Vascular Technology in Sonography Certificate
Total Program Credits: 16
The Vascular Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures under the supervision of a physician. The sonographer collects essential patient data to aid in diagnosis. The program covers basic theory and clinical instruction in vascular technology in sonography, which will provide an avenue for multi-specialty competency in sonography. This will make the individual more marketable in many health care agencies that call for multi-specialty practitioners. Employment opportunities are excellent in hospitals, medical centers and other health care agencies.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the Vascular Technology in Sonography Advanced Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- apply safe and appropriate patient care to patient under their care;
- apply ALARA principles and demonstrate proper instrumentation to optimize sonographic images; and
- demonstrate proper ergonomics to ensure proper body mechanics;
- utilize effective oral communication skills with patients, staff and visitors in the clinical environment;
- demonstrate effective written communication skills to obtain patient histories and formulate their sonographic impression on patient forms;
- present diagnostic images in vascular technology;
- utilize multiple imaging applications to aid in vascular diagnosis;
- evaluate imaging findings in order to determine their diagnostic value; and
- problem solve situations with imaging or nontraditional patients to provide the highest level of patient care.
Program Prerequisites: Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and currently holding American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or an Active Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification who has completed the physics review course and currently working performing vascular sonography exams.
Program Map for Students
| First 7 weeks | | |
| DMS 253 Cerebrovascular Imaging in Sonography | Core Course | 3 |
| DMS 254 Abdominal Vascular Imaging in Sonography | Core Course | 3 |
| Second 7 weeks | | |
| DMS 250 # Peripheral Venous Imaging in Sonography | Core Course | 3 |
| DMS 252 # Peripheral Arterial Imaging in Sonography | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| DMS 251 # Clinical Applications in Vascular Sonography | Core Course | 1 |
| DMS 255 # Specialized Vascular Imaging in Sonography | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 4 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
Note: Life experience credit may be awarded for DMS 251 on an individual basis if criteria is met.
A minimum grade of "C" is required as a prerequisite for each DMS course.
See DMS course descriptions.
Instructional Area Coordinator: Krysti Reece, emails: krystireece@triton.edu, vasculartech@triton.edu
KEY
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| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
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This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |