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Program Effectiveness Data

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Effectiveness Data

  • Institution name: Dallas College
  • Concentrations CAAHEP Accredited: Abdomen-Extended, Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Student Retention:

  • In 2022, of the 12 students who were enrolled, 12 graduated, resulting in a 100% graduation rate, including Vascular.
  • In 2021, of the 12 students who were enrolled, 12 graduated, resulting in a 100% graduation rate.
  • In 2020, of the 12 students who were enrolled, 12 graduated, resulting in a 100% graduation rate.
  • The 3-Year Average Retention Rate is 100%.

Job Placement:

  • In 2022, of the 12 graduates, 12 were employed within 6 months of graduation, resulting in a 100% job placement rate, including Vascular.
  • In 2021, of the 12 graduates, 12 were employed within 6 months of graduation, resulting in a 100% job placement rate.
  • In 2020, of the 12 graduates, 11 were employed within 6 months of graduation, resulting in a 92% job placement rate.
  • The 3-Year Average Job Placement Rate is 97%. 

Test Takers Rate:

  • Of the 12 graduates, 11 took the Abdomen-Extended exam, resulting in a 92% test taker rate.
  • Of the 12 graduates, 10 took the Obstetrics & Gynecology exam, resulting in an 83% test taker rate.
  • Of the 12 graduates, 10 took the Vascular exam, resulting in an 83% test taker rate.
  • The Vascular exam was taken in 2022, but not 2020 or 2021, since the Vascular was a new concentration offered.

Credential Success Rate:

  • In 2022, of the 11 Abdomen-Extended test takers, 11 passed and successfully earned the RDMS(AB) credential, resulting in a 100% success rate.
  • In 2021, of the 11 Abdomen-Extended test takers, 11 passed and successfully earned the RDMS(AB) credential, resulting in a 100% success rate.
  • In 2020, of the 11 Abdomen-Extended test takers, 11 passed and successfully earned the RDMS(AB) credential, resulting in a 100% success rate.
  • The 3-Year Average Success Rate for the Abdomen/Extended concentration is 100%.

 

  • In 2022, of the 10 Obstetrics and Gynecology test takers, 10 passed and successfully earned the RDMS(OB/GYN) credential, resulting in a 100% success rate.
  • In 2021, of the 7 Obstetrics and Gynecology test takers, 7 passed and successfully earned the RDMS(OB/GYN) credential, resulting in a 100% success rate.
  • In 2020, of the 11 Obstetrics and Gynecology test takers, 11 passed and successfully earned the RDMS(OB/GYN) credential, resulting in a 100% success rate.
  • The 3-Year Average Success Rate for the Obstetrics and Gynecology concentration is 100%.

 

  • In 2022, of the 10 Vascular test takers, 10 passed and successfully earned the RVT(VT) or RVS credential, resulting in a 100% success rate.
  • There is not a 3-Year Average Success Rate, yet, as Vascular was taken in 2022, but not in 2021 or 2020.