Are you interested in how our circulation system works? Do you want to work closely with physicians to diagnose and treat patients? Vascular technology is a growing field that might be for you.
Our vascular technology program will prepare you for a career as a vascular technologist, vascular sonographer or cardiovascular technologist. You will learn how to operate high-tech sonography equipment, perform vascular tests on patients to find abnormalities and develop a clinical understanding of major vascular diseases and disorders.
Learn to evaluate and interpret data and communicate with physicians, patients and the rest of the healthcare team. You’ll be prepared for a career in a hospital, clinic or lab setting.
Detailed Information
The Vascular Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee for Cardiovascular Technology, 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.
Application Process
Please complete the following steps for consideration to participate in the DMS program selective interview process. All application materials are due by 6/30 to the Registration Office in Building 15 (1810 N Greene Street, MS 2151).
- Applicants are responsible for gaining admission to SCC and submitting official transcripts documenting completion of prerequisites to the SCC Transcript Office.
- Complete the application worksheet and provide requested documentation to include:
- Unofficial transcripts of all college credits
- Volunteer documentation
- Three professional reference letters in sealed envelope
- Submission deadline for Fall quarter is June 30th of the year of application. Applications must be postmarked by 6/30 or dropped off at the Registration Office in Building 15 by 6/30.
- Ensure current email address on file in ctcLink for notification of interview date and time (Interviews scheduled during 3rd full week of July) if application is found to be complete.
Applicants should be aware that National Background Checks conducted during the first and fourth quarters of the program to ensure records are free of felonies or other infractions that might preclude clinical placement or employment in a field with access to vulnerable patients.
Within 30 days of clinical assignment, required immunizations and drug screening are collected. Additional information distributed during the first quarter of the program.
Sonography courses are limited to students officially enrolled in the DMS program.