Vascular Program

The Vascular Program is designed to prepare the student to perform diagnostic quality vascular ultrasound examinations that include, but not limited to, cerebrovascular, peripheral venous and arterial, splanchnic and renovascular circulation. The student will understand the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and theory of the vasculature of the human body as well as provide accurate technical impressions to the interpreting physician. The student learns to work effectively with other allied health care professionals, patients, and families to promote patient safety and an accurate diagnosis.

Program Length: One Year (36 hours per week for 48 weeks)

Total clock hours: 1728

Program Delivery: Residential

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE TITLES

QUARTER

Total Clock Hours

VAS 101

Vascular Principles and Technology

1st

180

VAS 102

Vascular Ultrasound Scan Lab

1st

234

PC 101

Patient Care

1st

18

VAS 201

Vascular Clinical Application

2nd

432

VAS 301

Vascular Advanced Studies

3rd

171

VAS 302

Vascular Advanced Scan Lab

3rd

159

VAS 303

Vascular Clinical Internship

3rd

54

PHY 101

Ultrasound Physics

3rd

48

VAS 202

Vascular Clinical Application

4th

432

TOTAL

1728