About
The Cardiac Sonography program is 72 weeks long (excluding any holidays and scheduled breaks). It is divided between the didactic and clinical portions. The curriculum prepares students with theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and responsibilities needed to work in the health allied medical field as an entry-level Cardiac Sonographer. Students receive eight hundred (800) hours of didactic and lab instruction, and nine hundred and twenty (920) hours of clinical rotation allowing them to apply the lecture topics to practical use. The curriculum provides students with the technical, clinical, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in this field. In addition, the program prepares students to take the Specialty Exam for Cardio through ARDMS.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute is a higher education institution in Sacramento, CA, founded in 2001. It specializes in allied health programs, including ultrasound, MRI, and radiologic technology, and is accredited by ABHES and CAAHEP. The institute features a 14,000 sq ft advanced training facility with hands-on clinical simulation labs, focusing on career readiness in diagnostic medical fields. Their mission is to provide students with a quality learning environment and produce knowledgeable graduates.
Highlights:
- The only private postsecondary school in Sacramento specializing in sonography, cardiovascular sonography, and MRI technology
- Committed to providing an opportunity to learn and work in an environment where quality is always delivered
- Offers programs focused on career readiness in diagnostic medical fields
- Provides hands-on clinical simulation labs