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Armour Academic Center
600 S. Paulina Street, Suite 1001
Chicago, IL 60612
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Eileen French-Sherry, MA, RVT
Email: vasc_tech_program@rush.edu
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Program Overview
To see specific admission requirements for the vascular ultrasound program, click the link on the right under "Related Content" for Vascular Ultrasound Admissions Requirements. There you will also find the link for the on-line application. The vascular ultrasound program is a full-time, accredited, 21-month program whereby students earn a bachelor of science degree, and are eligible to take their certification exam after graduation. To earn the BS degree, applicants need at least two years of college completed, and the final two years of credit are earned Rush University. For more information on the department, including tuition and faculty, click on the "More" link below.
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What Is Vascular Ultrasound?
Ultrasound is the primary instrument used by the vascular sonographer to record images of arteries and veins, as well as blood flow characteristics that can be seen and heard in real time on a monitor. Equipment used by the vascular sonographer is noninvasive; it does not invade the body by needle insertion, x-ray or any other invasive method. In addition to ultrasound, the technology used in the vascular laboratory includes equipment to measure blood pressure and volume changes related to blood flow. For more information about the field of vascular ultrasound, click on the "More" link below.
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Job Outlook for Vascular Sonographers
There are great job opportunities for vascular sonographers after graduation due to the high demand in this profession today. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment is expected to grow much faster than the average of all occupations through 2014. For more information about the job outlook and working conditions in vascular ultrasound, click on the "More" link below.
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Vascular Ultrasound Curriculum