Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Health Sciences, Vascular Sonography Specialization
Previous Degree Required: A.S. in Sonography from a CAAHEP accredited program
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Melbourne, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: HSBSMDID
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.2211
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1105122111
This program provides the coursework required to complete the Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) in Vascular Sonography.
BAS Admission Requirements:
- Specific degree required: AS in Sonography form a CAAHEP accredited program.
- Current ARDMS registration (any specialty), or ARRT certification in Sonography Primary.
Refer to the Bachelor Degree Programs overview to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need additional general education or technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Specializations: Several EFSC Associate in Science (A.S.) and Bachelor degrees have multiple associated specializations. Students must select one specialization, and will receive the specific A.S./BAS degree only one time. While students may take courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.
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Specialization Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | ||
| Complete Associate Degree | 60 | |
| General Education or Technical Concentration | ||
| Student will take 21 credits to satisfy general education requirements 1 | 21 | |
| Applied Health Science Core Courses | ||
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| ENC 3241 | Technical Writing for Professionals | 3 |
| or HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | |
| Vascular Sonography Major Courses | ||
| SON 3173 | Vascular Technology 1 | 2 |
| SON 3174 | Vascular Technology 2 | 2 |
| SON 3806 | Clinical Practicum 1 | 3 |
| SON 3816 | Clinical Practicum 2 | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select 23 credits from the following: | 23 | |
| US Healthcare Systems | ||
| Healthcare Administrative Management | ||
| Healthcare Automation and Technology | ||
| Healthcare Risk Management | ||
| Ethics in Healthcare | ||
| Community Health | ||
| Therapeutic Communication | ||
| Clinical Observation/Volunteer Work | ||
| Healthcare Leadership | ||
| Medical Disaster Management | ||
| Advanced Sectional Anatomy | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
- Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
- Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
Learning Outcomes
These outcomes apply to the Advanced Technical Certificate and if the certificate's courses are taken as part of the Applied Health Science Bachelor of Applied Science - Medical Imaging Specialization.
- Summarize indications for sonographic evaluation of the Arterial and Venous Systems.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Summarize indications for sonographic evaluation of the Cerebrovascular/Arterial and Venous Systems.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate professional behavior while in a vascular clinical setting.
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Distinguish vascular pathology from normal vascular anatomy.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively