Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (PCHCS)—Department of Health Science 2023–2024 183 c. auditory—the ability to hear from both ears within normal auditory range and the ability to distinguish sounds within normal hearing range d. visual—the ability to distinguish colors, the ability to monitor the environment, and the ability to work in dimmed light 3. Rules in the Use of the Training Laboratory: As previously outlined, the ultrasound training laboratory and its extensive use during the first year of study is an essential component of the program. a. Conduct in the ultrasound training laboratory should follow the rules and policies outlined for the university and the PCHCS, to create an environment adequate to foster optimal learning. b. Food and drink will not be allowed in the ultrasound training laboratory (a capped bottle of beverage can be kept with the student’s personal belongings and used during the breaks outside the laboratory). c. Students are prohibited from capturing images, videos, sound, or photographs of their fellow students, faculty members, instructors, volunteers, guests, or any other persons, activities, or procedures in the laboratory for any purpose, regardless of any expressed or implied consent. d. The use of the ultrasound training laboratory will be strictly reserved to training sessions outlined by one of the professors and will be supervised by one of the professors. e. A copy of the specific rules and regulations pertaining to teaching in the ultrasound training lab will be provided during the first lab session of BMS 3110 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The rules will be explained by the professor assigned to the class. f. Safeguards—Instruction sessions in the ultrasound training laboratory are made possible by the participation of students, both as the person scanning and the person being scanned (subject). All the exercises are developed to ensure prudent and safe use of the equipment, as well as the subject. Participation is voluntary. Students who do not want to volunteer as a nonclinical scanning patient model may sign an opt-out form, which will be provided by the program. Election not to participate will not affect grades, however, alternate training will need to be arranged. Accreditation The NSU Diagnostic Medical Sonography—Abdomen-Extended Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org). Upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), the program has been granted continuing accreditation until the year 2026. The NSU Diagnostic Medical Sonography—Obstetrics and Gynecology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org). Upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), the program has been granted continuing accreditation until the year 2026. Graduates are eligible to apply for the national registry examinations in the Abdomen, OB-GYN, and Vascular specialties as offered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) and/or the corresponding vascular credential offered by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
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