Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Vascular Sonography Specialization, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science

To prepare competent entry-level vascular technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to produce diagnostic images of the blood and blood flow. The vascular sonographer uses special equipment to direct high frequency sound waves into areas of the patient's body. The vascular sonographer is a central member of the health care team and assists the radiologist in body image interpretation. Upon successful completion of degree requirements, the student will be eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography examinations leading to credentials as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS®), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS®) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT®).

Course Curriculum

Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.

Two Years Credits
Prerequisites
BIO 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3
PHY 100 Elements of Physics 4
Choose One
SDV 101 Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) 1
SDV 100 College Success Skills
Total 19
1st Semester
DMS 190 Clinical Education I/Coordinated Internship 2
DMS 206 Introduction to Sonography 3
DMS 207 Sectional Anatomy 2
DMS 208 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I 2
DMS 217 Sectional Anatomy Laboratory 1
DMS 218 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumental Laboratory I 1
HLT 141 Introduction to Medical Terminology 1
HLT 220 Concepts of Disease 3
Total 15
2nd Semester
DMS 196 Clinical Education/Coordinated Internship II 3
DMS 209 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II 2
DMS 219 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumental Laboratory II 1
DMS 260 Vascular Sonography II 4
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3
Total 13
3rd Semester
DMS 160 Vascular Sonography I 4
DMS 231 Clinical Education I 3
DMS 265 Vascular Case Study Review 1
Total 8
4th Semester
DMS 204 Introduction to General Sonography 3
DMS 232 Clinical Education II 4
DMS 266 Vascular Ultrasound Registry Review 2
1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
Total 12
Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 67
Two Years Credits
Prerequisites
BIO
141
 4
BIO
142
 4
ENG
111
 3
MTH
154
 3
Elements of Physics
PHY
100
 4
Choose One
SDV
101
 1
SDV
100
Total 19
1st Semester
DMS
190
 2
DMS
206
 3
DMS
207
 2
DMS
208
 2
DMS
217
 1
DMS
218
 1
HLT
141
 1
HLT
220
 3
Total 15
2nd Semester
DMS
196
 3
DMS
209
 2
DMS
219
 1
DMS
260
 4
PSY
200
 3
Total 13
3rd Semester
DMS
160
 4
DMS
231
 3
DMS
265
 1
Total 8
4th Semester
DMS
204
 3
DMS
232
 4
DMS
266
 2
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
1
 3
Total 12
Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 67

1 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

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