General Vascular/Cardiovascular Sonography Concentration
CHART YOUR COURSE
BECOME A vascular SONOGRAPHER
Discover the path to a rewarding career as a vascular sonographer. This concentration are designed for students who want to expand their expertise in diagnostic medical sonography and advance their career opportunities in healthcare.
Median Wage1
Placement Rate²
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Semester Program (1.5 Years)
Projected Job Growth from 2018 – 20281
OUR BODY OF WORK
ABOUT OUR vascular SONOGRaphy concentration
Our two-semester vascular sonography concentration includes asynchronous classroom instruction and practice in a skills lab. Cardiovascular sonographers are highly skilled professionals who use ultrasound to assess blood flow, arteries, veins, and the heart. They play a vital role in diagnosing vascular disease, monitoring circulation, and evaluating cardiac function. As a student in this concentration, you will gain the knowledge and technical skills needed to deliver compassionate, accurate care to patients with cardiovascular concerns.
ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (CAAHEP)
Our dedicated team includes a program chair, a DMS instructor, and a clinical coordinator. Additionally, you’ll work with many medical professionals in your clinical settings. Our full-time liberal arts and science faculty members are PhD-prepared and adept at integrating their subject matters into a comprehensive health science curriculum. As a student, you will receive an exceptional level of personalized instruction from experienced educators dedicated to your success.
English isn’t my parents’ first language, but everyone at Mercy College went above and beyond to make sure we understood the admissions and financial aid processes. The hands-on learning opportunities in my classes have been a huge help in preparing me for my licensure exams and setting me on my path to a successful career.
Irma S., Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Healthcare Administration Candidate, 2021
STEP ONE: COLLEGE ADMISSION
To be considered for admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Vascular Concentration, you must first be admitted to Mercy College of Health Sciences. Learn more about admission to Mercy College. Complete our online Mercy College application. If you are transferring credits, please visit our transfer page to learn more.
STEP TWO: PROGRAM ADMISSION
Requirement 1: Current Mercy College ASDMS students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must have successfully passed the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Sonography Principles and Instrumentation board exam. Mercy College ASDMS students must also in addition to the above requirements:
+ Demonstrate current proficiency in technical scanning skills and competencies
+ Have successfully completed all current Mercy College DMS coursework
+ Submit a written essay expressing their interest in the vascular sonography program by the third Monday of June
+ Understand that selection is dependent upon clinical site availability
Requirement 2: Sonographers must have graduated from an accredited program by the Joint Review Committee on Education – Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC- DMS) and hold an active credential with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
The following courses are available for current Mercy College general vascular students.
Semester 1 (Fall)
DMS 270 Vascular Lab I (2 credits)
DMS 271 Vascular Applied I (3 credits)
DMS 274 General Vascular Clinical IV (3 credits)
Semester 2 (Spring)
DMS 272 Vascular Lab II (08A) (1 credit)
DMS 273 Vascular Applied II (08A) (2 credits)
DMS 275 General Vascular Clinical V (3 credits)
TOTAL: 14 CREDITS FOR GENERAL VASCULAR CONCENTRATION
The following courses are available for current Mercy College cardiovascular students.
Semester 1 (Fall)
DMS 270 Vascular Lab I (2 credits)
DMS 271 Vascular Applied I (3 credits)
DMS 276 Cardiovascular Clinical IV (3 credits)
Semester 2 (Spring)
DMS 272 Vascular Lab II (08A) (1 credit)
DMS 129 Abdominal Vascular lab (07b) (1 credit) CARDIAC ONLY
DMS 273 Vascular Applied II (08A) (2 credits)
DMS 277 Cardiovascular Clinical V (3 credits)
TOTAL: 15 CREDITS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR CONCENTRATION
The following courses are available for ARDMS accredited sonographers. Credentialed sonographers may choose to complete a single course or multiple courses based on their individual professional development needs. No specific course sequence or enrollment requirement applies.
Semester 1 (Fall)
DMS 270 Vascular Lab I (2 credits)
DMS 271 Vascular Applied I (3 credits)
Semester 2 (Spring)
DMS 272 Vascular Lab II (08A) (1 credit)
DMS 273 Vascular Applied II (08A) (2 credits)
DMS 129 Abdominal Vascular lab (07b) (1 credit)
The General Vascular/Cardiovascular Sonography Concentration offers start dates in the fall, spring, and summer. View our Academic Calendar for exact semester start dates.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program OUTCOMES
For a complete breakdown of DMS program outcomes, please view our 2025 Program Effectiveness Data.
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Including Vascular Technologists
² Rates are based upon the 2023-2025 academic years.
