Pathway to Licensure

In general, Oregon Tech's online BS in Vascular Technology does not provide a direct pathway to state licensure in vascular sonography. Our online degree requires all applicants to hold their RVT from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or their RVS from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Per the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers only New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Oregon offer state licensure of sonographers. Independent searching for several state licensing agencies supports the SDMS findings. Official state websites should always be used as the primary source of information when reviewing license requirements.

This page only references eligibility for our online degree completion program and is not related to our campus-based program.

State Licensure Requirements

The New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification regulates sonographers practicing within the state. Sonographers must provide a copy of their certification card from the ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI, along with other items such as transcripts and a completed background check. Because Oregon Tech's online program also requires applicants to have earned their credentials with the ARDMS or CCI (RVT or RVS specifically) this online degree advancement program for working professionals is not an eligibility pathway in New Hampshire.

Reviewed 5/10/24

New Mexico's Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program requires Vascular Sonography license applicants to have completed the RVT with the ARDMS or RVS with CCI. Because Oregon Tech's online degree advancement program has the same ARDMS or CCI exam requirements this online program is not an eligibility pathway to New Mexico licensure.

Reviewed 5/10/24

North Dakota's Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board processes applications for sonography licensure in the state. Among the licensure requirements is proof of a current national registry relevant to the candidate's field - this includes the ARDMS and CCI. Oregon Tech's online BS in Vascular Technology requires proof of the ARDMS (RVT) or CCI (RVS) credential before someone is accepted to our program; this degree is not an eligibility pathway to ND licensure.

Reviewed 5/10/24

Imaging professionals (in vascular sonography) seeking licensure in Oregon must have earned a credential from the ARDMS or CCI. Oregon Tech's Online program does not play a role in an individual's eligibility since all candidates for this program must already be credentialed with the ARDMS (RVT) or CCI (RVS).

Reviewed 3/24/24

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