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

CIP Code: 51.0910
NOVA Code: 1092 

Offered through MEC

Purpose: 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^®).

Admission Requirements: Students must:

• Comply with all general admission requirements for Allied Health Programs.
• Review an online Diagnostic Medical Sonography information session at https://www.nvcc.edu/medical/divisions/allied/sonography.html .
• Attend a mandatory  DMS Prospective Student Workshop prior to application. Students must bring a copy of the DMS Prospective Student Workshop Form with them to the workshop.
• Complete BIO 141   and BIO 142   with a “B” or higher.
• Complete ENG 111   with a grade of “B” or higher.
• Complete MTH 154   or higher level math with a “B” or higher.
• Complete PHY 101   Introduction to Physics I with a “B” or higher.
• Complete SDV 101  Orientation to Healthcare with a “B” or higher.
• Complete all courses used to satisfy the science requirements within 10 years of the semester in which verification of the DMS admission process is completed.
• Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA

Completion Requirements: All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of “C” or better before taking the next course in the sequence and to satisfy graduation requirements.