There are educational and training opportunities in diagnostic cardiac sonography around the country.
Diagnostic cardiac sonographers are responsible for creating diagnostic images of the heart and vascular structures in the human body. The equipment used in this procedure produces high-frequency sound waves that obtain digital data that is transported onto an imaging screen. Graduates from a diagnostic cardiac sonography certificate program are eligible for the certification examination through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Careers are available in hospitals, medical health clinics and imaging centers.
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas' School of Allied Health offers a 21-month diagnostic cardiac sonography certificate program. The school offers students the latest state-of-the-art equipment at the University of Kansas Medical Center. This is a five-semester program that includes courses in cardiac anatomy, adult echocardiography, cardiac assessment, ultrasound physics, cardiac physiology and instrumentation. Students also must complete a clinical practicum under the supervision of a cardiac sonographer at the medical center.
University of Kansas
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160
(913) 588-5000
http://kumc.edu
Harrisburg Area Community College
An associate degree program in cardiac sonography is available at Harrisburg Area Community College. The program is 72 credits in length and takes six semesters to complete. In addition to core cardiac sonographer courses in cardiac patholphysiology, cardiac physics and instrumentation, pediatric echocardiography and cardiac hemodynamics, students are required to complete various general education courses in English composition, physical education, social science and humanities.
Harrisburg Area Community College
One HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 780-2300
http://hacc.edu
Carl Sandburg College
The diagnostic cardiac sonography certificate program at Carl Sandburg College is a 12-month program that combines didactic coursework with clinical training. The curriculum offers students a foundation in anatomy, ultrasound physics, pathophysiology, physiology and hemodynamics. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, pass math and reading proficiency tests and complete an application. Clinical instruction is provided in a local patient care facility.
Carl Sandburg College
2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-344-2518
http://www.sandburg.edu
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