Adult Cardiac Ultrasound
Ready to Apply for the Adult Cardiac Ultrasound Program?
Applications are accepted February 1st through May 1st
Application Information Apply Here
The School of Adult Cardiac Ultrasound is an accredited, highly specialized certificate program that trains students to become knowledgeable healthcare professionals who assist in diagnostic procedures performed in an Adult Cardiac Ultrasound Laboratory setting. Students begin the program by learning the fundamentals of heart function and physiology, then concentrate on core, didactic, lab, and clinical cardiovascular courses related to Adult Echocardiography. Specialty areas of the program include transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and stress echocardiography (SE).
The program comprises an initial five weeks of dedicated classroom instruction, concentration on anatomy, basic equipment operation and fundamental skill development in cardiac ultrasound. The remaining 47 weeks comprises four days of clinical, hands-on instruction at our hospital training sites and one day of classroom instruction. Students rotate their clinical training in several local hospitals. These rotations provide students with a broad range of clinical experiences.
The School of Adult Cardiac Ultrasound also offers an additional six-month program, with classes beginning in October and April, in Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound for the registered cardiac sonographer. Visit our Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound page for more information about this program.
Classes being in October with a clinical practicum at Saint Francis Hospital, and at affiliated hospitals throughout New England.
Prerequisites and Admissions
1A: Any 2-year AMA Allied Health degree, such as but not limited to: Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Cardiopulmonary Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Registered Nursing
1B: Any bachelor’s degree in health science
1C: Non health science bachelor's degree with the following co-requisites:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (8 College Credits)
- Medical Terminology
- Note: A letter grade of C or higher is required.
1D: Paramedic graduate of a degree-granting, accredited paramedic training program
- Supporting Documentation: Official educational transcripts AND employment verification letter
1E: Enrolled in accredited University/College pathway to Cardiovascular Technology, including program guidelines/standards, qualified applicants must have a minimum of 100 course credit hours, and must have completion the following courses:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Medical Terminology
- Note: A letter grade of C or higher is required
- Supporting Documentation: Official educational transcripts AND Official Letter from Dean of the Schools.
1F: Foreign and Domestic M.D.s and D.O.s are also eligible to apply
- Supporting Documentation: Official educational transcripts AND/OR medical license credential
Note: International transcripts need to be verified by a credentialing company such as World Education Services (WES)
Application Process
Application Timeline:
- Applications accepted – Feb 1st until May 1st
- Interviews on campus – May
- Notification of Acceptance – July
- Orientation – August
- Matriculation – First Week of October
- Graduation – End of September
Materials needed for application:
- $50 application fee (non-refundable)
- Resume/CV
- Two letters of reference (1 work, 1 personal)
- Educational transcripts (must be official)
- Essay (see application information)
- Application Information
Tuition and Fees
- $17,000 - Includes all tuition
- Includes all tuition, books, lab and graduation fees, national registry fees
- Includes one year student rate membership to the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) which includes access to its journal and member-only website content
Statistics
| Graduating Year | # of Students Starting Program | % of Students Graduated | National Credentialing Exam Pass Rate | Grads with Jobs in 3 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2022 | 11 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2021 | 10 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2020 | 9 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2019 | 9 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2018 | 9 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2017 | 8 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2016 | 8 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2015 | 8 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2014 | 8 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2013 | 8 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Questions?
For more information about the School of Adult Cardiac Ultrasound, please contact Steven Walling, BS, ACS, RCS, RDCS, FASE at swalling@trinityhealthofne.org or (860) 714-5698.
Faculty & Staff
Asiya Mahmut, MD
Medical Director
Steven Walling, BS, ACS, RCS, RDCS, FASE
Director and Clinical Coordinator