The Vascular Sonography program is designed to prepare graduates for work in the field of vascular ultrasound and physiologic testing. For information regarding this field, please see the pod cast below. This program is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP). Nova Southeastern University offers both a Bachelor's and a Master's track. Select which program best suits your current needs.

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Admissions Requirements for this program:

Prospective M.H.Sc. with a specialization in Vascular Sonography applicants are selected by the Committee on Admissions (COA), which considers the overall qualities of the applicant. Areas of consideration include interpersonal skills, personal motivation, knowledge and understanding of the vascular profession academic performance and level of achievement, life experiences, and recommendations. Personal interviews are offered to the most qualified applicants to assess interpersonal and communication skills, altruistic attitude, maturity, and commitment to the vascular profession.

1. Baccalaureate degree from a nationally recognized and accredited college or university, including above average performance in courses required in a premed curriculum. (refer to required courses below)
   
   

   REQUIRED and cannot be survey courses
   English	3 Semester hours
   Anatomy and Physiology I	3 Semesters hours
   Math	3 Semesters hours
   Physical/Human/Biological Sciences	9 Semester hours
   PREFERRED but not required
   Anatomy and Physiology II	3 Semester hours
   Physics	3 Semester hours
   Note: a "C" or better is required in all prerequisite classes.

2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work.
3. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
4. Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's prior academic performance, potential, character, work habits, and suitability for graduate study leading into a career in clinical practice.
5. All applicants must show evidence of computer skills through coursework or self-study prior to the end of the first semester. Students may obtain instruction through the NSU Student Microcomputer Laboratory or other training facilities.

This 26 month program will begin in July of 2009 online with two master's courses and students will start the on campus coursework in Fort Lauderdale in late August 2009. Students will take a combination of core courses in both Masters of Health Science and Vascular Technology. Core courses in the Masters of Health Science (M.H.Sc) include subjects such as Writing for Medical Publication, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Principles and Practice of Management in Health Care. Examples of Vascular Technology courses include Ultrasound Physics, Cerebrovascular Testing, Venous Testing, and Peripheral Arterial Testing While on campus you will spend over 300 hours in the Ultrasound Training Laboratory learning scanning skills and physiologic testing methods prior to your clinical externship experience.

In the second year, the student will complete a 1,700 clinical training program while still continuing on-line courses. During that clinical year the student will work with a faculty member to design and implement a project such as case studies, a presentation or clinical research. The student will graduate in August of 2010 with a Masters in Health Science with a Specialization in Vascular Sonography.

Tuition: $19,500 per year, plus student fees:

Curriculum: TBA

If you have any questions, please contact:

Terrence D. Case MEd, RVT, FSVU
Program Director, Assistant Professor—Vascular Sonography
Nova Southeastern University—College of Allied Health and Nursing
3200 South University Drive
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018
Phone: (800) 356-0026, ext 21220