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Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Start your career in diagnostic cardiac sonography

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers are highly skilled professionals who use specialized ultrasound equipment to record visual images of the heart. They work in hospitals and outpatient settings producing these echocardiograms to assist the physician in diagnosing heart disease. Watch Sonography Career video for an overview.

This degree prepares the graduate to secure their American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography credential and entry-level work in the adult echo specialty area. The graduate also receives instruction in basic vascular sonography as well as EKG-related diagnostic testing. A clinical hospital experience in echocardiography is provided.

Prepare for a health profession

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to prepare you for entry into this profession. Coursework in the AAS may also prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university. This is a limited-enrollment program.

• Associate in Applied Science—Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Resources

• Accreditation
• Admission Criteria and Process
• Catalog Course Descriptions
• Clinical Participation Requirements
• Functional Abilities of Health Science Programs (be certain to review Functional Abilities Unique to Imaging Programs)
• Functional Abilities of Diagnostic Sonographers
• Program Effectiveness Data
• Program Overview (pdf)
• Job Placement Resource Center

Next steps

• Request Information
• Attend a Pre-Recorded Online Information Session
• Attend a Live Online Information Session
• Apply to Harper

For more information about the DCS program at Harper, please contact Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700 or fill out our request information form.