Diagnostic Ultrasound & Vascular Technology

Diagnostic Ultrasound is a branch of medicine which utilizes high frequency sound waves for diagnostic imaging. KU’s accredited ultrasound certificate program is eighteen months in length and prepares the student to use this complex equipment in a clinical setting as an entry-level Sonographer. A certificate from the University of Kansas Medical Center is awarded to the student upon successful completion of the program.

Didactic studies include courses in medical law and ethics, intro to sonography, ultrasound physics and instrumentation, abdomen, ob/gyn, small parts, neurosonology, vascular technology and vascular physics and instrumentation.

Graduates of the KU Ultrasound and Vascular Technology program are candidates to take the national registry examinations given by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the areas of Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular Technology, General and Vascular Ultrasound Physics. Those who pass the exams become Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Registered Vascular Technologists.

The KU Diagnostic Ultrasound and Vascular Technology program is located in The University of Kansas Hospital for clinical instruction while aspects of the academic program, including application and student services, are handled by the University of Kansas. The program was first available as an academic program in the School of Health Professions (formerly the School of Allied Health) in 2000. Originally 15-months in length, the program expanded to 18 months and added a concentration in vascular ultrasound for accreditation in both general and vascular disciplines of sonography.

Left: A diagnostic ultrasound image is produced by special-ized equipment and uses high-frequency sound waves to view areas inside the body.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

ONET Code: 29-2032.00 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
CIP Code: 51.0910
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
CIP Program Description: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Includes instruction in obtaining, reviewing, and integrating patient histories and data; patient instruction and care; anatomic, physiologic and pathologic data recording; sonographic data processing; sonography equipment operation; and professional standards and ethics. More info

Total tuition and fees (for entire program completed in normal time): $6,359.13
Tuition and Fees for KU Medical Center programs are provided by the Office of the Registrar.

Total estimated costs for books and supplies for the entire program: $1000
Room and board on campus: NOT APPLICABLE.

Due to the number of students who have completed this program in the last year, certain information is not included in these disclosures to protect the confidentiality of the student.