Handbook
2024-2025
Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical
Sonography Program
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Table of Contents
About the Program ..................................................................................................................... 3
College Mission, Vision, and Philosophy .................................................................................... 3
Mission ................................................................................................................................... 3
Philosophy .............................................................................................................................. 3
Core Values............................................................................................................................ 4
Program Philosophy ................................................................................................................... 4
Program Specific Information ..................................................................................................... 5
Accreditation........................................................................................................................... 5
Goals of the Program ............................................................................................................. 5
Learning Objectives ................................................................................................................ 5
Affective .............................................................................................................................. 5
Cognitive ............................................................................................................................. 6
Psychomotor ....................................................................................................................... 6
Handbook Purpose ................................................................................................................. 6
Students with Disabilities ........................................................................................................ 6
About the Profession .............................................................................................................. 6
Scope of Practice ................................................................................................................... 6
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Examination .................................... 7
Accidents ................................................................................................................................ 7
Attendance/Tardiness ............................................................................................................. 8
Class Attendance ................................................................................................................ 9
Class Assignments ................................................................................................................. 9
Scheduled Tests and Quizzes ...............................................................................................10
Electronic Devices or Earbuds During Exams ........................................................................10
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability of 1996 ........................................................10
Viewpoint Screening ..............................................................................................................10
Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Health Requirements ......................11
Submission of Required Documents and Health Records to Enter the Adult Cardiac
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program ..............................................................................13
Health Insurance ................................................................................................................13
Automobile Liability Insurance ............................................................................................13
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification ......................................................................13
Confidentiality ........................................................................................................................14
Tips for Using Social Media ...................................................................................................14
Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Department Social/Electronic Media Policy ...15
Dress Code ...........................................................................................................................15
Student Uniform .................................................................................................................15
Shoes ................................................................................................................................16
Hair ....................................................................................................................................16
Jewelry ..............................................................................................................................16
Makeup and fingernail polish .............................................................................................16
Tattoos ...............................................................................................................................16
Ear Lobes ..........................................................................................................................16
Hygiene .............................................................................................................................17
Picture Badge ....................................................................................................................17
Eye Protection ...................................................................................................................17
Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................17
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Dress Code for Students in a Lab Setting ..............................................................................17
Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screens for Program Admission ..............................17
Criminal Background Check ...............................................................................................17
Criminal Convictions While in School .................................................................................18
Drug Testing ......................................................................................................................18
Infectious Disease .....................................................................................................................19
Infection Control ....................................................................................................................20
Exposure Incident Protocol ................................................................................................20
Communicable Diseases .......................................................................................................21
Student Health Issues: Hepatitis B Vaccine for Health Care Workers ....................................21
Membership in Professional Organizations ...............................................................................22
Overtime ...................................................................................................................................22
Health Concerns .......................................................................................................................22
Pregnancy .................................................................................................................................23
Re-entry Students .....................................................................................................................23
Scanning Laboratory Waiver .....................................................................................................23
Student Work ............................................................................................................................24
Transfer Students .....................................................................................................................24
Behavior in Classroom ..............................................................................................................24
Incivility ..................................................................................................................................25
Student Complaint/Appeal Process ...........................................................................................25
Credentialing .............................................................................................................................25
Student Code of Conduct ..........................................................................................................25
Offenses ................................................................................................................................26
Grading System ........................................................................................................................27
Course Syllabi ...........................................................................................................................28
Graduation ................................................................................................................................28
Academic Honor Code ..............................................................................................................29
What is Academic Dishonesty? .............................................................................................29
Resolution .............................................................................................................................29
Violence/Intimidation Prevention ...............................................................................................30
Human Subjects Research .......................................................................................................30
Confidential Information ............................................................................................................30
Class Cancellation ....................................................................................................................30
Board Policies and Administrative Procedures ..........................................................................31
Student Guidebook ...................................................................................................................31
Appendix A: AGREEMENT TO ASSURE CONFIDENTIALITY .................................................32
Appendix B: DRUG SCREEN AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ..............................................33
RECEIPT OF DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY ....................................................................33
Appendix C: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK .....................................................................34
Appendix D: SOCIAL/ELECTRONIC MEDIA POLICY ...............................................................35
Appendix E: EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION ............................................................36
Appendix F: STUDENT HANDBOOK AGREEMENT.................................................................37
Appendix G: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM AND TB SKIN TEST FORM...........................38
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About the Program
Congratulations on your admission to the Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)
Program! We have excellent job placement, registry pass rates, and employer and graduate
surveys for our program. We are one of the few accredited programs in the State of Illinois for
Cardiac Medical Sonography and we are eager to share the field of Adult Cardiac Diagnostic
Medical Sonography with you!
This packet is designed to serve as a reference and resource for information relating to your
student activities during your progress through the program. Please take the time to read the
information carefully. If you have any questions that are not answered in this packet, please feel
free to contact the program coordinator for clarification or additional information.
Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a full-time, twenty-four-month health sciences
program. The purpose of the program is to provide didactic education and practical experience
as preparation for employment as a sonographer in a medical imaging facility. The student will
spend 24-34 hours per week in didactic, laboratory and clinical classes during the majority of the
program.
The curriculum consists of laboratory experience, library research, face-to-face or hybrid
courses, case studies, video reviews, physician interaction, WebQuests, and clinical practical
experience. Physician lectures may be held at off-campus sites. The clinical education
experience occurs in affiliate hospitals.
As a student in the Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, you represent John
A. Logan College and the sonography profession. The highest ethical and professional
standards of conduct will be expected of you at all times. We wish you success as you begin
your ultrasound career.
Graduates of the program are awarded an associate degree in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography.
College Mission, Vision, and Philosophy
Mission
The mission of John A. Logan College is to enrich lives through learning and community
engagement.
Philosophy
John A. Logan College believes in the inherent worth and dignity of the individual. Derived from
that belief is the concept that education is important to the cultural, intellectual, and social
enlightenment of the individual; that high-quality educational opportunities are the right of the
citizens to whom the College belongs; and that education is vital to the area’s economic growth.
Because our citizens have worth, dignity, and potential regardless of their age, economic status,
or social station, the College assumes the obligation to serve its citizens through an open-
admission concept with lifelong learning opportunities.
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Within the limits of the College’s ability to attain and maintain a solid financial base, it is ready
and eager to provide low-cost traditional and non-traditional education opportunities whenever,
wherever, and however they are needed by the citizens to improve the quality of their lives.
Core Values
• Student-Centered: We are committed to providing quality learning opportunities and assisting
students at each step in their educational journey.
• Integrity: We are committed to creating trust and confidence in our college community that
acts with honesty and forthrightness, holding ourselves to high academic and ethical standards.
• Respect: While recognizing and valuing the dignity and uniqueness of every person, we are
committed to creating a positive community where everyone is appreciated and considered for
their contributions and performance.
• Community: We are committed to cultivating partnerships within the community for the mutual
benefit of the College and the southern Illinois region.
• Optimism: We are committed to looking at things with a positive eye and an open mind, trying
to see the good in things first. Everything we do is with an effort to foster a positive environment,
even in the toughest challenges.
Program Philosophy
The faculty, believe that Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), adult cardiac
concentration, as a vocation can best be taught within the framework of an institution which
considers its main function to be providing education for the community of which it is a part.
Therefore, the Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and John A. Logan
College have philosophies which are interrelated to assist in developing the potential of the
student.
This program exists primarily because there is a need for sonography staff in this community
college district, state and nation. In addition, there is a need for many individuals to become
employable, some of whom desire a health career.
We define sonography as a process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care
through cognitive (knowledge), affective (attitude), and psychomotor (skills) techniques.
Education received in Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography is competency based.
Education in sonography begins by using the online course work to stimulate the students to
ask and answer questions, study, take exams, and complete assignments. Problem-based and
case study instruction are utilized once the student has the necessary knowledge base. Then
student’s progress to applying what has been learned in the ultrasound classes by completing
competency evaluations with the ultrasound equipment under the direct supervision of the
laboratory instructor. Scanning of normal and abnormal pathophysiology on volunteers in the
laboratory provide “real life” imaging and problem solving.
The lecture and laboratory learning prepare the student to function in the clinical assignment “on
the job”. The student must use information learned and apply it to new situations. The student is
graded on attitudes, competencies, and performance just as an evaluation of an employee
doing a specific job.
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The DMS faculty are responsible for providing academic and clinical excellence through student
centered learning in a supportive environment dedicated to student advancement. The student’s
responsibility is to demonstrate interest in and strive toward achievement of the goals and
objectives of the program. Students need to be enthusiastic, motivated, and self-directed to
succeed in the sonography profession.
The Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at John A. Logan College will
provide the district, state and nation with highly skilled and competent cardiac sonographers
through competency-based education. The graduates will produce and evaluate ultrasound
images according to the national scope of practice and be able to apply for national
credentialing. Already practicing sonographers will enhance their skills and career goals through
continuing medical education which is required to maintain active status with the credentialing
agency.
The Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program of John A. Logan College is not
static. It reflects national health care trends and meets community needs.
Program Specific Information
Accreditation
The John A. Logan Adult Cardiac DMS program is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org
) upon the recommendation
of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Goals of the Program
1. Provide students with a quality education in sonography to function in a variety of health
care settings.
2. To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge),
psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for adult cardiac
sonography.
3. Enhance the learners’ personal and educational goals, and current potential.
4. Provide students the knowledge necessary to pass the national physics and specialty
exam for their specialty.
5. Provide quality education to the community so manpower needs are met.
6. Provide educational opportunities for the student who does not plan to complete a four-
year program.
7. Encourage staff and program development.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course of study, the graduate diagnostic cardiac sonographer will be
able to:
Affective
1. Demonstrate respect for the dignity, worth and comfort of the individual patient.
2. Develop introspection and the ability to make rational decisions.
3. Collaborate with other health care professionals in improving the delivery of health care
in the hospital and community.
4. Recognize the need for a progressive and continuing plan for personal and professional
education and growth.
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Cognitive
1. Demonstrate the ability to function within the national scope of practice as adopted by
the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS).
2. Demonstrate and utilize the physical principles of diagnostic ultrasound.
3. Identify specific anatomy and pathologic conditions in sonograms.
4. Explain the preparation and administration of applications of ultrasonic procedures.
5. Identify the fundamentals of the biologic effects of diagnostic medical sonography.
6. Describe the special requirements of cardiac ultrasonography.
Psychomotor
1. Demonstrate the correct procedure for each level of clinical performance.
2. Provide quality diagnostic sonograms, demonstrating competency in the use of
ultrasound equipment.
3. Assume the responsibilities of a competent sonographer with ability and confidence.
4. Demonstrate competency in patient care, communication and organization of the
sonography area.
Handbook Purpose
The Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Handbook is a supplement to the John A.
Logan College Board Policy and Administrative Procedures. Policies and procedures unique to
the diagnostic medical sonography program will be addressed in this handbook. John A. Logan
can alter or amended this handbook at any time and changes will be communicated to the
student.
Students with Disabilities
The JALC Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program seeks to provide a safe
environment for its students and patients in the clinical setting. Students may be required,
during the course of the program, to demonstrate their physical and/or emotional fitness to meet
the essential occupational requirements of the program. Such essential requirements may
include the ability to perform certain physical tasks and suitable emotional fitness. Any appraisal
measure used to determine such physical and/or emotional fitness will be in compliance with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and
ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) so as not to discriminate against any individual on the
basis of disability. If special accommodations for disability are needed for a course, contact the
College’s Student Success Center as soon as possible.
About the Profession
The diagnostic medical sonographer utilizes high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic
techniques for medical diagnosis. The professional level of this health care service requires
highly skilled and competent individuals who function as integral members of the health care
team. The diagnostic medical sonographer must be able to produce and evaluate ultrasound
images and related data which are used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis. They
must acquire and maintain specialized technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality
patient care.
Scope of Practice
The following is the Scope of Practice adopted by the Society for Diagnostic Medical
Sonography.
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The Diagnostic Ultrasound professional is an individual qualified by professional credentialing
and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using
ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Diagnostic
Ultrasound Professional includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for
which the individual has received education and clinical experience, and in which he/she has
demonstrated competency.
Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals:
• Perform patient assessments
• Acquire and analyze data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic technologies
• Provide a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and
management
• Use independent judgment and systematic problem-solving methods to produce high
quality diagnostic information and optimize patient care.
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Examination
Upon successful completion of the Program in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, students are able
to apply to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
examination. Each application is assessed individually for eligibility by ARDMS. Although every
student is encouraged to apply and successfully pass the Registry examinations, the decision to
take the examination is made voluntarily by the individual student. Examinations incur costs
which are the responsibility of the student. Students are reminded that the ability to hold a
position as a sonographer may be dependent upon successful completion of credentialing
examinations.
Registry fees are the student’s responsibility; however, it is a program expectation that students
will take the examinations in the specialties for which they qualify.
1. Students will be provided the necessary online site so they can apply for Registry
examinations.
2. Students will be counseled by the program coordinator and faculty regarding studying for
and successfully passing credentialing examinations.
3. The ARDMS changes their requirements annually. It is the student’s responsibility to
inquire about the requirements that are in effect at the time of preparing for the exam.
4. The ARDMS has all examinations available on the computer. The ARDMS website,
www.ARDMS.org lists available sites for test administration.
5. Information can be obtained from sites other than the ARDMS for registry exams.
6. Upon completion of all educational requirements, the program coordinator provides
authorization of completion and notifies the ARDMS on behalf of the student. The
program coordinator defines the specialties the student may apply for according to
concentration of study.
Accidents
Any accident occurring during scheduled clinical program time must be reported to the clinical
instructor. All incidents will ultimately be reported to the program coordinator, the Assistant
Dean for Health Sciences, and the John A. Logan College Campus Safety Department.
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1. Following any incident where a student is involved, two incident report forms must be
filled out by the student and clinical instructor involved. A John A. Logan College form as
well as a site form needs to be completed. A copy of both forms is to be forwarded to the
program coordinator and the Assistant Dean for Health Sciences.
2. Students who have been exposed to any hazardous substances, including blood or body
fluids, will report this immediately as well as file incident reports with the program and
clinical site.
3. Students are responsible for their personal health and to maintain health care insurance.
John A. Logan College does not provide student health insurance. The clinical
facility is not responsible for student injuries beyond necessary first aid given in the
facility unless there are special provisions in an individual clinical facility’s policies to do
so.
Attendance/Tardiness
Students accepted into the Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are
expected to complete all online assignments, case studies, attend clinical days, and attend any
other scheduled event that is part of the Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
curriculum. Any student unable to attend due to illness or an emergency must follow the
procedures outlined below. Students will be responsible for obtaining any information presented
during their absence. Students are required to be punctual for both didactic and clinical
meetings.
1. Attendance is required for all clinical days.
2. Students are expected to begin clinical rotation on the start day set by the syllabus.
3. Students cannot “bank” time for clinical hours.
4. Students cannot schedule vacation time or days off during clinical rotations. These are
considered UNEXCUSED absences.
5. All clinical time missed must be made up. No make-up days are accepted during breaks
or scheduled college days off.
6. Students are expected to arrive and leave the clinical site on time. Repeated tardiness
reflects inability to organize and be responsible. TWO tardies in a clinical rotation will be
counted as ONE day of absence and the hours for a clinical day will be made up. Early
departure from the clinical site is counted as a tardy. Students who are tardy will be
warned once, verbally. The second time they will be sent home and the day will have to
be made up.
In the event of sickness or an emergency that prevents attendance at a course lab, a case study
day, a clinical day, or any other scheduled event that is part of the DMS Program curriculum, the
student is required to do the following:
1. It is absolutely necessary to report to the clinical instructor at the hospital, clinical
coordinator and to the DMS program coordinator prior to missing a clinical day and how
the time will be made up. Failure to call each party will result in a 10% reduction in
grade, per occurrence. The student must call the clinical site and clinical coordinator
prior to time the student is schedule to start. Any absence that does not follow these
steps will result in an UNEXCUSED absence and the time missed will have to be made
up immediately.
2. Students are to request permission from the clinical instructor and the DMS clinical
coordinator at least 24 hours prior to the missed day. If either the clinical coordinator or
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site feel the student needs to attend and the student is absent, that day will be counted
as an absence, that day will be counted as an absence.
3. The student will document the date of the unscheduled absence, the reason for
absence, and five the make-up day they have arranged with the clinical instructor on
their weekly clinical form. Students who do not make up these days before the end of
the semester will receive an incomplete (if 80% of the course is completed). The student
will deliver or email this documentation within ONE week of the absence to the program
coordinator, which will be placed in the student’s program file.
4. Students who are absent for 40 hours of clinic, regardless of make-up time, will have to
repeat the clinical. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the DMS program
coordinator of plans to re-enter the program in writing and an individual completion plan
will be created, if the student is eligible.
Class Attendance
All students are expected to attend all classes, labs and clinical. Attendance in theory is
essential. Material may be presented in lecture that is not in the textbook. Regardless of
whether students are in attendance, they are still responsible for this material. Students are
expected to report to all classes, labs and clinical on time. Repeated tardiness reflects an
inability to organize and be responsible. Two tardies in any semester will be counted as one day
of absence. Early departure will be considered the same as a tardy. There is time during the
week for students to schedule personal businesses. If it is absolutely necessary to be absent, it
is the student’s responsibility to report to the proper instructor prior to missing lab or clinical and
arrange to make up the missed session. If the student fails to report to the instructor, it will result
in a zero grade for any assignments or tests that day. If three absences occur in lecture or
lab, a drop in one letter grade will result in that course. A student who misses 9 hours of
a 3-credit hour course, 12 hours of a 5-credit hour course, or 18 hours of a 6-credit hour
course will have to repeat the course.
Class Assignments
Assigned readings, slides, and video reviews are to be done prior to class meetings, and the
student should be prepared for class, lab, or clinical discussion over this material. Failure to
demonstrate being prepared will lower the student’s daily grade. In class assignments are to be
to be turned before leaving class.
Assigned laboratory proficiencies must be completed before the student proceeds to the next
task. A student will receive a zero grade if they do not turn a proficiency in on time and will still
be required to finish the proficiency before proceeding to the next task. Clinical proficiencies will
be graded on the amount finished at the time the proficiency is due. All clinical proficiencies in
all lab courses must have a 70% pass score for the student to progress.
It is the student’s responsibility to keep informed as the course progresses. If assignments,
class information or announcements are missed, it is the student’s responsibility to make this
up. If students do not comprehend course information or they are concerned about their
progress in the class, it is the student’s responsibility to keep the instructor informed of these
concerns.
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Scheduled Tests and Quizzes
Scheduled tests and quizzes missed will be made up the day the student returns to school. It is
the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor to schedule the make-up tests and all
missed assignments. If these tests are not made up on the first day of returning to school, the
student will lose 10 points. The makeup exam will be fill in the blank, definition, essay and
possible multiple-choice questions. Students will have one week upon their return to take the
makeup test, at which time, they will receive a zero grade for the test if not completed.
Electronic Devices or Earbuds During Exams
Wired or wireless earbuds, Air Pods, and/or headphones of any type are NOT allowed during
any tests or quizzes.
Any electronic device used during any adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography
examination, could be grounds for automatic failure.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability of 1996
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT (HIPAA) established a set of rules
governing privacy and confidentiality of health care information for covered entities under Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The federal government has mandated compliance
and student must have Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act training on privacy
and confidentiality. All sonography students will have HIPAA training prior to entering the
clinical experience.
Students in the adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program are required to maintain
strict patient confidentiality at all times. ALL students will review Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements prior to clinical rotation and sign and statement
agreeing to abide by the clinical/community agency’s rules and regulations regarding
confidentiality. Any violation of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action so deemed
necessary by the faculty, agency, and/or adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program.
A student breach of confidentiality can impact clinical agency contract agreements with the John
A. Logan College Adult Cardiac Medical Sonography Program. Students are reminded
patients/clients can pursue legal action should any health professional, including adult cardiac
medical sonography students violate confidentiality in any setting. Violation of patient/client
confidentiality shall result in immediate failure of class/clinical and may result in
expulsion from the adult cardiac medical sonography program.
Students’ signature required on Appendix A - AGREEMENT TO ASSURE CONFIDENTIALITY
to comply with confidentiality regulations.
Viewpoint Screening
All adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography students entering the adult cardiac diagnostic
medical sonography program will be required to access and purchase a Viewpoint Screening
package. Viewpoint Screening will be used to hold important healthcare records including
immunizations and signed consents to enter and remain in the adult cardiac diagnostic medical
sonography program. Viewpoint Screening will also be utilized to run a Background Check and
Drug Screening procedure to enter and remain in the adult cardiac diagnostic medical
sonography program. The cost of Viewpoint Screening is $114.00 and is nonrefundable. The
Background Check and Drug Screen are included in the cost of the package. Once creating
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your account in Viewpoint Screening, you will have access to the health record repository even
after the program has completed for your convenience. Please follow the step-by-step directions
to create your account and pay with a debit or credit card. There will be a deadline set by the
coordinator to access, purchase, and load the information required to enter the adult cardiac
diagnostic medical sonography program on time. Any student on a waiting list for the adult
cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program entry should not purchase Viewpoint
Screening until an actual seat is available in the adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography
program.
Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Health
Requirements
The John A. Logan College (JALC) Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is
responsible for assuring students a safe working environment through proof of immunization or
immunities from certain diseases. The immunizations, titers, and tests listed below are required
to enter the various clinical agencies we use to complete clinical courses within the program.
These include the following:
• Measles (Rubeola) Titer
• German Measles (Rubella) Titer
• Mumps Titer
• TDAP within the last 10 years
• Tuberculosis (yearly)
• Chicken Pox (Varicella) Titer
• Proof of Childhood Polio Vaccine or Titer
• Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (yearly -each fall)
• Hepatitis B Series or opt-out
• COVID-19 vaccine and/or any necessary booster per clinical site request
Health requirements can change according to clinical contract requirements. John A. Logan
College Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program requires a physical
examination by a physician or healthcare provider within 3 months of the start of each program.
This exam will allow an opportunity for the Health Provider to discuss the physical ability of the
student considering adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography as a profession.
A Respiratory clearance physical examination is required. John A Logan College Adult
Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program requires a respiratory clearance examination
by a physician or healthcare provider to complete clinical rotations. The respiratory clearance
paperwork is embedded in the physical examination paperwork. If required by the clinical
agency, students may be required to be fit tested for a respirator or N-95 to enter negative
pressure isolation environments.
A Mantoux Tuberculosis (TB) Test is required each year. Upon entry to the program,
students must have a two (2) step tuberculosis test within a 1–3-week period or a
QuantiFERON Gold serum blood draw. After the initial two-step with negative results, the
student may get a one-step test renewed prior to expiration date. Before students can have any
patient/client contact, they must show proof of the test and the appropriate medical follow-up, if
needed. In the case of a positive result of previous positive TB skin test, the student shall be
asymptomatic, present a current statement from the Health Department TB nurse indicating
status is non-communicable. All known TB reactors are to complete the “Known Tuberculosis
Reactor Evaluation” form annually at the local health department. Should the student decide not
to follow the Health Department TB Nurse TB Medication Regimen, the student may not attend
the adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program. Communication from the appropriate
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health department TB Nurse will be placed in the student’s file along with other immunization
information.
A Varicella Zoster/Chicken Pox titer is required. If the Chicken Pox/Varicella titer is negative
or equivocal, the student will be required to obtain the varicella booster immunization from their
physician.
A Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, and German Measles (Rubella) (MMR) titer is required. If
the MMR titer is negative or equivocal, the student will be required to obtain the MMR booster
immunization from their physician.
A TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) vaccine proof within the last 10 years is
required. Student must show proof of TDAP within the last 10 years or receive a TDAP vaccine
from their physician.
Polio vaccine proof or titer is required. Student will need to provide proof of childhood
polio vaccine. If childhood polio vaccine cannot be provided, a titer is required. If polio titer is
negative or equivocal, the student will be required to obtain a polio immunization from their
physician.
An Influenza (Flu) vaccine is required annually. Students will need to receive and provide
proof of yearly influenza vaccination. Students need to adhere to the program deadline set for
receiving the influenza vaccination. Re-entry students will need to receive an annual influenza
vaccine for program readmission.
COVID Clinical Immunization Requirement:
JALC does not require the COVID vaccination or booster. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), however, recommends a COVID vaccine and/or booster for all healthcare
providers as best practice for entering the healthcare profession at
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/hcw.html
.
JALC has clinical affiliate agreements with multiple healthcare agencies. Some agencies require
the COVID vaccination, and others do not. Clinical learning is a requirement of the adult cardiac
sonography curriculum. Students will be assigned to clinical sites based on availability and
staffing requirements within the program. Students will be informed of the COVID vaccine
requirement of their assigned clinical site.
To successfully complete the clinical, students must:
• Comply with the COVID vaccine requirement of that clinical site or
• Request an exemption directly from that clinical site
Options for students selected to go to a clinical facility that requires the COVID Vaccine:
COVID Vaccine Option 1: The student receives the COVID vaccine prior to clinical assignment
and uploads proof of vaccination into the Viewpoint Screening repository and is cleared to
participate in the clinical experience.
COVID Vaccine Option 2: If the student is unable to comply with a clinical site’s COVID
vaccine requirements, the student must contact the clinical site’s human resource department
and follow the exemption process required by the clinical site. It is the student’s responsibility to
contact and comply with the rules of the clinical site to receive an exemption. If the exemption
request is approved by the clinical site, the student can attend the clinical. The adult cardiac
diagnostic medical sonography program coordinator will need a copy of the exemption form
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provided by the clinical site. If the request is denied by the clinical site, the student will report
this information to the adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program coordinator. JALC
will make every effort to assist the students in clinical placement for on-time degree progression
and program completion. Completion of clinical rotations may not be possible without
vaccination against COVID by the clinical agency granting an exemption to the student. JALC is
not responsible for a student who has been denied a vaccine exemption by the clinical site and
cannot receive the clinical experience required for degree completion.
Hepatitis B vaccination series is highly recommended but not required. By nature of the
profession, sonographers have a high occupational exposure to blood or other potentially
infectious materials which run a risk of acquiring the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. The
JALC Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Department highly recommends students
to receive the Hepatitis B three dose vaccine series. See page 20-21 and Appendix B for
information on the Hepatitis B Vaccine series required paperwork for vaccination or opt out to be
completed by a physician.
Submission of Required Documents and Health Records to Enter the
Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Students must submit all required documents, including consents, signatures, physical exam,
health insurance, car insurance, proof of Driver’s license, immunizations and/or titers, CPR
card, drug screen into the Viewpoint Screening repository by deadline set by instructor at
orientation to remain a potential adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography student. Failure
to upload information on time will result in forfeiting student position to an alternate
student on the waiting list.
Health Insurance
Students must show documentation that they are covered by health insurance prior to
beginning of the curriculum. If you drop your health insurance during the program for any
reason, you will be exited from the program immediately and cannot reapply for 1 year.
Students are responsible for all costs incurred related to health problems, falls at the hospital,
needle sticks, or any ER visits. These expenses are not paid by John A. Logan College. Re-
entry students must submit health insurance proof prior to the start of any re-entry course.
Health Insurance must be maintained for the length of time the student is in the program.
Automobile Liability Insurance
Students are required to maintain automobile insurance while in the program. In the event that
a student is transported by clinical agency personnel, during a clinical rotation, the student may
be required to:
1. Sign the release of responsibility form from the agency as required.
2. Elect to drive own vehicle.
3. Students are not allowed to transport patients/clients in their personal motor vehicles.
4. Students must be aware and adhere to any pertinent clinical/community agency
policies.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), American Heart Association (AHA) is
required of all adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography students in accordance with
affiliating agency requirements. Upon entering or re-entering the adult cardiac diagnostic
medical sonography program, each student must successfully complete the American Heart
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Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Provider course (ALH 101). Effective CPR
training is required, to enter the clinical settings. Failure to provide validation will result in
withdrawal from the adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program.
The ALH 101 course is on the DMS program guide and is required to enter the clinical
site.
Note: The CPR class required is the Basic Life Support Provider course and should include
1- and 2-persons CPR, airway obstruction of the infant, child, and adult, child and infant
CPR, mask-valve ventilation, AED, and Chain of Survival. Certification involves passing a
written test and demonstrating ability to satisfactorily perform each skill before a certified
instructor.
Confidentiality
Information concerning patients, faculty, staff, volunteers, clients, or other students is highly
confidential and may only be used for legitimate educational purposes. Any disclosure of
confidential information regarding a patient, including release of pathology or diagnosis to a
patient, will result in dismissal from the program. In many cases, disclosure of confidential
information is a violation of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996 (HIPAA); please consult your instructor or program coordinator for more information.
Students should never discuss information concerning patients, faculty, staff, volunteers, clients,
or other students, or take photographs on or off campus, without written authorization.
This includes sharing information on social media platforms regarding patient information,
clinical sites, exams, procedures or hospital records. HIPPA violation is a serious infraction of
any information or detailed descriptions that compromises patient confidentiality being shared
for reasons than education purposes.
1. Any disclosure of confidential information regarding a patient, including release of
pathology or diagnosis to a patient, will result in dismissal from the program.
2. Every student will be required to sign the “Confidentiality Agreement.”
Tips for Using Social Media
Adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography students have an obligation to understand the
nature, benefits, and consequences of participating in social networking of all types. Online
content and behavior have the potential to enhance or undermine not only the individual’s
sonography career, but also the sonography profession.
Principles for Social Networking:
1. Sonographers must not transmit or place online individually identifiable patient
information.
2. Sonographers must observe ethically prescribed professional patient-nurse
boundaries.
3. Sonographers should understand that patients, colleagues, institutions, and
employers may view postings.
4. Sonographers should take advantage of privacy settings and seek to separate
personal and professional information online.
5. Sonographers should bring content that could harm a patient’s privacy, rights, or
welfare to the attention of appropriate authorities.
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6. Sonographers should participate in developing institutional policies governing online
conduct.
Tips to Avoid Problems with Using Social Media:
1. Remember that standards of professionalism are the same online as in any other
circumstance.
2. Do not share or post information or photos gained through the sonographer-patient
relationship.
3. Maintain professional boundaries in the use of electronic media. Online contact with
patients blurs this boundary.
4. Do not make disparaging remarks about patients, JALC faculty, employers, clinical
affiliates, co-workers, or fellow students, even if they are not identified.
5. Do not take photos or videos of patients on personal devices, including cell phones.
6. Promptly report a breach of confidentiality or privacy.
Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Department
Social/Electronic Media Policy
This policy applies to students using social media/electronic media while on John A. Logan
College premises and also to the use of social media away from the college premises when
there is any affiliation to John A. Logan College is identified, known, or presumed. Students
wearing John A. Logan College hoodies, T-shirts, hats, etc. are considered an affiliation with the
college. Social media's high speed, level of interactivity and global access to any information
you publish merits particular consideration.
Use good judgment when using social media. There are consequences to what you write and
when posting pictures. You are entering a respected profession. Professionalism will be
evaluated in each theory, lab and clinical course. Nudity, revealing inappropriate photos,
vulgarity tagged from your personal Facebook/electronic media and sent to college
faculty/director/administration will be seriously evaluated by the faculty/program coordinator as a
professional deficit which will result in discipline up to and including failing the course(s) and
removal from adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program for a minimum of one year.
When creating and email address it must be professional.
Employees are being terminated in health care settings due to poor judgment with
communication/pictures on Facebook/electronic media. The goal of the JALC Adult Cardiac
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Department is to educate and evaluate students' judgment
while using social/electronic media preparing the student for the professional workforce (JALC
Social Media Policy 3368).
Dress Code
Personal appearance is valued as a part of professional development for adult cardiac
diagnostic medical sonography students. Student uniforms are worn at all times in scheduled
clinical sessions. Students do not need to wear the student uniform on the College campus,
except when required by faculty. A student is prohibited from wearing the student uniform while
employed. DO NOT wear contaminated uniform in grocery store or restaurant or any
public place. Hospital bacteria ARE on the uniform.
Student Uniform
The student uniform consists of an official galaxy blue uniform scrub set, revolution style, (top
and pants or skirt) from Mark’s Scrub Shop in Marion, IL. A student patch will also be stitched
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on the left sleeve of the uniform top. Student patches will be added to the uniform from Mark’s
Scrub Shop. The student name badge must be worn on the left front of the student shirt.
Additional identification required by specific facilities will be worn per facility policy. Students
may wear a plain white undershirt under the official uniform student shirt. The uniform must be
clean and neatly pressed. No visible long underwear or printed T-Shirts, etc., are allowed under
student shirt or pants. Pants cannot drag floor. Pants must be hemmed 1½ inches off the floor if
necessary for professionalism and hygiene. Female students preferring not to wear official scrub
pant must wear an official uniform skirt with white hose. Flesh colored hose are not allowed.
Shoes
Solid white, black, or brown leather shoes or solid white, black or brown leather tennis shoes
with white socks or hose. Only white hose or socks are permitted; hose should not have runs.
Sandals, toeless shoes, Crocs, and clogs are not acceptable. Shoes will be clean (including
shoelaces) and polished. Bottoms (soles) of shoes should be white, black or gray.
Hair
Hair color should be of a natural appearing shade, i.e., no pink, neon, striped, etc. Hair will be
clean and controlled in a manner that prevents infection transmission and is not a safety hazard.
No unkempt or dirty hair. Repeated warnings of unhygienic hair will result in dismissal from
program (Board Policy #8311). Long hair is worn up off the collar and away from the face. There
are no decorative ribbons or hair decorations worn. Men’s facial hair should be neatly trimmed
¼ inch from skin. Facial hair may need to be removed to pass Respiratory Clearance/Fit Testing
for N-95 mask usage in the clinical setting.
Jewelry
One simple band ring without stones and one stud earring in each ear lobe may be worn, no
other ear jewelry. No jewelry may be worn around the neck unless completely hidden. All visible
body piercing jewelry is prohibited including tongue rings, nose rings and all facial piercing in
clinical. No wrist jewelry other than a wristwatch with a second hand or a Med Alert bracelet
may be worn. No pins may be worn. NO Dermal IMPLANTS below elbows or on face, neck, or
arms
Makeup and fingernail polish
No exaggerated makeup or strong perfume may be worn in the clinical setting. Due to infection
transmission, fingernails must be clean, filed smooth and rounded, length cannot exceed ¼
inch, with no nail polish in clinical. Acrylic, silk, gel, or other types of supplemental/artificial nails
are not permitted in any clinic site.
Tattoos
Tattoos must be completely concealed in clinical.
Ear Lobes
If a potential adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography student has ear gauges, ear spacers,
or effects of spacers and gauges, they need to report to the coordinator immediately. There is a
possibility, after meeting with the coordinator, a student cannot be accommodated in a clinical
setting due to the size of ear gauge, spacer, or ear disfigurement per clinical agency protocols. If
ear gauge size is appropriate for adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program, students
must wear solid flesh skin tone ear plugs in the clinical and lab setting.
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Hygiene
Students are expected to participate in appropriate personal hygiene such as bathing, oral
hygiene, use of deodorant, hair washing, and shaving. Dirty, greasy appearance or body odor
and/or tobacco odors are considered unprofessional and reason to be sent home from clinic and
charged a day of absence.
Picture Badge
No caps or hats for photo ID. No facial piercings or low-cut tops for photo ID. Please follow prior
dress requirement for photo ID as directed.
Eye Protection
Students are required to purchase and keep eye protection on them at all times in the clinical
setting. Acceptable forms of eye protection are clear safety goggles or a face shield.
Prescription eye glasses do not replace the need to wear safety goggles. Student must follow
the clinical affiliate policies and procedures on personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Miscellaneous
• Work scrubs should not be worn on campus. The faculty, students, and community assume
scrubs are contaminated. Bring your scrubs and changes clothes if going to work after class.
• Gum and candy are not allowed in the clinical setting.
• Due to OSHA infection control requirements, stethoscopes are not to be worn around the
neck, and stethoscope tubing covers are not acceptable.
• Dress Code is subject to change by the clinical site at any given time.
Dress Code for Students in a Lab Setting
Students will be expected to wear clean uniform scrubs for lab. Students will be asked to
change into scrubs for lab. Bring uniform with you, do NOT wear all day. Closed-toe shoes are
required for the laboratory setting. No sandals, toeless shoes or clogs are permitted.
Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screens for Program
Admission
It is the policy of John A. Logan College, herein known as College, to adhere to all policies of
clinical facilities with which the College affiliates for student clinical learning experiences. Many
of these facilities require drug testing and criminal background screening for all students within
the Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
The College has determined that prior to being admitted in any allied health educational
program, the student must have completed the criminal background check and possess a
current negative drug screen. Random drug/alcohol screens may be requested and will be
paid by students if reasonable suspicion exists.
Criminal Background Check
1. The student must sign a drug testing and criminal background screening policy
acknowledgement forms (Appendix B - Drug Screen and Acknowledgement of
Receipt of Drug/Alcohol Abuse Policy and Appendix C - Criminal Background
Check).
2. The initial criminal background screening cost is included in the Viewpoint Screening
package and will be nonrefundable. The student will be required to upload the
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Viewpoint Screening package and follow the directions to complete a Background
Check.
3. The criminal background search will encompass a standard federal criminal
background search. Positive “hits” on the criminal background must be followed up
by the student and cleared through JALC prior to attending the adult cardiac
diagnostic medical sonography program.
4. If the background check indicates the student has a criminal conviction that may
affect his/her ability to be a member of the sonography profession, he/she will first be
given the opportunity to refute the record. A criminal conviction, is and of itself, may
not prevent enrollment.
5. Criminal background will also need to be disclosed to the clinical agency per the
clinical affiliate contracts. Once a student is accepted into the adult cardiac
diagnostic medical sonography program and a clinical facility refuses the student
access to the clinical experience at its facility, the coordinator will make reasonable
efforts to find an alternative clinical site for the student to complete their clinical
experience. JALC does not guarantee a student with a criminal conviction that
he/she will be able to complete any clinical experience. A student who cannot be
reasonably assigned an alternate clinical site will be dropped from the program.
6. Reasonable efforts will be made to ensure that results of criminal background checks
are kept as confidential as possible with a limited number of persons authorized to
review results.
Criminal Convictions While in School
If arrested, charged or convicted of a felony while enrolled in the JALC adult cardiac diagnostic
medical sonography program, the student will need to report the incident to the coordinator.
Depending on the individual situation, the student may not be able to complete the adult cardiac
diagnostic medical sonography curriculum until the problem is legally resolved. Hospital
administration, personnel, and patients are concerned regarding patient safety and care when
charges are publicized and looming. When the charges have been resolved by the court
system, the student will be re-evaluated by the coordinator for possible re-entry into the
program. Failure to report to the coordinator, any charge, could result in removal from the
program.
Drug Testing
As a condition of the adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program admission and
readmission requirements, the student will be required to submit to a drug test, through
Viewpoint Screening and paid for by the student as part of the Viewpoint Screening package.
All drug screening must be conducted in accordance with the procedures of the United States
Department of Health and Human Services as outlined in the “Mandatory Guidelines for Federal
Workplace Drug Testing Programs” by https://www.samhsa.gov/workplace/resources
.
1. The student shall provide a urine specimen for the drug screen. The drug screen
specimen collection process will be completed through Viewpoint Screening and
automatically uploaded into the student Viewpoint Screening account.
2. If a student has a positive drug and/or alcohol screen, he/she may not be admitted
into the adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program. Drug/alcohol
screenings may be requested each semester.
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3. If the initial drug test indicates a positive, the student will be given an opportunity to
refute the positive.
4. A student with a negative-dilute result will be given the opportunity to repeat the urine
drug screen within 48 hours or the result will be considered a positive drug screen
and student will forfeit their position in the program.
5. Student shall be subject to the drug and alcohol testing policy and rules of the facility
providing the clinical education experience, which may require the student to submit
to the additional drug testing, in compliance with that facility’s individual policies and
requirements.
6. Student shall also be subject to additional testing as required by the Coordinator on
either a random or for reasonable suspicious basis, as the sonography faculty and
clinical site staff finds necessary to promote student clinical learning and safe patient
care.
7. Once a student is accepted into the adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography
program and a random drug screen indicates positive; the clinical facility has the
option to refuse the student access to the clinical experience at its facility. The
student may receive failing grades for the adult cardiac diagnostic medical
sonography classes enrolled in for the semester in which drug screen was a positive.
A student with one positive drug screen will be dropped for the program for a
minimum of one year. Random drug screening at student’s expense will be required
for remainder of adult cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program.
8. Student may be asked for a drug/alcohol screen by instructor or director at any time.
The test will be paid for by the student.
9. THC (marijuana) is part of the required drug screen prior to admittance into the adult
cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program. The passage of Illinois Law (410
ILCS 705) Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act in the State of Illinois does not overrule
federal law, which states this is still an illegal substance. All clinical sites require
assistance from the federal government for funding therefore do not allow employees
to use marijuana (recreational or prescription). JALC must follow clinical affiliate
contracts by not allowing marijuana (recreational or prescription) use. Adult cardiac
diagnostic medical sonography students testing positive for THC, including
prescription marijuana, will not be allowed entrance or re-entrance into the adult
cardiac diagnostic medical sonography program. If the clinical site feels a student is
under the influence or smells of marijuana, the student will be immediately drug
tested and asked to leave the clinical site. Upon a positive drug screen in the clinical
setting, the coordinator will issue an “F” for the clinical course and seek student
removal from program for one year.
Infectious Disease
All students must wear protective devices, gloves, gowns, masks, etc., when performing
examinations on patients with infectious disease.
Blood and body secretions such as semen, saliva, urine, tears, stool, emesis, sputum, wound
drainage, bile, and pleural or peritoneal fluid may contain the HIV or hepatitis virus. All should
be considered infectious. Any tissue biopsy or patient specimen should also be handled with
care, including wearing gloves.
1. All students are required to wear protective gloves during all ultrasound examinations.
No exceptions.
2. All students must review requisitions for type of tests for evidence of information
regarding necessary precautions.
3. All students will review precautions to be taken with a supervising sonographer before
performing an examination on a patient with an infectious disease.
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4. Any incidents involving blood or body fluid contamination should be reported to the
clinical coordinator, physician, and College officials.
Infection Control
All students enrolled in health care programs which involve a clinical lab component with duties
which include “reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with
blood or other potentially infectious material
1
shall be required to participate in an infection
control training program based on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA
standard
1
. This training program shall be completed initially upon clinical assignment and before
clinical placement and shall include annual updates in items not previously covered.
Documentation of each training program including the dates of completion, the contents of the
training program, the trainer’s name and qualifications and the names and social security
numbers of the attendees shall be maintained for minimum of three years after the individual
training program.”
Students shall complete at a minimum, one part of the Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination series or
have completed a Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination prior to any clinical placement.
Students or faculty who experience an exposure incident shall follow the policies and
procedures of the clinical facility. A written release to return to the clinical experience shall be
provided by the student to the program coordinator.
Exposure Incident
2
Protocol
1. The clinical preceptor is also responsible for providing direction on procedures for
students to follow if and when an exposure incident occurs. The protocol includes:
a. Documentation of the route of exposure, and the circumstances under which the
exposure incident occurred. The form “Exposure Incident Report” will be
completed.
b. Identification and documentation of the source individual, unless the
hospital/agency can establish that identification is infeasible or prohibited by state
or local law.
c. Consent testing of the source individual’s blood as soon as feasible to determine
HBV and HIV infectivity. If necessary, the hospital/agency shall establish that
legally required consent cannot be obtained. When the source individual’s
consent is not required by law, the source individual’s blood, if available, is to be
tested and the results documented.
d. After consent, results of the source individual’s testing shall be made available to
the exposed clinical faculty or student, and that (exposed) individual shall be
informed of applicable laws and regulations concerning disclosure of the identity
and infectious status of the source individual.
e. Recommendations for post-exposure prophylaxis when medically
indicated will be given to the student. A Post-Exposure Checklist will be
completed by the DMS Program Coordinator.
2. The exposed individual is required to meet with their own licensed health care provider
or other qualified health care provider if there are any recommendations for post-
exposure prophylaxis as indicated by the agency in which the exposure incident
occurred.
1
Definition of Occupational Exposure according to the Federal Register (29 CFR Part 1910.1030)
2
Exposure incident according to the Federal Register means a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-
intact skin or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that results from the performance
of an employee’s duties.
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3. A statement from the health care practitioner who evaluated the exposed individual is
required as authorization to return to clinical practice. The written statement is submitted
to the coordinator of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Communicable Diseases
Students may need to be restricted from clinical work settings during the incubation period of a
communicable disease and/or during a known period of communicability. The policy for
participation in classes for students with chronic infectious diseases is in the Student Guidebook
under “Infectious Diseases”.
1. Students with a suspected diagnosis of the following diseases must report the infection
to the program coordinator. Confirmation and treatment if desired or recommended will
be required:
• chicken pox (required)
• scabies/lice
• hepatitis-acute
• tuberculosis
• measles (rubeola)
2. During a known period of communicability, students may not work in the clinical setting
unless authorized by their physician to do so and with clinical site agreement.
3. Students assigned to clinical settings may require restrictions if diagnosed or suspected
of having the following communicable diseases:
• Conjunctivitis
• herpes zoster (shingles)
• hepatitis
• herpes simplex (cold sores)
• influenza
• skin infections
• herpes Whitlow (finger)
4. Non-immune students who have been accepted into the program should notify the
program coordinator following exposure to any of the following communicable diseases:
• chicken pox
• rubella
• mumps
• herpes zoster
• hepatitis (acute)
• measles
5. Any time missed due to illness of any nature is considered an absence and will be
handled accordingly.
Student Health Issues: Hepatitis B Vaccine for Health Care Workers
The risk of health care workers contracting HBV and Hepatitis C infection depends on exposure
to blood or blood products through percutaneous and mucosal exposures. Any health care of
public safety workers may be at risk for the HBV exposure, depending on the tasks performed. If
those tasks involve contact with blood or blood contaminated body fluids, then such workers
should be vaccinated. Risk is often highest during training periods. Therefore, it is strongly
recommended that vaccinations be completed during training in schools of medicine, dentistry,
nursing, laboratory technology, and other allied nursing programs. All students must sign a form
indicating one of three (3) options; (1) They elect to receive the vaccine and will provide
documentation; (2) They have previously completed the series and will provide documentation;
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or (3) They refuse the series and sign a waiver (See Appendix B). Students will not be able to
attend clinicals if they fail to provide evidence of the series or documentation refusal.
Pregnancy and the Hepatitis B vaccine: The Centers of Disease Control (CDC), states in
their guidelines for contraindications the hepatitis B vaccine is safe for pregnant women or those
considering becoming pregnant. The decision for taking the Hepatitis B vaccine before
beginning clinicals at John A. Logan College will be determined by the student and their health
care provider. Should the student decide to wait until after her baby is born to take the vaccine,
waiver will be required, Clinicals will be allowed with doctor’s release indicating no
restrictions.
Hepatitis C Information: There are no vaccines against Hepatitis C/Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) or
other types of Hepatitis. Health care workers are at risk for exposure from needle sticks and
sharps involving HCV positive blood. HCV can be spread during birth to an HCV infected
mother. It is possible to spread through sex with an infected person, sharing razors,
toothbrushes, and health care invasive procedures.
Membership in Professional Organizations
Society memberships (e.g. Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or SDMS) are strongly
encouraged.
Overtime
Students will not be in attendance more than 40 hours per week. Students are expected to finish
any case they are involved in at the end of the clinical day. If a student is participating in a
procedure, which would be in excess of the period for that day, it is expected that the student
will complete the case. The student should receive compensatory time the next scheduled
day.
Compensatory time cannot be accumulated or “saved” and used at the student’s discretion.
Health Concerns
1. While performing their clinical training, the student is required to:
• stoop
• climb stairs
• walk (smooth or uneven, level or inclined surfaces)
• reach above and below the shoulder
• lift 100 pounds
• carry 50 pounds
• be able to push or pull
• have near and far visual acuity
• have depth and color perception
• hear ordinary conversation
• hear both high and low frequencies
• do hand coordination activities requiring both hands for gross and fine
manipulation
• twist and grasp
• power grip and feel
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2. Students suffering from any disabilities, such as arthritis or hearing loss or any other
condition that might impact their ability to successfully complete the program, are urged
to seek medical advice before entering the program.
3. Students are strongly encouraged to have the Hepatitis B vaccination. If they choose not
to do so, they will be required to sign a waiver.
4. Students who do not get all their immunizations/tests completed on time may lose their
clinical site. Clinical sites must be notified if the student’s immunizations are not
completed. The clinical site may choose to deny the student a clinical rotation.
5. Ultrasound has been known to cause such conditions as rotator cuff and shoulder
tendinitis, elbow pain as in tendinitis, tennis elbow, wrist neuromas, carpal tunnel,
repetitive stress syndrome, and numbness in the fingers. Tendencies towards these
conditions should be reviewed with your health care provider as to the appropriateness
of this career.
Pregnancy
It is the student’s responsibility to notify the program and clinical coordinator and the clinical
instructor of their site of a pregnancy. The physician’s, physician’s assistant, or nurse
practitioner’s signed statement (no substitute signatures by office nurse staff allowed) allowing
the pregnant student to continue the clinical/lab component of the program without restrictions.
If the physician orders physical restrictions, it will be necessary for the student to withdraw from
the clinical and return to complete the program when a slot in the clinical is available. Should the
pregnancy become high-risk, monthly releases from the physician will be required in order to
continue clinicals. John A. Logan College faculty and the Dean for Health Sciences are
concerned for the health of the pregnant student and the health of the unborn child, as well as,
the safety of patients.
1. A pregnant student may not participate in any ultrasound related study which is
conducted in a fluoroscopy, angiography, or cardiac catheterization room or perform
procedures on patients with radioactive implants.
2. An effort will be made by the program coordinator to ensure that pregnant students are
assigned to a “safe” work area.
3. Students need to be aware that the biggest risk to the unborn occurs during the first
trimester. Students need to be tested for pregnancy as soon as they feel there is a
reason to be so that appropriate adjustments can be made.
Re-entry Students
If a student fails or withdraws from a DMS course they must do the following:
1. They must request to repeat the course, in writing, to the program coordinator. Students
are given 3 chances to complete the program. They will be denied entry after the third try
has failed.
2. Once a written request is made, the program coordinator meets with the student and
develops a plan of action based on time and space availability.
Scanning Laboratory Waiver
In order to have on-campus scanning labs, we use student and public volunteers. Students are
asked to volunteer for student practice in the DMS Laboratory courses. If the student does not
volunteer, opportunities are provided by John A. Logan College, via a public volunteer list.
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Public volunteers will be called by faculty of the college and will be scheduled during on campus
lab times, according to student needs. The instructor for the lab sessions will schedule the
volunteer. The practice sessions are to assist the student in their cross-sectional anatomy and
sonography scanning techniques. Students’ grades and evaluations must not be affected by
participation or non-participation in non-clinical volunteer scanning.
The student who volunteers for scanning will be required to sign a laboratory waiver. Non-
student (public) volunteers for student scanning will also be required to sign a waiver.
Ultrasound uses nonionizing energy and does not possess the effects found with ionizing
energy such as radiation from x-rays. Although the possibility exists that biological effects may
occur with diagnostic medical sonography, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
(AIUM) statement on clinical safety states that within the diagnostic imaging intensity levels, no
harmful effects have been known to occur since its use for medical diagnoses in the 1960s on
patients or its operators. All scan subjects must be willing volunteers and be no younger than 18
years of age. No visitors younger than 18 years of age are allowed in the scan labs during
student scanning time. Only one person will be allowed to accompany the volunteer. The person
being scanned is aware that this test is in no way designed to be a diagnostic test for medical
purposes. The John A. Logan College DMS program is not responsible for any diagnostic
information obtained from scanning.
Student Work
Students will not be paid for work performed while attending as a student of the DMS program.
The hours the student puts into their place of employment are not to be included in their
assigned hours for clinical education.
Transfer Students
The Adult Cardiac DMS program will evaluate each student transfer request on an individual
basis.
Behavior in Classroom
In order to provide a classroom environment that is conducive to teaching and learning,
disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students are also expected to avoid misuse of personal
electronic devices and mobile devices.
If an instructor determines that a student’s presence would disrupt the learning process or
endanger the physical well-being of other persons in the area, the instructor may:
• Remove the student from the classroom and require a Course Re-entry Agreement with
the students before re-entry to the classroom.
• Recommend to the Provost the permanent removal of the student from the class by
administrative withdrawal.
Faculty members are authorized to establish reasonable rules of classroom conduct and
decorum. Students who violate these rules may be subject to administrative withdrawal –
dropped from a class with a grade of “W” without a refund of tuition.
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Incivility
Incivility is a growing problem in classroom education and clinical education. It is necessary to
bring attention to the problem of incivility and discuss its negative impact on teaching, learning,
and patient outcomes. Patient Safety is altered from poor communication. Incivility and poor
communication many times go hand-in-hand. Students may be highly intellectual and perform
adequately in terms of clinical practicum but are grossly lacking in ability to interact in an
effective and professional manner. Your Professional Behavior begins in school!
Examples of incivility are:
• Inappropriate comments and rudeness toward instructor, JALC staff or other classmates
during class, lab, clinicals, hallways or on JALC properties.
• Repeated interruption during class verbally.
• Exiting the class frequently.
• Badgering instructor for grades
• Repeated texts to instructor.
• Eye rolling, coughing excessively, moaning.
Refer to Student Code of Conduct on page 29.
Student Complaint/Appeal Process
John A. Logan College is committed to equal opportunities for all students. The College has
established procedures for the fast and fair resolution of student complaints as stated in
Administrative Procedure 831 - Student Complaints. Students and organizations have a right to
appeal disciplinary sanctions. See Administrative Procedure 832 – Student Appeals.
Credentialing
The DMS program requires the student to sit for two certification exams ARMDS SPI exam and
RDCS exam. The ARDMS SPI exam is the first step in earning future ARDMS credentials. The
SPI exam tests the requisite physical principles and instrumentation knowledge, skills, and
abilities essential to sonography professionals and students. The SPI examination for the
RDMS, RDCS, RVT and RMSKS credentials is two hours long, including a three-minute survey,
and contains approximately 110 multiple-choice questions.
To earn RDCS you must pass the ARDMS SPI exam and a corresponding specialty
examination within five years. After passing the ARDMS SPI exam, you can earn additional
credentials without having to retake the SPI exam, provided you maintain active status.
For more information go to ARDMS.org under the credentialed tab.
Student Code of Conduct
Any of the offenses listed here may result in sanctions as described in Administrative Procedure
826. In addition, criminal charges may be filed when appropriate. Any observed violation of this
College code of conduct should be reported to an appropriate college official. Please refer to the
Student Guidebook for the most up-to-date version of the Student Code of Conduct.
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Offenses
Academic dishonesty, plagiarism, or willful falsification of scientific, educational data that
is represented as scientific or scholarly research, as outlined in the
Academic Honor
Code.
Discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status,
citizenship status, disability, age, order of protection status, arrest record, sexual
orientation, gender identity, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service,
language, pregnancy or genetics.
Sexual harassment or misconduct.
Providing false information to John A. Logan College with the intent to deceive,
including, but not limited to, embezzlement and fraud.
Forging, alteration, or misuse of documents, records, or identification cards; forgery may
also result in criminal penalties.
Assaulting or threatening in a menacing manner, striking, or wounding another person.
Indecent exposure, including exposing sex organs and urination/defecation in public.
Intentional destruction of, damage or injury to, or unauthorized use of property not one's
own, including damaging College property and tampering with safety equipment (such
as fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, AEDs, etc.)
Theft, burglary, or breaking and entering.
Unauthorized carrying or possession of weapons, ammunition, or other explosives, or
creating a clear and present danger to persons or property by the misuse of combustible
material; pellet and/or look-alike weapons.
To assemble with one or more persons with the intent to violate any provisions of this
code or failure of an organized group to address clear violations of College policies
among their membership.
Encouraging others to violate College policy.
Use, possession, or distribution of alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substances
(including prescribed marijuana) on any College-owned or supervised property.
Intentional obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, public service,
community events, disciplinary proceedings, or other John A. Logan College activities.
Intentional and unauthorized obstruction of a free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Unsafe vehicle operation, unsafe use of wheeled devices (e.g. bicycles, skateboards), or
parking in violation of parking lot markings and signage.
Intentional and unauthorized entry into any premises owned or controlled by John A.
Logan College.
Failure to comply with directions of identified John A. Logan College officials acting
within the scope of duty, or of any law enforcement officer acting in the performance of
his or her duties.
Conduct of any nature which would be deemed illegal harassment under state or federal
law including sexual harassment and sexual violence directed at a person while on John
A. Logan College property, attending a College-sponsored event or in settings where the
College has a contractual arrangement for education, housing, or transportation.
Intentional violation of regulations regarding the use of electronic information systems
not otherwise covered in this section.
Attending classes unregistered (without instructor permission).
Bullying, stalking, or use of threatening language, including off-campus behaviors if they
impact a member of the College community.
Unauthorized use of College trademarks or misrepresenting oneself as a College official.
Disturbing the peace of the College community, including fighting, quarreling, or the use
of disruptive or abusive language.
Unlawful gambling.
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Participation in or public identification with groups organized to facilitate lawbreaking or
intimidation (e.g. gangs, hate groups).
Participation in hazing as defined by Illinois State Statutes.
Disruptive use of electronic devices.
Violation of written syllabus policies.
Tobacco use or vaping in College buildings or anywhere other than parking lots located
more than 15 feet from entrances, exits, windows that open and ventilation intakes.
Eating or drinking in classrooms while scheduled classes are in session.
Violation of federal, state, or local laws, or other published College policies.
Grading System
Course grades are assigned by instructors; final grades are used to calculate the grade point
average (GPA), which is a measure of academic progress. Grades are described below, along
with the value of each when used to calculate GPA:
Grade: A
Grade Points Assigned: 4
Description: Excellent
Grade: B
Grade Points Assigned: 3
Description: Good
Grade: C
Grade Points Assigned: 2
Description: Average
Grade: D
Grade Points Assigned: 1
Description: Poor
Grade: F
Grade Points Assigned: 0
Description: Failing
Grade: INC
Grade Points Assigned: 0
Description: Incomplete. May be made up at the discretion of the instructor. The
maximum time for making up an “INC” is one semester; otherwise, the student must
repeat the course in order to gain credit. The incomplete grade will convert to an F if
not completed by the end of the following semester, excluding summer semester.
Grade: W
Grade Points Assigned: 0
Description: Authorized withdrawal no later than the last day of the fifteenth week of
the semester. No grade points/no credit.
Grade: AU
Grade Points Assigned: 0
Description: Audit; no credit.
Grade: R
Grade Points Assigned: 0
Description: Repeated course
Grade: P
Grade Points Assigned: 0
Description: Pass (credit but no grade points).
Grade: CR
Grade Points Assigned: 0
Description: Denotes credit earned but no grade points awarded.
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A student may repeat a course only one time in an attempt to improve a grade for a given
course. In instances where a student repeats a given course, both courses will be recorded on
the student’s transcript. The higher of the two grades will be recorded on the transcript and used
in computing the cumulative grade-point average. See Board Policy 8231
for more information.
The program uses a standard 5-point grading scale. Grades are posted on student transcripts in
the Admissions Office. The program requires a minimum of “C” in each course.
• Students are provided with opportunities to accumulate their grade through assignments,
presentations, tests, midterm, lab proficiencies, and final examinations in each
didactic/lab course.
• Students are provided evaluations, clinical proficiencies and a final letter grade in each
clinical course. Case studies are performed at the clinical site.
• A grade of less than C in any course is considered a failing grade. All students must
maintain a “C” average in all professional courses (all courses with DMS prefix) to
advance in the program.
• If a student has a grade of “E” in any DMS course, the student will be required to repeat
the course at the next available semester providing space availability before continuing
the program.
• For all DMS courses final grades are calculated as follows:
o 90 - 100 = A
o 80 - 89.9 = B
o 70 - 79.9 = C
o 0 - 69.9 = E
Course Syllabi
For each of your courses, you will receive a course syllabus (plural: syllabi). A syllabus contains
key information about your course, including classroom policies and expectations. In addition,
each syllabus has a Syllabus Attachment Page
providing information and describing policies
relevant to all courses at John A. Logan College. In this program, you are expected to
familiarize yourself with each course syllabus. Contact your instructor if you have any questions.
Graduation
Graduation is an important part of completing this program. Students should apply for
graduation the semester prior to completing all required coursework for the degree. The College
awards degrees each semester, however, there is only one graduation ceremony held each
year at the end of the spring semester. A one-time $10.00 graduation fee will be added to your
Bursar account when you apply for graduation. The graduation fee must be paid in order to
receive your final transcript and diploma.
At John A. Logan College, we value the opportunity to celebrate our students’ achievements at
the graduation ceremony in May. However, it is not necessary to participate in the graduation
ceremony to receive your degree and have your degrees noted on your official transcript.
Always apply for graduation even if you do not intend to participate in the graduation
ceremony!
To be eligible for graduation with an Associate of Applied Science in Cardiac Diagnostic Medical
Sonography, the student must meet all the guidelines of John A. Logan College:
• Complete required credit hours as prescribed in the curriculum.
• Attain a grade of “C” or better in sonography courses (defined as courses with a DMS
prefix).
• Satisfy requirements for a certificate degree as outlined in the current College Bulletin.
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• Pass lab proficiencies and complete all clinical proficiencies and hours.
Academic Honor Code
Academic honesty is vital to building a community of trust that advances the mission of the
College and helps students achieve their personal and professional goals. Academic dishonesty
erodes that trust and has long-lasting corrosive effects on individuals and the institution. Our
policies and procedures provide serious consequences for academic dishonesty, but also allow
students and faculty to rebuild trust when it is lost.
What is Academic Dishonesty?
Every student at John A. Logan College has a responsibility to avoid all forms of academic
dishonesty including, but not limited to, the following:
Plagiarism: The intentional or unintentional use of another source of written words or
ideas as one’s own. Unintentional plagiarism usually results from inadequate
documentation of sources.
Multiple Submission: Submitting the same or significantly similar academic work for
credit multiple times without instructor permission.
Cheating: An attempt (successful or not) to gain an unfair advantage in academic
endeavors, or to assist or protect someone else who has cheated.
Falsification, fabrication, or misrepresentation: The creation or alteration of data,
research, or resources/citations in connection with an academic assignment or records.
Copyright infringement: The unauthorized or unlawful use of copyrighted work. Such as
when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or
made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner.
Lying: Intentionally making false or misleading statements.
Outside Sourcing: Submitting any paper or academic work that was purchased or
otherwise obtained from an outside source, which includes (but is not limited to) a
commercial vendor of research papers, a file of research papers or tests maintained by a
student organization or other body or person, or any other source of papers or of
academic work that was authored or prepared by a person other than the student who
submitted it.
Complicity: Aiding another person in committing an act of academic dishonesty.
Resolution
When an instructor identifies any form of academic dishonesty (as defined above), the instructor
will inform the student of the violation by completing the Violation of Academic Honor Code
form. The instructor shall determine the appropriate sanction(s) for the particular offense.
The following three sanctions, alone or in combination, may be imposed by the instructor for
offenses or violations of the Academic Honor Code:
1. Reprimand/Warning
2. Rewriting/Redoing the assignment
3. Failing Grade. Student may receive a failing grade on the assignment, for a component
of the course, or the entire course.
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If the student acknowledges his/her actions and accepts the instructor-imposed sanctions, the
matter shall be resolved, and documentation of the incident will be forwarded to the Assistant
Provost for Student Affairs for record keeping.
More serious sanctions may be recommended by the instructor under the College’s Student
Disciplinary Action process. See Board Policy 8313 and Administrative Procedure 823
for more
information.
Violence/Intimidation Prevention
Violence and intimidation are not tolerated in any John A. Logan College program. Specific
examples of forbidden behavior are described in the Student Code of Conduct (see above).
Violent or intimidating conduct may result in disciplinary action or referral to law enforcement.
These rules also apply when students are at off-campus sites while participating in a college-
sanctioned activity (clinical sites, externships)
Human Subjects Research
Any research involving human subjects, include student collaboration with other institutions,
requires advance research approval. Never begin research on human subjects without
documentation of research approval or waiver of research approval. Full approval from any
collaborating institutions must be obtained before starting a study. Contact the Office of
Institutional Effectiveness & Research for more information.
Confidential Information
Information concerning patients, faculty, staff, volunteers, clients, or other students is highly
confidential and may only be used for legitimate educational purposes. Any disclosure of
confidential information regarding a patient, including release of pathology or diagnosis to a
patient, will result in dismissal from the program. In many cases, disclosure of confidential
information is a violation of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996 (HIPAA); please consult your instructor or program coordinator for more information.
Students should never discuss information concerning patients, faculty, staff, volunteers, clients,
or other students, or take photographs on or off campus, without written authorization.
Class Cancellation
The JALCtext system is a convenient way to stay informed about campus closings; visit
JALCtext
to setup your account. Campus closings will also be announced through Volmail email
and local media outlets.
There are three categories of closures:
Class cancellation: Students are not required to attend lectures, tests, or other
sanctioned activities that require a physical presence on campus.
Suspended operations: All campus offices are closed. Staff and faculty are encouraged
to avoid campus. Essential employees must report to work if notified by their supervisor.
Total closure: All classes are canceled, all campus operations are suspended, and all
personnel are prohibited from being on campus, except emergency personnel needed to
maintain life, safety, and security of JALC property.
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Board Policies and Administrative Procedures
Board Policies and Administrative Procedures provide overall guidance for the administration of
John A. Logan College. To the extent that a particular policy or part of a policy conflicts with
Illinois or Federal law, the applicable law shall take precedence. To the extent that a policy
conflicts with a collective bargaining agreement provision to which the Board of Trustees is a
party, the agreement shall take precedence.
The online version of the Board Policies and Administrative Procedures
are the official versions
and contain the most up-to-date information.
Questions or comments regarding Board Policy or Administrative Procedure may be submitted
.
Student Guidebook
The John A. Logan College Student Guidebook is a one-stop resource to guide students to key
information and to enhance the accessibility of John A. Logan College student policies. Please
refer to the
Student Guidebook whenever you have questions about a College policy,
procedure, or available resource. The online version of the Student Guidebook is the official
version and contains the most up-to-date information.
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Appendix A: AGREEMENT TO ASSURE CONFIDENTIALITY
I understand that all information regarding clients and clients’ families must be kept
confidential and may only be accessed on an assigned need to know basis. I understand
that the information may only be used for clinical and learning purposes within the Health
Sciences and Nursing programs at John A. Logan College. Such information must always
be communicated and used in a professional manner. I am aware that violation of the
requirement of confidentiality will result in failure of the clinical course and may result in
dismissal from the program. By my signature below I indicate I understand the above
statements and agree to assure the confidentiality of the information I receive from others
or obtain from my own observation regarding clients and clients’ families.
Signature Date
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Appendix B: DRUG SCREEN AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
RECEIPT OF DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY
Drug Screen Information
My signature below indicates that I have read the Drug Testing Policy of the Health
Sciences and Nursing Programs at John A. Logan College, and have been provided with
a copy of the same. I understand that the results of the drug testing are to be used for the
purposes of determining my eligibility for acceptance into the health sciences and nursing
programs and also clinical educational experience in my field. By this form I provide my
irrevocable consent for the results of the drug screening checks to be released to the
Health Sciences and Nursing programs at John A. Logan College and if accepted into the
program who in turn may share said information with the clinical agency with whom I am
being assigned for a clinical experience.
Acknowledgement of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy
I hereby acknowledge receipt of John A. Logan College’s policy governing the use and/or
abuse of drugs and alcohol, its intention to test for such substances, and the possible
penalties for violation of that policy. I understand the purpose of the policy is to provide a
safe working environment for person (patients, students, hospital staff, and school staff)
and property. Accordingly, I understand that prior to participation in the clinical experience,
I may be required by the clinical agency to undergo drug screening of my blood or urine.
I further understand that I am subject to subsequent testing based on such that it impairs
my ability to perform competently the tasks required of me. I agree to be bound by this
policy and understand that refusal to submit to testing or a positive result from testing
under this policy may affect my ability to participate in a clinic experience and may also
result in dismissal from the Health Sciences and Nursing Programs.
Additionally, I understand any physician, laboratory, hospital or medical profession
retained by John A. Logan College to conduct such screening and provide the results to
John A. Logan College. I thereby release John A. Logan College from any claim or liability
arising from such tests, including, but not limited to, the testing procedure, the analysis,
the accuracy of the analysis or the disclosure of the results. I understand all costs of
testing will be paid by me. I understand that alternate transportation must be available as
needed to transport me to be tested. I also understand that I am subject to the terms of
the general student social disciplinary policy of John A. Logan College and to the Drug-
Free Schools and Communities Policy of John A. Logan College as well as federal, state
and local laws regarding drugs and alcohol.
Signature Date
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Appendix C: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
I hereby authorize John A. Logan College, or qualified agent or clinical facility to receive
the following in connection with my application process and clinical educational
experience for the health sciences and nursing program: criminal background information
including copies of my past and present law enforcement records. This criminal
background investigation is being conducted for the purpose of assisting John A. Logan
College and the clinical facility in evaluating my suitability for a career in health science
and/or nursing and all clinical experiences. The release of information pertaining to this
criminal background investigation is expressly authorized. If records are expunged
legally – Do Not Discuss.
I understand that information contained in the criminal background report may result in
my being denied acceptance into the program and/or clinical rotation. If negative
information is contained in my report, I understand that I will be notified by John A. Logan
College and understand that I have the right to contest the accuracy of the report.
I hereby give John A. Logan College permission to obtain and release the criminal
background report to facilities to which I may be assigned for clinical experience prior to
beginning the assignment. I hereby release the college and personnel, or any of the
clinical facilities, from any liability of damage in providing some or acting on, such
information. I hereby agree that a copy of this authorization may be accepted with the
same authority as the original.
I hereby further release John A. Logan College, their agents, and employees from any
and all claims, including but not limited to, claims of defamation, invasion of privacy,
negligence or any other damages of or resulting from or pertaining to the collection of this
information. I understand the College will not cover criminal background
investigating fees.
My signature below certifies that I do not have a criminal history that should disqualify me
for consideration for a clinical rotation.
__________________________________________ _______________________
Signature Date
__________________________________________
Date of Birth
______________________________________________________________________
Print current name and any names you have used in the past.
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Appendix D: SOCIAL/ELECTRONIC MEDIA POLICY
This policy applies to students using social media/electronic media while on John A. Logan
College premises and also to the use of social media away from the college premises when
there is any affiliation to John A. Logan College is identified, known, or presumed.
I
Students
wearing John A. Logan College hoodies, T-shirts, hats, etc. are considered an affiliation
with the college. Social media's high speed, level of interactivity and global access to any
information you publish merits particular consideration.
Use good judgment, there are consequences to what you write and pictures posted. You are
entering a respected profession. Professionalism will be evaluated in each theory, lab and
clinical course. Nudity, revealing, inappropriate photos, vulgarity tagged from your personal
Facebook/electronic media and sent to college faculty/director/administration will be
seriously evaluated by the Dean for Health Sciences and Nursing as a professional deficit
which will result in discipline up to and including failing the course(s) and removal from
program for a minimum of one year.
Employees are being terminated in health care settings due to poor judgment with
communication/pictures on Facebook/electronic media. The goal of the JALC Health
Sciences and Nursing Department is to strongly educate, evaluate students' judgment while
using social/electronic media to better prepare the student for the healthcare field.
Harassment policy applies to use of social media during class/clinical hours and non-
class/clinical hours.
________________________________ _______________________________
Signature Date
________________________________
Print Name
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Appendix E: EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION
Student Information
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Last Name, First Name, Middle Name, (Maiden Name)
Address: __________________________ City/ State: _________________
Phone Number: _____________________ Zip Code: __________________
Emergency Contact Information:
Name: __________________________ Phone: ____________________
Relationship: _____________________
Name: __________________________ Phone: ____________________
Relationship: _____________________
List any allergies, medications, or health conditions that may be pertinent for emergency
treatment:
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________
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Appendix F: STUDENT HANDBOOK AGREEMENT
I __________________________________________, certify that I have received, read
and understand the student handbook policies and procedures specific to the Health
Sciences and Nursing program I am enrolled in.
Signature ______________________________ Date:_____________________
I __________________________________________, acknowledge that if my
immunization packet and vaccinations required are not submitted by the deadline, I will
jeopardize my status in the program.
Signature ______________________________ Date:_____________________
I ________________________________________, give authorization to the Director
and faculty at John A. Logan College’s Health Sciences and Nursing Department
permission to release student performance information for potential scholarships or to
potential employers.
Signature ______________________________ Date:_____________________
I ________________________________________, understand a reason for failure (lab,
lecture, or clinical) will be wearing contaminated (dirty) scrubs and shoes from work to
JALC Campus. A professional health science and nursing student does not contribute to
community acquired bacteria spread from the workplace.
Signature ______________________________ Date:_____________________
I ________________________________________, give John A. Logan College Health
Sciences and Nursing department permission to release medical documentation including
but not limited to, immunizations, immune testing, etc. about myself requested by the
clinical site affiliate for purposes of attending clinical. I understand this information will be
used strictly for hospital requirements and will be held as confidential information.
Signature ______________________________ Date:_____________________
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Appendix G: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM AND TB SKIN TEST FORM
JALC Health Sciences and Nursing Program
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM
To be completed by the student:
Name: ____________________________________
Street Address: _____________________________ DOB: _______________
City/State/Zip: ______________________________ Phone: ______________
Allergies: ______________________________________________________________
Explain any activity restriction during the past year: _____________________________
Are you presently under a physician’s care of a chronic condition, please explain?
_____________________________________________________________________
Discuss any counseling or treatment for mental illness or substance abuse.
_____________________________________________________________________
Physical Exam:
Weight: _______ Height: _______
Vital signs: T ______ P ______ B/P______ R ______ Spo2% ______
Skin: _______________________________________________________
Neurological: _________________________________________________
Visual acuity: R ________ L _________ Glasses/Contacts: ___________
Ears: R _________ L ___________ Hearing devices: _________________
Nose and Throat: _____________________________________________
Lymph/glands: _______________________________________________
Heart/Lungs: _________________________________________________
Abdomen: ___________________________________________________
Genitalia: ____________________________________________________
Extremities: __________________________________________________
Back: _______________________________________________________
List recent illnesses or injuries within the last year:
To be completed by the student’s healthcare provider:
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List prescribed medications currently being taken:
List any past medical and/or surgical hospitalizations (use separate sheet of paper if
necessary):
LIMITATIONS - Indicate performance standards described below.
Please explain any limitations
Mobility: Physical abilities include, but not limited to:
transfers, turning, limb holding, repositioning,
ambulation, standing, sitting, lifting, squatting.
Motor Skills: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient
to provide safe and effective care and/or satisfactory
operation of equipment essential to the program.
Hearing: Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and
assess client’s needs, and to provide a safe
environment.
Visual: Visual ability sufficient for client assessment,
operation of equipment including, but not limited to
visual acuity, differentiation of colors/color changes.
Tactile: Tactile ability sufficient for client assessment
and operation of equipment.
Cognitive: Abilities to include analyzing, interpreting,
and implementing orders, read and comprehend
course materials/documents, facility policies and
procedures. Also possess verbal and non-verbal
skills adequate for transmitting/receiving information.
Do you feel this applicant displays adequate physical
and mental health to participate in the nursing/health
sciences program at John A. Logan College?
Yes or No
Respiratory Medical Questionnaire
Medical History
Yes
No
Comment
Sex: M____ F____ DOB:___________ Age:________
Height: ______in. Weight:_______lbs. Race: ___________
Job Title: Student
Respirator to be used: _______________________
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Medical History
Yes
No
Comment
1.
Have you worn a respirator? If yes, what type(s)
2.
Do you currently smoke tobacco, or have you smoked tobacco in the last
month?
3.
Have you ever had any of the following conditions?
Seizures
Diabetes (sugar disease)
Allergic reactions that interfere with your breathing
Claustrophobia (fear of closed-in places)
Trouble smelling odors
4.
Have you ever had any of the following pulmonary or lung problems?
Asbestosis
Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
Silicosis
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
Lung cancer
Broken ribs
Any chest injuries or surgeries
Any other lung problem that you’ve been told about
5.
Do you currently have any of the following symptoms of pulmonary or
lung illness?
Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath when walking fast on level ground or walking up a
slight hill or incline
Shortness of breath when walking with other people at an ordinary pace
on level ground
Have to stop for breath when walking at your own pace on level ground
Shortness of breath when washing or dressing yourself
Shortness of breath that interferes with your job
Coughing that produces phlegm (thick sputum)
Coughing that wakes you early in the morning
Coughing that occurs mostly when you are lying down
Coughing up blood in the last month
Wheezing
Wheezing that interferes with your job
Chest pain when you breathe deeply
Any other symptoms that you think may be related to lung problems.
6.
Have you ever had any of the following cardiovascular or heart
problems?
Heart attack
Stroke
Angina
Heart failure
Swelling in your legs or feet (not caused by walking)
Heart arrhythmia (heart beating irregularly)
High blood pressure
Any other heart problems that you’ve been told about
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Medical History
Yes
No
Comment
7.
Have you ever had any of the following cardiovascular or heart
symptoms?
Frequent pain or tightness in your chest
Pain or tightness in your chest during physical activity
Pain or tightness in your chest that interferes with your job
In the past two years, have you noticed your heart skipping or missing a
beat
Heartburn or indigestion that is not related to eating
Any other symptoms that you think may be related to heart of
circulation problems
8.
Do you currently take medication for any of the following problems?
Breathing or lung problems
Heart trouble
Blood pressure
Seizures
9.
If you’ve used a respirator, have you ever had any of the following
problems? (If you’ve never used a respirator, check “NO” and go to
question 10.
Eye irritation
Skin allergies or rashes
Anxiety
General weakness or fatigue
Any other problems that interfere with your use of a respirator
10.
Would you like to talk to the health care professional about your
answers to this questionnaire?
11.
Has this person been cleared to wear a respirator other than SCBA
(self-contained breathing apparatus?
Additional Comments:
Students will need titers drawn, with result and lab reference range of the titer for the
student’s health record. If the titer is negative or equivocal, the student will be required
to obtain a booster immunization.
1-MMR (Rubeola, Rubella & Mumps) Titer
2-Chicken Pox/Varicella Titer
3-Proof of Childhood Polio Vaccine or Titer
4-TDAP (within the last 10 years)
5-Hepatitis B series or declination
6-Two-step tuberculosis skin test or serum QuantiFERON level
Following the performance of a physical exam, limitation questions, I verify the information to be true.
Healthcare provider printed name
Signature of Healthcare provider (MD, DO, PA, NP) Date
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JALC Health Sciences and Nursing Program
Tuberculosis – TB Skin Testing Form
Student Name: ____________________________
Date Given By Lot # Results
Date
Read
Read By Comments
____mm
Date Given By Lot # Results
Date
Read
Read By Comments
____mm
TB skin testing must be done annually.
2. A two-step skin test must be completed unless opting to do the QuantiFERON
serum sample.
3. Positive reactors with symptoms of TB must have treatment and physician clearance
before attending clinical rotation.
4. Previous positive reactors should have documentation of freedom from signs and
symptoms of TB by physician on physical examination form. County TB Nurse
Assessment Form must be in students’ file annually.
Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department (618) 993-8111
Please call or visit https://bicountyhealth.org for information regarding TB testing
days, times, and locations.
