Program Mission
“To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains to meet Alaska’s health needs while promoting excellence in the sonography profession through advocacy, education, and community partnerships.”

Program Goals

• To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains for Abdominal Sonography-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography
• To develop competent sonographers who demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking and problem-solving skills  
• To develop competent sonographers who demonstrate proficiency in communication skills
• To develop sonographers who model professionalism  

Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography will be able to: 

• Demonstrate appropriate technical and effective skills in the clinical setting.  
• Demonstrate patient-centered age-specific skills.  
• Analyze images to determine diagnostic quality.  
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in both the didactic and clinical setting.  
• Apply written communication skills to the construction of documents of record that follow established professional guidelines.  
• Apply oral communication skills to the explanation of ideas and scientific terminology.  
• Explain cultural diversity and evaluate the role of cultural competency, values, and ethics in the patient care setting.  
• Demonstrate proper work ethics.
• Examine the value of leadership, professional development, and growth.