CERTIFICATE

(HEGIS Code Number 5217)
Program Director: Ellen Bowman
(716) 827-2497
Room 343

Echocardiography is a specialized concentration within the field of ultrasound applied to heart structures. The cardiac sonographer is a skilled person qualified by academic and clinical preparation to perform echocardiography exams under the supervision of a qualified physician. The Echocardiographer may provide this service in a variety of medical settings. The demands of the cardiac sonographer require a working knowledge of detailed anatomy and physiology of the heart and its echogenic appearance as it is presented as a 2-D image, as well as scanning techniques to obtain the optimum image.

The program of study includes thirty-six (36) credit hours of didactic, college laboratory and clinical sessions.Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certifying Examinations for Cardiovascular Principles and Instrumentation, Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography.

Specific Admissions Requirements for Echocardiography Program:

1. Candidates for admission to this program must be a graduate of an Allied Health program with an A.A.S., B.S., or Diploma Program (i.e.: 2 years Radiologic Technology education and ARRT, Radiation Therapist, R.N., Occupational Therapist, Physician Assistant, M.D., or D.O. credential)
   
2. A minimum of a 3.0 semester average coursework*

       *Diploma Graduates: Transcripts will be reviewed to determine compliance with academic   

        requirements

   3. College Preparatory course in Physics

   4. Interview with Program Director

   5. Official transcripts from secondary and post-secondary institutions required

Minimum Certificate Requirements:

A total of 36 credit hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0

Curriculum

First Semester- Fall

DMS 106 Physics of Ultrasound I
ECH 100 Introduction to Echocardiography
ECH 101 Echocardiography I
ECH 102 Echocardiography College Laboratory I
ECH 103 Echocardiography Principles and Instrumentation
ECH 104 Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
ECH 120 Echocardiography Clinical Practicum I

Second Semester - Spring

DMS 206 Physics of Ultrasound II
ECH 201 Echocardiography II
ECH 202 Echocardiography College Laboratory II
ECH 203 Seminar/Research Course
ECH 204 Pathology of the Heart
ECH 220 Echocardiography Clinical Practicum II

Summer

DMS 230 Echocardiography Clinical Practicum III

Would you like more information on this or other programs? Fill out our Information Request Form or call 716-826-1200. Requests by mail may be sent to Trocaire College, Office of Admissions, 360 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 or e-mail us at Trocaire College. Please indicate your name, mailing address (including zip code), phone number and the program you are interested in.