Bachelor of Science in Imaging Science Cardiovascular Sonography Concentration

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor
Starts
Fall Semester; Spring Semester

Introduction

Bachelor of Science in Imaging Science Cardiovascular Sonography Concentration is a Bachelor program taught at Bluefield State College, USA. Intake: Fall Semester; Spring Semester. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2+2 degree completion program) options.

The Bachelor of Science in Imaging Science – Cardiovascular Sonography Concentration is a 2+2 degree completion program for graduates of Diagnostic Medical Sonography associate programs. It prepares students for careers in echocardiography and vascular ultrasound while meeting educational requirements for professional certification through ARDMS or CCI.

Students complete coursework and clinical experiences in cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, echocardiography principles, vascular sonography, hemodynamics, pathology, and advanced ultrasound applications. The plan of study includes semester courses in echocardiography, vascular sonography, scan labs, clinical practicum, seminars, a capstone, and classes in imaging and health-related topics.

Modules

  • SONO 330 – Intro to Echocardiography (2)
  • SONO 340 – Intro to Vascular Sonography (2)
  • SONO 350L – Vascular Sonography Scan Lab (2)
  • IMAG 300 – Patient Assessment and Management (3)
  • ENGL 201 – World Literature (3)
  • SOCI 210 – Principles of Sociology (3)
  • SONO 331 – Cardiovascular Pathological Imaging (4)
  • SONO 341 – Vascular Technology (3)
  • SONO 351L – Cardiac Sonography Scan Lab (2)
  • IMAG 315 – Diversity and Ethics in Health Care (3)
  • HLTH 3XX – Health Elective (3)
  • SONO 450 – Cardiovascular Clinical Practicum I (4)

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science in Imaging Science Cardiovascular Sonography Concentration at Bluefield State College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Bluefield State College.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Bluefield State College as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science in Imaging Science Cardiovascular Sonography Concentration.

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  • Completion of an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Minimum of 30 sonography-specific credits
  • Completion of all general education requirements
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Minimum grade of “C” in all DMS coursework
  • Submission of completed application by program deadline

Courses Units

More Information

  • Echocardiography
  • Vascular ultrasound
  • Employment in cardiovascular ultrasound settings
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
  • Registered Vascular Specialist (RVT)

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.