· This program prepares students for an occupation in the professional field of vascular sonography (vascular ultrasound).
· The first semester of this program begins in August and this program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet certificate requirements.
· Students must have current certification as credentialed general or cardiac sonographers (e.g. ARDMS: RDMS, ARDMS: RDCS, CCI: RCS, ARRT: RT-S). National certification as a vascular sonographer requires graduates to qualify for and pass a vascular ultrasound certification examination administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
· Students must submit an Employer/Clinical Site Participation Letter signed by a hospital or clinic administrator. The letter must state that the employer/clinical site is willing to provide the student with sufficient on-site vascular scanning experience for the duration of the DMS Vascular Program and verification of clinical skills required for ARDMS exam qualification.
· Students are involved in approximately 400 contact hours of clinical experience during the 10-month program.
· Students must have a current physical, show proof of immunizations and pass a drug screen and fingerprint background check prior to the start of the program.
· Students must show proof of BLS certification for health care providers from the American Heart Association.
· Career cluster includes registered diagnostic medical sonographers in hospitals, clinics or imaging centers.
· Vascular Sonography students must earn a minimum grade of “C” or higher in all courses with a prefix of DMS.
· This program is conducted on a limited-enrollment basis. Admission to this program involves additional procedures.