Program Highlights
A vascular sonographer is a specialized health care professional who uses high frequency sound waves to scan blood vessels (visceral and peripheral) within the human body.
- Training for currently registered general or cardiac sonographers wishing to expand their knowledge and skillset.
- Learn about the health of blood vessels and the velocity and quality of blood flow.
- Collaborate with physicians, vascular surgeons and/or interventionalists in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease.
- Prepare for board examination.
Degrees and Certs
LLCC offers a 10-month certificate program to successfully equip you for a career in vascular sonography. Explore available vascular sonography classes in LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with program director before enrolling in vascular sonography classes.
Cost
For the 2025-2026 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026), diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) classes have a tuition rate of $287 per credit hour for in-district residents. Get more information on tuition and fees. Books sold separately.
Paying for college
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Support available
The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) program provides financial and other supports for occupations within the health care field. Learn more about PATH, including support services, programs and eligibility.
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of diagnostic medical sonographers (including vascular sonographers) is predicted grow 12 percent from 2019 to 2029. The 2022 median annual salary for this field was $81,350.
Selective Admission
Applications for the vascular sonography program will be accepted through the last Thursday in June or until the program is filled. Classes begin with the fall semester and go through the end of July.
Students who choose to pursue a certificate of completion in vascular sonography must meet the minimum criteria to enter the applicant pool.
See Vascular Sonography Selective Admission Requirements
Tours
Questions about the vascular sonography program or any of our health professions programs? Looking to schedule a tour? Contact recruitment specialists Jeff Martin or Sarah Beggs.
Additional Sonography Programs
If you are interested in the specialty areas of abdominal and obstetrics/gynecology sonography, the LLCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS degree can help you accomplish your goal!
If you are interested in imaging the heart and vascular systems, the Cardiovascular Sonography (CVS) AAS degree program covers two ultrasound specialty areas: adult echocardiography and vascular sonography. The CVS program begins each summer and takes approximately two years to complete. Contact your student success advisor for more information.