Cardiac and Vascular Sonography Program-Employee and Clinical Site Exception Form

Employee and Clinical Site Exception Form

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The "Employee and Clinical Site Exception Form" is part of the Cardiovascular and Vascular Sonography Program's toolkit intended to allow certain individuals, who do not meet regular admission criteria, to apply for and potentially complete the sonography program at their facility. The candidate must have previous direct patient care experience and routinely work with patients.<br /><br />**Policy:**<br />This exception allows an individual not meeting the usual admissions criteria to enroll in the sonography program given they work in a relevant clinical environment.<br /><br />**Academic Requirements:**<br />- Completion of courses in Medical Terminology, English/Communications, Intermediate Algebra or Statistics, General Physics, Human Anatomy, and Human Physiology.<br />- Courses must be for college credit, with a minimum grade of C or higher.<br />- An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher is mandatory.<br /><br />**Expectations:**<br />- Clinical training is unpaid.<br />- A commitment of approximately 24 clinical hours per week is required.<br />- All evaluations, skill checks, and competencies should be overseen by a registered sonographer in the respective area of study (cardiac or vascular).<br /><br />**Form Details:**<br />By completing the form, the Lead Sonographer acknowledges that the candidate does not meet regular admissions standards but is deemed a good candidate for career advancement in sonography. The candidate must still complete all prerequisite coursework as per CAAHEP accreditation standards. It’s important to note that filling out this form does not guarantee acceptance into the sonography program.<br /><br />The form includes fields for the Lead Sonographer's name, credentials, contact details, and the applicant's name and contact information.

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Employee and Clinical Site Exception Form

Cardiovascular Sonography Program

Vascular Sonography Program

admission criteria

direct patient care experience

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registered sonographer

CAAHEP accreditation