Certificate
As sonography becomes a progressively more attractive alternative to radiologic procedures, the demand for professionally trained diagnostic vascular sonographers continues to increase. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts employment to increase much faster than the average through 2018 due to increasing demand for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technology as the population grows and ages.* A Kaplan College education can provide you with the skills necessary to open the doors to this highly sought-after career.
Diagnostic Vascular Sonography Program
The diagnostic vascular sonography curriculum can prepare you to assume responsibilities performing ultrasounds in a hospital, imaging center, or private facility. Some of these duties include:
- Explaining procedures and preparing patients for examination
- Obtaining vascular 2-D, color-flow, and spectral Doppler images
- Performing measurements on the images
- Providing the physician with relevant information to make a diagnosis
This program also offers the opportunity for existing ultrasound technicians and other health care professionals wishing to expand their expertise in this area to obtain advanced training and knowledge.
Learn how your educational experience at Kaplan College can be the start or advancement of a gratifying career in the medical field.