Accepted Student Onboarding

Students accepted into the program must attend a mandatory program preview. The Sonography Program Preview will provide the selected applicants with important information to assist them in making an informed decision regarding attendance for the Sonography program at Ascension St. Vincent’s. 

Preview agenda will include but is not limited to:

• Introduction to Sonography 
• Program Schedules (master schedule, academic, etc)
• Orientation Syllabus Overview 
• Curriculum Semester One Overview
• Textbook/Laptop Requirements
• Dress Code
• Clinical Expectations
• Q&A with current students

Once the applicant accepts their position in the Sonography program, the applicant will be required to complete an onboarding process with Ascension St. Vincent’s. Students are hired by Ascension St. Vincent’s as non-paid associates. During the onboarding process, students will be required to complete all orientation processes and new hire screening with Occupational Health. During the Occupational Health visit, students will be required to demonstrate proof of the following or obtain the vaccine during the visit:

• Influenza Vaccination during flu season (September - April)
• Tdap
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
• 2 Varicella vaccines or positive Varicella titer
• Positive Hepatitis B titer
• Negative TB skin test within 90 days of start date