Program Description

Sonography is the use of high-frequency sound waves, also known as ultrasound, to observe the internal world of the human body. ACC offers a two year program which prepares individuals for a health career in either Echocardiography or Vascular Technology which are branches of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Upon graduation, students will possess the skills necessary to perform ultrasound and related diagnostic exams of the heart or blood vessels.

The Advanced Technical Certificate program is a condensed version of the A.A.S. option available to students that already have a degree in an allied healthcare related field.

Graduates of these programs may also earn their credentials by taking the national registry exam offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Both programs are accredited through the Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) which is under the umbrella of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Program Information

• Application Form Cardio Program 
• Check Off List
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Hep B Requirement
• Observation Form
• Program Information
• Recommendation Personal Statement Form
• ATC Program Costs
• AAS Program Costs

Curriculum Outline

• A.A.S - Echocardiography
• A.A.S - Non-Invasive Vascular Technology
• A.A.S - Pediatric Echocardiography
• A.T.C – Echocardiography
• A.T.C - Non-Invasive Vascular Technology
• A.T.C - Pediatric Echocardiography

For information and an Information Packet
call 281-756-5625 or email Sonography@alvincollege.edu.

DCVS Program Newsletters

• Sononews - Fall 2011
• Sononews - Fall 2010
• SonoNews - Spring 2009
• SonoNews - Fall 2008
• SonoNews - Spring 2008
• SonoNews - Fall 2007
• SonoNews - Spring 2007

Resources

ADVANCE Healthcare Shop Details

ADVANCE Healthcare Shop Website
Use the disount code at check out to get your student discount and the 10% funding for your board exams.

ADVANCE for Imaging and Radiation Oncology

Career Opportunities

Sonographers typically work in hospitals, but they may also work in physician offices, diagnostic centers, ultrasound equipment vendors as sales or application specialists, mobile services, and contract agencies. Career opportunities in the Houston-Galveston area and nationally remain strong. Recruiters contact ACC regularly about qualified students to fill job openings. Starting salary for a new graduate is generally around $45,000. Salary can increase to $60,000 - $80,000 after graduates pass the national registry exam and gain more experience.

Options

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography – Echocardiography..........................70 credit hours (2 years)
Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography – Vascular Technology.....................70 credit hours (2 years)

Advanced Technical Certificate – Allied Healthcare Providers
Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography – Echocardiography.......................39 credit hours (1½ years)
Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography – Vascular Technology.................. 39 credit hours (1½ years)
Pediatric Echocardiography................ 27 credit hours (1½ years)

Program Investment

The Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography Associate Degree program costs approximately $6,500*. This amount is based on a pre-set curriculum sequence and in-district tuition. It includes tuition, fees, textbooks, scrubs, supplies, seminars, parking at clinical sites and malpractice insurance.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Apply for the CampusRN - Texas Nursing Scholarship

Visit CampusRN to apply for the $2500.00 regional scholarship.

Need more information call 281-756-5625 or email Sonography@alvincollege.edu.

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3110 Mustang Road • Alvin, TX 77511
281.756.3500

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