Lansing Community College

Admission for Fall Semester

Transfer Transcript Deadline: August 1
Application Deadline: August 20

Date revised: 7/29/2025

Program Information

Vascular Sonography is a specialty area in the medical imaging field that performs noninvasive diagnostic examinations of the arteries and veins. LCC’s Vascular Technology program provides the didactic and applied instruction necessary for students to become a registered Vascular Technologist. To be eligible for this program you must already be employed as a sonographer.

Enrollment is on a first-come-first-serve basis. This guide includes everything you need to know about the program and how to apply. For more information on this curriculum and career, visit the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program page.

Application Deadline Number of Students Admitted Annually Program Duration
(once admitted)
Program Format
August 20 Maximum 22
10 months
Fall-Spring
(2 semesters)
Online with in-person labs

Application Process

Follow the steps below to apply to Lansing Community College’s Vascular Technology Program.

  1. Apply to LCC

  2. *Transfer Students

    Have ALL of your previous colleges send official transcripts directly to LCC’s Registrar’s Office by August 1th.

    Find out where to send your transcripts and how your classes will transfer to LCC using our Equivalencies webpage. Students submitting non-US transcripts for credit transfer evaluation should request a credit evaluation report to be sent directly to LCC Registrar’s Office.

  3. Complete Admissions Requirements

    See Admissions Requirements below.

  4. Submit Vascular Technology Application
    *The application is due by August 20th.

    The application is available in the Vascular Technology section on the HHS Advising Guide site.

    ACADEMIC ADVISORS are available in the Gannon building StarZone. To schedule an appointment, visit the academic advising website. 
    Check out LCC’s Academic Calendars for important semester dates and deadlines.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must complete all of the following completed by August 20th to be eligible for admission. Students are admitted on a first-come-first-served basis until the available seats are full.

Admission Requirements
Current registered sonographer (RDMS or RT(S)) OR proof of Sonography degree showing registry eligibility
*See Note 1
Current employment as a Sonographer
*See Note 2
Admission Requirements Notes
  1. Current RDMS or RT(S) certification must be submitted with your application to be considered. If you have completed an accredited Sonography program and have not yet taken the registry exam, proof of a recent Sonography degree will be accepted in lieu of RDMS or RT(S) credentials. Official transcripts on record with LCC’s Registrars office must show proof of degree. Graduates from LCC’s Sonography program do not need to provide transcripts.
  2. Proof of current employment as a Sonographer must be completed by a supervisor or HR department on company letterhead and include position title and dates of employment. Documentation of work experience must be attached to the application to be eligible. Graduates from LCC’s Sonography program do not need to provide proof of employment.

Program Layout

The Vascular Technology program begins during LCC’s Fall semester and is 10 months long (2 semesters). This is a cohort program meaning class sequence and schedules are set. While most course content is delivered online, there are face-to-face labs that typically occur one weekend a month from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday AND Sundays. All labs take place at LCC’s Downtown Lansing campus.

Upon program completion, students earn a Vascular Technology Certificate of Completion from LCC. All courses must be passed with a minimum grade of 2.5 to receive the certificate. Graduates are eligible to take board exams certifying them as a registered Vascular Technologist (RVT or RT(V)) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Note: In addition to the instructional component, students must provide documentation of clinical competency that is required by the ARDMS or ARRT to apply for RVT or RT(V) registration and sit for the national examination.

A complete program pathway, including course layout and course sequence, is available on the college's Degree & Certificate site. 

Program Cost

The approximate cost in 2025-2026 for a Vascular Technology student who receives in-district tuition rates is $5,270; this price does include additional supplies like textbooks and board examination certification fees. The approximate cost for in-state tuition rates is $7,670. Use the Tuition Cost Estimator for a detailed look at course costs.

Be advised some in-program classes have a portion of the course fee that is non-refundable. Any student who registers for the class and then drops, withdraws, or is otherwise ineligible for the program will not be refunded the non-refundable portion. The non-refundable amount and the items included in course fees vary by class. More information will be provided at the program orientation that occurs after admission decisions are made.

Program Cost

Criminal Background Check

In order for this program to be in compliance with Michigan Public Act 26 of 2006, a Criminal Background investigation is required for all students. Directions for completing a Background Check, which may include fingerprinting and drug testing, will be given at the program orientation that occurs after admission decisions are made. Please note digital fingerprinting may be required by the State of Michigan at the time of application for career licensure. To comply with State and Federal statutes, admission to this program will be denied for any of the following:

  • Any felony conviction within 15 years + three years’ probation prior to application.
  • Any misdemeanor within ten years prior to application that involved or is similar to the following:
    • Abuse, neglect, assault, battery
    • Criminal sexual conduct
    • Fraud or theft against a vulnerable adult (as defined by the Michigan penal code)

It is the student’s responsibility – prior to pursuing the program – to know whether they are prohibited from providing clinical services.

The Michigan Workforce Background Check Program provides detailed information regarding the types of crimes and their implications to employment suitability in health care facilities and agencies.

Any student who has been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor crime after admission to the program must contact the Program Director within 72 hours of the charge. Students convicted of certain crime(s) may become ineligible for clinical/externship privileges and/or professional certification/licensure, and therefore, may be dismissed from the Program.

Environmental Conditions - Standard Precautions

Applicants must be aware students in this program and profession will be exposed to blood, body tissues, and fluids. There is the potential of exposure to electrical hazards, hazardous waste materials, radiation, poisonous substances, chemicals, loud or unpleasant noises and high stress emergency situations. Students enrolled in this program and career path are at risk for exposure to blood and body fluids and transmission of blood-borne and other infectious diseases, including HIV. The Americans with Disabilities Act forbids discrimination against patients with infectious diseases; therefore, students are required to treat all patients assigned, regardless of the disease-state of the patient. Standard precautions must be followed when treating each patient.

Technical Skills Essential for the Field

In keeping with its mission and goals and compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Lansing Community College promotes an environment of respect and support for persons with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations. The definition of individuals with disabilities are those who currently have, have a record of having, or are regarded as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity, major life activities include caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, breathing, and working.

Motor, Cognitive, & Psychological Requirements

  1. Motor skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes are:

    • Strength: Perform physical activities requiring ability to push/pull objects more than 100 pounds and to transfer objects of more than 100 pounds. There is emphasis on upper body strength.
    • Manual Dexterity: Perform simple motor skills such as standing, walking, handshaking; manipulative skills such as writing and typing, use of fine motor skills with both hands simultaneously; calibrating ultrasound equipment, adjusting film processors, and loading/unloading film magazines.
    • Coordination: Perform gross body coordination such as walking, filing, retrieving equipment; eye-hand coordination such as computer/keyboard skills, and arm-hand steadiness, such as taking blood pressure, catheterizing, and calibration of tools and equipment.
    • Mobility: Perform mobility skills such as walking, standing, bending; pushing portable equipment throughout the hospital; prolonged standing while completing procedures.
    • Visual Ability: See objects far away and to discriminate colors, see objects closely as in reading faces, dials, monitors, etc.; viewing control panels and operate equipment under low overhead lighting.
    • Hearing: Hear normal sounds with some background of noise from ultrasound control panels, computers, etc.; and to distinguish sounds.

  2. Cognitive skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes:

    • Concentration: Concentrate on details with moderate amount of interruptions, such as patient requests, doctor and staff requests, etc.
    • Attention Span: Attend to task/functions for periods up to 60 minutes in length and to attend to task/functions for periods exceeding 60 minutes in length.
    • Conceptualization: Understand and relate to specific ideas, concepts, and theories generated and discussed simultaneously.
    • Memory: Remember task/assignments given to self and others over both short and long periods of time.
    • Critical Thinking: Ability to make clinical judgment when working independently to obtain diagnostic images.

  3. Psychological skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes:

    • Interpersonal: Interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Student must be able to establish rapport with patients, colleagues, faculty, and professional staff.
    • Communication: Abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form.
    • Substance Abuse: Student does not use a Schedule I, II or IV* drug; student does not use an amphetamine, narcotic, or any other habit-forming drug unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner. Students should declare-- (physician statement) if he/she takes Schedule IV drug. Examples of Schedule IV drugs include Valium, Xanax, Phenobarbital, and Rohypnol--commonly known as the "date rape" drug. *Students who test positive for Schedule I, II or Rohypnol will be subject to expulsion from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
    • Stress: Requires working with patients who may be very young or old, critically ill or injured, or mentally or physically deficient/impaired; working with a constantly changing staff, resident physicians, and medical students.

Chosen/Preferred Name

LCC has adopted a policy providing all members of the campus community the opportunity to use their chosen or preferred name in records and communications across the campus. A chosen/preferred name refers to a first name which is different than the legal first name. Students may request this option via their LCC profile. The student's Chosen/Preferred Name may be used in many contexts, including class rosters, ID Cards (by request), Desire to Learn (D2L) course sites, and more. However, LCC is legally required to use a student's Legal Name for some things. This includes at all clinical and externship sites, on immunization and medical records, official transcripts, diplomas, financial aid records, and more.

Contact Program

Questions about the application process and/or about your application status, should go to: