Ascension St. Vincent 
College of Health Professions

Welcome!

 

Dear Prospective Students, Families, and Community Partners,

Welcome to the Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions — a hospital-based institution committed to exceptional allied health education and service. We are proud of our legacy as the only hospital-sponsored academic institution in Indiana accredited to award academic degrees, and we invite you to explore the many opportunities our programs offer for personal, professional, and spiritual growth.

 At the College, we believe in preparing compassionate, highly skilled healthcare professionals who are equipped to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities. Our curriculum blends rigorous classroom learning with hands-on clinical experiences in real care environments, guided by expert faculty and clinicians who are deeply invested in student success.

 Whether you are pursuing radiography, diagnostic or cardiac sonography, surgical technology, or neurodiagnostic technology, you will find a supportive learning community, access to state-of-the-art technology, and clinical experiences that reflect the realities of modern healthcare delivery. Our programs are designed not only to prepare graduates for professional certification and employment, but to inspire a lifelong commitment to learning, service, and excellence in patient care.

As a practicing physician and educator, it is a privilege to support the College’s mission. Our work is grounded in the values of holistic, person-centered care, and it is our hope that our graduates carry these values forward into every patient interaction and every community they serve.

Thank you for considering Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions as the next step in your educational journey. We look forward to partnering with you as you pursue a meaningful and impactful career in healthcare.

 

Sincerely,

Dr. Graham Carlos, MD, FACP, ATSF
President, Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions
Chief Medical Officer, Ascension St. Vincent Central Region

 

Radiography Program

The Ascension St. Vincent Radiography Program is sponsored by Ascension St. Vincent and is the only hospital-sponsored academic institution in Indiana accredited to award academic degrees. The Radiography Program was established in 1966 and is a twenty-two month program consisting of formal didactic education and supervised clinical education. Since 2016, 100% of our students have passed the ARRT certification exam and 96% of our graduates were employed within 6 months following graduation. The students accepted into our program have access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical imaging technology and all types of radiology science modalities. Our students also gain patient-focused, hands-on experience with all types of patients receiving medical imaging services. Please click the link below to check us out!

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Child getting an x-ray
Ultrasound Image on Monitor

Sonography Program

The Ascension St. Vincent Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program is sponsored by Ascension St. Vincent and is  the only hospital-sponsored academic institution in Indiana accredited to award an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is a twenty-four-month program and consists of formal didactic education and supervised clinical education. The DMS program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) under the recommendation of Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs (JRC-DMS) in the areas of General (abdomen and OBGYN) and Vascular Sonography. The students accepted into our program have access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art sonography technology and all types of medical imaging science modalities. Our students also gain patient-focused, hands-on experience with all types of patients receiving medical imaging services. Please click the link below to check us out!

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Cardiac Sonography Program

The Ascension St. Vincent Cardiac Sonography Program is sponsored by Ascension St. Vincent and is  the only hospital-sponsored academic institution in Indiana accredited to award an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is a nineteen-month program and consists of formal didactic education and supervised clinical education. The cardiac program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) under the recommendation of Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs (JRC-DMS) in the area of adult echocardiography. The students accepted into our program have access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art sonography technology and all types of medical imaging science modalities. Our students also gain patient-focused, hands-on experience with all types of patients receiving medical imaging services. Please click the link below to check us out!

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Surgical Tools

Surgical Technology Program

The Ascension St. Vincent Surgical Technology Program is sponsored by Ascension St. Vincent. The program is a fulltime, 17 month program which includes formal didactic education, hands on skills training and supervised clinical rotations. With being a hospital-based program, students learn and practice skills in a real functioning operating room! Students gain patient-focused, hands-on experience in variety of surgical procedures. The program is programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Please click the link below to check us out!

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Neurodiagnostic Technology Program

The Ascension St Vincent Neurodiagnostic Technology program is sponsored by Ascension St Vincent and is one of only two hospital-sponsored Certificate programs in Indiana. The program is a twelve-month program which consists of formal classroom education, hands on skills training and supervised clinical education. The students accepted into our program have access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art neurodiagnostic training and technology. As a hospital-based program, students learn and practice skills alongside experienced EEG Technologists in the hospital setting. Students gain patient-focused, hands-on experience with all types of patients receiving neurodiagnostic testing. Please click the link below to check us out!
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Ascension St. Vincent College Catalogs

Cap and Diploma

Graduation Ceremony

CLICK HERE to watch the Ascension St. Vincent College Class of 2025 graduation ceremony!

 

The Allied Health Immersive Pipeline, or AHIP, is an outreach initiative of the Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions that exists to provide middle and high school students a hands-on exploration of allied health careers. AHIP welcomes all students but especially targets minority and underrepresented youth. AHIP is an extension of Ascension’s ABIDE initiative and is committed to  connecting kids and young adults to careers in healthcare, especially programs offered by the Ascension St. Vincent Collège, toward the goal of providing an opportunity for to earn a living wage in a meaningful allied health career.

Check out recent AHIP initiatives below.

 

  • Indiana Latino Institute, College Fair

 

  • Career Exploration with the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township
  

 

  • Junior Achievement Jobspark Fair

 

For questions about our AHIP initiative or suggestions for opportunities for us to connect with the community, contact any one of the individuals below.