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CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY CERTIFICATION

Austin Community College District

Long CertificateAcademic

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The Cardiac Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) Program is for credentialed sonographers seeking formal education in adult echocardiography. Enrollment is limited to students who have previously graduated with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited sonography program, hold active credentials in medical and/or vascular sonography, and have two years of verifiable work experience.

Credits

60 credits

Format

In-Person

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Course Pathway

37 courses in this program

137 courses
VTHT 2439
4 credits
VTHT 2425
4 credits
VTHT 2331
3 credits
VTHT 2323
3 credits
VTHT 2321
3 credits
VTHT 2301
3 credits
VTHT 2213
2 credits
VTHT 1413
4 credits
VTHT 1349
3 credits
VTHT 1345
3 credits
VTHT 1341
3 credits
VTHT 1301
3 credits
VTHT 1217
2 credits
VTHT 1191
1 credits
VTHT 1160
1 credits
SRGT 1660
6 credits
SRGT 1509
5 credits
SRGT 1505
5 credits
SRGT 1442
4 credits
SRGT 1441
4 credits
SRGT 1244
2 credits
SRGT 1160
1 credits
PSYC 2301
3 credits
PHIL 2306
3 credits
HPRS 2300
3 credits
HPRS 1106
1 credits
ENGL 1301
3 credits
DSAE 2404
4 credits
DSAE 2337
3 credits
DSAE 2262
2 credits
DSAE 1415
4 credits
DSAE 1261
2 credits
DSAE 1260
2 credits
BIOL 2420
4 credits
BIOL 2402
4 credits
BIOL 2401
4 credits
BIOL 1406
4 credits
Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

DSAE 1415PRINCIPLES OF ADULT ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
4 cr
DSAE 1260CLINICAL - DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY/SONOGRAPHER AND ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN-DCS CLINICAL I
2 cr
DSAE 2404ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF PATHOLOGY I
4 cr
DSAE 1261CLINICAL - DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY/SONOGRAPHER AND ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN-DCS CLINICAL II
2 cr
DSAE 2337ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF PATHOLOGY II
3 cr
DSAE 2262CLINICAL - DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY/SONOGRAPHER AND ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN DCS-CLINICAL III
2 cr
BIOL 2401ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
4 cr
HPRS 1106ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
1 cr
BIOL 2402ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
4 cr
BIOL 2420MICROBIOLOGY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES
4 cr
HPRS 2300PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
3 cr
SRGT 1505INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
5 cr
SRGT 1509FUNDAMENTALS OF PERIOPERATIVE CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES
5 cr
SRGT 1160CLINICAL - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY/ TECHNOLOGIST: BEGINNING
1 cr
SRGT 1244TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
2 cr
ENGL 1301ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
3 cr
SRGT 1441SURGICAL PROCEDURES I
4 cr
SRGT 1660CLINICAL - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY/ TECHNOLOGIST: INTERMEDIATE
6 cr
PSYC 2301INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
3 cr
SRGT 1442SURGICAL PROCEDURES II
4 cr
BIOL 1406CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
4 cr
VTHT 1301INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
3 cr
VTHT 1413VETERINARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
4 cr
VTHT 1217VETERINARY OFFICE MANAGEMENT
2 cr
VTHT 2301CANINE AND FELINE CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
3 cr
VTHT 2323VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY I
3 cr
VTHT 1349VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY
3 cr
PHIL 2306ETHICS
3 cr
VTHT 2331VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY II
3 cr
VTHT 1345VETERINARY RADIOLOGY
3 cr
VTHT 1160CLINICAL - VETERINARY/ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN AND VETERINARY ASSISTANT
1 cr
VTHT 1341ANESTHESIA AND SURGICAL ASSISTANCE
3 cr
VTHT 2213LAB ANIMAL CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
2 cr
VTHT 2321VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
3 cr
VTHT 2425LARGE ANIMAL ASSISTING TECHNIQUES
4 cr
VTHT 1191SPECIAL TOPICS IN VETERINARIAN ASSISTANT/ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
1 cr
VTHT 2439VETERINARY NURSING CARE
4 cr
Program Details

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Where this program is offered

  • Texas

    Texas

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsEducation and Training

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten Expression

Tasks

  • Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovas
  • Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
  • Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagn
  • Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, or ordering supplies or equipment.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareMedical softwareWeb platform development softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

3, 4, and 5 stopcock manifoldsActivated clotting time ACT lab equipmentAngiojetsArterial line stop-cocksAutomated external defibrillators AEDAutomatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator AICD implantsBalloon cathetersBird's nest inferior vena caval filtersBlood collection syringesBlood gas analyzersBrachial artery needlesBrockenbrough needlesC-clampsCardio-page writersCardiovascular catheter sheaths

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RelationshipsSupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition
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Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium29-2031.00Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicianstitle_inference$67,260 median$108,900 top+2.94%190
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Long Certificate)

  • Multi-modality cardiovascular testing — conduct EKG, phonocardiogram, and basic echocardiogram procedures routinely with minimal oversight in an outpatient cardiovascular lab.
  • Stress testing administration — set up and operate cardiac stress testing equipment according to physician orders and protocol, monitoring patient responses throughout the procedure.
  • Real-time EKG interpretation support — monitor EKG tracings during diagnostic procedures and flag arrhythmias or abnormal readings to the attending physician in a timely manner.
  • Patient history integration — obtain, review, and reconcile patient medical history with current test indications to ensure complete and accurate pre-procedure records.
  • Electrode and lead troubleshooting — identify and resolve common lead connectivity or artifact issues on EKG equipment with limited guidance during live patient procedures.
  • Blood pressure and heart rate surveillance — continuously track and document vital sign trends during therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, applying established alert thresholds.
  • Patient safety monitoring — assess and respond to changes in patient condition during cardiovascular tests, communicating concerns clearly to clinical staff in a hospital setting.
  • Equipment calibration and adjustment — independently adjust equipment controls and calibration settings to maintain signal quality across varying patient presentations.
  • Test result recording and reporting — compile, format, and submit complete cardiovascular test results to physicians using the department's reporting software within required turnaround times.
  • Time management across patient load — sequence and manage a scheduled caseload of cardiovascular tests efficiently to meet departmental throughput standards.

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