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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiovascular Technology

USA

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What will I learn?

Students who complete the non-invasive Cardiovascular Technology-Cardiac Sonography (CVT) program of study will be prepared to enter the healthcare field in cardiac sonography labs as adult cardiac sonographers. Cardiac sonography, also known as echocardiography, is a rapidly advancing specialty area of cardiac imaging that uses ultrasound technology to evaluate the heart. With this technology, a cardiac sonographer uses sound waves created by the machine to acquire images of the cardiac chambers, walls, valves and blood flow. The cardiac sonographer is a skilled person qualified by academic and clinical preparation to have: A detailed working knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart; The ability to optimize images; A thorough understanding of cardiac pathology and its effects on the heart; The ability to comprehend the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal cardiac conditions.

Which department am I in?

Ozark Campus

Study options

Full Time (70 credit hours)

Tuition fees
USD $250 per credit hour
Start date

Expected August 2024

Venue

Ozark Campus

Technology and Academic Support Building,

1700 Helberg Lane,

OZARK,

Arkansas,

72949, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Student must have a high school transcript.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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