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Catalog of Entry | 2001

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Vascular Technology
Associate In Applied Science

A vascular technologist (VT) is a highly skilled allied health professional who performs arterial and venous diagnostic procedures using high frequency sound waves. A vascular technologist operates a variety of complex diagnostic and monitoring equipment, as well as numerous ancillary devices.

The vascular technologist performs carotid duplex scanning, lower and upper Doppler examinations, venous duplex scans, evaluation of test results, monitoring of physiological states of the patient, conducting patient education, and maintaining accurate records and protocols during and after procedures.

The vascular technology program is a two-year program leading to an associate in applied science degree. Prerequisite work must be completed prior to acceptance to the program. The curriculum consists of integrated didactic and clinical course work with a minimum of 900 supervised clinical hours with an approved clinical education affiliate. The program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the field of sonography-vascular specialty. Vascular positions are located within hospitals, medical clinics, and other diagnostic imaging health institutions. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to write the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography-Vascular certification exams and, if successful, use the credentials RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist).

Applicants who have earned credentials in other allied health disciplines (e.g., RT, RDMS, RDCS, RN) may have prerequisite work waived and receive higher admission priority. Applications are processed according to the following timeline:

Applications must be received by the program director no later than January 31.

Questionnaires sent to applicants by mid February.

Questionnaires returned no later than the first week in March.

DMS Admission Committee confers third week of March.

Applicants notified by mail no later than April 15 for spring semester start.

BIO 155-Human Anatomy and Physiology, HOC 130-Intro to Health Occupations, and MOA 110-Medical Terminology must be completed with a grade of 3.0 or higher prior to the admission process of winter semester.

Minimum credits: 68
Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0
Minimum grade in BIO 155, HOC 130 and MOA 110: 3.0
Minimum JCC credits: 12
MACRAO agreement: No

General Education Requirements (20 credits)
English (3 Credits)

Mathematics (4 Credits)

Science (5 Credits)

Social Science (4 credits)

Humanities (3 credits) Choose one of the following:

Health/Physical Fitness (1 credit) Choose one of the following:

Allied Health Core (8-17 credits)

Vascular Core (22-31 credits)

*HOC 130, DMS 100, 101, 104, and 206 may be waived through consultation with program coordinator and evidence of current health credential.

Suggested Course Schedule for
an Associate Degree in Vascular Technology
Spring Semester
DMS 101, DMS 104

Fall Semester
DMS 151, DMS 155, DMS 161

Winter Semester
DMS 152, DMS 206, DMS 251, DMS 265

Spring Semester
DMS 253, DMS 266

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