Adult Echocardiography
Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Technology (CVT)
Program Highlights
- Full-time, daytime program
- August cohort start
- Access to cardiovascular simulation and ultrasound laboratories
- Eligibility to apply for registry examinations prior to graduation
- Clinical training in leading healthcare facilities
About The Program
The Adult Echocardiography specialty prepares students to use ultrasound technology to evaluate the structure and function of the heart. Echocardiograms are among the most widely used diagnostic tools in the detection and treatment of heart disease.
Students learn to perform and interpret diagnostic studies that assess cardiac chambers, valves, and vascular structures. Training includes transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiography procedures.
Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Technology and are eligible to apply to sit for registry examinations prior to graduation.
Prerequisites
Students may apply to the Associate of Applied Science program while completing prerequisite coursework. However, all required prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to official admission into the program.
| Prerequisite Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| English Composition | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab | 4 |
| Introductory Statistics/College Algebra | 3 |
| Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Fine Arts or Humanities Elective | 3 |
| College Chemistry w/lab | 4 |
Career Opportunities
Cardiovascular Technologists work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician offices, imaging centers, surgical suites, and research facilities.
Professionals in Adult Echocardiography assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring cardiovascular conditions through advanced ultrasound imaging. Specialized cardiovascular technologists are in strong demand across healthcare settings nationwide.
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Begin your application for the Adult Echocardiography program today.