Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography (DCVS)

How to Apply

 

DCVS Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Program

DCVS Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) Program

What You Need To Apply

Application Checklist

Information Session

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Requirements 

Admission requirements for A.A.S. Degree include these pre-requisite courses with a grade of C or better in each pre-requisite:

• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Anatomy and Physiology II
• College Algebra or Quantitative Reasoning
•  Elementary Physics

Additional Requirements to Apply

• Apply to ACC by completing the Steps-to-Getting-Started
• Submit official college transcripts to Admissions showing completion of required courses 
• Apply to the DCVS program by completing an application packet
• Complete the required number of hours of professional observation here at ACC in the DCVS lab
• Take the HESI A2 exam - must have a cumulative score of 75 or above
• Submit record of first two vaccinations completed in Hepatitis B series
• Submit two professional letters of reference

Selection for Admission

Admission to the DCVS Program is competitive. Applicants are ranked by the following criteria:

• Final grades in prerequisite classes
• HESI A2 cumulative score
• HESI A2 reading comprehension score

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who:

• Are an ACC student for more than one semester
• Have health care experience
• Hold a degree
• Are a veteran
• Were on the alternate list in the prior application period and are reapplying

Deductions will be given for:

• F's and withdrawals in prerequisite classes
• No show to a scheduled observation