Modern Technology School

Ultrasound/Vascular Technician» email this

Program Details

DOT Code 078.364-010

The Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound/Vascular Technology program is an 18 month course of study with three major components: didactic, laboratory & clinical internship. The didactic and laboratory portions average twenty-four (24) hours per week; and upon placement in a clinical internship, the student is required to commit to a maximum of forty (40) hours per week. All internships require a commitment of day, evening and/or weekends.

The program will cover the ultrasound technology, vascular technology, anatomy & physiology, pathology, scanning protocols, ultrasound physics and medical ethics, medical terminology and patient care. The predominant didactic scope of the program is in abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology, small parts, vascular evaluations, abdominal Doppler of vasculature & abdominal structures, venous & arterial imaging and evaluation.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE:

To provide students with didactic, laboratory and clinical training necessary to obtain employment in the field of Ultrasound. Sonographers are frequently required to perform vascular procedures as part of their caseload. Students completing the ultrasound/vascular technology course will be able to perform various procedures related to diagnostic ultrasound and vascular technology.

NATIONAL REGISTRY FOR ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGISTS:

Students completing the program will be able to sit for the national registry examinations in general ultrasound and/or vascular technology. Students must meet prerequisite requirements listed on the ultrasound registry website:

• 12 months post-graduate employment
• 12 continuing education credits in ultrasound
• A letter of verification of hours from employer

Students will also be able to take the ultrasound registry physics and instrumentation examination after successful completion of the program.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Students completing the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist program will be able to obtain entry-level employment as either an Ultrasound or Vascular Technologist. Employment opportunities will be found in medical centers, hospitals, imaging centers, mobile or portable companies, or the ultrasound registry. Student employment opportunities also exist in ultrasound departments that require SONOGRAPHERS performing diagnostic procedures to be cross-trained in Vascular Technology.

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Ultrasound/Vascular Program» email this

Program Outline

MODULE I = (8 WEEKS)    LENGTH    QCU
    HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY    48 HRS    4.80
    MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY    72 HRS    7.20
    COLLEGE MATHEMATICS    48 HRS    4.80
    PATIENT CARE AND HANDLING    24 HRS    2.40

MODULE II = (8 WEEKS)       
     ABDOMEN 100    48 HRS    4.80
    OB/GYN 101    72 HRS    7.20
    SCANNING LABORATORY 103    72 HRS    3.60

MODULE III = (8 WEEKS)       
    ABDOMEN 200    40 HRS    4.00
    OB/GYN 201    60 HRS    6.00
    SCANNING LABORATORY 203    72 HRS    3.60

MODULE IV = (8 WEEKS)       
    ABDOMEN 300    40 HRS    4.00
    OB/GYN 301    60 HRS    6.00
    SCANNING LABORATORY 303    72 HRS    3.60

MODULE V = (8 WEEKS)       
    OB/GYN 401    40 HRS    4.00
    PHYSICS 202    36 HRS    3.60
    SCANNING LABORATORY 403    72 HRS    3.60

MODULE VI = (8 WEEKS)       
    CLINICAL I    256 HRS    8.53
    PHYSICS 302    20 HRS    2.00
    PHYSICS 402    12 HRS    1.20

MODULE VII = (8 WEEKS)       
    CLINICAL II    256 HRS    8.53
    VASCULAR PRINCIPLES 500    32 HRS    3.20
    SCANNING LABORATORY 700    32 HRS    1.60

MODULE VIII = (8 WEEKS)       
    CLINICAL III    256 HRS    8.53
    VASCULAR PRINCIPLES 501    32 HRS    3.20
    SCANNING LABORATORY 701    32 HRS    1.60

MODULE IX = (8 WEEKS)       
    CLINICAL IV    256 HRS    8.53
    VASCULAR PHYSICS 600    32 HRS    3.20
    SCANNING LABORATORY 702    32 HRS    1.60

MODULE X = (4 WEEKS)       
    VASCULAR PHYSICS 601    16 HRS    1.60
    SCANNING LABORATORY 703    16 HRS    .80
    CAREER PREPARATION    16 HRS    1.60

TOTAL: 76 WEEKS/18 MONTHS 
(may vary due to holidays)   
2,172 HRS           128.5

 

 

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Admission Procedures» email this

Interested Applicants

Information sessions are available. 

Admissions applications may be submitted to an admissions representative. At the time of application, official transcripts from high school and any post-secondary institutions attended by the applicant should be requested to be sent directly to the School’s registrar office. Foreign documents must be translated to English prior to submission.

Upon receipt of the application, passage of the entrance exam(s), acceptance by the review committee, application for/receipt of official transcripts, and any other required documents; the applicant will be notified regarding acceptance status. Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance will be made to the applicant by mail, prior to class start.

TUITION, FEES, BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
Prices are subject to change. Please see catalog Insert B listing tuition, fees, books and supply costs.

PROGRAM SCHEDULES
Program schedules will be distributed to students; and are subject to change.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Policies and procedures may be amended at any time in accordance with regulations.

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