Cardiac Sonography, Associate of Applied Science
The Cardiac Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (https://www.caahep.org), upon the recommendation of The Joint Review Committee on Education on Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
Students must apply to and be admitted into the technical phase of the program before taking any of the CVT courses below.
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| BST 1303 or CIS 1113 |
Introduction to Computers or Fundamental Computer Operation |
3 |
| ENGL 1013 | Composition I | 3 |
| HSCI 1113 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSCI 1123 | Human Anatomical Structure I | 3 |
| MATH 1003 or MATH 1113 |
College Mathematics or College Algebra |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1014 |
Introduction to Biological Science or Introduction to Physical Science and Physical Science Laboratory |
4 |
| ENGL 1023 | Composition II | 3 |
| HSCI 1243 | Human Anatomical Structure II | 3 |
| PSY 2003 | General Psychology | 3 |
| EMTP 1001 | First Aid and CPR for Health Care Providers | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CVT 2112 | Hospital Policies and Patient Care | 2 |
| CVT 2123 | Sonography Physics and Instrumentation I | 3 |
| CVT 2132 | Echocardiography I Laboratory | 2 |
| CVT 2133 | Echocardiography I | 3 |
| CVT 2144 | Clinical Practicum I | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CVT 2211 | Principles of Electrocardiography | 1 |
| CVT 2213 | Cardiac Pathology Studies | 3 |
| CVT 2223 | Sonography Physics and Instrumentation II | 3 |
| CVT 2231 | Echocardiography II Laboratory | 1 |
| CVT 2233 | Echocardiography II | 3 |
| CVT 2244 | Clinical Practicum II | 4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| CVT 2312 | Interdisciplinary Cardiac Imaging | 2 |
| CVT 2313 | Echocardiography Concepts | 3 |
| CVT 2323 | Physics Concepts | 3 |
| CVT 2344 | Clinical Practicum III | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 70 | |
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Cardiovascular Technology-Cardiac Sonography, a graduate will be able to:
- Distinguish individual and cultural differences and respond appropriately in all aspects of echocardiography.
- Promote the well-being of all patients.
- Recognize personal limits and not practice beyond their skills and capabilities.
- Practice echocardiography according to published and recognized standards
- Accurately perform echocardiograms, while continuously working closely with fellow echocardiographers and cardiologists to ensure best practices are performed.
- Demonstrate a conduct that reflects the professionalism expected by society and members of the echocardiography profession.
- Promote cooperative relationships within the profession and with other members of the healthcare community.
- Educate others about the role of the echocardiographer.
- Identify career development and lifelong learning opportunities.
- Promote the clinical education of echocardiography students.