Sonography Non-Invasive Vascular Technology Program

Sonography Non-Invasive Vascular Technology, Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC)

[C4_NIV4 certificate offered at LSC-CyFair]

The Non-Invasive Vascular Technology Advanced Technical Certificate is designed for graduates with an AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Echocardiography. Vascular technologists specialize in imaging blood vessels.

Upon completion of this LSC certificate program, graduates may apply to take the credentialing exam to become a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Prerequisite: Associate of Applied Science degree in Sonography or Echocardiography

Total Credit Hours Required for ATC: 16 (does not include AAS credit hours)

• First Semester Credits / Units: 11

• DSVT 1364 - Practicum I - Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technician Credit Hours: 3
• DSVT 2430 - Cerebral Vascular Evaluation Credit Hours: 4
• DSVT 2418 - Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Evaluation Credit Hours: 4

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  Second Semester Credits / Units: 5

• DSVT 2335 - Advanced Non-Invasive Vascular Technology Credit Hours: 3
• DSVT 1265 - Practicum II - Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technician Credit Hours: 2  Program Capstone