Ultrasound/Vascular Technician» email this
Program Details
DOT Code 078.364-010 CIP Code 51.0910 SOC Code 29-2032.00
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 on-time graduation rate for this program is 2172 clock hours in an 18 month period.
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. Ultrasound Technologists and 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.
Ultrasound/Vascular Program» email this
Program Outline
MODULE I = (8 WEEKS)
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - 48 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 4.5
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - 72 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 7.0
COLLEGE MATHEMATICS - 48 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 4.5
PATIENT CARE & HANDLING - 24 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 2.0
MODULE II = (8 WEEKS)
ABDOMEN 100 - 48 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 4.5
OB/GYN 101 - 72 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 7.0
SCANNING LAB 103 - CLOCK HRS 72 - CREDIT HRS 3.5
MODULE III = (8 WEEKS)
ABDOMEN 200 - 40 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 4.0
OB/GYN 201 - 60 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 6.0
SCANNING LAB 203 - 72 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 3.5
MODULE IV = (8 WEEKS)
ABDOMEN 300 - 40 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 4.0
OB/GYN 301 - 60 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 6.0
SCANNING LAB 303 - 72 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 3.5
MODULE V = (8 WEEKS)
OB/GYN 401 - 40 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 4.0
PHYSICS 202 - 36 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 3.5
SCANNING LAB 403 - 72 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 3.5
MODULE VI = (8 WEEKS)
CLINICAL I - 256 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 8.5
PHYSICS 302 - 20 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 2.0
PHYSICS 402 - 12 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 1.0
MODULE VII = (8 WEEKS)
CLINICAL II - 256 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 8.5
VASCULAR PRINCIPLES 500 - 32 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 3.0
SCANNING LAB 700 - 32 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 1.5
MODULE VIII = (8 WEEKS)
CLINICAL III - 256 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 8.5
VASCULAR PRINCIPLES 501 - 32 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 3.0
SCANNING LAB 701 - 32 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 1.5
MODULE IX = (8 WEEKS)
CLINICAL IV - 256 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 8.5
VASCULAR PHYSICS 600 - 32 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 3.0
SCANNING LAB 702 - 32 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 1.5
MODULE X = (4 WEEKS)
VASCULAR PHYSICS 601 - 16 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 1.5
SCANNING LAB 703 - 16 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 0.5
CAREER PREPARATION - 16 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 1.5
TOTAL: 76 WEEKS/18 MONTHS
(may vary due to holidays)
2,172 CLOCK HRS - CREDIT HRS 125.0
Admission Procedures» email this
Interested Applicants
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Admissions office: (714) 418-9100. Call for an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
Applications are required and should be submitted to the admissions representative as soon as possible to start the application process. In addition to the application, a high school diploma, official high school transcript, or GED, and any post-secondary institutions attended by the applicant should be requested, and sent directly to the School’s registrar office. Foreign documents must be translated to English prior to submission.
To be officially enrolled into the school the applicant must pass the entrance exam, be acceptance by a panel-review committee, submit two reference letters, and supply official HS diploma, transcripts, and/or other such required documents. Potential students will need to also make an appointment with the Financial Department to complete an enrollment agreement.
Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance will be made to the applicant by mail, prior to class start.
TUITION, FEES, BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
Tuition, Fees, Registration, Books and Supplies are inclusive in the total price of the course. Program costs are listed on the disclosure statement under Financial Aid.
PROGRAM SCHEDULES
Program schedules will be distributed to students at the beginning of the course; and are subject to change. The admissions office will be able to provide information for each program schedule at your first meeting.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Policies and procedures may be amended at any time in accordance with regulations. Call the admissions office at (714) 418-9100 with any questions on our policies and procedures.
