Sonography - Echocardiography Technology

Sonography is a noninvasive imaging technology that visualizes the body's tissue and organs with sound waves to assist in diagnosing diseases. Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) is a specialized field of sonography that requires professional training to assist physicians in diagnosing diseases and assessing overall cardiac health. The Echocardiography Technology program prepares students to become entry-level cardiac sonographers competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains of professional echocardiography. This program includes training for an in-demand practice area that meets a healthcare workforce need and complements existing allied health programs at M State. Upon successfully completing coursework and clinical experiences, students will have developed the minimum knowledge and competencies to sit for registry exams in the echocardiography profession. Moreover, the student will have the opportunity to learn to work effectively with other allied healthcare professionals, patients and families to promote patient safety, diagnosis and recovery.