Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree Program
At the Institute for Business and Technology
♦ 24 month program
♦ 129 Quarter Credit Hours
♦ Hybrid Online Learning Format
Cardiovascular Sonographers are specially trained technicians who play a key role in today’s modern diagnosis and treatment team of Cardiac disorders. Cardiovascular Sonographers perform cardiovascular ultrasound studies as ordered by physicians for their patients and assist the physician in gathering sonographic data necessary to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases.
What Does a Cardiovascular Sonographer do?
- Perform cardiovascular ultrasounds
- Record anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data, as well as data obtained through the sonography
- Evaluate tests and images relating to a patient’s condition
- Communicate with patients and physicians as needed
- Consult with medical professionals on patient status
Cardiovascular Sonographers provide patient services in a variety of medical settings, including imaging centers, physician’s offices, clinics, mobile units, and hospitals.
Why get your Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Cardiovascular Sonography at IBT?
Under the supervision of experienced, professional faculty, students in IBT’s Cardiovascular Sonography AOS degree program learn the essential theory, knowledge, and practical skill set for entry-level positions as Cardiovascular Sonographers in medical settings including imaging centers, physician’s offices, clinics, mobile units, or hospitals.
IBT’s Cardiovascular Sonography AOS degree program is a hybrid online program, achievable in as few as 24 months. Students complete a total of 129 quarter hour credits through General Education courses, delivered primarily online, as well as specialized courses and in-person labs including Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Principles of Electrophysiology, Sonographic Anatomy & Pathophysiology, Echocardiography Techniques, and Medical Terminology.
Students in IBT’s AOS Cardiovascular Sonography program learn how to:
- Perform ultrasound procedures in clinics, hospitals, offices specializing in cardiovascular health, and in diagnostic imaging, and acute or long-term care facilities
- Produce and prepare images, and transfer them into file, video tape, or computer systems for interpretation
- Demonstrate clinical proficiency of sonographic procedures, and exhibit behavioral skills that reflect professionalism, effective communication, as well as time management skills.
Students in the CVS program will be prepared to test for several professional certifications through the Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) and American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), including the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS ), and the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certifications. For complete information regarding potential certifications, please see the Cardiovascular Sonography Certification Disclosure.
Upon completion of program, graduates will receive their Associate of Occupational Studies, Cardiovascular Sonography degree, and will be prepared for entry-level positions as a non-invasive cardiac sonographer or non-invasive cardiovascular sonographer.
If your goal is to join the rapidly growing healthcare field, you can make it happen with IBT’s Cardiovascular Sonography AOS degree program!
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