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CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS)

CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS)

Do you want to enter the field of sonography with a heart? Would you like to learn how to use sophisticated and highly technical equipment? A career as a Cardiac Sonographer could be a great choice for you!

The Cardiac Sonography Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program at Central Coast College (CCC) is a great way to get trained. CCC will prepare you to enter your cardiac sonography career with a program involving classroom theory, lab procedures, externship and online learning for general education requirements.

Cardiac Sonography Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program
SonoSim

Central Coast College utilizes SonoSim technology in our Ultrasound Technician programs. The SonoSim Ultrasound Training Solution offers state-of-the-art educational modules that complement students’ training by providing remote hands-on ultrasound training, real-patient scanning cases and pathologies, didactic instruction, and assessment.

Cardiac Sonography Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

The Cardiac Sonographer plays a key role in today’s modern diagnosis and treatment team of Cardiac disorders. Graduates of CCC’s AAS degree program will be prepared to pursue positions in imaging centers, physician’s offices, clinics, mobile units, or hospitals that do not require a certification to be employed.

Cardiac Sonographer AAS Degree Courses Include

  • Medical Terminology, Law & Ethics
  • Pharmacology, Patient Care & EKG
  • Intro to Ultrasound Physics
  • Cardiac Sonography
  • General Education

Graduates receive a Cardiac Sonography Associate of Applied Science degree

Cardiac Sonography AAS Program Overview

  • Total CS AAS Program Length: 115 weeks (morning/afternoon classes) and 115 weeks (evening classes)
  • Semester Credit Hours: 107
  • Total Clock Hours: 2,400
    • Classroom Hours: 1,230
    • Online Hours: 270
    • Clinical Externship Hours: 900

The Cardiac Sonography AAS program is offered in a hybrid format. General Education and introductory courses will primarily be online using Interactive Distance Learning (IDL). The core Cardiac Sonography principles and subjects will be taught in a hybrid format, theory will be conducted online while labs will be held on campus.

FAQs about the Sonographer AAS Degree Program

What Does a Cardiac Sonographer Do?

A cardiac sonographer uses ultrasound equipment to create images of the heart, helping physicians diagnose and monitor heart conditions. They explain procedures to patients, ensure image quality, and assist in interpreting results for accurate medical evaluation and treatment planning.

How Long is Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography AAS Degree program?

Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography AAS degree program can be completed in as few as 115 weeks and is offered as either a morning/afternoon program or an evening program.

Is Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography AAS program Online or In-Person?

Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography AAS degree program is offered in a hybrid-online format. Students learn classroom theory online, while completing hands-on training in on-campus labs. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.

What Types of Jobs Can I Find After Completing Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography AAS Degree program?

Many of Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography AAS degree graduates go to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including imaging centers, physicians’ offices, clinics, mobile units, and hospitals, which do not require certification to be employed.  Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.

How Does Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography AAS Degree program Prepare Me For A Job?

In Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography AAS degree program, you’ll gain real-world skills, including how to verify patient history and health status, use ultrasound devices and other imaging tools that use sound waves to create images of the heart, inspecting the chambers and walls of the heart as well as the valves, record and analyze findings in real time during the exam, and communicate findings with interpreting and referring physicians. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, and the AAS degree courses prepare you to be a more well-rounded job candidate, with courses in Medical Terminology, Laws and Ethics, Pharmacology, English Composition, American Government, Business Math, Critical Thinking, and Professional Development. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.

What Will I Get When I Complete Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography AAS Degree program?

Graduates of Central Coast College’s Cardiac Sonography AAS degree program receive an Associate of Applied Science, Cardiac Sonography degree.

What Do I Need to Enroll in the Cardiac Sonography AAS Degree program at Central Coast College?

To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – Central Coast College offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 831-424-6767 to get in contact with our admissions team.