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The University of Colorado Hospital and affiliate hospitals in the Denver metropolitan area will provide facilities for clinical training of students in conjunction with a centralized didactic program based at the University of Colorado Hospital. The clinical and didactic programs are set up to provide sufficient instruction of ultrasound to assure adequate opportunity to acquire needed entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to pass the national registry examination in the areas covered. The program curriculum will encompass classroom instruction, laboratory training, and hands-on experience.

Faculty:
Educational Coordinator: James Cacari, BS RT RVT RDMS

Medical Director: Elizabeth Stamm, M.D., Associate Professor, Division of Body Imaging

Program length:
Twelve months, beginning every September. This is subject to change as the requirements for accreditation change.

Housing:
Housing is the responsibility of the student. It is recommended that students locate near their assigned clinical site, if at all possible. The University of Colorado Denver housing office may be able to assist students in locating housing, upon request.

Meals:
Students are responsible for their own meals. Each hospital has a cafeteria that will be accessible, and there are many food facilities in the immediate area of each hospital.

Textbooks:
Recommended textbooks can be obtained at the University Bookstore located on the Fitzsimmons campus.

Health Requirements:
Applicants must present evidence of good health and be able to meet the physical requirements of the program including lifting and positioning of patients, and manipulating all ultrasound equipment. Health insurance is not available through the program, and students are required to present a copy of their insurance information at their orientation. It is suggested that students have up-to-date vaccinations, particularly rubella and hepatitis B, since all clinical affiliates are inpatient facilities. Current CPR certification is required.

Attire:
Class day attire is business casual. Clinical attire is to be professional and is determined by each affiliate. Students will receive this information at their orientation in September.

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