The Echocardiography Certificate Program provides current Sonographers an opportunity to expand their career into the field of Echocardiography. The courses are aligned to help students prepare for the Adult Echo Registry exam and provides the minimum skills needed to scan a 2-D Echocardiography complete with Doppler exam.

Upon completion of the Echocardiography Certificate; students must also obtain a signed CV form (Clinical Verification) https://www.ardms.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/AE_Domestic_CV-1.pdf  from a registered Adult Echo Cardiac Sonographer who has observed your performance on an actual patient, in order to sit for the Adult Echo exam through ARDMS. Please review the CV form for details on the requirements and visit the ARDMS webpage for the most current up to date information on the requriements needed to apply for the RDCS credential https://www.ardms.org/get-certified/rdcs/adult-echocardiography/

Students are encouraged to obtain additional on the job paid training after completion of courses to help obtain their signed CV form.

Curriculum Total: 9 credits

Spring 2022 Semester 

Admission Requirements:

• Successful completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program 
• Actively registered through ARDMS in one or more credentials ex; RDMS, RVT

Applying: