Courses:

MAT 112 Quantitative Literacy

This course develops conceptual understanding, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytic skills dealing with quantities, their magnitudes, and interrelationships using technology. The topics of numbers, algebra, measurement, and data analysis will be covered, emphasizing modeling using linear and exponential functions. Students will cultivate critical thinking skills, including logical reasoning, estimation, and the assessment of validity.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAT 078 or MAT 081; or an appropriate placement score (see current placement score prerequisite chart).
3 Semester hour(s)
Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): pending     M1901
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

NRS 121 CNA Recertification has been withdrawn and is no longer offered.

Programs:

Agriculture Production Technology - Associate in Applied Science (014) -
Major Field Requirements - 42 Hours
ACC 101 Financial Accounting (4 Semester Hours)
AGR 109 Soil Science (4 Semester Hours)
AGR 116 Introduction to Animal Science (4 Semester Hours)
AGR 130 Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics (4 Semester Hours)
AGR 142 Introduction to Horticulture (3 Semester Hours)
AGR 150 Introduction to Agricultural Business Management (4 Semester Hours)
AGR 155 Introduction to Ag Marketing and Standards (3 Semester Hours)
AGR 199 Ag Issues & Perceptions (3 Semester Hours)
AGR 201 Crop Science (4 Semester Hours)
AGR 234 Precision Agriculture Technology (3 Semester Hours)
CIS 109 Introduction to Computers (3 Semester Hours)
UAS 101 Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (3 Semester Hours)

Nursing: Practical - Certificate (E91) -
Paragraph #1 of Admission Requirements has been revised as follows:
1. Active CNA certificate on file with IDPH with verification of work history or documentation of successful completion of a state approved program, NRS121 (recertification), of VOC 121 within the last 2 years. CNA work history verification can be documented via: tax records, payment stub, IDPH registry (if clinical updates are present) or a letter from the employer.

Nursing (ADN) - Associate in Applied Science (052) -
Paragraph #1 of Admission Requirements has been revised as follows:
1. Active CNA certificate on file with IDPH with verification of work history or documentation of successful completion of a state CNA program, NRS 121 (recertification) of VOC 121 within the last 2 years. CNA work history verification can be documented via tax records, payment stub, IDPH registry (if clinical updates are present), or a letter from the employer. Verification of passage of the certification exam is required; admission will be provisional until successful passage of exam. (Advanced Placement students - LPN license is applicable for this requirement.)

NEW Program: (approved for Fall 2024)

The Diagnostic Medical Imaging in Sonography (DMS) Associate Degree Program provides students with didactic, laboratory, and clinical education/experience in preparation for a health career as a Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonographer. The graduate will demonstrate competency to meet registry requirements, deliver compassionate patient care, and function as an integral member of the healthcare team with competence and confidence. Program policies and procedures have been designed to meet or exceed those established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

Work and Employment:

The program will train graduates for jobs related to the Health Science Career Cluster within the Diagnostic Services pathway. Specific occupational titles will include Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Medical Sonographer, Sonographer, Ultrasonographer, Ultrasound Technologist, and Ultrasound Tech.

Special Considerations:

Prior to completion of the program, the student becomes eligible to sit for multiple national registry exams provided by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). This program will prepare students for the following registry exams: Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI), Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), and Vascular Technology (VT). Satisfactory results on the exams will provide the student/graduate with the following credentials - 'Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and 'Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)'. The earning of such credentials prior to employment or within a specific time frame indicated by the employer is necessary to work in the field.  The SPI exam can be taken as soon as the Physics and Instrumentation courses are successfully completed during the program. The specialty exams AB, OB/GYN, and VT can be taken 60 days prior to program completion under the ARDMS Paperless Application Program. The college has followed the standards and guidelines set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Admission Requirements:

Complete the following with a “C” or higher:

• BIO 109 Human Anatomy & Physiology I - 4 Sem hrs.
• MAT 112 Quantitative Literacy - 3-4 Sem hrs.
  OR MAT 121 College Algebra or higher as options (excluding MAT 110 MAT 111, MAT 115, and MAT 240)
• PHY 175 Introduction to Physics (or higher) - 4-5 Sem hrs.

Admission Procedures:

Complete the following with a “C” or higher:

• NRS 116 Med Terminology for Health Careers - 3 Sem hrs.
• DMS 198 Intro to Pathophysiology for Sonographer - 1 Sem hr.

Program Requirements:

• Students who wish to apply to the Sonography program MUST attend a Sonography informational meeting prior to application. Meetings are held once a month. Please call Academic Advising at 815-835-6354 or Health Professions at 815-835-6374 to register for the informational meeting.
• Assessment Technologies Inc. (ATI) valid printout for the Health Occupations Basic Entrance test (TEAS). Go to www.atitesting.com to set up an account for testing at SVCC. After the account has been established, contact the SVCC Testing Center (815-835-6530) to schedule the test date. A test fee is required.
• Students MUST meet with the Sonography advisor in order to create a valid progression plan for program application.
• Submit required paperwork including program application, TEAS score, two recommendation forms and the progression plan to the Office of Health Professions.

Application Deadlines:

• Priority Deadline-June 1 (for in-district or approved cooperative students) As Space Allows - August 1.
  Bonus: Please refer to the admissions handbook for additional information regarding bonus points.
• The Sonography program admits 10 -14 students per year. Once accepted, this program takes two years to complete. (6 semesters – fall, spring, summer, fall, spring, and summer). Applicants must be a SVCC district resident or resident of a cooperative Illinois community college district to apply.
• Please note that successful completion of a course indicates a grade of C or higher for the sonography program.
• A "point system" will be utilized to evaluate all qualified applicants. Applicants will be awarded points for completion of specific general education and program admission requirements. These are explained in the Sonography Admission Handbook given out at the informational meeting.

Out-of-District Application:

Applicants must be a SVCC district resident or resident of a cooperative Illinois community college district to apply.

Accreditation:

The college has followed the standards and guidelines set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College

• Academic Advising | 815-835-6354
• Pamela A. Eubanks, MSN, RN, Dean of Health Professions | 815-835-6376

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED – 77-79

Major Field Requirements - 57 Hours

NRS 116 - Med Terminology for Hea Career (3 Semester Hours)

DMS 100 - Intro to Diagnostic Medical Sonography (3 Semester Hours)

DMS 101 - Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation I (2 Semester Hours)

DMS 102 - Sonographic Physics & Instrumentation II (2 Semester Hours)

DMS 103 - Sonographic Cross Sectional Anatomy (3 Semester Hours)

DMS 104 - Fundamentals of OB/GYN I (3 Semester Hours)

DMS 105 - Fundamentals of of OB/GYN II (3 Semester Hours)

DMS 106 - Abdomen/Superficial Structures I (3 Semester Hours)

DMS 107 - Abdomen/Superficial Structures II (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 108 - Legal Issues of Health Care - Sonography (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 109 - Fundamentals of Breast Sonography (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 120 - Hands-On Scanning Lab 1 (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 121 - Hands-On Scanning Lab 2 (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 122 - Hands-On Scanning Lab 3 (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 123 - Hands-On Scanning Lab 4 (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 130 - Case Study Critique I (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 131 - Case Study Critique II (3 Semester Hours)

DMS 140 - Clinical Education I (2 Semester Hours)

DMS 141 - Clinical Education II (2 Semester Hours)

DMS 142 - Clinical Education III (3 Semester Hours)

DMS 198 - Intro to Pathophysiology for Sonography (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 199 - Patient Care Skills for Sonographers (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 200 - Abdominal and Peripheral Arterial (2 Semester Hours)

DMS 201 - Cerebrovascular Ultrasound (2 Semester Hours)

DMS 202 - Abdominal and Peripheral Arterial Venous (2 Semester Hours)

DMS 203 - Clinical Education - Vascular I (3 Semester Hours)

DMS 204 - Clinical Education - Vascular II (3 Semester Hours)

DMS 220 - Abdominal and Peripheral Arterial Hands-On Scan (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 221 - Cerebrovascular Ultrasound Hands-On Scan (1 Semester Hours)

DMS 222 - Abdominal and Peripheral Arterial Venous Hands-On Scan (1 Semester Hours)

General Education Requirements - 21-23 Hours

Communications - ENG 101 (3 Semester Hours)

*Mathematics MAT 112 Quantitative Literacy, MAT 121 or higher as options (excluding MAT 110, MAT 111, MAT 115, and MAT 240) (3-4 Semester Hour(s)

Life Science - BIO 109 and BIO 110 (8 Semester Hours)

Physical Science - PHY 175 or Higher (4-5 Semester Hours)

Social/Behavioral Science - PSY 103 (3 Semester hours)

SVCC Requirement - 1 Hour

FYE101 - First Year Experience (1 Semester Hour)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM:

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