Cardiac and Vascular Sonography Program-Washburn University DMS Vascular Clinical Affiliate Questionnaire

Washburn University DMS Vascular Clinical Affiliate Questionnaire

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Washburn University's Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is seeking clinical affiliates for their Cardiovascular and Vascular Sonography Program. The questionnaire asks facilities to provide information about their capacity to offer clinical training to students. <br /><br />The requirements for the vascular learning concentration affiliate or clinical education center include performing approximately 1,000 completed patient examinations per year, with a range of vascular procedures and permanent records. It is also necessary to have at least one sonographer with RVS or RVT credentials on staff full-time. Facilities are asked to indicate the number of sonograms done annually and whether their exams enable students to meet the competencies listed in the document.<br /><br />The questionnaire also asks if the facility is able to host a student approximately 24 hours a week, as Washburn University offers online didactic classes and students may need to travel to complete their clinical rotations.<br /><br />Facilities are requested to provide the names and credentials of registered CI and/or sonographers who will be working with the students. This information is important for awarding CME credits to these individuals.<br /><br />The contact person listed for any questions is Dr. Terry Sorensen, Clinical Coordinator of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Washburn University.<br /><br />The document also includes information about Washburn University's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, which has been continuously accredited through CAAHEP since 2006. Additional information can be found on Washburn University's website.<br /><br />The competencies listed in the document include evaluation and documentation of various vascular structures and processes. These competencies cover areas such as extra cranial cerebrovascular, aortoiliac duplex, ankle and brachial pressures/ABI, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity venous duplex, lower extremity venous insufficiency testing, and upper extremity venous duplex. Exceptions can be made for certain exams if a clinical site does not perform them.

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