Become a Certified Echocardiography Technologist

Echocardiography Program

Our echocardiography program prepares you for a high-demand career in as little as 12 months, with comprehensive ultrasound training, hands-on scanning, and clinical rotations in cardiovascular imaging.

Echocardiography student performing a cardiac ultrasound scan
12months, accelerated
Hybridonline + scanning labs
TTEadult echo protocols
ARDMSor CCI exam prep

Why Choose Our Echocardiography Program?

Technical skill, clinical experience, and confidence in one of healthcare’s fastest-growing diagnostic specialties.

Comprehensive 12-Month Program

Cardiac ultrasound technique, hemodynamics, pathology, and advanced imaging protocols.

Hybrid + Flexible Learning

Online foundational coursework with on-campus scanning labs for working adults.

Hands-On Scanning Labs

Scan on industry-standard ultrasound equipment under expert supervision.

Certification Preparation

Graduate prepared for credentialing exams like ARDMS or CCI.

Career Support From Day One

Resume building, interview coaching, and job placement assistance.

Your Path to Registry

Twelve months that build from cardiac science to independent scanning in real imaging departments.

1

Online Coursework

Cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and ultrasound physics on your schedule.

2

Weekly Scanning Labs

Instructor-guided labs on real machines: protocols, image acquisition, and cardiac assessment.

3

Clinical Rotations

Live scanning with real patients in working cardiac imaging environments.

4

Credentialing & Career

Prepare for ARDMS or CCI, with placement support into your first echo role.

Echocardiography training lab at Apex Health Education

Program Overview

Our Echocardiography program prepares you for a high-impact role in cardiovascular imaging through an accelerated 12-month, hybrid curriculum: online coursework, weekly hands-on scanning labs, and clinical rotations in real cardiac imaging environments.

Whether you’re new to healthcare or advancing into a specialized clinical field, you’ll graduate a skilled, job-ready Echo Technologist.

Format: Hybrid (online + scanning labs)
Length: 12 months
Includes: Labs + clinical rotations
Outcome: Career-ready Echo Technologist

What You’ll Learn

Foundational cardiac science combined with advanced echocardiography technique, for real diagnostic imaging environments.

Clinical & Technical

  • Cardiac anatomy, physiology & hemodynamics
  • M-mode, 2D, Doppler & Color Flow imaging
  • Image optimization & machine controls
  • Adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) protocols
  • Assessing cardiac function, valves & pathology
  • Quantitative measurements & reporting
  • Scanning technique & patient positioning

Professional & Diagnostic

  • Patient care & communication
  • Understanding cardiologist interpretations
  • Workflow efficiency in imaging labs
  • Exam documentation & lab protocols
  • Safety, ethics & professionalism
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Career Support

Resume guidance, interview coaching, clinical placement assistance, and employer introductions, even after graduation.

Flexible Start Dates

Rolling enrollment with multiple start dates. Train for a new career without putting life on hold.

Where Graduates Work

Cardiac Sonographer, Echocardiographer, and Ultrasound Technologist roles in hospitals, cardiology practices, and imaging centers.

Admission & Enrollment

No waitlists. Once you qualify, you start with the next cohort.

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  1. 1
    Talk with an advisor
    Usually the same day, by phone or text.
  2. 2
    Review schedules & financing
    Tuition and the options you qualify for.
  3. 3
    Choose your start date
    We guide you through enrollment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Echocardiography program?+

12 months, combining online coursework, weekly on-campus scanning labs, and clinical rotations.

What credentials will I be prepared for?+

Industry-recognized credentialing exams such as ARDMS or CCI.

Will I scan real patients?+

Yes. After building skills in supervised scanning labs, you’ll complete clinical rotations with live patients in cardiac imaging departments.

Can I work while I’m in the program?+

The hybrid format is designed for working adults, with foundational coursework online and scheduled in-person labs.

Is financing available?+

Yes. An enrollment advisor will go over tuition, payment plans, and the financing options you qualify for.

Ready to Start Your Career in Echocardiography?

Join one of healthcare’s most respected and high-growth specialties.

Speak With an Enrollment Specialist Today