DMS Handbook - Course Descriptions
Fall Semester- First Year
- RIS 34040 Patient Management in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (3 semester hours)
- Methods of patient management in diagnostic medical sonography are examined with emphasis on patient communication, clinical assessment, medical legal aspects, medical records, emergencies, pharmacology, safety issues, ethics and critical thinking.
- Prerequisite: radiologic and imaging sciences (RIS) major.
- Methods of patient management in diagnostic medical sonography are examined with emphasis on patient communication, clinical assessment, medical legal aspects, medical records, emergencies, pharmacology, safety issues, ethics and critical thinking.
- RIS 34042 Abdominal Sonography I (3)
- Anatomy, physiology and patholo
2026 Speaker Schedule
Time | Speaker | Topic | Location |
| 9 – 9:50 a.m. | Jessica Pinsky Artist and Director of Praxis | Art | University Auditorium, Cartwright Hall |
| 10 – 10:50 a.m. | Giuseppe Guarrera |
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DMS Handbook - Teaching Assignments
August 2025 - December 2026
| Semester | Course Number | Course Name | Instructor* |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | |||
| Fall |
DMS Handbook - Program Mission and Goals
THE MISSION OF THE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM
The mission of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Kent State University is to educate diagnostic medical sonography students in the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become qualified, professional practitioners who provide quality service and care to the community and to prepare students for the changing needs of the profession. We transform lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression.
DMS Handbook - Program Administration and Faculty
Cyndi Peterson, MPH, RT (R), RDMS, RVT Program Director Kent State University Salem Campus, Office 170Q Office Phone: 330-337-4277 Email: clpeters@kent.edu
Sheri Tilton, MPH, RT (R), RDMS, RVT Clinical Coordinator Kent State University Salem Campus, Office 170P Office Phone: 330-337-4128 Email: stilton1@kent.edu
Nina Hostetler, BRIS, RT (R), RDMS, RVT Adjunct Faculty Member Kent State University Salem Campus, Email: nstockma@kent.edu
DMS Handbook - Administration
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT SALEM ADMINISTRATION
James Hannon Ph.D., Interim Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, Kent State University Salem and Stark Campuses
Susan Rossi, Ph.D., Academic Vice Dean, Kent State University and Stark Campuses, College of Applied and Technical Studies
Peggy Shadduck, Ph.D., Vice President for Regional Campuses, Dean, College of Applied and Technical Studies (CATS)
Susan Emens, Ph.D., Associate Dean, College of Applied and Technical Studies Kent State University
DMS Handbook - Due Process, Student Complaint Process
- Policies regarding warning, probation, and dismissal are clearly spelled out in the student handbook, and student-adviser conferences are held on a regular basis.