ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE in MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY Selective Admission Process MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE EACH ACADEMIC YEAR. Application Period – November 13, 2012 through February 21, 2013 (Excluding January 2 through January 8, 2013) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Medical Sonography is a rapidly growing imaging specialty in the field of health care, using high frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body structures. Students are taught the skills needed to produce high quality images through in depth instruction. This includes classroom as well as hands‐on experience in the lab and clinical settings. Coursework includes introduction to sonography and patient care, sonographic physics, abdominal sonography, obstetrical/gynecological sonography and vascular sonography. With the proper use of equipment, the medical sonographer will produce high quality images for the physician to make a diagnosis. Graduates of the program may find employment in hospitals, imaging centers, medical clinics, mobile companies, education and equipment applications or sales. The average starting salary is approximately $45,000/year. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Medical Sonography Program is to prepare individuals to function in the professional medical community as clinically competent, entry‐level sonographers. This knowledge and skill is obtained through in depth instruction in the classroom, as well as hands‐on experience in lab and clinical settings. Graduates are strongly encouraged to seek certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or other recognized accrediting agencies. GENERAL ADMISSION INFORMATION It is important that all potential applicants for the Sonography Program understand the selective admissions process. Potential applicants who wish to file an “Intent to Apply” to the Sonography Program must first meet minimum requirements. Please review carefully the information regarding minimum requirements and other pertinent information listed in this packet. All minimum requirements must be met prior to filing your “Intent to Apply” to the program. It is the potential applicants’ responsibility to ensure that all requirements are met by the established deadline. Sonography deadlines, guidelines, and policies apply equally to all students; thus, there can be no exceptions. This includes documentation required for points. COUNSELING If you have questions or concerns regarding the selective admissions process, please contact a counselor in room A‐220 or at the North Campus in room NA‐100. 1
STUDENT ADVISEMENT Students who plan to apply for a Health Science program are advised on a walk‐in basis during the published advisement period (See page 3 in the 2012 – 2013 catalog). Advisement schedules are posted in L‐304 one week prior to the first day of each advisement period. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to review their academic program evaluation. Students must accept the responsibility of familiarizing themselves with the specific course, prerequisite, corequisite, and program requirements. Program requirements are subject to change and students should check for these changes annually in the specific program information packet. MINIMUM SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ‐ FALL 2013 1. PLACEMENT TEST To be considered for admission to the program, all potential applicants must meet the minimum requirements on a placement test. REQUIRED CUTOFF SCORES ASSET Compass 41 Writing 70 Writing 41 Reading 81 Reading 41 Numerical 47 Pre‐Algebra 41 Elementary Alg. 46 Algebra Or 30 Intermediate Alg. Accuplacer (CPT) 86 Sentence 80 Reading 55 Arithmetic 55 Elementary Alg. SAT 470 Verbal or Reading & Writing 500 Math ACT 19 English 19 Reading 20 Math If a potential applicant scores less than the minimum cut‐off scores on the placement test, he/she will be required to complete the essential sequence of developmental courses/modules. If the student completes all of the required remedial courses/modules with a grade of “C” or better and/or a grade of “P” prior to the application deadline date and meets the other minimum requirements, he/she may then file an “Intent to Apply” to the Program. Prior completion of English 111 or its equivalent and/or Math 115 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher may eliminate taking the placement test. Any combination of placement tests may be taken twice within twelve (12) consecutive months and must have been taken in the last five years. Applicants who violate this testing policy will not be disqualified. However, when a Sonography applicant has tested more than twice in twelve consecutive months, only the first two attempts will be considered in the application process. Test scores which violate the testing policy will be disregarded. 2
If the placement test has been taken at another community college (within the past five years), it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the official scores are sent to Cape Fear Community College. These need to be received prior to filing the “Intent to Apply”. Accommodations for testing due to special needs may be made with the Coordinator of Disabilities Services (A‐215) or call (910) 362‐7012. 2. MINIMUM GPA All potential applicants must have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in all post‐secondary coursework completed at Cape Fear Community College. After an “Intent to Apply” has been filed, you must maintain a GPA 2.0 or higher to enter the program in the fall. If your GPA is below 2.5 and you have not been enrolled in CFCC for 3 consecutive years, you may be eligible for “Academic Forgiveness”. (See page 24 in the current 2012 ‐2013 catalog.) 3. HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES A.
BIOLOGY All students who wish to apply for the Sonography Program must have completed a Biology course in high school or college and achieved a grade of “C” or higher. Applicants who have taken the GED may also meet this requirement if they achieved a standard score of 45 or 450 on the GED Natural Science Test. Interested applicants who need to meet the Biology requirement may complete either BIO 106, 110, 111, 163, or BIO 168 (note: only Bio‐163 or BIO‐168 provide points). B.
ALGEBRA All students who wish to apply for the Sonography Program must have completed an Algebra course in high school or college and achieved a grade of “C” or higher. Interested applicants who need to meet the Algebra requirement must complete either MAT 070, MAT 080, MAT 115 or higher. C.
PHYSICS All students who wish to apply for the Sonography Program must have completed a Physics course in high school or college and achieved a grade of “C” or higher. Interested applicants who need to meet the Physics requirement may take PHY‐ 110 and 110A or any college physics course that includes a lab. APPLICATION PROCESS Potential applicants to the Medical Sonography Program must first apply to and be accepted to attend Cape Fear Community College. Potential applicants to the Medical Sonography Program who are currently enrolled at CFCC may proceed to Step 2. STEP 1: APPLICATION TO CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3
1. COMPLETE THE CFCC GENERAL ADMISSIONS APPLICATION. 2. PLACEMENT TESTING Complete appropriate placement testing if required by the Admissions Office and meet minimum cut‐off scores on the placement test, or complete required sequence of developmental courses. 3. REQUEST OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT OR GED SCORES Request official transcripts from a regionally accredited high school/GED agency and any colleges attended. High school/GED transcripts must indicate the date graduated. Official transcripts are those received either by mail or by hand delivery to CFCC in the original, sealed envelope from the awarding institution or agency. North Carolina public high school graduates may request their official high school transcripts be sent electronically to the Admissions Office via the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website at www.cfnc.org. Home schooled students must submit a copy of the home school’s approved registration from the state in which they are registered, and an official transcript including the graduation date and documentation of completion of competency testing. 4. REQUEST OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FROM ALL COLLEGES OR SCHOOLS ATTENDED Official transcripts from all schools attended since high school should be mailed to the Admissions and Records Office from the institution(s) attended or be hand delivered in an envelope sealed by a representative of the school(s) attended. These will be reviewed for possible transfer credit. STEP 2: “INTENT TO APPLY” TO THE MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM 1. ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION Thursday, September 20, 2012 1::00 pm – 2:30 pm Room L‐107 Tuesday, October 30, 2012 9:00 am – 10:30 am Room L‐107 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:00 pm ‐‐ 2:30 pm Room L‐107 Certificates of attendance will be awarded and collected at the completion of the information session to receive points. Students applying to the program this application period must have attended one of the information sessions listed above to receive the points. 2. FILE “INTENT TO APPLY” An “Intent to Apply” for the Sonography Program may be completed in the Counseling Office (A‐
220 – Downtown & NA‐100 ‐ North Campus) during the application period of November 13, 2012 through February 21, 2013 (excluding January 2 through – January 8, 2013). ALL POTENTIAL APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE. AN “INTENT TO APPLY” WILL NOT BE TAKEN OVER THE TELEPHONE OR BY MAIL/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE. Applicants must file the “Intent to Apply” and schedule the PSB exam on or prior to the last day of the application period. 4
Note: the “Intent to Apply” form is not an application to the Sonography Program. 3. PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES BUREAU (PSB) ADMISSIONS EXAM Students who meet the minimum application requirements will be scheduled to take the Health Occupations PSB Admissions exam. Potential applicants to the Sonography Program may take the Health Occupations PSB once per application period. Results can be renormed for students applying to more than one health occupations program within the same or previous year for a $25.00 fee. Those who have taken the Health Occupations PSB for Sonography in previous years should be aware that only those scores from the two most recent attempts within the last 5 years will be considered. The highest percentile score in EACH AREA will be considered for points. 
A $25.00 fee will be charged to take the PSB exam. Please be prepared to pay by check, cash or credit card. Rescheduling of PSB exams will only be considered in the case of extenuating circumstances (i.e. such as a medical emergency) and the applicant must provide documentation of the extenuating circumstance. The Director of Counseling MAY choose to issue a “Stand By Pass” for testing. A “Stand By Pass” does not guarantee admission to the test; admission to the test may be determined by seat availability. Please check your academic and personal calendars before scheduling the exam. A study guide for the PSB Exam can be accessed at: www.cfcc.edu/testingservices/ (use lower case letters). In addition, there are several resources that can be used to help prepare for this exam such as a dictionary, 8th grade arithmetic textbooks, high school science textbooks, GED Study Guide, SAT Study Guide, and the ARCO Nursing School & Allied Health Entrance Exams by Marion F. Gooding, R.N., Ph.D. In addition, the staff in the CFCC Learning Lab (910‐362‐7137) will be able to provide guidance and resource materials to help prepare for the PSB exam. 4. POINT COUNT REVIEW AND APPLICATION You will receive an official copy of your scores 3 to 5 days after you complete the PSB exam. Potential applicants scoring above the minimum percentile cut‐off scores of 30 percent in each of the following six (6) areas of the PSB: Verbal, Arithmetic, Non‐Verbal, Spelling, Reading Comprehension and Natural Science will be notified to meet with a counselor for a review of their admissions point count. At this time an Application for the Sonography Program will be completed. You should expect to be notified by the Counseling office in the early spring. SONOGRAPHY SELECTION PROCESS We will select 14 students to enroll in a Sonograpy Skills Awareness course that will be taught in the summer of 2013 (see page 8). After completion of this course, 10 students will be selected to enroll in the Sonography program in the fall of 2013. The point system was implemented as an objective means for evaluating Sonography applicants. ALL documents needed to award points must be on file at CFCC prior to the application deadline of the program. No points will be awarded for documentation received after the application 5
deadline. Twenty five percent (25%) of applicant’s points will come from the PSB exam and seventy five percent (75%) of points will come from related high school and/or college classes completed prior to the application deadline. Points will also be awarded if you are a current registered Radiography professional or a current second year Radiography student in good standing in an accredited imaging program. (Must provide a letter or reference from program director prior to the application deadline). Sonography applicants will be ranked based upon points earned, and the 14 students with the highest number of points will be selected to enroll in the Sonography Skills Awareness course. If two or more students have the identical point count total, the date that the “Intent to Apply” form was completed in the Counseling Office will be the determining factor on selection. POINT SYSTEM See “Point Count Worksheet” for point values. SECTION A: HIGH SCHOOL COURSES Points are awarded to students who completed a High School Health Occupation II or Allied Health II course with a grade of “C” or higher within the past five years. SECTION B: ADDITIONAL POINTS 
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GPA of 3.5 or higher at CFCC (minimum of 12 credits excluding developmental classes). Bachelor Degree or Associate Degree from an accredited institution CIS 111 or 110 (C or better) or competency test in lieu of course. (Competency test is administered in the Learning Lab and documentation needs to be on file prior to the application deadline to be awarded points.) Curriculum level college Medical Terminology course within the last five years (MED 121) INFORMATION SESSION ATTENDANCE Ten (10) points will be awarded for attending one Information session pertaining to the current application year. Certificates of attendance will be given during the information session and must be turned in before leaving the information session. SECTION C: SONOGRAPHY CURRICULUM COURSES Applicants may earn points for the completion of general education courses in CFCC’s Sonography curriculum with a grade of “C” or higher. Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: This requirement may be met by taking any Humanities or Fine Arts course that states in the course description “This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre‐major and/or elective course requirement. This course may meet the SACS humanities/course requirement for AGE, AAS, DIP, or CER programs.” (See Course Descriptions on pg 212 through pg 331 of the 2012‐
2013 catalog.) If choosing a foreign language, the elective must be a third level course; i.e. FRE 211, GER 211 or SPA 211.
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COM 120, COM 110 and COM 231 will be accepted for points *Note: ENG 114, Prof Research & Report is no longer required for the Sonography Program; therefore no longer points will be awarded. In order for the Biology credits to apply to the A.A.S. Medical Sonography curriculum requirement the Biology course must have been completed within five (5) years of the start date of the Sonography Program. Acceptable Biology courses include Bio 163 or BIO 168 and BIO 169. Only the first attempt with a grade of “C” or better will be considered in the point count. The five‐year age requirement for the Biology class will be waived for Radiography Professionals who have been employed full‐time (32 hours per week or more) for a minimum of one year within the last two years. (Verification required prior to the application deadline). SECTION D: POINTS FOR HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE Applicants may earn points for previous healthcare experience as a Registered Radiography Professional OR if you are a current second year student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in an accredited Radiography Program. 15 points will be received for submitting one of the following:  A current ARRT ID card  A letter from the program director of the student’s accredited Radiography Program stating the student GPA and their expected graduation date. Applicants must submit proper documentation on official letterhead, signed and dated prior to the end of the application period for the program. No points will be awarded for documentation received after the application deadline. SECTION E: POINTS FOR THE PSB EXAM Scores in seven (7) areas of the PSB Exam – Verbal, Arithmetic, Non‐Verbal, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Natural Science and Vocational Adjustment Index are used in calculating the points earned in this section. Scores from the 7 areas are averaged and 25% of this value is used toward the applicant's point total. Those who have taken the Health Occupations PSB in previous years should be aware that only those scores from the two most recent attempts within the last 5 years will be considered in the point count. The highest percentile score in EACH AREA will be considered for points. Sonography Skills Awareness Course Requirement for the top 14 students After the point count review, the top fourteen (14) students will be notified by mail and are required to enroll in the mandatory course Introduction to the Sonography Profession. This class will be held during the summer semester for three (3) weeks (beginning June 3 and ending June 20). Students will meet on either Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday for three hours in the morning as well as two eight‐ hour shadowing sessions held on various days during these three weeks. Course 7
attendance requirement is 100 percent and missing one or more classes will result in failing the class. The course is designed to give an overview of the profession and include basic sonographic concepts. Students’ understanding of the material will be assessed through interactive lab tasks and written exams. The top ten students with the highest total grade will be admitted into the Sonography Program to begin in the Fall semester 2013 (see further details below). Introduction to the Sonography Profession course is taught through CFCC’s Continuing Education Department; therefore it is not covered by the financial aid package. Tuition assistance may be available for students who are under‐ or unemployed.
Sonography applicants who are selected based upon their point count and final grade taken from the introductory course are conditionally accepted into the program pending the submission and review of a medical history form provided by Cape Fear Community College. Acceptance is also conditional on the results of a required urine drug screen and criminal background check. (Please see #5 below for more information) NOTE: AN APPLICANT’S POINT COUNT IS CONFIDENTIAL; TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY, POINT COUNT TOTALS WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED ON THE TELEPHONE. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE All Sonography applicants will receive notification by mail of their status for the upcoming program year. Applicants not selected may reapply for admission to the program for the next academic year. THE TOP TEN STUDENTS WHO ARE SELECTED WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Medical Reports All completed health/medical reports must be received by the specified date noted in acceptance letter. 2. Policy Manual Students are required to read the Medical Sonography Program Student Policy Manual on‐line prior to attending the new student orientation. Policies will be discussed and students during the orientation and students will have an opportunity to ask questions. Students will sign a statement to verify that they have read the policy manual. 3. CPR Students must also submit documentation of current CPR 2‐year certification (infant, child and adult certification required). 4. Drug Screening/Criminal Background Check/ Immunization Tracker Students with a criminal record may be ineligible for clinical education and may not be approved to take the ARDMS registry exams. It is recommended that students with a misdemeanor or felony conviction complete the ARDMS eligibility review application to have their case reviewed prior to applying to the Sonography Program. This process could take up to 8
3 months. The application form can be downloaded through the following: http://www.ardms.org/downloads/Preapplication_Criminal.pdf 12‐panel urine drug screen and criminal background check is mandatory. Drug screens cannot be completed prior to the New Student Orientation. Information will be given to you at that time. Any drug screens completed prior to the orientation will not be accepted. In addition to the initial drug screening, at their discretion, clinical sites will require a drug screening and/or a criminal background check prior to allowing students into the clinical setting (If required, any associated fees will be the responsibility of the student). Testing positive on the drug screening, or evidence of tampering with a specimen, will disqualify a student from participation from the clinical assignment. In addition, certain criminal activity, as evident by a criminal background check may also disqualify a student from clinical participation. Please be aware that failure to participate in a clinical assignment based on either the drug screening or criminal background check will result in dismissal from the Sonography Program. Cape Fear Community College will not accept the background checks. It is your responsibility to hold this report for the clinical site when needed. For further information, students should see the “Drug and Alcohol Policy” in the CFCC Student Handbook (pgs. 58‐59). Information will be disseminated in orientation/registration with the Lead Instructor. Students are required to have all immunization records current prior to beginning clinical education. After acceptance into the program, students will be instructed on how to set up their immunization tracker. Standards for the Medical Sonography Program The following are some of the required occupational standards for this program.  Safely move patients and equipment  Push stretchers, wheelchairs and heavy equipment  Able to distinguish colors correctly  Communicate in the English language  Hearing to meet Core Performance Standards  Utilize computer keyboards  Able to communicate well with others  Able to reach, bend and stoop often to meet core performance standard  Vision to meet Core Performance Standards (with or without vision correction)  Must be ambidextrous while scanning a patient  Have good eye‐hand coordination  Walk and stand frequently Work environments in sonography can be mentally and physically challenging. The following are some mental challenges and situations faced by sonographers.  Adjust equipment settings to provide high quality images  Exposure to disease, blood, and body fluids  Assess patients quickly and determine what needs to be done  Work well in an environment that is sometimes chaotic and disruptive  Must give clear and concise directions to patients for each procedure  Accept constructive criticism  Always be polite and professional, even in stressful situations  Maintain patient confidentiality 9
 Caring for patients with IV’s, bed pans and other devices  Scans include scrotums, breast, vaginal, and rectal  Utilize critical thinking with clinical findings  Able to distinguish normal anatomy from abnormal while scanning patients  Communicate well with others  Correlate clinical information with your findings  Communicate written and verbal information to physicians  Lunch breaks and hours of work can change from day to day  Patients vary in age from infant to geriatric  Possible on‐call responsibilities CFCC provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with disabilities, as long as such disabilities, as determined on a case‐by‐case basis, do not preclude the student from meeting the qualifications considered essential to the program. The essential functions are listed below. Students who feel they need accommodations should contact the Disability Support Services office in A‐
215 on the Downtown Campus or call 910 362‐7158 or 910 362‐7012. CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ISSUE Critical Thinking Interpersonal Communication STANDARD Ability sufficient for clinical judgment Ability to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds Abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form
Mobility Physical abilities sufficient to move heavy objects into and out of small rooms. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Motor Skills Gross and fine motor skills sufficient to provide safe and effective patient care and proper use of ultrasound equipment Hearing Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs
Visual Ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in the field of sonography Confidentiality Ability to maintain patient confidentiality EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTIONS
Correlate clinical information with your findings. Establish rapport with patients and colleagues.
Accept constructive criticism Explain exams to the patients and or family members.
Write reports and verbally explain all findings to a physician ‐Push stretchers with patients on them up and down hallways and into rooms. ‐Maneuver patients in wheelchairs ‐Bend, stoop, reach and lean often ‐Move heavy equipment throughout the hospital ‐Use both hands at the same time to operate equipment
‐Safely move patients and equipment ‐Caring for patients with bedpans, IV’s and other devices ‐Detect monitor alarms ‐Respond to patient in need ‐ Respond to emergency codes throughout the hospital ‐ Gather information about patient’s health history ‐Ability to distinguish colors correctly ‐Operate ultrasound equipment in a dimly lit room, watching all images on a monitor ‐ Distinguish normal anatomy from abnormal All patient exams should be kept confidential
Some exams are very personal and include scrotums, breast, vaginal and rectal Students selected for the Sonography Program must be aware that traveling outside of New Hanover County is necessary for clinical education. Some clinical sites are over 50 miles outside of Wilmington. Travel is required during all five semesters of the program. Students must provide their own transportation to clinical sites. 10
PROGRESSION POLICY Students admitted to the Sonography Program must achieve or have achieved a “C” in each course in the curriculum in order to progress semester by semester. Grading Policy A Excellent 92‐100 B Good 84‐91 C Average 76‐83 D Poor 68‐75 11
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION & FEES 2012 ‐ 2013 Payment can be made by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, financial aid, or a third‐party sponsorship. All forms of payment must be received by the Business Office to be officially registered. 1 In‐State Tuition 69.00 Out‐of‐State Tuition 261.00 Student Activity Fees $7.25 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 or More 138.00 207.00 276.00 345.00 414.00 483.00 552.00 621.00 690.00 759.00 828.00 897.00 966.00 1035.00 1104.00 522.00 783.00 1044.00 1305.00 1566.00 1827.00 2088.00 2349.00 2610.00 2871.00 3132.00 3393.00 3654.00 3915.00 4176.00 $9.50 $11.75 $14.00 $16.25 $18.50 $20.75 $23.00 $25.25 $27.50 $29.75 $32.50 $32.50 $32.50 $32.50 $32.50 Credit Hours LIABILITY INSURANCE: Parking & Security Fees $10.00 Technology Fees $1.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.00 $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 $14.00 $15.00 $16.00 $15.00 PER SCHOOL YEAR (HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS) FULL TIME: 12 CREDIT HOURS ¾ TIME 9 CREDIT HOURS ½ TIME 6 CREDIT HOURS Tuition is established by the North Carolina State Legislature and is subject to change without prior notification. Revised 7/2012 12
Special note regarding Financial Aid: The Financial Aid office monitors a policy that is based on federal regulations that establishes a maximum time frame for completion of a program of 150 percent of the published length of an educational program. This means that as a student majoring in Pre‐Nursing or a Pre‐ Health Science program, you will need to pay careful attention to the number of hours you attempt prior to actual admission into your program of choice. Depending on the number of hours that you have attempted prior to admission into Nursing or a Health Science program, you may not be eligible for enough financial aid to complete the program after you have been admitted. To make sure you understand this policy and that you plan ahead in order to use your financial benefits in a wise and timely manner, please consult with the financial aid office located in the Galehouse building (Downtown) or the McKeithan Center (North Campus).
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Approximate Costs for Medical Sonography Program Before Fall Registration Cost
Summer Semester
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Uniforms (3 sets plus lab coat) Embroidery for scrub tops and lab coat Shoes (clinical) Watch with a second hand Medical Examination, 2‐step TB test, HEP‐B Vac, varicella proof, seasonal flu shot, etc. CPR certification (2 year) Electronic Records Fee Criminal Background Check/Drug Screening/ Immunization tracker Fall Semester One Tuition In State (including student fees) Tuition Out of State (including student fees) Textbooks Calculator Mileage to school and clinical sites Meals NCUS Student Membership *Notebooks 160.00 included 50.00 20.00 Varies Tuition In State Tuition Out of State ARDMS SPI Registry Exam Fee Meals Mileage to school and clinical sites 962.50 3,458.50 200.00 Varies Varies Varies 150.00 90.00‐
180.00 Cost 1,172.50 4,244.50 800.00 10.00 Varies Varies 15.00 15.00 Cost 1,102.50 3,982.50 Spring Semester One Tuition In State (including student fees) Tuition Out of State (including student fees) Textbooks Mileage to school and clinical sites NCUS Meeting (registration, travel, hotel, meals, etc.) *Notebooks Cost 962.50 3,458.50 150.00 Varies 380.00 Fall Semester Two Tuition In State (includes student fees) Tuition Out the State (includes student fees) Textbooks Liability Insurance Mileage to school and clinical sites Meals *Notebooks Spring Semester Two Tuition In State (includes student fees) Tuition Out of State (includes student fees) Textbooks NCUS Annual renewal fee (January) Mileage to school and clinical sites NCUS Meeting (approximate) *Notebooks Meals 100.00 15.00 Varies 380.00 10.00 Varies 10.00 Tuition costs may vary. *3 ring notebooks are required to keep neat class, lab and clinical notes organized. 150.00 15.00 Varies Varies 10.00 Cost 1,102.50 3,982.50 Revised 7/2012 Visit the Medical Sonography web page for more information and answers to frequently asked questions: www.cfcc.edu/son. 14
Medical Sonography A.A.S. Degree A45440 – 74 Credit Hours Major Courses General Education Requirements After being accepted to CFCC, Pre‐Sonography students should take the following courses to earn points towards admission to the Medical Sonography Program. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each course. Course Number Course Name Communications: ENG 111 Expository Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . **COM 120 Intro. To Interpersonal Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class 3 3 Lab 0 0 Credit 3 3 3 0 3 4 2 5 2 2 3 3 2 4 The following courses will be taken after admission into the Medical Sonography Program. Course Number Course Name Class Lab Clinical Credit st
Fall Semester – 1 Year SON 110 Introduction to Sonography 1 3 3 3 SON 130 Abdominal Sonography I 2 3 0 3 Total
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Spring Semester – 1 Year SON 111 Sonographic Physics 3 3 0 4 SON 120 SON Clinical Education 1 0 0 15 5 SON 131 Abdominal Sonography II 1 3 0 2 SON 140 Gynecological Sonography 2 0 0 2 Total
13 Summer Term – 1st Year SON 121 SON Clinical Education II 0 0 15 5 SON 241 Obstetrical Sonography I 2 0 0 2 Total
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Fall Semester – 2 Year SON 220 SON Clinical Education III 0 0 24 8 SON 242 Obstetrical Sonography II 2 0 0 2 SON 250 Vascular Sonography 1 3 0 2 Total
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Spring Semester – 2 Year SON 221 SON Clinical Education IV 0 0 24 8 SON 272 Advanced Pathology 0 3 0 1 SON 225 Case Studies 0 3 0 1 SON 289 Sonographic Topics 2 0 0 2 Total
12 Social/Behavioral Science: PSY 150 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . Natural Sciences/Mathematics: BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology . . . . . (Combination of BIO 168 & BIO 169 in also accepted) MAT 115 (or higher) Mathematical Models . . . . . . . . . . PHY 110/110A Conceptual Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . (or any college physics course that includes a lab) Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: 3 0 3 24 Total
*Students are encouraged to complete General Education courses prior to beginning SON courses. **COM 110 or COM 231 can be substituted for COM 120 The following courses are outside the curriculum, but are recommended for additional admission points. MED 121 CIS 111 Medical Terminology 1 . . . . . . . . . . Basic PC Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 0 2 3 2 Cape Fear Community College
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Student ID No. _______________________
SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM POINT COUNT WORKSHEET
The following criteria is used for selecting students
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (see admission requirements for specifics)
Overall College GPA of 2.5 (if applicable)
High School or College Biology
High School or College Algebra
High School or College Physics
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SECTION A: HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
High School Health Occupations/Allied Health II
“C” or higher within the past 5 years
(5 pts) _____
(10 pts) _____
( 5 pts) _____
( 5 pts) _____
A (15 pts) _____
B (10 pts) _____
C ( 5 pts) _____
within the last 5 years
*BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II
Or
A (30 pts) _____
B (20 pts) _____
C (10pts) _____
MAT 115 Mathematical Models
Or higher
(15 pts) _______
Total Sections A, B, C, D
75% of Raw Scores Total
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Must meet cutoff scores in this section
Percentile Score
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Part II – Arithmetic
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Part III – Non-Verbal
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Part IV - Spelling
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Part V - Reading Comprehension
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Part VI - Natural Sciences
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Part VII - Vocational Adjustment Index
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A (15 pts) _____
B (10 pts) _____
C ( 5 pts) _____
Total Section E Average Composite %
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25% of Average Composite %
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A (15 pts) ____
SUMMATION OF POINT TOTALS
A (30 pts) _____
B (20 pts) _____
C (10pts) _____
PHY 110/110A Conceptual Physics & Lab
with a “C” or better (any college level PHY course
with a lab will satisfy this requirement).
PSY 150 General Psychology
ARRT Registered Radiography Professional
(Must provide current ARRT ID card)
Part I – Verbal
A (60 pts) _____
B (40 pts) _____
C (20 pts) _____
*First attempt with a “C” or better will be considered for the point count.
COM 120 Interpersonal Communications
(COM 110 or COM 231 also accepted)
OR
SECTION E: PSB PROGRAM ENTRANCE EXAM
*BIO 163 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
ENG 111 Expository Writing
Current second year student in an accredited imaging program
Minimum GPA 3.0 (Must provide a letter or reference from
(15 pts) _____
program director).
( 5 pts) _____
Curriculum level Medical Terminology college course
And
A (15 pts) ______
B (10 pts) _____
C ( 5 pts) _____
SECTION D: HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE
SECTION B: ADDITIONAL POINTS
Attended Program Information Session
GPA of 3.5 or higher at CFCC (Min 12 CR
excluding Developmental Classes)
Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree from
accredited institution
CIS 111 or CIS 110 (C or better) or competency
test in lieu of course
SECTION C: SONOGRAPHY CURRICULUM COURSES
*BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 sem. hrs.)
(30 pts) _____
B
C
(10 pts) _____
( 5pts) _____
A
B
C
(15 pts) _____
(10 pts) _____
( 5 pts) _____
A
B
C
(15 pts) _____
(10 pts) _____
(5 pts) _____
Sections A, B, C, D ________
Section E
________
Grand Total
________
Revised 7/2012
If students have the same total point count, the date that the Sonography “Intent to Apply” application
was received in the Counseling Office will be used.