Baker College in Auburn Hills, Michigan, offers an associate of applied science degree in vascular ultrasound technology. The program carries accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and emphasizes both academics and clinical training. Students must complete 116 quarter hours to graduate. Course topics include patient care for the imaging professional, acoustical physics, venous ultrasounds, arterial ultrasound, professional career strategies and general psychology. Upon graduation, students will have the skills and knowledge to perform vascular testing using diagnostic ultrasound in a variety of health care settings.
Baker College
1500 University Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-340-0600
baker.edu
Casa Loma College in Van Nuys, California, offers a diagnostic medical sonography certificate program that requires 21 months to complete with 125 quarter hours. Students can enroll in either a day program or an evening program that meets four days a week. Course topics include obstetrics, gynecology, abdomen and small parts, as well as introduction to ultrasound imaging, introduction to vascular ultrasound imaging and physical principles and instrumentation of ultrasound. Graduates may find work in an obstetrician or gynecologist's office, a sports therapy office or other medical settings.
Casa Loma College
6850 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 300
Van Nuys, CA 91405
818-785-2726
casalomacollege.edu
Del Mar College is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, and offers an associate of applied science degree in diagnostic medical sonography that qualifies students for work as an ultrasound technician. The program takes 18 months to complete and covers topics such as medical terminology, ultrasound instrumentation and Doppler physics. To apply to the program, students must first gain acceptance into Del Mar College. A background check and drug testing are necessary to participate in the diagnostic medical sonography program.
Del Mar College
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
361-698-1255
delmar.edu