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Ultrasound
Education and Training: Vascular Technology Degree
Bergen Community College
Bergen
Community College
400 Paramus Road Paramus
NJ 07652-1595
http://www.bergen.edu
Network Partners: Society of Vascular Technology
(SVT) Phoenix Cardiovascular, Inc. University of Medicine
and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Health Related
Vascular George Washington University Diagnostic Medical
Sonography Program Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Project
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to prepare
an entry level skilled vascular technologist who is
able to meet the requirements for national certification,
and who can perform according to the national scope
of practice for Sonography, and to enhance the learner's
personal educational goals and career potential. Outcomes
Expected: OAT funding was used for staffing to develop
the curriculum, courses, student and clinical handbooks
for an on-site, accredited program which can eventually
be developed with a distance learning component. Funding
was also cited to purchase vascular testing equipment,
computers, and other instructional supplies which
are crucial for the start up of the program. Service
Area: Twenty one counties in New Jersey and at least
two in Southern New York State.
Services
Provided: College services include diagnostic
medical Sonography, nursing, radiologic technology,
respiratory technology, dental hygiene, distance learning,
and continuing education.
Equipment:
Two Acuson Aspen ultrasound machines, one Acuson XP
ultrasound machine, machine for physiological vascular
testing, DICOM capabilities, video over IP (H.323)
capability, SONY 123 videoconferencing units, and
WebCT software.
Transmission:
The college has five megabyte ATM transmission
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