PCHCS Student Handbook 2024-2025

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (PCHCS)—Department of Health Science 2024–2025 186 d. The use of the ultrasound training laboratory will be strictly reserved to training sessions outlined by one of the professors and will be supervised by one of the professors. e. A copy of the specific rules and regulations pertaining to teaching in the ultrasound training lab will be provided during the first lab session of BMS 3110 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The rules will be explained by the professor assigned to the class. f. Safeguards—Instruction sessions in the ultrasound training laboratory are made possible by the participation of students, both as the person scanning and the person being scanned (subject). All the exercises are developed to ensure prudent and safe use of the equipment, as well as the subject. Participation is voluntary. Students who do not want to volunteer as a nonclinical scanning patient model may sign an opt-out form, which will be provided by the program. Election not to participate will not affect grades, however, alternate training will need to be arranged. Accreditation The NSU Diagnostic Medical Sonography—Abdomen-Extended Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org). Upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), the program has been granted continuing accreditation until the year 2026. The NSU Diagnostic Medical Sonography—Obstetrics and Gynecology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org). Upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), the program has been granted continuing accreditation until the year 2026. Graduates are eligible to apply for the national registry examinations in the Abdomen, OB-GYN, and Vascular specialties as offered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) and/or the corresponding vascular credential offered by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). CAAHEP contact and address: Gina Scarboro, CAAHEP executive director. 9355 113th Street N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775-7709. Phone: (727) 210-2350; fax: (727) 210-2354. JRC-DMS contact and address: Gerry Magat (mail@jrcdms.org). 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Phone: (443) 973-3251. Course Registration and Self-Service Banner Once students have been accepted to their program, they will retrieve their NSU Identity and set a new password by accessing the needed information and following the instructions through app.nova.edu/mynsuidentity. Online Course Access and Canvas All the B.S.—MS online courses that a student has registered for will be accessed through Canvas. Students must use their NSU email and password to log on to their courses posted on Canvas. Canvas can be accessed through sharklearn.nova.edu.

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