DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM
ACCREDITATION
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program of El Paso Community College is currently fully
accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and the
Southern Association of Colleges. Initial curriculum as well as updates to the EPCC Diagnostic
Medical Sonography program are/have been approved by the Texas Coordination Board.
The JRC/DMSO is actively involved in the establishment of educational standards leading to
accreditation.
The broad responsibilities of the JRC/DMSO include consultation and guidance to educational
programs and administration of the voluntary peer review accreditation process in Diagnostic
Medical Sonography.
A document entitled, "Essentials and Guidelines of an Accredited Educational Program for
Diagnostic Medical Sonography" presents the minimum accreditation standards for an
educational program. The extent to which a program complies with these standards determines
its accreditation status. This document is on file in the DMSO program office.
There are several organizations which are actively involved in the establishment of educational
standards leading to accreditation. They are:
1.
Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical
Association (CAHEA).
CAHEA is delegated the responsibility of accrediting a large number of allied health
educational programs. Membership in CHAEA is determined by the American Medical
Association (AMA) and consists of physicians, allied health professionals, educators,
health care administrators, representatives of the informed public and allied health
students.
2.
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Education in
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC/DMSO).
The broad responsibilities of the JRC/DMSO include consultation and guidance to
educational program and administration of the voluntary, peer review accreditation
process in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
*All materials available for review upon request.