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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 2023, of the 12 students who were enrolled, 9 graduated, resulting in a 75% graduation rate, including Vascular.
  • 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.
  • The 3-Year Average Retention Rate is 92%.

Job Placement:

  • In 2023, of the 9 graduates, 8 were employed within 6 months of graduation, resulting in a 89% job placement rate, including Vascular.
  • 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.
  • The 3-Year Average Job Placement Rate is 96%. 

Test Takers Rate:

  • Of the 9 graduates, 9 took the Abdomen-Extended exam, resulting in a 100% test taker rate.
  • Of the 9 graduates, 1 took the Obstetrics & Gynecology exam, resulting in an 11% test taker rate.
  • Of the 9 graduates, 8 took the Vascular exam, resulting in an 89% test taker rate.
  • The Vascular exam was taken in 2022 and 2023, but not 2021, since the Vascular was a new concentration offered.

Credential Success Rate:

  • In 2023, of the 9 Abdomen-Extended test takers, 9 passed and successfully earned the RDMS(AB) credential, resulting in a 100% 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.
  • The 3-Year Average Success Rate for the Abdomen/Extended concentration is 100%.
  • In 2023, the 1 Obstetrics and Gynecology test taker passed and successfully earned the RDMS(OB/GYN) credential, resulting in a 100% success rate.
  • 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.
  • The 3-Year Average Success Rate for the Obstetrics and Gynecology concentration is 100%.
  • In 2023, of the 8 Vascular test takers, 8 passed and successfully earned the RVT(VT) or RVS credential, resulting in a 100% success rate.
  • 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 2023 and 2022, but not in 2021.