Advanced Certificate in Vascular Sonography

Are you a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer who wants to develop more core skills to advance your career? Charter College offers an advanced certificate in Vascular Sonography that helps you acquire the proficiency you need to perform, maintain, and analyze vascular sonograms. This program teaches you how to properly communicate with and prepare patients for vascular sonograms, practice safety and quality assurance, and demonstrate the highest level of patient care in collaboration with a medical team.

Upon successful completion of the Vascular Sonography program, you will be able to:

• Produce high-quality ultrasound images, optimizing settings and techniques for various patient conditions.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform vascular ultrasound examinations, including carotid, venous, and arterial studies, using appropriate protocols and techniques.
• Utilize Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow, including understanding waveforms and identifying abnormalities.
• Analyze ultrasound findings, interpret data accurately, and make informed decisions based on clinical situations.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care and support clinical decision-making.
• Practice safety, quality assurance, and adaptability toward changing patient’s needs.
• Demonstrate acceptable communication and empathy with patients and other professionals.
• Exhibit effective communication and patient care skills, ensuring patient comfort and safety during examinations.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards in sonography practice, including patient confidentiality and professionalism.

The Advanced Certificate in Vascular Sonography program provides you with the knowledge and technical skills you need to find an entry-level position in the healthcare industry. In classrooms, labs, and clinical practicums, you learn the proper procedures and protocol needed to ensure patient comfort and safety, take accurate vascular sonograms, and analyze the images. In addition, you will complete assignments such as reading, exercises, problem solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations.

• Cerebrovascular Imaging
• Abdominal Vascular Imaging
• Upper Extremity Venous Imaging
• Clinical Application for Vascular Sonography
• Vascular Sonography Registry Review

If you are already a Diagnostic Sonographer, you can add a Vascular Sonography certificate in as few as 40 weeks. Charter College starts classes every five weeks providing unparalleled flexibility, and our unique learning approach helps you graduate on time.

The Advanced Certificate in Vascular Sonography program is available in a blended learning format. The program combines academic instruction with clinical rotations in hospitals, clinics, and health care agencies to give you the real-world experience to succeed as a vascular sonographer.