Cardiac Program

Cardiac Program

This program prepares the student to perform quality, diagnostic echocardiograms that can be interpreted by the reading cardiologist. Graduating students ascertain an in-depth understanding of anatomy, medical terminology, hemodynamics, color Doppler, and pathophysiology presented by a registered Cardiac sonographer. Students learn the school’s very general protocol that enables them to adapt to different clinic’s protocol according to the interpreting cardiologist’s specification. Professionalism and medical ethics begin at CVIU and is emphasized throughout the programs to promote excellent patient care and safety.

Program Length: One Year (36 hours per week for 48 weeks)

Total clock hours: 1728

Program Delivery: Residential