CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY (ultrasound)
WELCOME
We are so glad you're here! Fletcher's Associate of Applied Science Cardiovascular Sonography degree can be obtained in as little as two years. The Cardiovascular Sonography program admits a new cohort of students into the clinical component of the program once a year in the summer.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Cardiovascular sonography is an allied health profession specifically focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac and vascular disease. The sonographer performs examinations at the request or direction of a physician. The sonographer is proficient in the use of analytical equipment and includes placing such equipment on or into the patient, or placing the patient on the equipment, acquisition of diagnostic images, cognitive skills involving data measurement, professionalism for patient interactions, and knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy and pathophysiology. The program focuses on the two concentrations of adult sonography (echocardiography) and noninvasive vascular studies.
The Cardiovascular Sonography program encourages and challenges students to develop critical-thinking and decision-making skills to improve their marketability and job security. First and foremost, however, the program fosters these skills to improve patient care. The program is dedicated to continuous quality improvement through systematic assessment of program outcomes. Emphasis is placed on producing graduates to function as professionals in various venues wherein the practice of cardiovascular technology occurs. The program strives to broaden the scope of practice by teaching students certain components of cardiovascular technology.
The Cardiovascular Sonography program at Fletcher Technical Community College is a six semester, 63 credit hour program. It consists of two semesters of pre-requisite coursework and four semesters of clinical. The prerequisite courses are offered face-to-face or online.
The program curriculum and course descriptions can be found in the college catalog and in the link below.
ADMISSIONS
Fletcher Technical Community College admits a new clinical class into the Associate of Applied Science Cardiovascular Sonography program once a year, in the summer semester. Specific clinical application and admission requirements can be found in the program’s current Admission Guide (coming soon). Students must review the Admission Guide prior to applying to the clinical component of the program. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before scheduling or withdrawing from courses. Please note the following application submission requirements for the clinical component:
- The following 26 credit hours must be successfully completed (final grade of C) by the end of the spring semester with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75: BIOL 1140, BIOL 1150, BIOL 1160, ENGL 1000 or 1010, MATH 1223, HESC 1110, PHYS 2113, PSYC 2010
- High school diploma or equivalency
- HESI A2 score of at least 75% in each required component (Anatomy and Physiology, Reading, Math, Grammar, and Vocabulary)
- Submission of a clear background check
If you are interested in beginning your education for a career in Cardiovascular Sonography, please complete the following steps: