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Program Overview

As a cardiovascular sonographer, you'll be working with physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. This may also include assisting with other diagnostic procedures, patient care and the maintenance of ultrasound equipment..

At KU, you can complete a cardiovascular sonography certificate in 21-months. In the program, you can choose from two cardiovascular sonography tracks:

  • Adult echocardiography and vascular technology
    Become a credentialed Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) and a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
  • Adult echocardiography and pediatric echocardiography
    Become a credentialed Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with specialty in pediatric echocardiography (PE) through ARDMS or a Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

You'll spend 30 to 40 hours per week in the program, dividing your time between instructional coursework and hands-on clinical applications.


Clinical Training

Through this program, you will learn to use independent judgment in the acquisition of diagnostic information. This includes benefiting from the wide variety of diagnostic examinations conducted at The University of Kansas Health System and affiliated clinical sites.

  • Children's Mercy Hospital
  • HCA Midwest / Menorah
  • HCA Midwest / Overland Park Regional
  • Kansas City VA Medical Center
  • Liberty Hospital
  • Midwest Aortic & Vascular Institute
  • North Kansas City Hospital
  • Olathe Medical Center
  • University Health
  • The University of Kansas Health System main hospital campus
    (Mid America Cardiology, KU Pediatrics and Vascular Surgery Associates)
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Join us for an info session!

Learn about this program in an informal, open, and informational session held online on October 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions of the program director and get details on topics including eligibility requirements, prerequisites, employment options and more.
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photo of Turi WiednerIf you're considering applying to KU's cardiovascular sonography program, please contact program director Turi Wiedner, MBA, RVT, RDCS, to schedule an advising session: twiedner@kumc.edu or 913-588-7156.

photo of Alex LopezHigh school students, high school guidance counselors, and those in their early years of college study may contact Alex Lopez, our school's outreach and recruitment specialist, with questions at alopez12@kumc.edu or 913-588-1743 (711 TTY). Campus tours are also available!

Accreditation

The KU certificate program in diagnostic medical sonography, with concentrations in vascular, cardiac and pediatric cardiac, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775

727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Documents relating to accreditation status are available at the department office by request. Information for students. For information on total program costs, enrollment information and occupations available with this training, please see the gainful employment disclosure.

Performance of Graduates

For information such as number of graduates of the program over the past three years, retention rate, employment outcomes and graduates' performance on national credentialing examinations, please see our document on diagnostic medical sonography program effectiveness data (PDF).

KU School of Health Professions

University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Science
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Mailstop 1013
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-4630 • 711 TTY