One of the widest-known allied health schools, Sanford-Brown Institutes and Colleges have numerous locations in many states, offering diplomas, certificates or associate's degrees in cardiovascular sonography/technology. Topics include EKG patterns, echocardiography, arrhythmia recognition, and studies include classroom and clinical experience. Program levels vary by location; consult the school's website for specific programs.
Sanford-Brown Institutes and Colleges
877-809-2444
sanfordbrown.edu
Another multiple-location career college, this school offers cardiovascular sonography training at its North Hollywood campus. Certificate programs are offered in diagnostic vascular sonography (entry-level) and diagnostic cardiac sonography (geared for existing health professionals to expand their training). Students learn to operate ultrasound equipment and analyze the data for physicians.
Kaplan College (North Hollywood Campus)
6180 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Suite 101
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818-763-2563
north-hollywood.kaplancollege.com
Part of the HoHoKus network of schools in New Jersey, this college offers an associate's degree program in cardiovascular sonography. Courses include microbiology, acoustical physics, sonographic anatomy, echocardiography techniques and general education requirements. Clinical experience is included.
Eastwick College
10 South Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201-327-8877
eastwickcollege.com
Through its School of Allied Health, KU offers a certificate program in diagnostic cardiac sonography, which includes courses in cardiac anatomy, ultrasound physics, echocardiography and clinical experience. This course is designed for completion in 21 months, and is primarily for students who hold a bachelor's degree or are licensed in a related field.
University of Kansas
School of Allied Health
Mail Stop 2007
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-5000
kumc.edu