About our program
Oregon Institute of Technology's online degree completion program enables registered vascular technologists to complete a Bachelor of Science in Vascular Technology. The program integrates basic medical science with vascular diagnostic courses and a general education core. Our degree completion program offers you continuing education in your profession, advancement or new options in your career, and the bachelor's degree required for entry into master's degree programs. Many of our students go on to advanced degrees in business, education and more. You will begin the program with a foundation for degree completion built upon two sources: credit you complete at another college and transfer to OIT and credit granted for professional registries. For example, 86 credits are granted for RVT or RVS credentials. After evaluating your credits and credentials, we work with you to develop an individualized plan to complete your program requirements. A typical plan is outlined below: |
Courses granted for registry (86 credits)
| BIO 346 | Pathophysiology | 3 | | BIO 347 | Pathophysiology II | 3 | | MIT 103 | Introduction to Medical Imaging | 3 | | PHY 217 | Physics of Medical Imaging | 3 | | VAS 210 | Vascular Physical Principles & Instrumentation I | 4 | | VAS 211 | Vascular Physical Principles & Instrumentation II | 4 | | VAS 214 | Vascular Anatomy | 4 | | VAS 225 | Patient Management Practices | 3 | | VAS 245 | Peripheral Venous Disease | 4 | | VAS 246 | Peripheral Arterial Disease | 4 | | VAS 367 | Cerebrovascular Disease | 4 | | VAS 388 | Externship Preparation | 2 | | VAS 420 | Vascular Technology Externship | 45 |
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Degree completion courses (54 credits)
| BIO 220 | Cardiovascular Physiology | 4 | | BUS 316 | Total Quality in Health Care | 3 | | BUS 317 | Health Care Management | 3 | | CHE 210 | Clinical Pharmacology | 3 | | SPE 321 | Small Group and Team Communication | 3 | | VAS 335 | Radiographic Vascular Anatomy | 3 | | VAS 337 | Survey of Echocardiography | 3 | | VAS 365 | Abdominal Vascular Disease | 4 | | VAS 366 | Special Circulatory Problems | 4 | | VAS 375 | Survey of Abdominal Sonography* | 3 | | VAS 385 | Vascular Laboratory Management | 3 | | VAS 420A | Special Vascular Technology Externship | 8 | | VAS 420B | Special Vascular Technology Externship | 7 | | Communication Elective (from General Education list) | 3 |
*Optional credit may be awarded for additional registries. |
Transfer courses (59 credits)
| BIO 200 | Medical Terminology | 2 | | BIO 231 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | | BIO 232 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | | BIO 233 | Human Anatomy and Physiology III | 4 | | CHE 101 | Elementary Chemistry | 3 | | CHE 104 | Elementary Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | | MATH 111 | College Algebra | 4 | | MATH 112 | Trigonometry | 4 | | PSY | Psychology 201, 202 or 203 | 3 | | SPE 111 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | | WRI 121 | English Composition | 3 | | WRI 122 | English Composition | 3 | | WRI 227 | Technical Report Writing | 3 | | Humanities Electives | 9 | | Social Science Electives | 9 |
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Who is eligible?
- You must be a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
- You must be employed in or have access to a full-service, properly equipped vascular laboratory to complete the clinical didactic courses and be eligible for clinical externship credit.
- You must meet the OIT admissions criteria. Special admissions arrangements are also available.
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How to apply . . .
- Print and complete the Online Degree Completion Program Application for Admission (and the checklist), provided in PDF format on the Distance Education web site.
- Mail your application, a copy of your registry certificate and a check for $100 (made out to Oregon Institute of Technology) to the Distance Education Office at the address provided below.
- Request that official transcripts from all colleges you have attended be sent to OIT's Distance Education Office.
- Request a letter of good standing from ARDMS/CCI be mailed to OIT's Distance Education Office. This letter will enable the Registrar to grant college credit based on your registry.
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Registration
You will receive complete instructions for registering after you have been admitted. |
Tuition
As a state-supported university, OIT offers online degree completion programs at affordable rates. There is no out-of-state surcharge for non-Oregon residents. Current information about tuition and fees can be found on the Distance Education web site under Financial Matters. Students who take six credits or more per term may qualify for financial aid. |
For more information . . .
Contact:
Diana Evans
Student Support Services Coordinator
Distance Education Office
Oregon Institute of Technology
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Email: Diana.Evans@oit.edu
Phone: (541) 885-1676
Toll free: (866) 497-0008
Fax: (541) 885-1139 |