Additional Program Information
The Cardiac Sonography Certificate Option is for a student having earned an ARDMS credential. Upon completion, a certificate will be awarded and students will be eligible to take their ARDMS-AE credentialing examination.
The Cardiac Sonographer performs cardiovascular examinations to produce a picture of a heart and great vessels using high-frequency sound waves. These examinations are used to diagnose congenital heart disease, valvular disease, pericardial disease, cardiomyopathy, and other cardiovascular disorders. Types of examinations include 2D and 3D Echo, M-mode, and color flow Doppler, as well as Transesophageal and Stress Studies. The Cardiac Sonographer may work in hospitals, clinics, and physician’s offices.