Echocardiography Technology - Associate's Degree Program

Echocardiography
The Echocardiography associate degree program prepares students to work in the allied health field as echocardiographers through both classroom (didactic) and clinical instruction. The program trains students in cardiac imaging and prepares graduates to sit for a national certification examination after completing the program.

Sample of reported job titles:

  • Echocardiography Technician
  • Cardiac Sonographer
  • Cardiovascular Sonographer
  • Ultrasound Technologist (Cardiac Focus)

Wages & Employment Trends:

  • Median Wages (2024): $67,260
  • Employment (2024): 64,700 jobs
  • Projected Growth (2024-2034): 3% (average growth)
  • Projected Job Openings (2024-2034): 3,800 per year

Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/cardiovascular-technologists-and-technicians.htm

Program Information for Students and Parents

  • Will this pathway require an additional year of college after high school graduation? Yes
  • Will this pathway exceed their 30 hours of Georgia Student Finance Commission (Dual Enrollment) funding? Yes
  • Dual Enrollment (DE) Hours Required for the Pathway: 73
  • Age Requirements for the Pathway: Students must be 18 by May 1 of their senior year. This pathway is available to seniors only.
  • Class Size: 18
  • How many students will be admitted per high school in Houston County? 3-4
  • Number of Clinical Hours Earned: 2130
  • Are prerequisites required? Yes. Students must take DE Biology 2113 and 2114 as a junior to be eligible for this program.
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