Train for a Career as a Cardiac Sonographer!
Join the Field of Ultrasound With a Heart, With Training from Central Coast College
At Central Coast College (CCC), we offer training programs for in-demand healthcare careers, including Medical Assisting, Nursing, and Dental Assisting. Our Ultrasound Technology program has been so popular with our students, we have expanded our program offerings to now offer a Cardiac Sonography program. The new Cardiac Sonography Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program will be available at our Salinas, California campus, and classes begin May 4th! Join the field of sonography with a heart, with training from Central Coast College – Cardiac Sonography courses are enrolling now!
Central Coast College Announces New Cardiac Sonography Program
The Cardiac Sonography AAS program adds to Central Coast College’s profile of programs that cater to students who desire thorough, hands-on preparation to enter the medical field in a short amount of time. Jennifer Glazier, Campus Director at Central Coast College announced the new program, saying, “Central Coast College is proud to offer our community the new Cardiac Sonography AAS program and extend our catalog of career training. This exciting expansion provides our students and future students with even more exceptional opportunities to start on their path to purpose in their chosen healthcare field.”
Why Train for a Career as a Cardiac Sonographer?
The new Cardiac Sonography AAS program at Central Coast College is designed to prepare students with the training needed for employment as Cardiac Sonographers. The Cardiac Sonographer plays a key role in today’s modern diagnosis and treatment team of Cardiac disorders. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects increasing growth in this field as sonography becomes an increasingly attractive alternative to radiological procedures. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of cardiovascular technicians is projected to grow 13% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography Program
Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography AAS program prepares students to enter the field through a combination of classroom theory, lab procedures, an externship, and online learning for general education requirements. The Cardiac Sonography AAS degree program is offered in a convenient hybrid-online format. General Education and introductory courses take place primarily online, using Interactive Distance Learning (IDL). The core Cardiac Sonography principles and subjects are taught in a hybrid format, with theory conducted online and labs held on campus for hands-on skills building under the supervision of professional instructional staff. Students benefit from access to the innovative SonoSim training technology, which offers state-of-the-art training modules that complement students’ training by providing remote hands-on ultrasound training.
Courses in the Cardiac Sonography AAS degree program include:
- Intro to Ultrasound Physics
- Medical Terminology, Law & Ethics
- Pharmacology, Patient Care & EKG
- Cardiac Sonography
- General Education courses
The Cardiac Sonography AAS degree program is achievable in 115 weeks, and is offered as a morning/afternoon program or an evening program. Students gain hands-on skills and build real-world experience through a clinical externship. Graduates of the program will receive their Associate of Applied Science, Cardiac Sonography degree, and will be prepared to pursue positions in imaging centers, physician’s offices, clinics, mobile units, and hospitals that do not require a certification to be employed.
Come to Central Coast College for Your Cardiac Sonography Career Training!
Central Coast College’s hybrid, hands-on, and online classes are designed to train students for healthcare careers in a short amount of time. Students benefit from real world training under the supervision of experienced, professional faculty. Through academic instruction and hands-on skills training, CCC graduates are prepared for their chosen healthcare careers upon graduation. If you are ready to make Cardiac Sonography your career, Central Coast College has the training program for you! Don’t wait any longer to get started, classes are enrolling now – Contact CCC to get started today!