ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY:

2,170 Total Clock Hours, 82 Total Semester Academic Credit

Echocardiography technician is a specialized concentration within the field of diagnostic medical ultrasound. The Echo Technologist learns to become adept at obtaining and interpreting diagnostic quality images of the heart and surrounding structures, evaluating heart anatomy, chamber size, and overall heart function. The program coordinates academic study with clinical laboratory experience at a hospital or clinic.

What Does an Echo Technician Do?

Echo techs are sometimes referred to as echocardiographers or cardiac sonographers. Your primary responsibility is to gather data that can be used by a physician to diagnose heart disease. An echo tech is a cardiovascular technologist who specializes in non-invasive imaging technology to analyze a patient’s heart, including veins, arteries, chambers, and valves.

Responsibilities include calibrating imaging machines, positioning patients, monitoring heart activity, and assisting with diagnostic procedures. Strong communication skills are essential.

Echocardiography program consists of the following:

PREREQUISITE

Individuals with a high school diploma, GED, or college degree are eligible to apply. Each applicant must take an entrance exam (math and English).

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