Mission and Philosophy


 

MISSION
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program mission is consistent with the mission and goals of the Louisiana State University System, Louisiana State University at Eunice and the Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology (formerly the Division of Nursing and Allied Health).  The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is committed to providing students with academic excellence.  The administration and faculty are dedicated to providing the highest quality education through didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction with emphasis on the psychomotor, affective and cognitive learning domains. The program is committed to preparing students for entry-level practice as sonographers who will provide quality patient care, contribute to their profession and dedicate themselves, as professionals, to lifelong learning.

VISION
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program faculty is committed to providing students with the highest quality education possible with the most efficient use of university resources.  The highly qualified faculty, through classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction using psychomotor, affective and cognitive domains develop the knowledge base and clinical skills necessary to become competent entry level diagnostic medical sonographers.

PHILOSOPHY
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is committed to the principle that individuals should have the opportunity to develop themselves through education in conjunction with their capabilities and individual interests.  The program strives to provide educational experiences through didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings, which meet our students’ diversified learning styles, needs, and goals.

GOALS
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program goals support the program philosophy and mission statement.  Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, application and evaluation of clinical information related to his/her role as an entry-level sonographer.
  2. Demonstrate technical competency in performance of sonographic procedures in his/her role as an entry-level sonographer.
  3. Demonstrate professional attributes and behaviors consistent with employer expectations for an entry-level sonographer