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) 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
Admission Procedures» email this
Interested Applicants
Information sessions are available.
Admissions applications may be submitted to an admissions representative. At the time of application, a high school diploma, official high school transcripts, or GED, and any post-secondary institutions attended by the applicant should be requested to sent directly to the School’s registrar office. Foreign documents must be translated to English prior to submission. Call the admissions office at (714) 418-9100 for more information. Walk-ins welcome.
Upon receipt of the application, passage of the assessment test, acceptance by the review committee, receipt of two reference letters, application for/receipt of official transcripts, or other such 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.
Post Graduate X-ray Technician State Board Exam review sessions are available to students at no cost.
TUITION, FEES, BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
Tuition, Fees, Registration, Books and Supplies are inclusive in the total price of the course.
PROGRAM SCHEDULES
Program schedules will be distributed to students at the beginning of the course; and are subject to change. Call the admissions office at (714) 418-9100 for information on program schedules.
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.
