Echocardiography Technology
Gwinnett Tech’s Cardiovascular Echocardiography program prepares students to provide patient care as a cardiac sonographer. Students learn to use ultrasound waves to create images of the heart muscle, valves and blood vessels, as well as techniques to correctly position and obtain ultrasound images that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and vascular disease. Our Echocardiography program prepares students for employment in hospitals, physician offices and urgent care facilities.
The Gwinnett Technical College Cardiovascular Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT). For more information, please contact:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs JRC-CVT
9355 113th Street N., #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
Email: office@jrccvt.org
The Echocardiography program is a competitive entry program. For more information on the process and prerequisite courses please attend one of our monthly information sessions or see the program fact sheets:
What are my program options?
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Take the first step towards a career in Echocardiography Technology and apply for next semester! Important dates and deadlines are listed to get you started and if you’re looking for ways to pay for your education, explore our scholarships for this program. You can also learn about our faculty and clubs and organizations to join!
Gwinnett Tech builds relationships with local subject-matter experts to develop advisory boards who provide feedback that ensures we deliver relevant industry-specific curriculum for today’s high-demand careers. See who serves on our Echocardiography Technology advisory board.
What can I expect from the Cardiovascular Echocardiography program?
Students enrolled in the Echocardiography Technology program learn to use ultrasound waves to create images of the heart muscle, valves and blood vessels, as well as techniques to correctly position and obtain ultrasound images that aid in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and vascular disease. Our Echocardiography program prepares students for employment in hospitals, physician offices and urgent care facilities.
What career options will I have?
- Echocardiography Technologist
How much will it cost?
Gwinnett Tech offers affordability at $100 per credit hour + fees. Great opportunities for scholarships and financial aid with HOPE Grant, HOPE scholarship, HOPE Career Grants and more!