The Chief Learning Officer (CLO) serves as a member of senior management and directs activities related to the SDMS’ continuing medical education (CME) and professional development activities, the SDMS Annual Conference, and virtual conferences. The CLO works closely with staff, volunteers, and contractors to plan, design, implement, and evaluate the SDMS’ strategic initiatives related to the activities above. In addition, the CLO may represent the SDMS with external entities related to sonographer education and continuing medical education.

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate certification examination review, continuing medical education (CME), and professional development activities, strategies, and initiatives, including but not limited to eLearning, e-publications, live/recorded webinars, the SDMS Annual Conference and virtual conferences, in consultation with subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Identify and implement instructional methodologies and technologies that enhance learning effectiveness, experience, and reach (e.g. assessments, exercises, knowledge checks, and other innovative elements to drive knowledge retention and increase training effectiveness)
• Identify changes in the sonography, learning, and technology environments and adjust the departmental initiatives and processes accordingly
• Identify opportunities for external relationships and strategic alliances specific to sonographer education, the SDMS Annual Conference and virtual conferences
• Oversee the administration of the SDMS’ Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure effective internal operation and a seamless learning experience for SDMS members
• Oversee the administration of the SDMS CME Management System to ensure effective learning outcomes and analytics and conduct audits to confirm compliance with SDMS CME Policies
• Ensure the Learning Department team effectively manages and maintains seamless integrations/interactions between the LMS, Association Management System (AMS), SDMS content management system, and website
• Review, evaluate, and report on continuing medical education (CME) and professional development activities and the SDMS Annual Conference and virtual conferences metrics (e.g., attendance, evaluation data, expenses/revenue, etc.)
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the departmental budget to ensure department resources are managed effectively
• Ensure ongoing compliance with internal and external requirements (i.e., as established by the SDMS Board of Directors or external certification/accreditation organizations)
• Serve as staff liaison to assigned committees, task forces, and individual volunteers or contractors