Vascular Technology

Spokane Community College ETPL
Vascular Technology is an Allied Health profession in which practitioners perform diagnostic and monitoring procedures using sound waves. The vascular sonographer performs examinations at the request or direction of a physician. Through subjective sampling and/or recording, the vascular sonographer proceeds with the examination to create an easily definable foundation of data from which a correct anatomic and physiologic diagnosis may be established for each patient.The various types of ultrasound imaging equipment require a highly skilled sonographer to obtain the imaging information or other data required. The vascular sonographer must obtain appropriate history, physical findings, and pertinent laboratory data to adapt the imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic information.The Vascular Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee for Cardiovascular Technology (www.jrccvt.org), JRC-CVT, 6 Pine Knoll Drive, Beverly, MA 01915-1425; (978) 456-5594.Students within the Vascular Technology program are required to complete a six month, full-time clinical internship. As clinical space is limited in Spokane and the surrounding area, the student may be required to complete their internship in an out-of-town and/or out-of-area medical center.

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,386.00

Total required fees

$1,857.00

Books and supplies

$1,446.00

Locations

Spokane Community College

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

159

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Active email account recommended; computer skills recommended; CHEM 120; CHEM& 121; HED 125; PHYS 100; PHYS 120 recommended; appropriate scores in ASSET or COMPASS required; physical examination, immunizations, and drug screening and Washington State Patrol background check are required after being accepted into the program. A 2.0 grade must be maintained quarterly in every course before proceeding to the next quarter. Students may repeat a professional course once, but it must be repeated within two years. High school diploma or GED certificate required. Interview with vascular technology instructor required. Program Prerequisites: All math and science prerequisites must have been completed within the last five years with a grade of 2.0 or better.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

Completion rate

96%

Employment rate

82%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$41.33

Typical (median) annual earnings

$81,455.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

Healthcare and Social Services

80%

Administrative Support

15%

Other Industries

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
76
Completion rate
96%
Average number of students who completed each year
25
Gender
Male
11%
Female
89%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
78%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
48%
30 to 39
34%
40 to 49
13%
50 and over
5%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
1%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
47%
Some college experience, but no degree
49%
Certificate or AA
1%
BA or higher
1%