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Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography (JRC-DMS) Cof25 Grad Employers

JRC-DMS Employer Survey

The primary goal of a Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography program is to prepare the graduate to function as a competent entry-level sonographer.  This survey is designed to help the program faculty determine the strengths and areas for improvement for our program. All data will be kept confidential and will be used for program evaluation purposes only. We request that the survey be completed by the graduates immediate supervisor.
Consider each item separately and rate each item independently of all others.  Check the rating that indicates the extent to which you agree with each statement.  Please do not skip any rating. Select N/A if you do not know about a particular area.

Institution Name - College of DuPage
Program Number - 110078
Specialty Education Completed - Abdomen Extended, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Vascular

1.Name of 'COD Class of 2025' Graduate that has or does work for you (finished program about a year ago). *if unsure, ask COD grad employees if they are a Class of 2025 grad.
2.Length of time they have worked for you (or did work for you if they are no longer there). 
3.What credentials as an employer do you require of your sonographers PRIOR to hire? (if they have 6-12 months from hire to pass them check 'other')
4.Knowledge Base (Cognitive Domain):
strongly Agree
Generally Agree
Neutral
Generally Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The graduate is able to obtain appropriate clinical history and apply the information to the sonographic examination. 
The graduate is able to use sound judgement when functioning in a health care setting. 
The graduate is able to apply critical thinking (analytical, objective, and detail oriented) while performing sonographic examinations. 
The graduate possesses a general medical knowledge base to perform effectively in a health care setting. 
The graduate is proficient when communicating medical and sonographic terminology in the interprofessional health care environment. 
5.Clinical Proficiency (Psychomotor Domain):
Strongly Agree
Generally Agree
Neutral
Generally Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The graduate demonstrates the ability to perform quality diagnostic examinations. 
The graduate is able to optimize images using the equipment's features. 
The graduate is able to accurately communicate (oral and written) sonographic findings. 
The graduate performs examinations in a time efficient manner. 
The graduate can appropriately modify the protocol of an examination based on circumstances, patient cooperation, conditional limitations, or sonographic findings. 
6.Behavioral Skills (Affective Domain):
Strongly Agree
Generally Agree
Neutral
Generally Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The graduate conducts themselves in an ethical and professional manner. 
The graduate is able to respond to the needs of the patient. 
The graduate functions effectively as a member of the health care organization. 
The graduate accepts constructive feedback and responds appropriately. 
7.Overall Rating of the COD Program Graduate
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Fair
Poor
Please rate and comment on the OVERALL quality of this program's graduate as an entry-level sonographer. 
8.Additional Comments:
Please provide comments and suggestions that would help this program to better prepare future graduates.
Please list any qualities or skills (if any) that you expected of the graduate upon employment that he/she did not possess.
Please list any obvious strengths of this program.
9.If given the opportunity, would you hire another graduate from this program?
10.Please type your name, title, and date in the box as your signature: