Vascular Technology
Summer 2018
Spokane Community College
- 1810 North Greene Street
- Spokane, WA 99217-5399
- https://scc.spokane.edu/
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Additional Costs
Books | $1000 |
Supplies and Equipment | $200 |
Misc. Fees* | $500 |
* Estimate seven quarters. Misc fee includes: uniforms, insurance, national certification exam, physical exam |
Program Description
Vascular Technology is an Allied Health profession in which practitioners perform diagnostic and monitoring procedures using sound waves. The vascular sonographer performs examinations at the request or direction of a physician. Through subjective sampling and/or recording, the vascular sonographer proceeds with the examination to create an easily definable foundation of data from which a correct anatomic and physiologic diagnosis may be established for each patient.The various types of ultrasound imaging equipment require a highly skilled sonographer to obtain the imaging information or other data required. The vascular sonographer must obtain appropriate history, physical findings, and pertinent laboratory data to adapt the imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic information.
The Vascular Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee for Cardiovascular Technology (www.jrccvt.org), JRC-CVT, 6 Pine Knoll Drive, Beverly, MA 01915-1425; (978) 456-5594.
Students within the Vascular Technology program are required to complete a six month, full-time clinical internship. As clinical space is limited in Spokane and the surrounding area, the student may be required to complete their internship in an out-of-town and/or out-of-area medical center.
Admission Recommendations/Requirements:
- Active email account recommended
- Computer skills recommended
- CHEM 120; CHEM& 121; HED 125; PHYS 100; PHYS 120 recommended
- Appropriate math score
- Self-place into English
- Immunizations, and drug screening and Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check are required after being accepted into the program.
- A 2.0 grade must be maintained quarterly in every course before proceeding to the next quarter.
- Students may repeat a professional course once, but it must be repeated within two years.
- High school diploma or GED certificate required
- Interview with vascular technology instructor required
- All math and science prerequisites must have been completed within the last five years with a grade of 2.0 or better.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Perform high quality vascular tests on patients, while tailoring the examinations to bring out abnormalities present.
- Develop skill in performing indirect and direct vascular imaging and Doppler assessment in all areas of the body.
- Quantitate, subjectively evaluate, and interpret data collected to assist the physician in arriving at a diagnosis.
- Develop clinical understanding of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of the major vascular diseases and disorders.
- Communicate effectively in a professional manner with physicians, patients, and members of the healthcare team.
Career Opportunities
Vascular technologists are employed in hospital settings, clinics, physician’s offices, free-standing vascular laboratories or mobile services, where the technologist and/or the instrument is transported to the patient or remote office.POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: vascular technologist, vascular sonographer, cardiovascular technologist
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.