Cardiac Sonography
In our Cardiac Sonography program, you’ll learn how to use ultrasound technology and equipment to capture images of the heart and blood vessels. You’ll gain skills in capturing images and preparing findings for physicians to use for diagnosis. . The program also teaches you patient care, anatomy, and medical ethics, preparing you for a career in healthcare.
Our Cardiac Sonography program includes:
- Cardiac Sonography (AAS)
Cardiac Sonography, also known as echocardiography, is a medical imaging technique that uses ultrasound waves to create detailed images of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiac sonographers work closely with physicians to help diagnose heart conditions, monitor heart health, and assist in treatment planning. The images they produce are essential in detecting heart diseases, abnormalities, and other cardiovascular conditions.
Choosing Cardiac Sonography as a profession offers a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care. As a cardiac sonographer, you’ll play a key role in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions, contributing to early detection and treatment of life-threatening diseases. With the growing need for healthcare professionals and advancements in medical technology, cardiac sonography offers job stability, competitive salaries, and opportunities for career advancement.
- High demand for skilled cardiac sonographers in healthcare settings
- Ability to make a significant impact on patient care and outcomes
- Competitive salary and job stability in the healthcare industry
- Opportunities for career growth in a specialized medical field
Pursuing a career in Cardiac Sonography provides a meaningful and impactful profession with job stability, competitive pay, and the chance to contribute to life-saving diagnoses and treatments in the growing healthcare industry.
What’s distinctive about our Cardiac Sonography program?
- It’s accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and successful students will earn a nationally recognized certification..
- Your training can be completed in five semesters, including two semesters of prerequisite credits.
- Our graduates find work in states across the country!
Cardiac Sonography Program Details
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Cardiac Sonography, Associate in Applied Science Prerequisites | In District | Out of District |
|---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | 5,418 | 8,218 |
Textbooks | 382 | 382 |
Miscellaneous Expenses | 0 | 0 |
Total | 5,800 | 8,600 |
Cardiac Sonography, Associate in Applied Science | In District | Out of District |
|---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | 15,538 | 19,838 |
Textbooks | 926 | 926 |
Miscellaneous Expenses | 1,336 | 1,336 |
Total | 17,800 | 22,100 |
Please Note
*All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time. Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration each semester.
Cardiac Sonography, AAS
At the end of the program students will be able to:
- Implement comprehensive therapeutic communication skills, both written and verbal, when interacting with clients, members of the health care team, and significant others.
- Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the Cardiac Sonographer in relation to other members of the healthcare team within legal and ethical parameters.
- Utilize the latest in Ultrasound technology in order to acquire and accurately understand, evaluate, and synthesize data.
- Apply knowledge gained to recognize cardiac anomalies and diseases with the use of ultrasound technologies.
- Demonstrate the ability to be self-directed in providing care to cardiac clients with defined complex health care needs in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of adult echocardiography by passing the ARDMS or CCI registry exams.
The Cardiac Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology.
Graduates of the program are qualified to apply for American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) exams.
3-year review-window average results of program outcomes
Passing rates 84.21% — 3 year average
Positive placement 70.59% — 3 year average
Retention rates 89.47% — 3 year average
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
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About Cardiac Sonography at Kirtland
Melissa Pomranke
Cardiac Sonography Graduate
The first word that comes to mind when I think of Kirtland is gratitude. I am a young mother that went back to college to get a better degree. My advisors and professors have helped me throughout the whole process.
Starting with online courses to get my prerequisites done through the Cardiac Sonography Program. Jim and Bailey have taught me so much in such a short period of time. Thanks to them, I truly feel ready as I am preparing to go into my internship.
If you are serious about getting into the auto mechanic field then you should go through the Automotive Technology program at Kirtland. The classes you take will give you the foundation you need and put you a step or two ahead.
Jim Eastman
Cardiac Sonography Program Director/Instructor
The Kirtland Cardiac Sonography program is an excellent opportunity for students to explore the world of healthcare.
I really enjoy the opportunity I have to help students find a path in life that is both rewarding and fiscally relevant. Our program is affordable and allows students to become compassionate and caring individuals while providing them with enough income to provide for them basic needs and wants of a middle-class worker. The in-seat training allows students to grow very quickly in the art of adult echocardiography.
