Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound
Ready to Apply for the Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound Program?
Applications are accepted Feb 1st through May 1st for October Enrollment and October 1st until December 1st for April Enrollment.
Application Information Apply Here
The Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound program is the second program of its kind in the nation. It has been recognized as the best in the country, with a 100% pass rate on the national exam, and a 100% placement rate after graduation.
This 26-week program combines dedicated classroom and clinical instruction with the concentration in pediatric cardiac ultrasound. Classroom instruction will take place one morning a week with the remaining 4-and-a-half days consisting of clinical, hands-on instruction at Connecticut Children's, where students gain experience in developing the essential skills to become a registered pediatric cardiac sonographer.
Students enrolled in the Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound program will concentrate in the fields of pediatric echocardiography with special attention to congenital heart disease.
About Pediatric Echocardiography at Connecticut Children's
Prerequisites
To apply for the pediatric cardiac ultrasound program, you must already be a CCI or ARDMS registered cardiac sonographer (RCS or RDCS).
Although not required, preference will be given to graduates of a cardiac ultrasound program accredited by the JRC-DMS or JRC-CVT and recognized by CAAHEP.
One of the following requirements also apply:
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.
Application Process
Application Timeline:
- October Enrollment
- Applications accepted – Feb 1st through May 1st
- Notification of Acceptance – July 1st
- Matriculation – First week of October
- Graduation – Early April
- April Enrollment
- Applications accepted – October 1st through December 31st
- Notification of Acceptance – February 1st
- Matriculation – First week of April
- Graduation – Late 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
Statistics
| Graduating Year | # of Students Starting Program | % of Students Graduated | National Credentialing Exam Pass Rate | Grads with Jobs in 3 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2023 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2022 | 2 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2021 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2019 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2018 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2017 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2016 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2015 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2014 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2013 | 2 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2012 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Faculty & Staff
Seth Lapuk, MD
Medical Director
Steven Walling, BS, ACS, RCS, RDCS, FASE
Program Director
Kristen Pruner, BS, RDCS, RCS, RCCS
Hadley Santos, BS, RCCS, RCS