Vascular Sonography 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, spanchnic and renovascular circulation. The student will understand the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and theory of the vascualature 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. The one-year vascular curriculum is institutionally accredited by ABHES and programatically accredited by CAAHEP.
Program Length: One Year (36 hours per week for 48 weeks). Total clock hours: 1728
Course Number | Course Titles | Quarter | Total Clock Hours |
VAS 101 | Vascular Principles and Technology | 1st | 192 |
VAS 102 | Vascular Scan Lab | 1st | 204 |
MED 101 | Medical Terminology | 1st | 18 |
PC 101 | Patient Care | 1st | 18 |
VAS 201 | Vascular Clinical Application | 2nd | 432 |
VAS 301 | Vascular Advanced Studies | 3rd | 186 |
VAS 302 | Vascular Advanced Scan Lab | 3rd | 210 |
PHY 101 | Ultrasound Physics | 3rd | 36 |
VAS 202 | Vascular Clinical Application | 4th | 432 |
TOTAL | 1728 |