Adult Echocardiography (EC33) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus Availability and Advisement:
Program Description:
The Echocardiography program is a technical program designed to prepare students for work in the allied health field as Echocardiographers. The program offers both clinical and didactic instruction. Upon completion of the Echocardiography program, the student is eligible to apply to take a national certification examination. Program graduates receive an Echocardiography associate degree which qualifies them to apply to take the examinations to become a Registered Sonographer.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
Entrance Dates:
Beginning of any semester for core courses. Occupational courses start every fall semester.
Entrance Requirements:
| Age: |
17 years old for entrance into Health Technology pre-occupational curriculum |
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18 years old for entrance into Health Technology programs |
Pre-Occupational Curriculum (26-27 Credit Hours)
Occupational Curriculum (45 Credit Hours)
Total Credit Hours: 71 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation