Vascular Technology in Sonography Certificate
Curriculum DMS.VAS.CERT (C517G)
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. (Spring 2019)
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.
| DMS 250 # Peripheral Venous Imaging in Sonography | | 3 credits |
| DMS 252 # Peripheral Arterial Imaging in Sonography | | 3 credits |
| DMS 253 Cerebrovascular Imaging in Sonography | | 3 credits |
| DMS 254 Abdominal Vascular Imaging in Sonography | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
| DMS 251 # Clinical Applications in Vascular Sonography | | 1 credit |
| DMS 255 # Specialized Vascular Imaging in Sonography | | 2 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 3 |
Note: Life experience credit may be awarded on an individual basis if criteria is met.
Total Credit Hours: 15
Note: a minimum grade of "C" is required as a prerequisite for each DMS course.
See DMS course descriptions.
Coordinator: Krysti Reece, email: vasculartech@triton.edu