Stellar Career College Chicago

Echocardiography / Noninvasive Cardiovascular Sonographer Diploma Program

Program Overview

The Echocardiography / Noninvasive Cardiovascular Sonographer Diploma Program at Stellar Career College is designed to help students build professional skills in heart and blood vessel imaging.
Moreover, Echocardiography—also known as Noninvasive Cardiovascular Sonography (NICVS)—uses ultrasound technology to create detailed images of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. Through this program, students not only learn how echocardiograms assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring heart diseases accurately, but they also develop confidence in performing clinical procedures efficiently.

In addition, this Echocardiography Sonographer Program emphasizes both technical and clinical training, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for careers in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers.

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 and maintain echocardiography equipment.

  • Also, enter and manage accurate patient information.

  • Furthermore, adjust depth and frequency for precise imaging.

  • Additionally, demonstrate proper transducer orientation and save quality images.

  • Moreover, understand accreditation bodies and ultrasound quality control standards.

  • Likewise, position patients appropriately for various cardiac tests.

  • Finally, apply objective criteria for accurate diagnosis and reporting.

  • Learn how to operate and maintain echocardiography equipment.

  • Also, enter and manage accurate patient information.

  • Furthermore, adjust depth and frequency for precise imaging.

  • Additionally, demonstrate proper transducer orientation and save quality images.

  • Moreover, understand accreditation bodies and ultrasound quality control standards.

  • Likewise, position patients appropriately for various cardiac tests.

  • Finally, apply objective criteria for accurate diagnosis and reporting.

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

  1. Submit the Online Application
  2. Attend the mandatory Program Orientation Session
  3. Email admissions@stellarcollege.edu to request your Entrance Exam login
     (Include program in the subject line)
  4. Submit Required Documents (see below)
  5. (Optional) Submit certifications (CPR, CNA, etc.)
  6. Complete Online Assessments
  7. Attend Interview with the Admissions Panel
  8. Review and sign required program documents
  9. Sign the Enrollment Agreement electronically
  10. Receive Acceptance Letter and onboarding information

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Applicants

  1. Submit the Online Application
  2. Attend the mandatory Program Orientation Session
  3. Submit Required Documents (see below)
  4. (Optional) Submit certifications (CPR, CNA, etc.)
  5. Complete Online Assessments
  6. Attend Interview with the Admissions Panel
  7. Review and sign required program documents
  8. Sign the Enrollment Agreement electronically
  9. Receive Acceptance Letter and onboarding information.

High School / Associate Degree Applicants

  1. Submit the Online Application
  2. Attend the mandatory Program Orientation Session
  3. Email admissions@stellarcollege.edu to request your Entrance Exam login
     (Include program in the subject line)
  4. Next, Submit Required Documents (see below)
  5. (Optional) Submit certifications (CPR, CNA, etc.)
  6. Complete Online Assessments
  7. Attend Interview with the Admissions Panel
  8. After Approval, Review and sign required program documents
  9. Sign the Enrollment Agreement electronically
  10. Finally, Receive Acceptance Letter and onboarding information

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Applicants

  1. Submit the Online Application
  2. Attend the mandatory Program Orientation Session
  3. Next, Submit Required Documents (see below)
  4. (Optional) Submit certifications (CPR, CNA, etc.)
  5. Complete Online Assessments
  6. Attend Interview with the Admissions Panel
  7. After Approval, Review and sign required program documents
  8. Sign the Enrollment Agreement electronically
  9. Finally, Receive Acceptance Letter and onboarding information.
  • 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

Students are encouraged to complete the Complete The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additionally, Stellar Career College provides financial guidance throughout the process.

  • 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. Moreover, the site may show Stellar Career College based in Modesto, CA. That is correct, as we have a branch there as well.  
  • If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application you can click here to view a helpful video. 
  • Alternatively, If you’re interested in paying out of pocket via our interest-free payment plan please contact us to let us know.