Course variations

Course summary

In this program, students will possess the skills necessary to perform ultrasound and related diagnostic exams of the heart and blood vessels. This program core curriculum consists of classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction on subjects including basic healthcare skills, professional issues, medical terminology, ethics, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, hemodynamics, pathophysiology, pharmacology, electrocardiography, ultrasound physics, echocardiographic techniques and vascular diagnostic techniques. The program has many clinical affiliations around the greater Houston - Galveston area.

Program modules

The modules include ENGL 1301 Composition I, BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I, MATH 1314 College Algebra, PHYS 1401 General Physics, DSAE 1407 Basic Patient Care Skills, DMSO 1210 Introduction to Sonography, DSAE 2303 Cardiovascular Concepts, Visual and Performing Arts/Humanities Core or SPAN 2316 Career Spanish I (Spanish for Healthcare Providers), BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II, DSAE 1340 Diagnostic Electrocardiography, CVTT 1161 Clinical - Cardiovascular Technology, DSAE 1318 Sonographic Instrumentation, DSVT 1300 Principles of Vascular Technology, DSVT 1360 Clinical - DMST, Intro to Vascular, DSVT 2418 Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Evaluation, DSVT 2361 Clinical - DMST, Vascular I, PHED Physical Activity, DSVT 2430 Non-Invasive Cerebral Vascular Evaluation, DSVT 2461 Clinical - DMST, Vascular II, SOCI 1301 or Introductory Sociology or PSYC 2301 General Psychology, Third Semester (Spring)DSVT 1300 Principles of Vascular Technology, DSVT 1360 Clinical - DMST, Intro to Vascular, DSVT 2418 Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Evaluation, DSVT 2361 Clinical - DMST, Vascular I, PHED Physical Activity, Second Semester (Fall)DSVT 1300 Principles of Vascular Technology, DSVT 1360 Clinical - DMST, Intro to Vascular, DSVT 2418 Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Evaluation, DSVT 2361 Clinical - DMST, Vascular I, PHED Physical Activity, DSVT 2430 Non-Invasive Cerebral Vascular Evaluation, DSVT 2461 Clinical - DMST, Vascular II, SOCI 1301 or Introductory Sociology or PSYC 2301 General Psychology, PHED Physical Activity, DSVT 2462 Clinical - DMST, Vascular III, DSVT 2335 Advanced Vascular Technology, DSVT 2430 Non-Invasive Cerebral Vascular Evaluation, DSVT 2461 Clinical - DMST, Vascular II, SOCI 1301 or Introductory Sociology or PSYC 2301 General Psychology, PHED Physical Activity, DSVT 2462 Clinical - DMST, Vascular III, DSVT 2335 Advanced Vascular Technology, PHED Physical Activity, DSVT 2462 Clinical - DMST, Vascular III, DSVT 2335 Advanced Vascular Technology.

Entry requirement for international students

To be considered for admission to the Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography program, the applicant must be a high school or GED graduate. They should have a composite score of at least 19 on the ACT or combined math and verbal of 900 on the SAT. They should also complete all pre-requisite with a grade of C or better including: ENGLISH 1301, BIOLOGY 2401, MATH 1314, PHYSICS 1401 (or any college level physics can be accepted, including CTEC 1401). Students who are citizens of countries whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL. The minimum acceptable composite score is 500 on the written and 173 on the computerized test and 61 on the iBT (internet based) test.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Alvin Community College

Department name

Alvin Community College