CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY (ultrasound)

WELCOME

We are so glad you're here! Fletcher's Associate of Applied Science Cardiovascular Sonography degree can be obtained in as little as two years.  The Cardiovascular Sonography program admits a new cohort of students into the clinical component of the  program once a year in the summer.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Cardiovascular sonography is an allied health profession specifically focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac and vascular disease. The sonographer performs examinations at the request or direction of a physician. The sonographer is proficient in the use of analytical equipment and includes placing such equipment on or into the patient, or placing the patient on the equipment, acquisition of diagnostic images, cognitive skills involving data measurement, professionalism for patient interactions, and knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy and pathophysiology.  The program focuses on the two concentrations of adult sonography (echocardiography) and noninvasive vascular studies.

The Cardiovascular Sonography program encourages and challenges students to develop critical-thinking and decision-making skills to improve their marketability and job security. First and foremost, however, the program fosters these skills to improve patient care. The program is dedicated to continuous quality improvement through systematic assessment of program outcomes. Emphasis is placed on producing graduates to function as professionals in various venues wherein the practice of cardiovascular technology occurs. The program strives to broaden the scope of practice by teaching students certain components of cardiovascular technology.

The Cardiovascular Sonography program at Fletcher Technical Community College is a six semester, 63 credit hour program. It consists of two semesters of pre-requisite coursework and four semesters of clinical. The prerequisite courses are offered face-to-face or online. 

The program curriculum and course descriptions can be found in the college catalog and in the link below.

ADMISSIONS

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR SUMMER 2025 COHORT: MAY 19, 2025

Fletcher Technical Community College admits a new clinical class into the Associate of Applied Science Cardiovascular Sonography program once a year,  in the summer semester. Specific clinical application and admission requirements can be found in the program’s current Admission Guide (see below in links). Students must review the Admission Guide prior to applying to the clinical component of the program.  Application deadline is May 19, 2025. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before scheduling or withdrawing from courses.

Please note the following application submission requirements for the clinical component:

  • The following 26 credit hours must be successfully completed (final grade of C) by the end of the spring semester with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75: BIOL 1140, BIOL 1150, BIOL 1160, BIOL 1170, HUMANITIES ELECTIVE, ENGL 1000 or 1010, MATH 1223, HESC 1110, PHYS 2113, PSYC 2010 (these courses do not have expiration dates)
  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • HESI A2 score of at least 75% in each required component (Anatomy and Physiology, Reading, Math, Grammar, and Vocabulary) (Must be taken within 1 year of application deadline)
  • Submission of a clear background check

To apply to the Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Sonography program, please follow the instructions in the Admissions Guide.

 
 
 
**This program has a clinical component to complete the program. Please be advised that Fletcher’s Nursing and Allied Health faculty members work closely with many clinical sites to provide an optimal clinical experience for all of its students. Fletcher must follow policies and guidelines set forth by programmatic accreditation boards as well as hospital policies. We must abide by the federal, state, local, college and health care facility mandates and your program completion date is dependent upon our ability to enter and complete training in clinical facilities. Fletcher’s faculty and administration will work with all of our partners to complete clinical hours in a safe and timely manner. We thank you for choosing Fletcher for your career goals and look forward to working with you to achieve success. 
 
 
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
  • Federal Grants
  • Student Loans
  • TOPS
  • MJ Foster Promise Program
 
 

LINKS

CONTACT

Lindsay Henderson, MA, BAS, CST
Associate Dean of Allied Health and Workforce
Phone: 985-448-5931
 
Lauren Sanders
Enrollment Specialist
Phone:985-448-7914
Office:100D Main Campus