Curriculum
Learn about the courses you will take during the diagnostic ultrasound and vascular technology certificate program at KU Medical Center.
Over 21 months, you'll divide your time between instructive coursework and hands-on clinical applications, including diagnostic examinations conducted at The University of Kansas Health System and affiliated clinical sites.
Course scheduling varies each semester based on the availability of our instructors. Generally, all courses and clinical training are held during business hours, Monday-Friday, and evening or weekend options are not offered. All courses and training are held in person on the campus of KU Medical Center; no online or distance learning options are available for this program.
Year One
Fall (Semester 1)
- UTEC 300 Foundations of Sonography (1 credit).
- UTEC 305 Sectional Anatomy (2)
- UTEC 310 Sonography Principles and Instrumentation I (2).
- UTEC 320 Abdominal Sonography I (2).
- UTEC 330 Gynecologic Sonography (2).
- UTEC 380 Sonography Scanning Techniques I (2)
- UTEC 340 Clinical Internship I (4).
Total credits: 15
Spring (Semester 2)
- UTEC 315 Sonography Principles and Instrumentation II (2).
- UTEC 325 Abdominal Sonography II (2).
- UTEC 335 Obstetrical Sonography (3).
- UTEC 345 Clinical Internship II (4).
- UTEC 350 Superficial Structures Sonography (2).
- UTEC 385 Sonography Scanning Techniques II (2).
Total credits: 15
Summer (Semester 3)
- UTEC 410 Vascular Technology I (1).
- UTEC 420 Abdominal Sonography III (1).
- UTEC 440 Clinical Internship III (3).
- UTEC 460 Fetal Anomalies (1).
- UTEC 475 Sonography Scanning Techniques III (1).
Total credits: 7
Year Two
Fall (Semester 4)
- UTEC 415 Vascular Technology II (2).
- UTEC 430 Advanced Sonography Seminar I (2).
- UTEC 445 Clinical Internship IV (6).
- UTEC 480 Sonography Scanning Techniques IV (2).
Total credits: 12
Spring (Semester 5)
- UTEC 435 Advanced Sonography Seminar II (3).
- UTEC 450 Clinical Internship V (6).
- UTEC 485 Sonography Scanning Techniques V (2).
- UTEC 490 Pediatric Sonography (1).
Total credits: 12
61 total credit hours to complete certificate program
Once you have successfully passed the sonography principles and instrumentation course you become a candidate to take the sonography principles and instrumentation national board examination administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers prior to graduation.
Graduates of the KU program are also candidates to take the national registry examinations given by the registry in the areas of abdomen, OB/GYN and vascular technology. After passing the exams you may become a registered diagnostic medical sonographer and registered vascular technologist.
** These schedules are provided for reference only. For complete, current information about courses and requirements in this program, please visit the KU Academic Catalog.
Vaccines and Clinical Site Requirements
The University of Kansas Medical Center requires various immunizations for its students. For a detailed list please visit the student health forms webpage or speak with Student Health Services. These immunization requirements help promote health and safety and facilitate clinical placement.
Many, if not all, clinical sites who partner with the University of Kansas Medical Center require proof of these vaccines for students engaged in training or other programmatic experiences at clinical sites. Not being vaccinated may preclude students from participating in activities, potentially impeding their ability to complete all program requirements for degree completion. Applicants with questions should speak with a representative from the academic program to which they intend to apply.