Program Goals

Program Mission

The Cardiac Sonography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs are dedicated to the following minimum expectations: To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following concentrations:

• Abdominal-Extended Sonography
• Adult Cardiac Sonography

Mission of Del Mar College

Del Mar College is a multi-campus community college providing access to affordable degree and certificate programs, customized workforce development, and continuing education opportunities for the successful educational advancement and lifelong learning needs of our communities.

Program Goals

The goals of the Cardiac Sonography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs are consistent with the needs of the community and the interest of the students. The learning domains are in accordance with CAAHEP and reflect the expectations of Del Mar College. Specific goals include:

• Instill high academic and professional standards in students and graduates
• Maintain program accreditation standards through CAAHEP
• Provide a solid resource for the clinical facilities of the Corpus Christi and surrounding area
• Ensure graduates develop critical thinking skills
• Apply lifelong learning in the Sonography profession
• Meet CAAHEP credentialing success rates on the ARDMS registry examination