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Adult Cardiac Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate
Program Available at:
- El Centro
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Advanced Technical Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Cardiac Sonography webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing an Advanced Technical Certificate in Adult Cardiac Sonography. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Advanced Technical Certificate in Adult Cardiac Sonography. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Adult Cardiac Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate is for a student having earned at least a previous Associate Degree in a designated allied health field or a B.S. degree with a major in a science discipline with substantial patient care experience. Potential students will be considered on an individual basis to determine if they have an adequate background in anatomy and physiology, college algebra, pathophysiology, pharmacology and physics. A background in basic ECG is also required. Upon completion, a certificate will be awarded. Courses that complete the Certificate are noted below.
The Adult Cardiac Sonography program has a competitive admissions process. The Adult Cardiac Sonographer performs cardiovascular examinations to produce a picture of a heart and great vessels using high-frequency sound waves. These examinations are used to diagnose congenital heart disease, valvular disease, pericardial disease, cardiomyopathy, and other cardiovascular disorders. Types of examinations include 2D and 3D Echo, M-mode and color flow Doppler, as well as Transesophageal and Stress Studies. The Adult Cardiac Sonographer may work in hospitals, clinics and physicians' offices.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 38 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1 (Spring)
DSAE 2303 – Cardiovascular Concepts
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 3
SEMESTER 2 (Summer)
DMSO 2343 – Advanced Ultrasound Physics
DSAE 1270 – Introduction to Echocardiographic Evaluation
DSAE 1203 – Introduction to Cardiac Sonography Techniques
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with the clinical coordinator regarding placement for the practicum course.
Total Hours: 7
SEMESTER 3 (Fall)
DSAE 2404 – Cardiac Sonography Pathophysiology I
DSAE 1364 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
DSVT 1200 – Principles of Vascular Technology
DSAE 2335 – Advanced Cardiac Sonography
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
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Meet with the clinical coordinator regarding placement for the practicum course.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 4 (Spring)
DSVT 2200 – Vascular Technology Applications
DSAE 2437 – Cardiac Sonography Pathophysiology II
DSAE 2264 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
DSVT 2164 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
DSAE 2355 – Advanced Cardiac Sonography and Review
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with the clinical coordinator regarding placement for the practicum course.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 5 (Summer)
DSAE 2265 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician This is the capstone course for this award.
DSPE 2257 – Evaluation of Congenital Heart Disease I
SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search, if needed.
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet the Health Occupations Admissions Office to apply for the Adult Cardiac Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 4
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 37 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS