SVU Guidelines for Undergraduate Educational Programs in Vascular Ultrasound

PURPOSE

The Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) “Guidelines for Undergraduate Educational Programs in Vascular Ultrasound” intends to provide guidance for administrators and educators developing and/or maintaining programs in Vascular Ultrasound, as well as guidance for students interested in choosing a program. While SVU is not the organization to set standards for educational programs, this document is intended to support the efforts of organizations developing and upholding educational standards outlined in the National Educational Curriculum (NEC) http://www.jrcdms.org/nec.htm. These organizations include, but are not limited to, the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (www.ardms.org), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) (www.cci-online.org), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (www.caahep.org), Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) (www.jrcdms.org), and Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT) (www.jrccvt.org). While the SVU recognizes and supports the success and contributions of individuals who have followed alternative educational pathways to achieve competence in vascular sonography, the SVU believes that the next step in elevating the profession is through mandated undergraduate and post-graduate education.