proposed term year standards revisions€¦ · web viewvascular ultrasound technology. diploma...

Posted: 03/27/07

Proposed 2005 Standards RevisionsVascular Ultrasound Technology

Diploma and Degree

Proposed Revisions:The Vascular Ultrasound Technology Working Committee, in collaboration with the Vascular Ultrasound Technology State Technical Committee, recommends the revisions to standards stated in the attached Vascular Ultrasound Technology Probe Report.

Recommended Action – DTAE Staff:This is a new set of Standards. Recommend Standards as proposed

Recommended Action – VPI Council:The Vice Presidents of Instructional Services support the VPI Standards Committee recommendation of allowing RAD 123 and option for AHS 156 in the diploma program.

Recommended Action – Presidents Council:The Presidents Council concurs with the recommendation of the VPIs.

Recommended Action – DTAE Board (if necessary):

Summary of Credit Hour Changes: Vascular Ultrasound Technology, DiplomaHours Current Proposed Difference

Total Credit New 122 NewRecommended:

DTAE New 122 -0-VPI CouncilPresidents CouncilState Board

Summary of Credit Hour Changes: Vascular Ultrasound Technology, DegreeHours Current Proposed Difference

Total Credit New 139 NewRecommended:

DTAE New 139 -0-VPI CouncilPresidents CouncilState Board

of 39

Posted: 03/27/07

2005

Standards Revision ProjectAn Industry-Driven Report of Standardized Programs

InGeorgia Technical Colleges

Vascular Ultrasound Technology, Diploma and Degree

Probe Report

November 2004

Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Facilitator(s):Phil G. Petty

of 39

Posted: 03/27/07

Quality Improvement Initiative

The program standards and guides materials, which form the basis for instruction in Georgia’s technical colleges, are developed to support industry driven needs. Faculty and local program advisory committees review programs, each year, to ensure the latest technology and employment needs are addressed for the program.

Through the Instructional Faculty Consortium Committee (IFCC) process, programs are reviewed and, if needed, recommendations are made to update competencies found in the program. Given the accelerating changes in technology and the workplace, a major systematic updating of all standardized programs in the technical colleges, with business and industry involvements, is needed.

A joint IFCC Executive Board and State Technical Committee (STC) meeting was held in August 2004 to examine the Vascular Ultrasound Technology, Diploma and Degree, program. A working committee composed of instructors and state technical committee members met in August 2004 to discuss and respond to recommendations made by the IFCC Executive Board and STC members.

Currently, the Probe process is being initiated for program revisions recommended by the Working Group. The following sections are included in this Probe document:

a listing of the IFCC Executive Board a listing of the State Technical Committee members a list of the Working Committee members and recommendations made by the IFCC Executive Board and STC

The recommended changes/revisions made in this document apply to the Vascular Ultrasound Technology, Diploma and Degree program(s). The deleted items are reflected with a strikethrough while new material is boldfaced. Course number and course title changes are recommended to more accurately describe the course level and content of the affected courses and enhance transferability.The appropriate sections from the program standards are included, showing recommended revisions, and a revised curriculum sequence illustrates the impact of revisions on scheduling.

IFCC Executive Board

Christine Schara, IFCC Statewide Chair, Athens TechLeif Penrose, Coosa Valley TechWanda Finch, Ogeechee TechTina Welch, Ogeechee TechKimberly Ashurst, West Central Georgia TechPat Thomas, University Hospital/Augusta TechSharon Jenkins, University Hospital/Augusta Tech

State Technical Committee

Nancy Williams, RDMS, EGRMCRobyn Reichling, Athens-Maternal-Fetal Medicine, P.C.Jane Hodges, RDMS, Ogeechee OB/GYNRoxanne Finck, BS, RDMS, Athens Diagnostic CenterThernell Smith, RTR, RDMS, RVT, Statesboro Imaging CenterKaren L. Romine, RN, BSN, Erlanger medical CenterSharon L. Jenkins, RVT, University HospitalHarry L. Harper, Jr., MD, University HospitalJohn D. Ruffin, BS, RVT, RDMS

of 39

Posted: 03/27/07

Working Committee

Christine Schara, IFCC Statewide Chair, Athens TechLeif Penrose, Vice-Chair, Coosa Valley TechWanda Finch, Ogeechee TechTina Welch, Ogeechee TechKimberly Ashurst, West Central Georgia TechPat Thomas, University Hospital/Augusta TechSharon Jenkins, University Hospital/Augusta TechPhil Petty, DTAE

of 39

State Board Approved Vascular Ultrasound Technology, Diploma CurriculumCurrent and Proposed Changes

Diploma

Program Title: Vascular Ultrasound Technology, Diploma

Program Description:The Vascular program is a sequence of courses that provide educational opportunities to individuals in didactic and clinical environments that will enable them to obtain skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to graduate and become successful entry-level Vascular Sonographer Vascular Ultrasound is an allied health profession specifically concerning the diagnosis and treatment of patients with vascular diseases. The profession requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to provide appropriate health care services. A vascular sonographer performs examinations at the request or under direct supervision of a physician, is proficient in the use of a variety of diagnostic imaging and monitoring equipment, and provides sonographic images and data from which a correct anatomic and physiologic diagnosis can be made. Vascular sonographers use high frequency sound waves to perform venous and arterial diagnostic procedures. The information is evaluated by physicians to make a medical diagnosis. Course work includes sonographic physics, sonographic identification of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the venous and arterial systems, journal and case reviews, and a comprehensive registry review.

Program graduates are expected to be able to perform appropriate vascular and arterial procedures including, but not limited to, Duplex ultrasound, color flow Doppler, and spectral Doppler, venous thrombosis examinations, intracranial and extracranial procedures, arterial physiologic testing of the extremities. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, natural sciences or mathematics, computer literacy. Program graduates receive a Diploma in Vascular Ultrasound. They are eligible to sit for national certification examinations thus enabling him/her to achieve professional employment in the field with the professional title of Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).

Core Course(a) General Core Courses

Course Code General Core Course Title

ClassHours

D/Lab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

ENG 101 English 5 0 0 5 5

MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5 0 0 5 5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3 0 0 3 3

Minimum Required Hours: 13 0 0 13 13

(b) Occupational Courses

Course Code Occupational Course Title

ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 1 4 0 5 3AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology 5 0 0 5 5AHS 102 Drug Calcualtion and Administration 2 2 0 4 3AHS 104 Introduction to Health Care 2 0 3 5 3AHS 156 Health Science Physics 5 0 0 5 5AHS 157 Health Science Chemistry 4 3 0 7 5AHS 109 Medical Terminology 3 0 0 3 3

CVT Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy 2 4 0 6 4


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

XXXCVT XXX Non-invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4

CVT XXX Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4

DMS XXX Sonographic Physics 3 0 0 3 3

CVT XXX Electrophysiology II 1 2 0 3 2

CVT XXX Basic Extremity Testing 3 2 3 8 5

DMS XXX Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 0 3 6 3

CVT XXX Basic Cerebrovascular and Venous Extremity 2 2 3 7 4

DMS XXX Sonographic Physics II 2 0 0 2 2

CVT XXX Vascular Clinical I 0 0 24 24 8

CVT XXX Advanced Cerebrovascular 2 0 3 5 3

CVT XXX Arterial Duplex 2 0 3 5 3

CVT XXX Vascular Clinical II 0 0 24 24 8

CVT XXX Abdominal Vascular 3 0 3 6 4

VAS XXX Interventional and Therapeutic 2 2 0 4 3

CVT XXX Vascular Clinical III 0 0 24 24 8

DMS XXX Comprehensive Physics Registry Review 2 0 0 2 2

DMS XXX

Comprehensive Vascular Ultrasound Technology Registry Review 2 0 0 2 2

(d) Elective(s)

Course Code Course Title

ClassHours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

DMS XXX Professional Independent Review 0 0 3 3 1


d) Program Final Exit PointVascular Ultrasound Technology, Diploma

e) Credits Required for Graduation122

Proposed courses in the Vascular Ultrasound Technology, Diploma program

EMP 100 - INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Course Description

Provides a study of human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include: human relations skills, job acquisition skills, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

Competency Areas HoursHuman Relations Skills Class 3Job Acquisition Skills D.Lab 0Job Retention Skills P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Job Advancement Skills Credit 3Professional Image SkillsPrerequisite: Provisional admissionCorequisite:

ENG 101 - English

Course DescriptionEmphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include: analysis of writing techniques used in selected readings, writing practice, editing and proofreading, research skills, and oral presentation skills. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.

Competency Areas HoursAnalysis of Writing Techniques Used in Selected Readings Class 5Writing Practice D.Lab 0Editing and Proofreading P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Research Skills Credit 5Oral Presentation SkillsPrerequisite: Prerequisite: ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE

admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

Corequisite:

MAT 103 – Algebraic Concepts

Course DescriptionIntroduces concepts and operations which can be applied to the study of algebra. Course content emphasizes: basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts. Class includes lecture, applications, and homework to reinforce learning.

Competency Areas HoursBasic Mathematical Concepts Class 5Basic Algebraic Concepts D.Lab 0Intermediate Algebraic Concepts P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 5Prerequisite: MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and algebra scores in accordance with approved DTAE

admission score levels Corequisite:

AHS 156 - Health Science Physics

Course Description

This course introduces the student to the basic laws of physics, with specific applications for health science students. Topics include: Basic Newtonian mechanics, static and dynamic fluid concepts, heat and temperature, medical imaging techniques that utilize electromagnetic radiation and sound, basic principles of waves, light, and sound, basic principles of electricity and magnetism, and electrical safety.

Competency Areas Hours

Newtonian Mechanics Class 5Static and dynamic fluid concepts D. Lab 0Heat and Temperature P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Principles of EMR and sound as they are applied to medical imaging techniques Credit 5Electricity and Magnetism Electrical Safety

Prerequisite: MAT 103Corequisite:

AHS 157 - Health Sciences Chemistry

Course DescriptionProvides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include: measurement and units, atomic structure, chemical bonding, physical states of matter, nomenclature, stoichiometry, organic and biochemistry.

Competencies Areas HoursMeasurement and Units Class 4Atomic Structure D.Lab 3Chemical Bonding P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Physical States of Matter Credit 5NomenclatureStoichiometryOrganic Chemistry

BiochemistryPrerequisite: MAT 103Corequisite:

SCT 100 – Introduction to Microcomputers

Course DescriptionIntroduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.

Competency Areas HoursComputer Terminology Class 1Introduction to the Windows Environment D.Lab 4Introduction to Internet P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Introduction to Word Processing Credit 3Introduction to SpreadsheetsIntroduction to DatabasesIntroduction to Presentation Graphics

Prerequisite: Provisional admissionCorequisite:

AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology

Course DescriptionFocuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include: medical terms describing the human body and structure and function of the human body.

Competency Areas HoursMedical Terms Describing the Human Body Class 5Structure and Function of the Human Body D.Lab 0

P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Credit 5

Prerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

AHS 102 - Drug Calculation and Administration

Course DescriptionUses basic mathematical concepts and includes basic drug administration. Emphasizes critical thinking skills. Topics include: systems of measurement, calculating drug problems, resource materials usage, basic pharmacology, administering medications in a simulated clinical environment, principles of IV therapy techniques, and client education.

Competency Areas HoursSystems of Measurement Class 2Calculating Drug Problems D.Lab 2Resource Materials Usage P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Basic Pharmacology Credit 3Client EducationAdministering Medications in a Simulated Clinical EnvironmentPrinciples of IV Therapy TechniquesPrerequisite: MAT 101Corequisite:

AHS 104 - Introduction to Health Care

Course DescriptionIntroduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include: basic life support/CPR, basic emergency care/first aid and triage, vital signs, infection control, and blood/air-borne pathogens.

Competency Areas HoursBlood/Air-Borne Pathogens Class 2Infection Control D.Lab 0Vital Signs P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Basic Emergency Care/First Aid and Triage Credit 3

Basic Life Support/CPRPrerequisite: Provisional admissionCorequisite:

AHS 109 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

Course Description

Competency Areas HoursWord Origins (Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes) Class 3Word Building D.Lab 0Abbreviations and Symbols P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Terminology Related to the Human Anatomy Credit 3Reading Medical Orders and Reports

AHS 157 - Health Sciences Chemistry

Course DescriptionProvides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include: measurement and units, atomic structure, chemical bonding, physical states of matter, nomenclature, stoichiometry, organic and biochemistry. Competency Areas

Hours

Measurement and Units Class 4Atomic Structure D. Lab 3Chemical Bonding P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Physical States of Matter Credit 5Nomenclature Stoichiometry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry

Prerequisite: MAT 101Corequisite:

ECH XXX – Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy

Course DescriptionIntroduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of 12 lead EKG and heart sounds. As a study of the anatomy, physiology, structural relationships, and the pathophysiology of the human heart and vascular system, the course concentrates on specialized terminology, cardiac and vascular anatomy, and electrophysiology. Topics include: heart anatomy, circulatory system, heart electrical system, heart layers, physical heart defects, electrocardiograph, preparation for an echocardiogram, and physical principles and pathophysiology of heart sounds. Laboratory experiences will be provided.

Competency Areas HoursHeart Anatomy Class 2Circulatory System D.Lab 4Heart Electrical System P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Heart Layers Credit 6Physical Heart DefectsElectrocardiograph

Preparation for an EchocardiogramPhysical Principles and Pathophysiology of Heart SoundsPrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

CVT XXX – Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Course DescriptionIntroduces the basic principles and applications of physical assessment and echocardiographic procedures. Topics include: introduction to measurements: chamber dimensions, velocities, systole, and diastole; patient and equipment skills; physical principles: heart sounds; echocardiography: basic echo views, parasternal, apical, sub-xyphoid, and suprasternal; and tomographic anatomy.

Competency Areas HoursIntroduction to Measurements: Chamber Dimensions, Velocities, Systole, and Diastole

Class 3

Patient and Equipment Skills D.Lab 2Physical Principles: Heart Sounds P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Echocardiography: Basic Echo Views, Parasternal, Apical, Sub-xyphoid, and Suprasternal

Credit 4

Tomographic AnatomyProper Ergonomics of ScanningPrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

CVT XXX – Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Course DescriptionProvides an overview of cardiovascular invasive diagnosis and therapy. Includes an introduction of the cardiac catheterization lab. Topics include: x-ray therapy, safety, positioning, coronary arteriography, pharmacology, and invasive cardiac measurements and calculations.

Competency Areas HoursX-Ray Therapy Class 3Safety D.Lab 2Positioning P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Coronary Arteriography Credit 4PharmacologyInvasive Cardiac Measurements and CalculationsPrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

DMS XXX – Sonographic Physics I

Course DescriptionIntroduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instruments. Emphasis will be placed on basic ultrasound physics, transducer construction, operation and characteristics, artifacts and adjustable physics parameters. Topics include: sound properties, sound units, sound measurements, ultrasound transducers, imaging instruments, ultrasound machine adjustable parameters, and display modes.

Competency Areas Hours

Sound Properties Class 3Sound Units D.Lab 0 Sound Measurements P.Lab/O.B.I. 0 Ultrasound Transducers Credit 3 Imaging InstrumentsUltrasound Machine Adjustable ParametersDisplay ModesPrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

CVT 104 – Electrophysiology II

Course DescriptionIntroduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of cardiac exercise tolerance testing and Holter monitoring. Topics include: exercise physiology, stress testing, Holter monitoring, cardiac pacemakers, and cardiac rehabilitation programs.

Competency Areas HoursExercise Physiology Class 1Stress Testing D.Lab 2Holter Monitoring P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Cardiac Pacemakers Credit 2Cardiac Rehabilitation ProgramsPrerequisite: Electrophysiology ICorequisite:

VAS XXX – Basic Extremity Testing

Course DescriptionThis course provides lecture and group discussions to understand and demonstrate proficiency in measuring ankle/brachial pressure ratios, aorta/renal ratios, resistance and pulsatility index, carotid artery ratios, velocity changes in vessels, B-mode measurements to include diameter and area and identify normal vascular flow patterns and waveform. Topics include: test validation, measurements, and quantitative principles of noninvasive vascular testing.

Competency Areas HoursTest Validation Class 3Measurements D.Lab 2Quantitative Principles of Noninvasive Vascular Testing P.Lab/O.B.I. 3

Aorta, Renal & Carotid QuantitationCredit 5

Prerequisite: Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Corequisite: Electrophysiology 2, Cross Sectional Anatomy

DMS XXX – Cross Sectional Anatomy

Course DescriptionThis course introduces detailed normal anatomy in various planes used during sonographic examinations. Information is weighted toward normal structures which are sonographically visible. Structures are described

according to relative location and proportionality. Anatomy is identified in both cadaver and sonographic modes. Structures include the brain (especially the proportions and structures of the neonate), neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities. Emphasis is placed on sonographically identifying normal cross sectional anatomy based on echogenicity, the position of other relative anatomy and proportionality of size. Topics include: normal sectional anatomy of the neck: vascular and thyroid; normal sectional anatomy of the fetal and adult chest; normal sectional anatomy of the abdomen in adults, pediatrics and fetuses; normal sectional anatomy of the male and female pelvis; and normal sectional anatomy of the extremities: muscles and vasculature.

Competency Areas HoursNormal Sectional Anatomy of the Neck: Vascular and Thyroid Class 3Normal Sectional Anatomy of the Fetal and Adult Chest D.Lab 0Normal Sectional Anatomy of the Abdomen in Adults, Pediatrics, and Fetuses P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Normal Sectional Anatomy of the Male and Female Pelvis Credit 4Normal Sectional Anatomy of the Extremities: Muscles and VasculaturePrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

VAS XXX Basic Cerebrovascular & Extremity Venous

Course DescriptionThis course will provide a thorough understanding of the cerebrovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The clinical assessment of patients for cerebrovascular disease will be discussed to include normal and abnormal anatomy. This course will discuss non-invasive and invasive tests for cerebrovascular procedures. Patient factors and patient histories will be described. The course will also provide a thorough understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of extremity venous procedures. The clinical assessment of patients with acute and chronic venous disease will be discussed. A description of noninvasive tests used to evaluate extremity venous vascular examinations will be discussed. Topics include: anatomy, laboratory results, test validation, noninvasive tests, patient history, risk factors & contributing disease, pathology, cerebrovascular anatomy, invasive cerebrovascular tests, cerebral artery disease, non-invasive cerebrovascular exams and physical examination

Competency Areas HoursAnatomy Class 2Laboratory Results D.Lab 2Test Validation P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Noninvasive tests such as: Duplex imaging Plethymography Credit 4Patient HistoryRisk Factors & contributing diseasePathologyCerebrovascular AnatomyInvasive Cerebrovascular TestsCerebral Artery DiseaseNon-invasive Cerebrovascular ExamsPhysical ExaminationPrerequisite: Vascular Clinical 1Corequisite: Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy, Non-invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals, Invasive

Cardiovascular fundamentals, Electrophysiology 2, Cross Sectional Anatomy

DMS XXX – Sonographic Physics II

Course DescriptionIntroduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instruments. Topics include: Doppler instruments, performance and safety, and artifacts.

Competency Areas HoursDoppler Instruments Class 2Performance and Safety D.Lab 0Artifacts P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 2Prerequisite: Sonographic Physics ICorequisite:

VAS XXX– Vascular Clinical 1

Course DescriptionProvides the student opportunities to observe and participate in the diagnostic procedures performed in the noninvasive vascular laboratory and radiology departments that are clinical affiliates. Procedures are performed under the direct supervision of an appropriately credentialed technologist. Topics include: equipment utilization; patient history, identifying risk factors, and contributing disease; procedural skills and patient care; and extremity venous vascular procedures.

Competency Areas HoursEquipment Utilization Class 0Patient History, Identifying Risk Factors, and Contributing Disease D.Lab 0Procedural Skills and Patient Care P.Lab/O.B.I. 24Extremity Venous Vascular Procedures Credit 8Proper Ergonomics in Scanning


Corequisite: Basic Cerebrovascular and Extremity Testing

VAS XXX– Advanced Cerebrovascular

Course DescriptionThis course provides a thorough understanding of the cerebrovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The clinical assessment of patients for cerebrovascular disease is discussed, including normal and abnormal anatomy. Patient factors and patient histories are described. Topics include: cerebrovascular anatomy, invasive cerebrovascular tests, physical examination, noninvasive cerebrovascular exams, cerebral artery disease, TCDs, and carotid artery studies.

Competency Areas HoursCerebrovascular Anatomy Class 2Invasive Cerebrovascular Tests D.Lab 0Physical Examination P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Noninvasive Cerebrovascular Exams Credit 3Cerebral Artery DiseaseTCDsCarotid Artery StudiesPrerequisite: Basic CerebrovascularCorequisite: Vascular Clinical 2

VAS XXX Arterial Duplex

Course Description

The course will provide a thorough understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of extremity arterial vascular procedures. The clinical assessment of patients with acute and chronic arterial disease will be discussed. A description of noninvasive tests used to evaluate extremity arterial vascular examinations. Topics include: anatomy, physical examination, noninvasive physiologic testing of extremity, patient history, arterial vascular procedures, contributing diseases, risk factors and test validation

Competency Areas HoursAnatomy Class 2Physical Examination D.Lab 0Noninvasive Physiologic Testing of Extremity P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Patient History Credit 3Arterial Vascular ProceduresContributing DiseasesRisk FactorsTest ValidationPrerequisite: Basic Extremity Testing, Vascular Clinical 1Corequisite: Vascular Clinical 2


Course DescriptionThe student will participate in and perform with assistance procedures performed in the noninvasive vascular laboratories and radiology departments. Participation in abdominal and visceral and extremity venous vascular procedures continues. Topics include: equipment utilization; patient history, identifying risk factors, and contributing disease; procedural skills and patient care; test measurement; and extremity arterial vascular procedures.

Competency Areas HoursEquipment Utilization Class 0Patient History, Identifying Risk Factors, and Contributing Disease D.Lab 0Procedural Skills and Patient Care P.Lab/O.B.I. 24Test Measurement Credit 8Extremity Arterial Vascular ProceduresPrerequisite: Vascular Clinical 1Corequisite:

VAS XXX– Abdominal Duplex

Course DescriptionLecture and laboratory course provides instruction in abdominal and visceral vascular anatomy and physiology. This includes the sonographic appearance, testing modalities, and test results in normal and abnormal body systems using duplex imaging. Topics include: patient history, laboratory results, duplex imaging, risk factors and contributing diseases, mechanisms of disease, anatomy, physical examination, and pathology.

Competency Areas HoursPatient History Class 3Laboratory Results D.Lab 0Duplex Imaging P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Risk factors and Contributing Diseases Credit 4Mechanisms of DiseaseAnatomy

Physical ExaminationPathologyPrerequisite: Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Cross Sectional Anatomy, Sonographic Physics I,

Sonographic Physics II, Vascular Clinical IICorequisite: Vascular Clinical III

VAS XXX – Therapeutic and Interventional

Course DescriptionThis course includes a description and explanation of therapeutic intervention and other diagnostic tests that may be performed at locations other than a vascular lab to diagnosis venous, cerebral and arterial diseases. Topics include: therapeutic intervention, compression therapy, medical therapy, invasive diagnostic tests, surgical therapy, noninvasive diagnostic tests, and nonsurgical intervention.

Competency Areas HoursTherapeutic Intervention Class 2Compression Therapy D.Lab 2Medical Therapy P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Invasive Diagnostic Tests Credit 3Surgical TherapyNoninvasive Diagnostic TestsNonsurgical InterventionPrerequisite: AHS 104, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Cross Sectional Anatomy, Sonographic

Physics I, Sonographic Physics II, Vascular Clinic II Vascular Clinic IIICorequisite:


Course DescriptionThis course provides opportunities for the student to participate in and perform with assistance procedures performed in noninvasive vascular laboratories, radiology departments, imaging centers, and surgical departments. Continued participation by the student will progressively lead to the unassisted performance of diagnostic procedures under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed technologist. Emphasis is placed on medical therapy, surgical therapy, and other diagnostic tests performed in settings other than vascular laboratories. Topics include: equipment utilization; patient history; procedural skills and patient care; cerebrovascular procedures; therapeutic intervention; diagnostic tests for vascular diseases; carotid, arterial, venous, limited TCD, and limited abdominal duplex; and imaging and measuring abdominal organs and recognizing normal and abnormal echo patterns

Competency Areas HoursEquipment Utilization Class 0Patient History D.Lab 0Procedural Skills and Patient Care P.Lab/O.B.I. 24Cerebrovascular Procedures Credit 8Therapeutic InterventionDiagnostic Tests for Vascular DiseasesCarotid, Arterial, Venous, Limited TCD, and Limited Abdominal DuplexImaging and Measuring Abdominal Organs and Recognizing Normal and Abnormal Echo PatternsPrerequisite: Vascular Clinical 2Corequisite:

VAS XXX – Comprehensive Vascular Ultrasound Technology Registry Review

Course DescriptionThis course will be an overall review of Vascular Ultrasound Technology to include demonstration of normal and abnormal vascular anatomy, vascular physiology, pathophysiology and hemodynamics/physics in the different types of vascular disease/dysfunctions. Also included will be a review of clinical vascular diagnostic procedures, laboratory values, pharmacology and test validation and measurements.

Competency Areas HoursNormal/abnormal vascular anatomy Class 1Pharmacology D.Lab 0Pathology P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Physics/hemodynamics Credit 2Test validation & measurementsNormal/abnormal vascular anatomyVascular diagnostic proceduresLaboratory valuesPrerequisite:Corequisite:

VAS XXX Vascular Physical Principles & Instrumentation Registry Review

Course DescriptionProvides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps the student prepare for national certification examinations for sonography. Information concerning test taking skills will also be reviewed. Topics include physics, patient care, equipment/image manipulation, scanning procedures, bioeffects and safety. Emphasis will be placed on those items/issues/topics which are part of the certification examination. Topics include: propagation of ultrasound through tissues, principles of pulse echo imaging, quality assurance of ultrasound instruments, elementary principles, bioeffects and safety , ultrasound transducers and pulse echo instruments.

Competency Areas HoursPropagation of Ultrasound through Tissues Class 2Principles of Pulse Echo Imaging D.Lab 0Quality Assurance of Ultrasound Instruments P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Elementary Principles Credit 2Bioeffects and SafetyUltrasound Transducers Pulse Echo InstrumentsPrerequisite: Sonographic Physics I, Sonographic Physics IICorequisite:


Course DescriptionThis course provides a culminating clinical setting experience which allows students to analyze information and procedural instruction provided throughout the program. In a variety of settings, students perform all noninvasive vascular procedures independently with the supervision of an appropriately credentialed technologist. They also participate in procedures such as abdominal and visceral, extremity venous, extremity arterial, and cerebrovascular. Emphasis is placed on skill level improvement and final completion of all required clinical competencies presented in previous courses and practiced in previous clinical vascular courses. Topics include: professional conduct; infection control techniques; patient history; imaging and measuring abdominal organs and recognizing normal and abnormal echo patter; scope of practice of a vascular technologist;

transporting patients; duplex, indirect, and TCD machine utilization; equipment utilization; procedural skills and patient care; and vascular procedures

Competency Areas HoursProfessional Conduct Class 0Infection Control Techniques D.Lab 0Patient History P.Lab/O.B.I. 30Imaging and Measuring Abdominal Organs and Recognizing Normal and Abnormal Echo Patter

Credit 10

Scope of Practice of a Vascular TechnologistTransporting PatientsDuplex, Indirect, and TCD Machine UtilizationEquipment UtilizationProcedural Skills and Patient CareVascular ProceduresPrerequisite: Vascular Clinical 3Corequisite:

Curriculum ModelSuggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculums for Vascular Ultrasound Technology, Diploma program are set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the programs is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested SequenceEnter Vascular Ultrasound Technology, Diploma, Award Level

First Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

ENG 101 English 5 0 0 5 5

MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5 0 0 5 5

SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3 0 0 3 3


Second Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

AHS 156 Health Sciences Physics 5 0 0 5 5

AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology 5 0 0 5 5

AHS 157 Health Sciences Chemistry 4 3 0 7 5


Third Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

AHS 109

Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 3 0 0 3 3

AHS 102 Drug Calculation & Administration 3 0 0 3 3

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3 0 0 3 3


Fourth Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

AHS 104 Introduction to Health Care 2 0 3 5 3

CVT XXX Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy 2 4 0 6 4

CVT XXX Non-invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

CVT XXX Invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4

10Minimum Required Hours: 10 8 3 21 15

Fifth Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

DMS XXX Sonographic Physics I 3 0 0 3 3





Sixth Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

CVT XXX Basic Cerebrovascular & Venous Extremity 2 2 3 7 4




Seventh Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours




Minimum Required Hours: 4 0 30 34 14Eighth Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours


VAS XXX Interventional & Therapeutic 2 2 0 4 3




Ninth Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

DMS XXX

Comprehensive Vascular Tech. Registry Review 2 0 0 2 2

CVT XXX Vascular Clinical IV 0 0 30 30 10


State Board Approved Vascular Ultrasound Technology CurriculumCurrent and Proposed Changes

Degree

Program Title: Vascular Ultrasound Technology Curriculum

Program Description:The Vascular program is a sequence of courses that provide educational opportunities to individuals in didactic and clinical environments that will enable them to obtain skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to graduate and become successful entry-level Vascular Sonographer Vascular Ultrasound is an allied health profession specifically concerning the diagnosis and treatment of patients with vascular diseases. The profession requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to provide appropriate health care services. A vascular sonographer performs examinations at the request or under direct supervision of a physician, is proficient in the use of a variety of diagnostic imaging and monitoring equipment, and provides sonographic images and data from which a correct anatomic and physiologic diagnosis can be made. Vascular sonographers use high frequency sound waves to perform venous and arterial diagnostic procedures. The information is evaluated by physicians to make a medical diagnosis. Course work includes sonographic physics, sonographic identification of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the venous and arterial systems, journal and case reviews, and a comprehensive registry review.

Program graduates are expected to be able to perform appropriate vascular and arterial procedures including, but not limited to, Duplex ultrasound, color flow Doppler, and spectral Doppler, venous thrombosis examinations, intracranial and extracranial procedures, arterial physiologic testing of the extremities. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, natural sciences or mathematics, computer literacy. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Technology in Vascular Ultrasound or Cardiovascular Technology. They are eligible to sit for national certification examinations thus enabling him/her to achieve professional employment in the field with the professional title of Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).

Core Course

(a) General Core Courses

Course Code General Core Course Title

ClassHours

D/Lab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

ENG 191 Composition & Rhetoric I 5 0 0 5 5

ENG 193 Composition & Rhetoric II 5 0 0 5 5

SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech 5 0 0 5 5

MAT 191 College Algebra 5 0 0 5 5

PHY 190 Introductory Physics 4 3 0 7 5

PSY 191 Introduction to Psychology 5 0 0 5 5


(b) Occupational Courses


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

BIO 193 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 3 0 7 5BIO 194 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 3 0 7 5

SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 1 4 0 5 3

AHS 102 Drug Calculation & Administration 3 0 0 3 3

AHS 104 Introduction to Health Care 2 0 3 5 3

AHS 109

Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 3 0 0 3 3

CVT XXX Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy 2 4 0 6 4



DMS XXX Sonographic Physics I 3 0 0 3 3




CVT XXX Basic Cerebrovascular & Venous Extremity 2 2 3 7 4










DMS XXX

Comprehensive Vascular Technology Registry Review 2 0 0 2 2



(c) Occupational Specialization Courses

Course Code Course Title

ClassHours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

N/A

Minimum Required Hours:

d) Program Final Exit PointVascular Ultrasound Technology, Degree

e) Credits Required for Graduation139### minimum quarter-hour credits required for graduation

ENG 191 - Composition and Rhetoric I

Course DescriptionExplores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include: writing analysis and practice, revision, and research.

Competency Areas HoursWriting Analysis and Practice Class 5Revision D.Lab 0Research P.Lab/O.B.I. 0 Credit 5Prerequisite: Program admission level language competency or ENG 098Corequisite:

ENG 193 Composition and Rhetoric II

Course DescriptionEmphasizes the student's ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students analyze the form and content of literature and practice various modes of writing. Topics include: reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature.

Competency Areas HoursReading and Analysis of Fiction, Poetry, and Drama Class 5Research D.Lab 0Writing about Literature P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 5Prerequisite: ENG 191 with C or betterCorequisite:

SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech

Course DescriptionIntroduces the fundamentals of oral communication. Topics include: selection and organization of materials, preparation and delivery of individual and group presentations, and analysis of ideas presented by others.

Competency Areas HoursSelection and Organization of Materials Class 5Preparation and Delivery of Individual and Group Presentations D.Lab 0Analysis of Ideas Presented by Others P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 5Prerequisite: Program admission level language competency or ENG 098Corequisite:

PHY 190 Introductory Physics

Course DescriptionIntroduces the student to the basic laws of physics. Topics include: Newtonian mechanics, fluids, heat, light and optics, sound, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics.

Competency Areas HoursNewtonian Mechanics Class 4Fluids D.Lab 3Heat P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Light and Optics Credit 5SoundElectricity and MagnetismModern PhysicsNewtonian MechanicsPrerequisite: MAT 191 or MAT 196Corequisite:

PSY 191 Introductory Psychology

Course DescriptionEmphasizes the basics of psychology. Topics include: science of psychology; social environments; life stages; physiology and behavior; personality; emotions and motives; conflicts, stress, and anxiety; abnormal behavior; and perception, learning, and intelligence.

Competency Areas HoursScience of Psychology Class 5Social Environments D.Lab 0Life Stages P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Physiology and Behavior Credit 5PersonalityEmotions and MotivesConflicts, Stress, and AnxietyAbnormal BehaviorPerception, Learning, and IntelligencePrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

CHM 191 Chemistry I

Course DescriptionProvides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include: measurement, atomic structure, chemical bonding, physical states of matter, nomenclature, and stoichiometry.

Competency Areas HoursMeasurement Class 4Atomic Structure D.Lab 0Chemical Bonding P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Physical States of Matter Credit 5NomenclatureStoichiometryPrerequisite: Program admission level math achievementCorequisite:

BIO 193 - Anatomy and Physiology I

Course DescriptionIntroduces the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the development of a systemic perspective of anatomical structures and physiological processes. Topics include: body organization, cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, and the urinary system. Laboratory experience supports classroom learning.

Competency Areas HoursBody Organization Class 4Cell Structure and Functions D.Lab 3Tissue Classifications P.Lab/O.B.I. 0The Integumentary System Credit 5The Skeletal SystemThe Muscular SystemThe Respiratory SystemThe Digestive SystemThe Urinary SystemPrerequisite: Provisional admissionCorequisite:

BIO 194 - Anatomy and Physiology II

Course DescriptionContinues the study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include: the reproductive system, the cardiovascular system, the blood and lymphatic systems, the nervous and sensory systems, the endocrine system, and the immune system. Laboratory experience supports classroom learning.

Competency Areas HoursThe Reproductive System Class 4The Cardiovascular System D.Lab 3The Blood and Lymphatic Systems P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

The Nervous and Sensory Systems Credit 5The Endocrine SystemThe Immune SystemPrerequisite: BIO 193Corequisite:

SCT 100 – Introduction to Microcomputers

Course DescriptionIntroduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.

Competency Areas HoursComputer Terminology Class 1Introduction to the Windows Environment D.Lab 4Introduction to Internet P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Introduction to Word Processing Credit 3Introduction to SpreadsheetsIntroduction to DatabasesIntroduction to Presentation Graphics

Prerequisite: Provisional admissionCorequisite:

AHS 102 - Drug Calculation and Administration

Course DescriptionUses basic mathematical concepts and includes basic drug administration. Emphasizes critical thinking skills. Topics include: systems of measurement, calculating drug problems, resource materials usage, basic pharmacology, administering medications in a simulated clinical environment, principles of IV therapy techniques, and client education.

Competency Areas HoursSystems of Measurement Class 2Calculating Drug Problems D.Lab 2Resource Materials Usage P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Basic Pharmacology Credit 3Client EducationAdministering Medications in a Simulated Clinical EnvironmentPrinciples of IV Therapy TechniquesPrerequisite: MAT 101Corequisite:

AHS 104 - Introduction to Health Care

Course DescriptionIntroduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the

health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include: basic life support/CPR, basic emergency care/first aid and triage, vital signs, infection control, and blood/air-borne pathogens.

Competency Areas HoursBlood/Air-Borne Pathogens Class 2Infection Control D.Lab 0Vital Signs P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Basic Emergency Care/First Aid and Triage Credit 3Basic Life Support/CPRPrerequisite: Provisional admissionCorequisite:

AHS 109 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

Course Description

Competency Areas HoursWord Origins (Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes) Class 3Word Building D.Lab 0Abbreviations and Symbols P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Terminology Related to the Human Anatomy Credit 3Reading Medical Orders and Reports

CHM 191 Chemistry I

Course DescriptionProvides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include: measurement, atomic structure, chemical bonding, physical states of matter, nomenclature, and stoichiometry.

Competency Areas HoursMeasurement Class 4Atomic Structure D.Lab 0Chemical Bonding P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Physical States of Matter Credit 5NomenclatureStoichiometryPrerequisite: Program admission level math achievementCorequisite:

ECH XXX – Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy

Course DescriptionIntroduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of 12 lead EKG and heart sounds. As a study of the anatomy, physiology, structural relationships, and the pathophysiology of the human heart and vascular system, the course concentrates on specialized terminology, cardiac and vascular anatomy, and electrophysiology. Topics include: heart anatomy, circulatory system, heart electrical system, heart layers, physical heart defects, electrocardiograph, preparation for an echocardiogram, and physical principles and pathophysiology of heart sounds. Laboratory experiences will be provided.

Competency Areas HoursHeart Anatomy Class 2Circulatory System D.Lab 4Heart Electrical System P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Heart Layers Credit 6Physical Heart DefectsElectrocardiographPreparation for an EchocardiogramPhysical Principles and Pathophysiology of Heart SoundsPrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

CVT XXX – Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Course DescriptionIntroduces the basic principles and applications of physical assessment and echocardiographic procedures. Topics include: introduction to measurements: chamber dimensions, velocities, systole, and diastole; patient and equipment skills; physical principles: heart sounds; echocardiography: basic echo views, parasternal, apical, sub-xyphoid, and suprasternal; and tomographic anatomy.

Competency Areas HoursIntroduction to Measurements: Chamber Dimensions, Velocities, Systole, and Diastole

Class 3

Patient and Equipment Skills D.Lab 2Physical Principles: Heart Sounds P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Echocardiography: Basic Echo Views, Parasternal, Apical, Sub-xyphoid, and Suprasternal

Credit 4

Tomographic AnatomyProper Ergonomics of ScanningPrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

CVT XXX – Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Course DescriptionProvides an overview of cardiovascular invasive diagnosis and therapy. Includes an introduction of the cardiac catheterization lab. Topics include: x-ray therapy, safety, positioning, coronary arteriography, pharmacology, and invasive cardiac measurements and calculations.

Competency Areas HoursX-Ray Therapy Class 3Safety D.Lab 2Positioning P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Coronary Arteriography Credit 4PharmacologyInvasive Cardiac Measurements and CalculationsPrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

DMS XXX – Sonographic Physics I

Course Description

Introduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instruments. Emphasis will be placed on basic ultrasound physics, transducer construction, operation and characteristics, artifacts and adjustable physics parameters. Topics include: sound properties, sound units, sound measurements, ultrasound transducers, imaging instruments, ultrasound machine adjustable parameters, and display modes.

Competency Areas HoursSound Properties Class 3Sound Units D.Lab 0 Sound Measurements P.Lab/O.B.I. 0 Ultrasound Transducers Credit 3 Imaging InstrumentsUltrasound Machine Adjustable ParametersDisplay ModesPrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

CVT XXX – Electrophysiology II

Course DescriptionIntroduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of cardiac exercise tolerance testing and Holter monitoring. Topics include: exercise physiology, stress testing, Holter monitoring, cardiac pacemakers, and cardiac rehabilitation programs.

Competency Areas HoursExercise Physiology Class 1Stress Testing D.Lab 2Holter Monitoring P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Cardiac Pacemakers Credit 2Cardiac Rehabilitation ProgramsPrerequisite: Electrophysiology ICorequisite:

VAS XXX – Basic Extremity Testing

Course DescriptionThis course provides lecture and group discussions to understand and demonstrate proficiency in measuring ankle/brachial pressure ratios, aorta/renal ratios, resistance and pulsatility index, carotid artery ratios, velocity changes in vessels, B-mode measurements to include diameter and area and identify normal vascular flow patterns and waveform. Topics include: test validation, measurements, and quantitative principles of noninvasive vascular testing.

Competency Areas HoursTest Validation Class 3Measurements D.Lab 2Quantitative Principles of Noninvasive Vascular Testing P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Aorta, Renal & Carotid Quantitation Credit 5Prerequisite: Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive

Cardiovascular Fundamentals Corequisite: Electrophysiology 2, Cross Sectional Anatomy

DMS XXX – Cross Sectional Anatomy

Course DescriptionThis course introduces detailed normal anatomy in various planes used during sonographic examinations. Information is weighted toward normal structures which are sonographically visible. Structures are described according to relative location and proportionality. Anatomy is identified in both cadaver and sonographic modes. Structures include the brain (especially the proportions and structures of the neonate), neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities. Emphasis is placed on sonographically identifying normal cross sectional anatomy based on echogenicity, the position of other relative anatomy and proportionality of size. Topics include: normal sectional anatomy of the neck: vascular and thyroid; normal sectional anatomy of the fetal and adult chest; normal sectional anatomy of the abdomen in adults, pediatrics and fetuses; normal sectional anatomy of the male and female pelvis; and normal sectional anatomy of the extremities: muscles and vasculature.

Competency Areas HoursNormal Sectional Anatomy of the Neck: Vascular and Thyroid Class 3Normal Sectional Anatomy of the Fetal and Adult Chest D.Lab 0Normal Sectional Anatomy of the Abdomen in Adults, Pediatrics, and Fetuses P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Normal Sectional Anatomy of the Male and Female Pelvis Credit 4Normal Sectional Anatomy of the Extremities: Muscles and VasculaturePrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

VAS XXX Basic Cerebrovascular & Extremity Venous

Course DescriptionThis course will provide a thorough understanding of the cerebrovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The clinical assessment of patients for cerebrovascular disease will be discussed to include normal and abnormal anatomy. This course will discuss non-invasive and invasive tests for cerebrovascular procedures. Patient factors and patient histories will be described. The course will also provide a thorough understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of extremity venous procedures. The clinical assessment of patients with acute and chronic venous disease will be discussed. A description of noninvasive tests used to evaluate extremity venous vascular examinations will be discussed. Topics include: anatomy, laboratory results, test validation, noninvasive tests, patient history, risk factors & contributing disease, pathology, cerebrovascular anatomy, invasive cerebrovascular tests, cerebral artery disease, non-invasive cerebrovascular exams and physical examination

Competency Areas HoursAnatomy Class 2Laboratory Results D.Lab 2Test Validation P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Noninvasive tests such as: Duplex imaging Plethymography Credit 4Patient HistoryRisk Factors & contributing diseasePathologyCerebrovascular AnatomyInvasive Cerebrovascular TestsCerebral Artery DiseaseNon-invasive Cerebrovascular ExamsPhysical ExaminationPrerequisite: Vascular Clinical 1Corequisite: Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy, Non-invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals, Invasive

Cardiovascular fundamentals, Electrophysiology 2, Cross Sectional Anatomy

DMS XXX – Sonographic Physics II

Course DescriptionIntroduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instruments. Topics include: Doppler instruments, performance and safety, and artifacts.

Competency Areas HoursDoppler Instruments Class 2Performance and Safety D.Lab 0Artifacts P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 2Prerequisite: Sonographic Physics ICorequisite:


Course DescriptionProvides the student opportunities to observe and participate in the diagnostic procedures performed in the noninvasive vascular laboratory and radiology departments that are clinical affiliates. Procedures are performed under the direct supervision of an appropriately credentialed technologist. Topics include: equipment utilization; patient history, identifying risk factors, and contributing disease; procedural skills and patient care and extremity venous vascular procedures.

Competency Areas HoursEquipment Utilization Class 0Patient History, Identifying Risk Factors, and Contributing Disease D.Lab 0Procedural Skills and Patient Care P.Lab/O.B.I. 24Extremity Venous Vascular Procedures Credit 8


Corequisite: Basic Cerebrovascular and Extremity Testing

VAS XXX– Advanced Cerebrovascular

Course DescriptionThis course provides a thorough understanding of the cerebrovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The clinical assessment of patients for cerebrovascular disease is discussed, including normal and abnormal anatomy. Patient factors and patient histories are described. Topics include: cerebrovascular anatomy, invasive cerebrovascular tests, physical examination, noninvasive cerebrovascular exams, cerebral artery disease, TCDs, and carotid artery studies.

Competency Areas HoursCerebrovascular Anatomy Class 2Invasive Cerebrovascular Tests D.Lab 0Physical Examination P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Noninvasive Cerebrovascular Exams Credit 3Cerebral Artery DiseaseTCDsCarotid Artery StudiesPrerequisite: Basic CerebrovascularCorequisite: Vascular Clinical 2

VAS XXX Arterial Duplex

Course DescriptionThe course will provide a thorough understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of extremity arterial vascular procedures. The clinical assessment of patients with acute and chronic arterial disease will be discussed. A description of noninvasive tests used to evaluate extremity arterial vascular examinations. Topics include: anatomy, physical examination, noninvasive physiologic testing of extremity, patient history, arterial vascular procedures, contributing diseases, risk factors and test validation

Competency Areas HoursAnatomy Class 2Physical Examination D.Lab 0Noninvasive Physiologic Testing of Extremity P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Patient History Credit 3Arterial Vascular ProceduresContributing DiseasesRisk FactorsTest ValidationPrerequisite: Basic Extremity Testing, Vascular Clinical 1Corequisite: Vascular Clinical 2


Course DescriptionThe student will participate in and perform with assistance procedures performed in the noninvasive vascular laboratories and radiology departments. Participation in abdominal and visceral and extremity venous vascular procedures continues. Topics include: equipment utilization; patient history, identifying risk factors, and contributing disease; procedural skills and patient care; test measurement; and extremity arterial vascular procedures.

Competency Areas HoursEquipment Utilization Class 0Patient History, Identifying Risk Factors, and Contributing Disease D.Lab 0Procedural Skills and Patient Care P.Lab/O.B.I. 24Test Measurement Credit 8Extremity Arterial Vascular ProceduresPrerequisite: Vascular Clinical 1Corequisite:

VAS XXX– Abdominal Duplex

Course DescriptionLecture and laboratory course provides instruction in abdominal and visceral vascular anatomy and physiology. This includes the sonographic appearance, testing modalities, and test results in normal and abnormal body systems using duplex imaging. Topics include: patient history, laboratory results, duplex imaging, risk factors and contributing diseases, mechanisms of disease, anatomy, physical examination, and pathology.

Competency Areas HoursPatient History Class 3Laboratory Results D.Lab 0Duplex Imaging P.Lab/O.B.I. 3

Risk factors and Contributing Diseases Credit 4Mechanisms of DiseaseAnatomyPhysical ExaminationPathologyPrerequisite: Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Cross Sectional Anatomy, Sonographic Physics I,

Sonographic Physics II, Vascular Clinical IICorequisite: Vascular Clinical III

VAS XXX – Therapeutic and Interventional

Course DescriptionThis course includes a description and explanation of therapeutic intervention and other diagnostic tests that may be performed at locations other than a vascular lab to diagnosis venous, cerebral and arterial diseases. Topics include: therapeutic intervention, compression therapy, medical therapy, invasive diagnostic tests, surgical therapy, noninvasive diagnostic tests, and nonsurgical intervention.

Competency Areas HoursTherapeutic Intervention Class 2Compression Therapy D.Lab 2Medical Therapy P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Invasive Diagnostic Tests Credit 3Surgical TherapyNoninvasive Diagnostic TestsNonsurgical InterventionPrerequisite: AHS 104, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Cross Sectional Anatomy, Sonographic

Physics I, Sonographic Physics II, Vascular Clinic II Vascular Clinic IIICorequisite:


Course DescriptionThis course provides opportunities for the student to participate in and perform with assistance procedures performed in noninvasive vascular laboratories, radiology departments, imaging centers, and surgical departments. Continued participation by the student will progressively lead to the unassisted performance of diagnostic procedures under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed technologist. Emphasis is placed on medical therapy, surgical therapy, and other diagnostic tests performed in settings other than vascular laboratories. Topics include: equipment utilization; patient history; procedural skills and patient care; cerebrovascular procedures; therapeutic intervention; diagnostic tests for vascular diseases; carotid, arterial, venous, limited TCD, and limited abdominal duplex; and imaging and measuring abdominal organs and recognizing normal and abnormal echo patterns

Competency Areas HoursEquipment Utilization Class 0Patient History D.Lab 0Procedural Skills and Patient Care P.Lab/O.B.I. 24Cerebrovascular Procedures Credit 8Therapeutic InterventionDiagnostic Tests for Vascular DiseasesCarotid, Arterial, Venous, Limited TCD, and Limited Abdominal DuplexImaging and Measuring Abdominal Organs and Recognizing Normal and Abnormal Echo PatternsPrerequisite: Vascular Clinical 2

Corequisite:

VAS XXX – Comprehensive Vascular Ultrasound Technology Registry Review

Course DescriptionThis course will be an overall review of Vascular Ultrasound Technology to include demonstration of normal and abnormal vascular anatomy, vascular physiology, pathophysiology and hemodynamics/physics in the different types of vascular disease/dysfunctions. Also included will be a review of clinical vascular diagnostic procedures, laboratory values, pharmacology and test validation and measurements.

Competency Areas HoursNormal/abnormal vascular anatomy Class 1Pharmacology D.Lab 0Pathology P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Physics/hemodynamics Credit 2Test validation & measurementsNormal/abnormal vascular anatomyVascular diagnostic proceduresLaboratory valuesPrerequisite:Corequisite:

VAS XXX Vascular Physical Principles & Instrumentation Registry Review

Course DescriptionProvides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps the student prepare for national certification examinations for sonography. Information concerning test taking skills will also be reviewed. Topics include physics, patient care, equipment/image manipulation, scanning procedures, bioeffects and safety. Emphasis will be placed on those items/issues/topics which are part of the certification examination. Topics include: propagation of ultrasound through tissues, principles of pulse echo imaging, quality assurance of ultrasound instruments, elementary principles, bioeffects and safety , ultrasound transducers and pulse echo instruments.

Competency Areas HoursPropagation of Ultrasound through Tissues Class 2Principles of Pulse Echo Imaging D.Lab 0Quality Assurance of Ultrasound Instruments P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Elementary Principles Credit 2Bioeffects and SafetyUltrasound Transducers Pulse Echo InstrumentsPrerequisite: Sonographic Physics I, Sonographic Physics IICorequisite:


Course DescriptionThis course provides a culminating clinical setting experience which allows students to analyze information and procedural instruction provided throughout the program. In a variety of settings, students perform all noninvasive vascular procedures independently with the supervision of an appropriately credentialed technologist. They also participate in procedures such as abdominal and visceral, extremity venous, extremity arterial, and cerebrovascular. Emphasis is placed on skill level improvement and final completion of all required clinical competencies presented in previous courses and practiced in previous clinical vascular courses. Topics

include: professional conduct; infection control techniques; patient history; imaging and measuring abdominal organs and recognizing normal and abnormal echo patter; scope of practice of a vascular technologist; transporting patients; duplex, indirect, and TCD machine utilization; equipment utilization; procedural skills and patient care; and vascular procedures

Competency Areas HoursProfessional Conduct Class 0Infection Control Techniques D.Lab 0Patient History P.Lab/O.B.I. 30Imaging and Measuring Abdominal Organs and Recognizing Normal and Abnormal Echo Patter

Credit 10

Scope of Practice of a Vascular TechnologistTransporting PatientsDuplex, Indirect, and TCD Machine UtilizationEquipment UtilizationProcedural Skills and Patient CareVascular ProceduresPrerequisite: Vascular Clinical 3Corequisite:

Vascular Ultrasound, Degree

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter

Course Code Course Name

Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 191 Composition & Rhetoric I 5 0 0 5 5MAT 191 College Algebra 5 0 0 5 5PSY 191 Introduction to Psychology 5 0 0 5 5SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 1 4 0 5 3

Total 16 4 0 20 18Second Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

ENG 193 Composition & Rhetoric II 5 0 0 5 5PHY 190 Introductory Physics 4 3 0 7 5BIO 193 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 3 0 5 5

CHM 191 Chemistry I 4 0 3 7 5

Total 18 6 0 22 20

Third Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech 5 0 0 5 5BIO 194 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 3 0 5 5AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 3 0 0 3 3AHS 102 Drug Calculation & Administration 3 0 0 3 3

Total 15 3 0 16 16

Fourth Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

AHS 104 Introduction to Health Care 2 0 3 5 3CVT XXX Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy 2 4 0 6 4



Total 10 8 3 21 15

Fifth Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

DMS XXX Sonographic Physics I 3 0 0 3 3CVT XXX Electrophysiology II 1 2 0 3 2CVT XXX Basic Extremity Testing 3 2 3 8 5DMS XXX Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 0 3 6 3

Total 10 4 6 20 13

Sixth Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

CVT XXX Basic Cerebrovascular & Venous Extremity 2 2 3 7 4DMS XXX Sonographic Physics II 2 0 0 2 2CVT XXX Vascular Clinical I 0 0 24 24 8

Total 4 2 27 33 14

Seventh Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

CVT XXX Advanced Cerebrovascular 2 0 3 5 3CVT XXX Arterial Duplex 2 0 3 5 3CVT XXX Vascular Clinical II 0 0 24 24 8

Total 4 0 30 34 14

Eighth Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours





Total 7 2 27 36 17

Nineth Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

DMS XXX Comprehensive Vascular Tech. Registry Review 2 0 0 2 2


Total 2 0 30 32 12

Appendix C

Vascular Ultrasound, Degree

Suggested Equipment List

1. One Duplex color ultrasound machine per 3 studentsA. Transducers

1. Low frequency Abdominal deep penetration2. Linear high resolution

3. One physiologic testing unit per 3 students including each of the following 4. Photo-plethysmography5. Pneumo-plethysomography6. Continuous wave Bi-directional Doppler 5 & 8 MHz transducers 7. Automatic cuff inflator8. 10, 12,15 & 17 cm cuffs

9. Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound unit (may be included with Duplex unit)10. imaging, non-imaging or M-Mode

2. Image recording system-minimum of one per ultrasound machine or testing unitA. VCR and/or B. Thermal imager and/orC. Film cassette (dark room or film processing required) and/orD. CD and/orE. Electronic picture archival computer system (PACS) and/orF. Color printer and/orG. Radiographic laser printer (may require dark room)

3. GelA. Sterile and Non-sterile

4. Gel warmer5. Transducer cleaner6. Transducer covers 7. Gloves

A. Latex, non-latexB. Powder, non-powderC. Sterile, non-sterile

8. Linens and gowns9. Stretchers/tables (one per ultrasound machine)10. Sterile trays for use with interventional sonography or component supplies 16. View boxes17. Sharps boxes18. Lockable storage cabinets19. Anatomic models

A. Torso including organsB. Cross-sectional models C. Other models

20. Charts and graphs21. Ergonomic devices

22. Variable incandescent lighting23. Privacy curtains24. Image projection system (VCR/TV, CD, laser disc, Internet, teleradiology,

ELMO or equivalent, DVD)25. One computer per faculty member with Internet capability26. Faculty and classroom laser printers27. Sonographic resource library28. Lockable file cabinet for student records

proposed term year standards revisions€¦ · web viewvascular ultrasound technology. diploma...

Documents