{"id":338,"date":"2026-03-23T19:41:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/vascular-interventional-radiography\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:47:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:47:25","slug":"vascular-interventional-radiography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/training-programs\/vascular-interventional-radiography\/","title":{"rendered":"Vascular Interventional Radiography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vascular Interventional Radiography<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total hours: 32<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule: 2\u2011hour weekly virtual lectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrollment limit: 20 participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: Online via Blackboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vascular Interventional Radiography Structured \u2011level Interventional Radiology technologists. This course prepares technologists to meet the educational requirements for the ARRT post-primary certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Education program provides practicing imaging professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to work as Interventional Radiology technologists. This course prepares technologists to meet the educational requirements for the ARRT post-primary certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through expert-led instruction, case studies, and structured weekly learning modules, participants gain deep understanding of vascular imaging, patient care, radiation safety, procedural techniques, and equipment operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon successful completion of the program and the ARRT required clinical experience, students become eligible to sit for the ARRT VI certification exam, adding the VI credential to their ARRT certification required clinical experience, students become eligible to sit for the ARRT VI certification exam, adding the VI credential to their ARRT certification\u2011required clinical experience, students become eligible to sit for the ARRT VI certification exam, adding the VI credential to their ARRT certification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/my.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/course-schedules\/44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patient Care &amp; Clinical Readiness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communicating effectively with patients, including explaining procedures and radiation risks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting thorough patient assessments and reviewing clinical history and lab values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing pre\u2011procedure preparation, informed consent, and proper patient positioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responding to emergencies such as contrast reactions, arrhythmias, and shock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interventional Imaging Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operating fluoroscopy systems with proper dose management and roadmapping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing digital image acquisition, PACS integration, DSA, and 3D image reconstruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedural Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assessing vascular access using Allen and Barbeau tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administering contrast agents safely and managing related medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying aseptic and sterile techniques effectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating pressure injectors and interventional tools such as IVUS, ablation, and thrombectomy devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Radiation Safety &amp; Quality Control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applying ALARA principles to minimize exposure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practicing personnel radiation safety and monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing quality control checks and understanding radiation reporting requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Enroll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is ideal for imaging professionals looking to expand their qualifications, advance their careers, or transition into Interventional Radiology, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registered Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuclear Medicine Technologists (NMTCB or ARRT\u2011N)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radiation Therapists (ARRT\u2011T)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants must hold a supporting category credential from ARRT and\/or NMTCB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is particularly valuable for health systems seeking to <strong>upskill their workforce<\/strong> with advanced interventional imaging capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-04.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-04-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-01.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-01-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Interventional radiology procedure showing a catheter and guidewire navigating a blocked artery under real-time X-ray imaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-03.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-03-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-04.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/Vascular-Interventional-Radiography-04-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center callout-secondary\"><strong><strong>Get Started<\/strong><br><\/strong>To register, visit\u00a0<a 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