Vascular (VA13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Program Description:
The Vascular program offers didactic and clinical instruction leading to an associate degree in a health technology profession that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologic conditions of the circulatory system. The program will prepare students to become competent entry level Vascular Technologists in a health care facility under the supervision of a physician. Vascular Technologists use high frequency sound waves to conduct investigations of venous and arterial vessels in the body. The information from their investigation is evaluated by physicians to make a medical diagnosis. Course work includes sonographic physics, sonographic identification of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the venous and arterial systems, case study reviews, and a comprehensive registry review. Program graduates receive an associate degree which qualifies them to apply to take the national examinations to become a Registered Sonographer.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
Entrance Dates:
Beginning of any semester for pre-occupational curriculum. Fall semester for occupational curriculum.
Entrance Requirements:
| Age: |
17 years old for entrance into Health Technology pre-occupational curriculum |
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18 years old for entrance into Health Technology programs |
Pre-Occupational Curriculum (26-27 Credit Hours)
Occupational Curriculum (46 Credit Hours)
Total Credit Hours: 72 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation