Echocardiography / Noninvasive Cardiovascular Sonographer Diploma Program
Program Overview
Echocardiography, also known as Non-invasive Cardiovascular Sonography (NICVS) is involved in medical imaging of the heart and blood vessels. This program provides information related to the functioning of the heart and blood vessels. NICVS makes it easier to diagnose heart diseases. This program gives an understanding of how the technology involved in Echocardiography works.
Program Objectives
- Learn how to operate the machine
- Learn how to enter patient information
- Learn how to adjust depth measurement
- Learn how to adjust frequency
- Learn how to demonstrate indicator orientation
- Learn how to save images
- Learn how to establish objective criteria
- Learn how to position the patient for the specific test
- Learn the basic introduction to accreditation bodies
- Learn the standards for ultrasound QC (quality control)
Program Highlights
Duration: 18 months
Format: Hybrid
Externship: Externship is provided by the College at its affiliated healthcare facilities
admission requirment
High School / Associate Degree Applicants
- Submit the Online Application
- Attend the mandatory Program Orientation Session
- Email admissions@stellarcollege.edu to request your Entrance Exam login
(Include program in the subject line) - Submit Required Documents (see below)
- (Optional) Submit certifications (CPR, CNA, etc.)
- Complete Online Assessments
- Attend Interview with the Admissions Panel
- Review and sign required program documents
- Sign the Enrollment Agreement electronically
- Receive Acceptance Letter and onboarding information
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Applicants
- Submit the Online Application
- Attend the mandatory Program Orientation Session
- Submit Required Documents (see below)
- (Optional) Submit certifications (CPR, CNA, etc.)
- Complete Online Assessments
- Attend Interview with the Admissions Panel
- Review and sign required program documents
- Sign the Enrollment Agreement electronically
- Receive Acceptance Letter and onboarding information.
- Required Admission Documents (PDF format)
- Government-issued ID
- Transcript (Minimum CGPA 2.0 required)
- Updated Resume
- Letter of Recommendation (from a supervisor or instructor)
- Essay (1–2 pages, APA format):
Prompt: Why are you interested in this program? Why now? What impact do you hope to make in healthcare?
Financial Aid Information
Complete The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Our FAFSA school code is 037593. Please enter the school code as shown so that Stellar Career College receives your financial aid information.
- Please note, the school associated with the code may show “Computer Tutor Business and Technical Institute”. That is the previous name of our institution and can be used to process your FAFSA. Also, the site may show Stellar Career College based in Modesto, CA. That is correct, as we have a branch there as well.
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