Program Description
ACC’s program prepares individuals for a health career in either Echocardiography or Vascular Technology which are branches of Diagnostic Medical Sonography – sometimes referred to as ultrasound. Upon graduation, students will possess the skills necessary to perform ultrasound and related diagnostic exams of the heart or blood vessels. The core curriculum consists of classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction on subjects including basic healthcare skills, professional issues, medical terminology, ethics, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, hemodynamics, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and electrocardiography.

Career Opportunities
Sonographers typically work in hospitals, but they may also work in physician offices, diagnostic centers, manufacturers, mobile services, and contract agencies. Job opportunities are plentiful in the Houston and Galveston area and nationally. Job recruiters contact ACC weekly about qualified students to fill job openings. Starting salary for a new graduate generally starts at about $40,000 and increases to $50,000 – $70,000 after graduates pass the national registry exams.

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 (1 ½ years)

Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography –
Vascular Technology 39 credit hours (1 ½ years)

Program Investment
The Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography Associate Degree program costs approximately $4,500*. 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.

Advantages of ACC
• Small classes and personal attention.
• Dedicated faculty who care about your success.
• Hands-on clinical experience at area medical facilities.
• Affordable tuition and fees – Financial assistance available to those who qualify.

For more information call 281-756-3656 or email Sonography@alvincollege.edu.