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Help save lives with an AAS degree in cardiovascular sonography (CVS). This degree will cover two ultrasound specialty areas: adult echocardiography and vascular sonography.
Become an expert in operating and maintaining the latest technology to perform echocardiograms that help physicians diagnose abnormalities and create treatment plans.
Develop interpersonal communication skills to interact with patients and health care team members in this in-demand field.
Hands-on training and clinical experience in a growing, in-demand field, earning competitive salaries.
Degrees and Certs
мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê offers an associate in applied science degree (AAS) in cardiovascular sonography. This program will cover two ultrasound specialty areas: adult echocardiography and vascular sonography. The program begins each fall.
Other Sonography Programs
If you are not a certified sonographer and are interested in the specialty areas of abdominal and obstetrics/gynecology sonography. the мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS degree can help you accomplish your goal!
Are you already a certified sonographer interested in adding a vascular sonography credential? Let us help you! The certificate might be just what you need to accomplish your goal.
Job Outlook
Cost
For the 2024-2025 academic year (fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025), cardiovascular sonography (CVS) classes have a tuition rate of $280 per credit hour for in-district residents. The total estimated cost of tuition, variable tuition and standard fees is approximately $17,328 for the CVS AAS program. Get more information on tuition and fees.
There are separate costs for , uniform expenses, a clinical tracking system, registry exam fees and other program requirements.
Paying for college
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Free training opportunity
The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) program provides free training and supports for occupations within the health care field. Learn more about PATH, including support services, programs and eligibility.
Start/Info Session
The CVS program application is due by the first Friday in February by 5 p.m. for the cohort that begins in June of the same year. Students are required to attend a sonography Information Session before applying to the program.
- If you are interested in this career, (a requirement for admission). Session dates and times vary, and all sessions are held online via Microsoft Teams (a link will be emailed to you the day before the scheduled meeting date).
- To help ensure students are successful, CVS has special requirements that must be met to be eligible for program admission. Prepare to apply to the program by following the steps on the CVS How to Apply page.
If you have questions regarding program admission requirements or how to apply, please call мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê Student Success at 217-786-2224 and request to speak with a health professions student success coach.
Graduation requirements
The cardiovascular sonography program includes general education, program and program elective courses. Didactic, lab and clinical coursework is required. To complete the CVS program at мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê, each student must:
- Satisfy all admission requirements.
- Successfully complete 68 credit hours of coursework according to the program paradigm.
- Discharge all financial obligations to the college.
- Complete the degree requirements of the college.
- Apply for the degree by completing a graduation application.
It is recommended that students check regularly with мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê Student Success to be sure that their program of courses is fulfilling the requirements.