Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Advanced Skills Certificate In Vascular Technology

Dear Prospected Vascular Student,

Thank you for your interest in the Advanced Skills Certificate in Vascular Technology (ASCVT). Information regarding the application process, admission deadline, and curriculum are enclosed.

The ASCVT has selected and limited enrollment. It is imperative that you complete the application process and submit the appropriate paperwork by November of each year. Each application will be reviewed and selected by the DMS Admission Committee. You will be notified by letter, if you have been selected for the ASCVT program after November 29th.

If you would like additional information, call 903.510.2668 to make an appointment with me or to ask a few questions over the telephone.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you plan a career in Vascular Technology.

Sincerely,
Pamela Brower, BHSc, RVT, RVS
Department Chair
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
pbro@tjc.edu

Vascular Technology Information

The Advanced Skills Certificate in Vascular Technology (ASCVT) is an option for all graduates from the TJC/DMS program, and credentialed sonographers. All applicants must submit an application by November, once accepted classes begin in January of each year. All applicants will be reviewed and selected by the DMS Admission Committee. The formal instructions of didactic and clinics is a four month certificate. Graduates will be eligible for the ARDMS registry examination in Vascular Technology and Vascular Physics.

Application Information

• Copy of your current transcript by January. (all applicants)
• Copy of your current ARDMS card, if applicable.
• TJC Admission Application (first time TJC students only)
• TJC Allied Health and Nursing Admission Application (first time TJC students only)
• All applicants must be credentialed or registry eligible by the ARDMS or CCI
• Student Profile

Class Information:

• Enrollment is limited, all applications are reviewed and selected by the DMS Admission Committee
• Classes begin in January of each year and end in May.
• Didactic: Tuesday and Thursday, Pirtle room 350
• Clinical: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Phone registration begins, November for all eligible students (pre-approval required)

Tyler Junior College DMS Graduates only:

Ineligibility for the ASCVT

1. Probation during the DMS program (see DMS Department Chair for details).
2. Suspension for 2 days or more.
3. “F” in any Practicum rotation.

Required books are:

1. Vascular Technology (Rumwell, McPharlin)
ISBN 0-941022-69-2 Davies Publishing
www.daviespublishing.com

2. Techniques in Noninvasive Vascular Diagnosis
ISBN 0-972653-0-X (invoice enclosed)
www.SummerPublishing.com

3. DMSO Vascular Practicum notebook
TJC Bookstore (on campus) by January

OPTIONAL Book: (highly recommended)
4. A Practical Guide to Transcranial Doppler Exam
ISBN 0-9720653-1-8 (invoice enclosed)
www.SummerPublishing.com

You may order these books online or there will be copies of each book in the TJC Bookstore (on campus) at the beginning of the spring semester.

Address:
Pam Brower
Tyler Junior College
P.O. Box 9020
Tyler, TX 75711

Or Hand Deliver to: Pirtle Technology 355

Curriculum

For a complete packet please contact:

Pamela Brower, BHSc, RVT, RVS
Department Chair
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
903-510-2698
pbro@tjc.edu