Vascular Sonography

Vascular Students

Option One

This 26-week program combines dedicated classroom and clinical instruction with the concentration in Vascular ultrasound. Classroom instruction will take place one morning a week with the remaining 4-and-a-half days consisting of clinical, hands-on instruction.

This program is for applicants that already hold an ultrasound credential in ultrasound.


Option Two

This 52-week program combines dedicated classroom and clinical instruction with the concentration in Vascular ultrasound. Classroom instruction will take place one morning a week with the remaining 4-and-a-half days consisting of clinical, hands-on instruction.

This program is for applicants without an ultrasound credential.


PrerequisitesMore Vascular Students

Admission to this program is limited to CCI- or ARDMS-registered cardiac and general sonographers. Although not required, preference will be given to graduates of a ultrasound program accredited by the JRC-DMS or JRC-CVT and recognized by CAAHEP. The following requirements also apply: a two-year AMA Allied Health degree that is health care related. These include, but are not limited to: Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Registered Nursing.  Students who have a bachelor's degree with 8 credits of Anatomy and Physiology completed in health care will be considered. MDs and DOs are eligible to apply.




Application Process:

Enrollment for October: 

  • Applications will be accepted until May 1st with class selection by July 1st 

Enrollment for April:

  • Applications will be accepted until December 31st.
  • Interviews will follow with class selection by February 1st.

Materials needed for application:

  • $50 application fee (non-refundable)
  • Resume/CV
  • Two letters of reference (1 work, 1 personal)
  • Educational transcripts (must be official)
  • Essay (see application information)
  • Application Information

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Tuition and Fees:

    • $8,500 - Includes all tuition, books, lab and graduation fees, national registry fees. (Option 1 - 26 Week Program)
    • $17,000 - Includes all tuition, books, lab and graduation fees, national registry fees. (Option 2 - 56 Week Program)

Questions?

For more information about The School of Vascular Sonography, please contact Steven Walling, BS, RCS, RDCS, FACE at swalling@TrinityHealthOfNe.org or (860) 714-5698.


Faculty & Staff

Steven Walling, BS, RDCS,RCS, FASE Program Director and  Clinical Coordinator
Steven Walling, BS, ACS, RCS, RDCS, FASE 
Program Director and
Clinical Coordinator

Laura Phillips BS, RDCS, RVT Academic and Clinical Instructor
Laura Phillips BS, RDCS, RVT
Academic and Clinical Instructor