Why study cardiovascular sonography?
Cardiovascular sonography offers an exciting career path for those passionate about the human body and heart health. This non-invasive diagnostic field uses ultrasound technology to assess and diagnose cardiovascular conditions. Sonographers collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnoses and perform imaging tests to ensure optimal patient care.
See our Minimum Admission Requirements for the DEGREE program here.
See our Minimum Admission Requirements for the DIPLOMA program here.
Degrees & Certificates
Cardiovascular Sonography
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Time to Complete:
Two years
Schedule:
Day classes
Earning an associate degree in Cardiovascular Sonography with us will teach you effective communication and patient care skills combined with knowledge of physics, human anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Cardiovascular Sonography – Adult Echocardiography
Diploma
Time to Complete:
One year
Schedule:
Day classes
Gain expertise in adult echocardiography through the study of cardiovascular sonography. Learn to use specialized ultrasound equipment to image the adult heart, interpret echocardiogram results, and diagnose cardiovascular conditions. This specialization opens doors to employment in hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities.
$35-40/hr
Average salary range
14 %
Job growth
271
Job Openings
Career Tracks
- Cardiac Sonographer
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Accreditation & Program Retention Information
Forsyth Technical Community College Cardiovascular Sonography Program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of The Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
The Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355-113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone 727-210-2350
Website: caahep.org
The Cardiovascular Sonography Program meets the need for Cardiac and Vascular Sonographers, through didactic, clinical education, advanced technology, and competency measures.
The primary goal of the Cardiovascular Sonography Program is to provide high-quality education in both the didactic and clinical areas with the goal of providing students with a high level of technical competency as well as adequate interpersonal skills.
To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the adult cardiac sonography concentration.
- Number of Students Accepted into the Cardiovascular Sonography Diploma Program: 5
- Number of Students Accepted into the Cardiovascular Sonography Associates Degree Program: 5
- Deadline for Completion of Application: Check current application packet. Usually, early May for current year’s application
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