Cardiovascular Sonography
Cardiovascular Sonography at a Glance
Cardiac sonographers, also known as echocardiographers, are health care professionals specially trained to use imaging technology to help physicians diagnose heart problems in patients.
They operate ultrasound equipment that provides moving 2-D or 3-D images of the heart and its chambers. The test they perform is called an echocardiogram.
Get more information at the Mayo Clinic and the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Directory of Programs: Commission in Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
National Association: American Society of Echocardiography
Degree Required Before Starting Program: A bachelor's or associate degree with emphasis in science is preferred. Students without a bachelor’s degree must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with an emphasis in a health care-related field, and/or have substantial experience working in a health care field.
Pre-Admission Coursework: English or speech/oral communication, human anatomy & physiology, medical terminology and physics
References: Three references are required.
Shadowing Experience or Introductory Course: None
Healthcare Experience: Recommended
Community Service/Leadership Experience: Recommended
Research Experience: Not required
Pre-Admission Standardized Tests: None
Student Organizations: International Pre-Health Sciences Organization, Delta Epsilon Mu (co-ed healthcare fraternity), University of Kansas Women in Medicine, Future Leaders in Healthcare
Application Deadline: April 15
Resume Required: Yes
Centralized Application Service: No
Early Decision Option: No
Interview Required: No
Rolling Admissions: No