The Cardiovascular Technology Training program specializes in training students in the areas of noninvasive echocardiography and vascular sonography. Prerequisites for the school include graduation from a two-year allied health program or completion of five different college level courses that include English composition and anatomy and physiology. For the best chance of acceptance into the program, the school recommends candidates have an associate or bachelor degree in allied health, have a GPA of 3.0 or more, a composite ACT score of 20 or better plus prior health care and echocardiography experience. The school typically accepts 12 to 14 students per year. The school's program has received accreditation from the Commission on Accredited Allied Health Education Programs.
Cardiovascular Technology Training, Inc.
64040 Highway 434
Suite 200
Lacombe, LA 70445
985-801-0088
cardiovasculartechnologytraining.com
Louisiana State University-Eunice offers a certificate program in diagnostic medical sonography. Designed for job-specific training, the credits acquired from the certificate program can go towards a degree program later. Prior to admission into the program candidates must hold either an associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited school or complete the program's prerequisite courses. Prerequisite courses include English composition, college algebra and principles of physics. Core courses in the program cover topics such as instrumentation, applied sonography and superficial structures. The program includes didactic and clinical instruction; the school utilizes hospitals within a 60-mile radius of Eunice for clinical rotations. The school's program has received accreditation from the Commission on Accredited Allied Health Education Programs.
Louisiana State University-Eunice
2048 Johnson Highway
Eunice, LA 70535
337-457-7311
lsue.edu
Delgado Community College offers a technical certificate program in diagnostic medical sonography. The school teaches general sonography focused on abdominal, obstetrics and gynecology and small parts sonography. Required courses in the program include ultrasound patient care, superficial structures, physics and instrumentation, and ultrasound practicum. Although the school has open admissions, admission into the sonography program is through selection. Candidates must meet a number of prerequisites before gaining acceptance into the program. Students must have graduated from a two-year allied health program or have a minimum of 60 credit hours of college courses. Additionally, all candidates must possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for all college courses attended. The school's program has received accreditation from the Commission on Accredited Allied Health Education Programs.
Delgado Community College
Main Campus
615 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
504-671-5000
dcc.edu