CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY (ULTRASOUND)
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
The Cardiac Sonography program offers students an
education in one of the most in-demand fields in healthcare. According
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 edition, "Employment of
cardiovascular technologists and technicians is expected to grow much
faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2014.
Growth will occur as the population ages, because older people have a
higher incidence of heart problems and use more diagnostic imaging. Some
job openings for cardiovascular technologists and technicians will arise
from replacement needs as individuals transfer to other jobs or leave
the labor force.”
The program trains students to become proficient sonographers able to
obtain high-quality images from various views. Throughout the program,
students are trained in proper patient care skills, physics, human
anatomy, pathology, and physiology. This allows our graduates to have a
wealth of knowledge when entering the career field, which will only make
them more valuable to prospective employers.
 Cardiac
sonography is performed by trained sonographers to perform ultrasounds
specifically on the heart. This study is very important in the diagnosis
of many life-threatening illness and conditions.
Graduates may be eligible to apply to the American Registry of
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the Cardiovascular
Credentialing Institute (CCI) to obtain their registry. Graduates may
find employment in hospitals, physician’s offices, mobile services, and
educational institutions, just to name a few.
We encourage every student to investigate the field and job
opportunities prior to starting school. This program takes a lot of hard
work and dedication, but will provide you with a wonderful career.
For more information about our programs, contact the M-TEC at
Kirtland-Gaylord at 989-705-3600 or email us at
mtec@kirtland.edu.
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