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NSU
OVERVIEW
Tampa Cardiovascular Sonography
Program Receives
National Accreditation
The
College of Health Care Sciences’ Cardiovascular Sonog-
raphy Program
received national accreditation by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recom-
mendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovas-
cular Technology. The new accreditation is effective from March 21,
2014, through March 31, 2019.
NSU’s Bachelor of Science in Cardiovascular Sonography degree
program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in
the field of cardiovascular sonography. Students take a series of on-
line courses at the undergraduate level accompanied by on-campus
lectures integrated with ultrasound labs to prepare them for a clinical
externship during their second year.
Graduates of the NSU Tampa Cardiovascular Sonography Program are
eligible to apply for both the adult echocardiography and the noninvasive
vascular technology professional registry exams offered by the American
Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or the corre-
sponding credentials offered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
NSU College of Dental Medicine
Celebrates Gives Kids A Smile Day
Approximately 325 children were given a reason to smile thanks to
volunteer NSU dental students and faculty members.
Nearly 300 volunteers from the
College of Dental Medicine
provided
limited pro bono dental services valued at more than $100,000 to South
Florida children ages 2 to 18 on March 8 as part of Give Kids a Smile Day.
In addition, the more than 1,000 attendees, including the children
and their family members, enjoyed a fun carnival atmosphere with Mi-
ami Dolphins’ player Marcus Thigpen and cheerleaders, face painters,
a clown, magicians, music, and Timmy the Tooth.
(Pictured below is Miami Dolphins’ player Marcus Thigpen signing auto-
graphs for children at the College of Dental Medicine’s Give Kids a Smile Day.)
tain criteria, including, but not
limited to: demonstrated lead-
ership excellence; maintained
a steady increase in respon-
sibility throughout their ca-
reer; established a record of
accomplishments in areas of
expertise; provided a positive
influence in the workplace;
and demonstrated integrity
and high ethical standards.
