Abstract
Article: Quality Improvement Initiatives in Sonography Education: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Kimberly Sorrentino, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Category: Other [OT]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Quality Improvement Initiatives in Sonography Education: A Review of the Literature,” you will be able to:
Discuss the importance of quality improvement in sonography education
Describe the different literature regarding program accreditation
Compare the benefits and limitations of quality improvement initiatives of clinical and didactic education
According to this review, what percent of sonographers were included in the research studies? 17% 6% 65% 10%
Which of the following is considered a challenge for program accreditation? Peer review process Improved status Cost Poor protection
Which of the following is an important aspect of a quality clinical education? Self-reflection Tailoring instruction to individual students Continuous quality improvement No communication between clinical instructors and program facility
Which of the following is a true statement? There is a weak correlation between spatial ability scores and scanning after two semesters Self-evaluation is not an important part of accreditation There is a weak positive association between clinical examination scores and didactic test grades Variability of clinical experiences is challenging and shows no benefit to the students
A limitation of this review is: A wide range of journals used A similarity among educational environments A large amount of quality initiative research was used A limited number of journals covering the topic