DEGREES IN Adult Echocardiography
Adult Echocardiography AAS
By the Numbers
Why Choose This Program
Students will learn ultrasound scanning procedures specialized to the heart and will be prepared to enter a health care field that is projected to grow 13% from 2024-2034 nationwide. SCTCC's program has small class sizes and is located in the same lab as its accredited and number-one ranked Sonography program.
Echocardiography is a good option for those who are interested in Sonography, and vice versa.
Placement rate from self-reported data of graduates available for work in field of study up to one year post graduation. Wage data is from Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). SCTCC Consumer Information.
From Degree to Career
When you choose the Adult Echocardiography program at SCTCC, you will gain skills that will directly transfer to the workplace. There are several employers in the St. Cloud area that are ready to hire echocardiologists.
With this specialized concentration, you will gain complete knowledge of the human heart anatomy and ability to perform an exam to interpret normal and abnormal anatomy by using sound waves. During your time as a student, you will complete academic study alongside lab time and clinical experiences in the surrounding communities. With this degree, you will be able to evaluate heart anatomy, sizes, valve motions, and the proximal great vessels in order to translate findings to a reading physician, providing patients with quality care.
At a glance
- Demonstrate appropriated communication skills with patients and colleagues.
- Act in a professional and ethical manner.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of patient care.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of image production and optimization.
- Identify anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearances of normal cardiac structures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of mechanisms of disease, cardiovascular pathophysiology, and hemodynamics, sonographic technique, measurements, quantitative principles, and Doppler patterns in both the normal heart and with cardiac disease.
- Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimal diagnostic results.
- Translate all findings to an interpreting physician.
- To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for adult heart sonography.
With an AAS in Adult Echocardiography, you'll be able to find employment at hospitals, clinics, mobile health care, education, and more.
At a glance
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Mobile
- Vendor Application Specialist
- Education
- Management
- Travel agents
- Research facilities
At a glance
Students who have this AAS degree will be able to find employment at several local health care facilities, including CentraCare, Allina, Fairview, Sanford, Essentia, and others.
- CentraCare
- Allina Medical Facilities
- Fairview Medical Facilities
- Sanford Medical Facilities
- Essentia Medical Facilities
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Are you ready to learn more about the Adult Echocardiography program and being a student at SCTCC?
Fill out this form to get more information on this program and future application, registration, and tour events.
- Call us at 320-308-5089
- Email us at recruitment@sctcc.edu
- On campus Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Visiting campus is an excellent opportunity to learn about SCTCC programs, the health application process, and tour the state-of-the-art-labs and classrooms.
Paying for College
Students choose SCTCC for a lot of reasons, but saving money is one reason we hear from almost every student at SCTCC. We’ve got a breakdown of the costs for the program, along with information on financial aid and scholarships.
Apply just once and you are considered for all eligible SCTCC scholarships.
Program Info for Current Students
Echocardiography students are welcome to join the SCTCC Sonography Club, which is actively involved on campus and out in the community.
Adult Echocardiography Instructor
Good Stuff
Sonography Accredited for Ten Years
SCTCC Recipient of $1 Million Grant for Sonography Training
