographer reviews and/or rescans before the patient is dismissed and is immediately available to assist the student

Grading Scale

Grade reports are available to students at any time throughout the program but will be regularly provided after mid-term and final semester examinations.

Course grades are based on attendance, written tests, laboratory work, clinical assignments and projects as indicated on each course syllabi.

*Minimum passing grade is 75% for all classes, which is a C.

Grades are rounded up from ≥ 0.50

Transfer of Credit To/From Other Schools

Camden Clark Memorial Hospital Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a certificate-level program and does not accept credits from outside institutions.

Advanced Placement Credit

There is no advanced placement credit given for significant academic or clinical experience.

Tuition assesses student tuition of $1500 per semester for our 12-month program. Tuition can be paid in full at the start of the school calendar year or may be paid at the beginning of each semester. Tuition is non-refundable.

Additional costs include books, uniforms, graduation fees, certification exam fees, electronic clinical handbook fees and conference registration and travel expense. Students are informed of required textbook and uniform purchases upon admission to the program. Upon acceptance into the program, students are assessed a non-refundable $50 admission fee. All tuition and fees are subject to change. The program is not eligible for federal financial aid, but private student loan options may be available.

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The Trajecsys Report System™ has been implemented into our sonography program for the purpose of clinical tracking. This electronic record has taken the place of the traditional paper clinical handbook that contained all student evaluations including, but not limited to, the evaluations and competency examinations. Each enrolled student will be required to pay a one-time fee of $150 for usage of this system during the 18-month program. Fees are subject to change without notice.