Become a Certified Echocardiography Technologist

Echocardiography Program

Start a high-demand, rewarding career in as little as 12 months.

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Our accelerated Adult Echocardiography program provides comprehensive ultrasound training, hands-on scanning experience, and clinical rotations designed to prepare you for a successful career in cardiovascular imaging.

Why Choose Our Echocardiography Program?

Your time is valuable. Your education should be, too.

At Apex Health Education, our Echocardiography program is built to give you the technical skills, clinical experience, and confidence needed to excel in one of healthcare’s fastest-growing diagnostic specialties.

Comprehensive 12-Month Program

Master cardiac ultrasound techniques, hemodynamics, pathology, and advanced imaging protocols.

Hybrid + Flexible Learning

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

Hands-On Scanning Labs

Gain real-world experience scanning with industry-standard ultrasound equipment under expert supervision.

Certification Preparation

Graduate prepared to sit for industry-recognized credentialing exams such as ARDMS or CCI.

Career Support From Day One

Resume building, interview coaching, and job placement assistance included.

Program Overview

Our Echocardiography program prepares you for a high-impact role in cardiovascular imaging through an accelerated 12-month, hybrid curriculum. You’ll complete online coursework, weekly hands-on scanning labs, and clinical rotations in real cardiac imaging environments — all designed to build strong proficiency and confidence.

Whether you’re new to healthcare or looking to advance into a specialized clinical field, this program provides everything you need to become a skilled, job-ready Echo Technologist.

  • Program Format: Hybrid (online + on-campus scanning labs)
  • Length: 12 months
  • Location: Peoria, AZ (for on-campus scanning labs)
  • Outcome: Career-ready Echocardiography Technologist with real clinical experience

What You’ll Learn

Our curriculum is designed to prepare you for real diagnostic imaging environments by blending foundational cardiac science with advanced echocardiography techniques.

Clinical & Technical Competencies

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

Master essential cardiac imaging competencies, from anatomy and physiology to advanced scanning techniques and quantitative reporting, to launch your career in healthcare. Apply now to get started.

Professional & Diagnostic Skills

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

Develop essential professional and diagnostic skills with training in patient care, cardiologist communication, lab workflow, exam documentation, and safety standards. Apply now to advance your career readiness.

What You Can Expect

Career Support

From the moment you enroll, our career services team works with you to prepare for the professional imaging environment. Students receive resume guidance, interview coaching, clinical placement assistance, employer introductions, and personalized job support — even after graduation.

Flexible Start Dates

We offer rolling enrollment and multiple start dates for the Echo program throughout the year. With a hybrid model that blends online coursework with weekly in-person scanning labs, you can train for a new career without putting life on hold.

Hands-On Lab Training

Develop strong scanning skills through instructor-guided ultrasound labs using industry-standard machines. You'll practice real echocardiography protocols, image acquisition, and cardiac assessments before beginning clinical rotations.

“The scanning labs were incredible — I felt fully prepared when I entered my clinical rotations. This program completely changed my career.”

Tiffani B.Echo Graduate

Ready to Start Your Career in Echocardiography?

You’re one step away from joining one of healthcare’s most respected and high-growth specialties.