Technologists who use ultrasound to examine the heart chambers, valves, and vessels are referred to as Echocardiogram Technicians or Cardiac Sonographers. This profession requires application of good judgment, and the ability to provide competent medical services to patients using diagnostic sonography equipment. The images created with the use of ultrasound instrumentation are called Cardiac Sonograms or Echocardiograms. Cardiac Sonographers “Echocardiogram Technicians” work under the supervision of a licensed physician. They may perform Echocardiogram while the patient is either resting or after physical activity. Data obtained is used to assist the physician with diagnostic decision. Cardiac Sonographers “Echocardiogram Technicians” may administer medication to physically active patients to assess their heart function. Cardiac Sonographers “Echocardiogram Technicians” also may assist physicians who perform Transesophageal Echocardiography, which involves placing a small transducer in the patient’s esophagus to obtain ultrasound images.

This program is designed to train entry level Vascular Sonographers to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders affecting the vascular system. Students are taught by experienced Vascular Sonographers and physicians. The program is five semesters including the summer semesters. The first three semesters consists of classroom, laboratory, and patients’ observation. The last three semesters clinical rotations starts. Students perform procedures under the supervision of experienced Vascular Sonographers. Graduates work in hospitals, imaging centers, mobile vascular labs, and physician’s offices.

The Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program mission is provide students with knowledge, skills and behavioral blueprints to become competent Diagnostic Medical Sonographers enabling them to produce Diagnostic Ultrasound procedures for patients in both outpatient’s and inpatient’s units. This program trains entry level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers to assist Physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders affecting the human body. Students are taught by experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Physicians. The program is five semesters in length including the summer semesters. The first three semesters consists of classroom, laboratory, and clinical observation. The last two semesters consists of clinical rotation in which students observe and perform procedures under the supervision of experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.