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Cardiovascular Sonography Program

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As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS), also known as an Ultrasound Technologist, you can work with providers, specialists, and surgeons in all phases of procedures. Sonographers specialize in creating images, sonograms or ultrasounds, of structures inside the body. Doctors use these images to help them diagnose and treat many patient medical conditions.

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20

Months

11%

National Employment Demand (2023-2033)

85.5

Credit Hours

330

Lab Hours

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Cardiovascular Sonography Career

As a Cardiovascular Sonographer (CVS), also known as an Echocardiographer, Cardiac Sonographer, or a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist, you're trained to use imaging technology to help physicians diagnose heart problems in patients. Cardiac Sonographers capture images of the heart's chambers, valves and blood vessels to aid a cardiologist to diagnose and prepare treatment plans for patients with heart conditions, heart disease or congenital defects.

Cardiovascular Sonography Associate Degree Program

Concorde Career College's new Cardiovascular Sonography Associate Degree program provides you with both the key technical and soft skills that healthcare providers demand. Heart health and treatment begin with awareness. In less than two years, you could be ready to pursue a rewarding career in diagnostic medicine with your Cardiovascular Sonography degree.

  • Gain skills to conduct ultrasound images of the heart and vascular system, including echocardiograms.
  • Learn how to evaluate test quality, record data and produce reports for physicians and other care team members.
  • Complete your degree in as few as 20-months of study. 

  1. **Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- healthcare occupational outlook handbook, the national projected job demand between 2023-2033 for diagnostic medical sonographers, cardiovascular technologists and technicians, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/diagnostic-medical-sonographers.htm. Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

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Cardiovascular Sonography Associate Degree Program Overview

Cardiovascular sonographers use special imaging equipment that directs sound waves into a patient’s body (in a procedure commonly known as an ultrasound, sonogram, or echocardiogram) to assess and diagnose various medical conditions.

The Cardiovascular Sonography curriculum integrates didactic and clinical instruction with increasing expectations at each level. Clinical sites utilized by the program are geographically dispersed. Students may have to travel outside of the local area for clinical placements.

Cardiovascular Sonography Associate Degree Program Objectives

To prepare competent entry-level cardiac sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Graduates of this program will develop skills to:

  • Be clinically competent to perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic data;
  • Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to exercise discretion and judgment in performance of diagnostic sonography;
  • Demonstrate appropriate communication skills; and
  • Demonstrate professionalism and growth in the profession.
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Career Outlook

Demand for Cardiovascular Sonographers

As our population grows, the need to diagnose medical conditions - such as blood clots and heart disease - will likely increase. In the health care settings where there is a need for an alternative for imaging techniques besides radiation, cardiovascular sonographers, will prove to be valuable because imaging technology is a tool used to help make diagnoses.

Note: Concorde does not guarantee employment or subsequent salary.

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Projected national job demand for sonographers from 2023-2033 

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As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.

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The Healthcare Demand Grant is designed to assist new, enrolling students who are pursuing education in a healthcare program. No application process. All newly enrolled students are reviewed for eligibility.

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  • CAAHEP

    The Cardiovascular Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org, upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

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The Cardiovascular Sonography associate program at Concorde can be completed in as little as 21 months (about 8 terms).

Contact us to find out when the Cardiovascular Sonography program starts at a Concorde campus location near you.

According to BLS.gov, the Cardiovascular Sonography job field is estimated to grow by 10 percent through 2031. As the large baby-boom population ages, the need to diagnose medical conditions, such as blood clots and heart disease, will increase and imaging technology is a tool used in making these diagnoses.

If you are looking for an employment opportunity experiencing growth, Cardiovascular Sonography is one to consider. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) there is an estimated 12% growth in employment over the next few years. As a sonographer, you will aid in the diagnosis process and help patients on the road to recovery.

Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs.

For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.

The Cardiovascular Sonography associate program at Concorde can be completed in as little as 21 months (about 8 terms).

Contact us to find out when the Cardiovascular Sonography program starts at a Concorde campus location near you.

According to BLS.gov, the Cardiovascular Sonography job field is estimated to grow by 12 percent through 2029. As the large baby-boom population ages, the need to diagnose medical conditions, such as blood clots and heart disease, will increase and imaging technology is a tool used in making these diagnoses.

If you are looking for an employment opportunity experiencing growth, Cardiovascular Sonography is one to consider. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) there is an estimated 12% growth in employment over the next few years. As a sonographer, you will aid in the diagnosis process and help patients on the road to recovery.

Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs.

For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.
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  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.