Medical Sonography - Vascular Sonography
Curriculum Description
As of 3/1/26: We are not accepting students for Spring 2027 for this program.
The Medical Sonography curriculum provides knowledge and clinical skills in the application of high frequency sound waves to image internal body structures.
Course work includes physics, cross-sectional anatomy, abdominal, introductory vascular and obstetrical/gynecological sonography. Competencies are attained in identification of normal anatomy and pathological processes, use of equipment, fetal growth and development, integration of related imaging, and patient interaction skills.
Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take examinations in ultrasound physics and instrumentation and specialty examinations administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and find employment in clinics, physicians’ offices, mobile services, hospitals and educational institutions.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. Courses with the prefix of SON are only offered during the semesters listed below.
Certificate
C45440VS
NC CIP: 51.0910
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2024
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SON 111 | Sonographic Physics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| SON 250 | Vascular Sonography | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Summer Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SON 222 | Selected SON Clinical Ed | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| SON 271 | Doppler Sonography Topics | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SON 273 | Adv Vascular Sonography | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| SON 289 | Sonographic Topics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: 15
Additional Information
Any program specific questions should be directed to Hillary Fernandez, Program Coordinator, Medical Sonography at (336)757-3306 or hfernandez@forsythtech.edu
C45440VS