Program Description
Echocardiogram Technicians also known as Cardiac Sonographer use diagnostic ultrasound equipment to examine the heart chambers, valves, and vessels. This profession requires application of good judgment, and the ability to provide competent medical services to patients. The images created are called Cardiac Sonograms or Echocardiograms. which may be performed while the patient is either resting or after post exercise. The data obtained is used to assist the physician with diagnostic decision. Echocardiogram Technicians also may assist physicians in performing Transesophageal Echocardiography and Stress Echocardiography. which involves placing a small transducer in the patient’s esophagus to obtain ultrasound images or working on a treadmill or through the use of medication which increases heart rate.
At the completion of the program, the graduates are equipped with the necessary skills for entry level career opportunities existing in the medical field as an Cardiac Sonographer also known as an Echocardiogram Technicians, Administrators, Cardiac Researchers, or in commercial companies as Application Specialists, Sales Representatives, and Technical Advisors. Graduates are eligible to sit for the registry examination. Graduates work as entry level Cardiac Sonographer in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices or imaging centers. This program is offered in Spring, Summer and Fall each year. Classes are small. Graduates of this program may seek voluntary national certification exams, which are available with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Total Semester Credits Hours = 68
Program length: 4
Semesters/16 Months.
Each Semester is 14 weeks.
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