Applied Health Sciences (BAS), Medical Imaging Sciences Specialization, Vascular Sonography
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 is a track of the Medical Imaging Sciences specialization of the BAS Applied Health Sciences degree.
This program provides the coursework required to complete the Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) in Vascular Sonography.
Program-Specific Admissions Information: This is a limited-access programs; student must submit a separate application to the program. Additionally:
- 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 of Applied Science (BAS) overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
Program of Study
| 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 | ||
| HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| 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 | |
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must
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Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
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Satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| 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 Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 2 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Select 23 credits from the Technical Electives list on the Program of Study
- 2
Select 21 credits to meet the general education requirement or technical elective requirement. Work with a bachelor's advisor to determine the courses needed.
Learning Outcomes
- 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