Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography (DCVS)
How to Apply
Application Period: March 15th through May 15th each year
DCVS Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Program
Program Begins:
Fall Semester
DCVS Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) Program
Must hold current registry with ARDMS or CCI
Program Begins:
Fall Semester
What You Need To Apply
Information Session
Attend an information session to learn more about the Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography program and meet our staff.
| November 29, 2023 | 1:00 pm | S107 |
Requirements
Admission requirements for the DCVS A.A.S. Degree include the following pre-requisite courses with a final grade of C or better:
- 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 be within 5 years and have a cumulative score of 75 or above
- Submit record of completed 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 pre-requisite classes
- HESI A2 scores
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
- Are a previous alternate reapplying
Deductions will be given for:
- F's and withdrawals in pre-requisite classes
- No show to a scheduled observation
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
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