|
You may apply for admission to the Sonography Program:
if you have completed all of the prerequisites below by the application deadline.
- And received a grade of C or higher in all prerequisite courses,
- And have a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or other applicable certification (see Patient Care prerequisite information below)
- And have an ACT score of 20 or higher (or equivalent SAT score) (See ACT Prerequisite below)
OR
if you are a Radiographer or a senior radiography student.
- And received a grade of C or higher in all radiography courses,
- And have an ACT score of 20 or higher or equivalent SAT score (See ACT Prerequisite below).
Prerequisites
- ACT minimum composite score of 20 or higher or a minimum SAT score of 940 or a minimum SAT1 score of 1410
- College Algebra or higher-level college math: A minimum of one semester is required.
- College English: A minimum of one semester is required.
- College Physics: A minimum of one semester is required.
- College Anatomy and Physiology: Two semesters are required.
- Medical Terminology: One medical terminology course is required. Documentation of completion is required if no transcript is generated.
- Patient Care: The following certifications are accepted:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Certified EMT
Respiratory Therapist
Radiologic Technologist RT(R) or senior Radiography student
Documentation of certification/licensure is required. Certification does not need to be current.
If you have not taken the ACT examination, please contact your local community college or visit the ACT Web site at: www.ACT.org.
You will be most competitive if you:
- Had a high school grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0-point scale), including courses in mathematics and sciences.
- Have previous experience caring for patients.
- Have documentation of experience observing sonographic procedures.
- Demonstrate genuine interest in the field of sonography.
International Applicants
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Immigrant Status is required for admission to the Sonography Program.
Admissions Policy
Today’s allied health education requires that the accumulation of scientific knowledge be accompanied by the simultaneous acquisition of essential skills and professional attitudes and behavior. The goal of MSHS programs is to graduate the best health care practitioners. Further, MSHS must also ensure that patients are not placed in jeopardy by students with impaired intellectual, physical or emotional functions. Therefore, admission to educational programs is offered only to those applicants who meet qualifications for education and training in the art and science of the respective allied health profession. Applicants should possess the following general qualities:
- Critical thinking
- Sound judgment
- Excellent communication skills
- Emotional stability and maturity
- Empathy
- Physical and mental stamina
- Ability to learn and function in a wide variety of didactic and clinical settings
You must be able to perform the essential functions of the profession and meet the standards of the curriculum. Students seeking exceptions to these standards or reasonable accommodations should initiate their request with the program director.
In addition to the general qualities described above, the Sonography Program requires the following physical abilities:
- Lift more than 50 pounds routinely.
- Push and pull routinely.
- Bend and stoop routinely.
- Kneel or squat routinely.
- Have full use of both hands and wrists.
- Adequately view images, including color distinctions.
- Distinguish audible Doppler signals.
- Work standing 80 percent of the time.
- Care for and communicate effectively with patients.
- Assist patients on and off examining tables.
- Communicate effectively with staff.
- Accurately perform the sequential steps during a sonography examination.
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential for success in the program and to ensure patient safety. Applicants must demonstrate objective competency in English through the admission interview and may be required to submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or equivalent examination.
Applicants are judged not only on scholastic accomplishments, but also on physical and emotional capacities to meet the requirements of the program’s curriculum and to graduate as skilled and effective practitioners, with reasonable accommodations, if applicable. To preserve the welfare of students and patients, each MSHS program will establish minimum standards deemed essential for safety in practicing that respective profession. Applicants seeking accommodations should initiate their request with the program director.
Admissions committees for each program may require additional specific admission standards. Documentation of these program-specific standards is available from the program director.
Additional Admission Requirements
Applicants offered admission to MSHS programs must also comply with prevailing institutional policies and procedures regarding:
- Immunization
- Occupational Health Review and/or Physical Exam
- Background Study
- Drug Screen
- Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Confidentiality, and other training deemed necessary by Mayo Clinic and/or the MSHS program.
Questions about these requirements can be directed to the school.
Failure to comply or to provide requested documentation is grounds for rescinding an admission offer or terminating admission.
CPR
You must hold current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification at the time you begin the program and keep the certification current throughout your enrollment in the program. Certification must be either Red Cross Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Health Care Provider.
Student responsibilities
Mayo School of Health Sciences students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, examinations and assigned clinical rotations unless they are given an approved absence.
You must pass the Foundations of Sonography course given during the first month of the program.
You must maintain an accumulated GPA of 3.0 or above in each course within the program.
Students are required to exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times.
Equal opportunity
Mayo School of Health Sciences upholds all federal and state laws that preclude discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities or veteran’s status.
|
