Program Goals: 

To prepare competent entry-level Adult Cardiac Sonographer in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for non-invasive vascular study. To prepare competent entry-level cardiovascular technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for non-invasive vascular study.

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Program Objectives: 

• Register and sit for the Physics and Instrumentation (SPI) exam through ARDMS

• Obtain, review and integrate pertinent patient data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.

• Demonstrate ability to work with varying stress levels and work interruptions.

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills during the performance of sonographic procedures.

• Demonstrate correct positioning of patients and proper scanning procedures for sonographic examination.

• Accurately record all anatomic and physiologic information for interpretation by a physician.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients and the healthcare team.

• Demonstrate appropriate patient care and promote overall well-being.

• Act in a professional manner within recognized ethical and legal standards maintaining confidentiality.

• Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge from classroom in clinical setting

• Develop self-evaluation and uphold professional development.

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Program Outcomes: 

• Students will be awarded a certificate of completion.

• Students will be eligible to register for the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) specialty exam.

• Students will be proficient in performing entry-level ultrasound technician tasks and responsibilities.

• Students will be able to seek entry-level employment in facilities such as hospital’s ultrasound departments, imaging center and doctors’ offices after passing credentialing exams.

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