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.
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 learn how echocardiograms assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring heart diseases accurately, and develop confidence in performing clinical procedures efficiently.
In addition, this program emphasizes both technical and clinical training, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for careers in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers.
Program Objectives
- Operate the echocardiography machine
- Enter patient information
- Adjust depth measurement
- Adjust frequency
- Demonstrate indicator orientation
- Save images
- Establish objective criteria
- Position the patient for the specific test
- Understand accreditation bodies
- Apply ultrasound QC (quality control) standards
Program Highlights
- Duration
- 18 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Externship
- Provided by the College at its affiliated healthcare facilities
Admission Requirements
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 the program in the subject line)
- Submit required documents (see below)
- (Optional) Submit certifications (CPR, CNA, etc.)
- Complete online assessments
- Attend an interview with the Admissions Panel
- Review and sign required program documents
- Sign the Enrollment Agreement electronically
- Receive your 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 an interview with the Admissions Panel
- Review and sign required program documents
- Sign the Enrollment Agreement electronically
- Receive your Acceptance Letter and onboarding information
- Government-issued ID
- Transcript — minimum CGPA 2.0 required
- Updated résumé
- Letter of recommendation — from a supervisor or instructor
- Essay (1–2 pages, APA format) — 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 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Stellar Career College provides financial guidance throughout the process.
- Our FAFSA school code is 037593. Please enter the school code exactly as shown so that Stellar Career College receives your financial aid information.
- 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. The site may also show Stellar Career College based in Modesto, CA; that is correct, as we have a branch there as well.
- If you’d prefer to pay out of pocket through our interest-free payment plan, please contact us and we’ll help you set it up.
Ready to start your career in cardiac imaging?
Apply online or request a call, and our admissions team will guide you through every step.