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ACADEMY OF ULTRASOUND

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PROGRAMS

What is the role of the Echocardiographer?

The role of the sonographer is vital both in outpatient and inpatient settings.  Roughly one half of sonographers work in hospital settings.  The sonographer generally spends more time with the patient than most other health care providers.  Ultrasound is a rewarding blend of patient care with highly sophisticated technology.  Ultrasound is often regarded as the most "operator-dependent" imaging modality.  The ultrasound field has rapidly expanded in the last thirty years.  Specialties include adult, pediatric, fetal and other miscellaneous procedures.

The sonographer obtains, reviews, and integrates pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.  He/she also performs appropriate procedures, and records anatomies, pathologic, and/or physiologic data for interpretation by a physician.  He/she records, analyzes, and processes diagnostic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.  One must also provide patient education related to medical ultrasound, promote principles of good health, act in a professional and ethical manner, and demonstrate kind and compassionate communication skills with patients and colleagues.


What income range can I expect?

Median entry-level salaries are between $50,000 - $60,000 per year.  If travel is a desire then the salary range becomes $60,000 - $75,000 per year or more.
The Academy of Ultrasound offers programs in both Echocardiography & Vascular Ultrasound.

NOTE: Prior to making an application, you should have an Associate degree or higher, in a patient-care related field or at minimum the following prerequisites:

  • English Compostition
  • College level Mathematics
  • Introduction to Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology

If you already hold credentials from ARDMS or CCI in another sonography modality you may qualify for a shorter program.

 If unsure if your education meets these requirements, contact us and we will be delighted to discuss your individual situation.  We have programs to allow you to complete the above prerequisites during your program.

COURSES

 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CORE REQUIREMENTS -

( 81 credits) 

Quarter I

DMS 111 Anatomy,  & states of the sonographic patient

DMS 112 Introduction to Sonography

DMS 113 Introduction to Cardiovascular Principles

DMS 114  Patient Care and Ethics

Quarter II

DMS 121 Basics of Ultrasound Physics

DMS 122 Comprehensive Adult Cardiac Sonography I

DMS 123 Cardiovascular Principles II

DMS 124 Principle of Hemodynamics I

Quarter III

DMS 231 Comp Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation

DMS 232 Comprehensive Adult Cardiac Sonography II

DMS 233 Hemodynamics II

DMS 234 Valvular Diseases I

Quarter IV

DMS 241 Cardiomyopathies and Disease States

DMS 242 Valvular Diseases II

DMS 243 Pediatric Cardiac Sonography I

DMS 244 Cardiac Scan Lab I

Quarter V

DMS 251 Pediatric Cardiac Sonography II

DMS 252 Cardiac Clinic I

DMS 253 Advanced Cardiac Testing

DMS 254 Cardiac Scan Lab II

Quarter VI

DNS 261 Registry Preparation

DNS 262 Cardiac Clinic II

DNS 263 Career Counciling and Preparation

 

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TYPICAL COURSE SEQUENCE

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Quarter 5 Quarter 6
DMS 111 DMS 121 DMS 231 DMS 241 DMS 251 DMS 261
DMS 112 DMS 122 DMS 232 DMS 242 DMS 252 DMS 262
DMS 113 DMS 123 DMS 233 DMS 243 DMS 253 DMS 263

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 DMS 124
 DMS 234
 DMS 244 DMS 254

 

What is Echocardiography? 

Echocardiography is an Allied Health Field that utilizes high frequency ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of many varying disorders involving the heart and cardiovascular systems.  The sonographer is a respected member of the health care team that works directly under the supervision of physicians to deliver health care to patients.

Why choose Academy of Ultrasound's Cardiac Ultrasound Program?

  • All classwork is in a Distance Learning (on line) format.  Clinical education can usually be arranged close to students home. 

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  • Students work closely with ultrasound facility.

  • Academy of Ultrasound faculty are registered and working techs in their field of expertise.

  • Academy of Ultrasound's location allows for affiliation with large medical centers, private doctor's offices and clinics, and smaller community hospitals.

  • Students are provided a large variety of clinical experiences.

 
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