Vascular Sonography (VAS)

VAS 112 Vasc Sonography Procedures I (3 credits)

This course will prepare the student to perform indirect arterial testing. Normal and abnormal anatomy will be explored. In addition, basic vascular procedures will be discussed.

Prerequisites: VAS 113L (may be taken concurrently) or VAS 237L (may be taken concurrently)

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Vascular Sonography.

VAS 224C Vascular Clinical I (3 credits)

This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental skills needed for vascular scanning. The student will apply knowledge learned throughout the Vascular Sonography program to demonstrate clinical competency in specific vascular procedures in the clinical environment.

Prerequisites: VAS 238L

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Vascular Sonography.

Attributes: Undergraduate

VAS 227 Vascular Sonography Proc II (3 credits)

This course will prepare the student to perform arterial duplex imaging. Normal and abnormal anatomy associated with arterial duplex imaging will be explored.

Prerequisites: VAS 224 (may be taken concurrently) or VAS 224C (may be taken concurrently)

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Vascular Sonography.

VAS 230 Vascular Sonography Adv Topics (3 credits)

This course will prepare the student for professional practice. The students will learn about advancements in technology, disease process, clinical procedures, and professional development.

Prerequisites: VAS 227

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Vascular Sonography.

VAS 231 Vascular Sonography Review (3 credits)

This course will prepare the student for the Vascular Sonography registry exam. Topics related to arterial and venous sonographic procedures will be discussed and reviewed.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Vascular Sonography.

VAS 233C Vascular Clinical II (3 credits)

This course will further prepare the student in a clinical setting to enhance the student’s vascular scanning skills. The student will apply knowledge learned throughout the Vascular Sonography program to demonstrate clinical competency in specific vascular procedures in the clinical environment.

Prerequisites: VAS 224C

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Vascular Sonography.

Attributes: Undergraduate

VAS 234C Vascular Clinical III (8 credits)

This course will provide continued clinical experience in all previously studied arterial and venous sonograms. The student will apply knowledge learned throughout the Vascular Sonography program to demonstrate clinical competency in specific vascular procedures in the clinical environment.

Prerequisites: VAS 233C

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Vascular Sonography.

Attributes: Undergraduate

VAS 237L Vascular Lab I (1 credit)

This course will introduce the skills needed to perform indirect arterial testing, extracranial arterial, intracranial arterial and venous sonograms in a simulated clinical environment.

Prerequisites: DMS 111

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Vascular Sonography.

Attributes: Undergraduate

VAS 238L Vascular Lab II (2 credits)

This course will introduce the skills needed to perform arterial duplex vascular examinations and intra-abdominal sonograms in a simulated clinical environment. Venous and arterial sonograms are also expanded upon in this course

Prerequisites: VAS 237L

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Vascular Sonography.

Attributes: Undergraduate

VAS 239 Vascular Seminar (1 credit)

This course will prepare the student for professional practice.

Prerequisites: VAS 233C or VAS 233

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Vascular Sonography.

Attributes: Undergraduate