CVT-Cardiac Sonography: Career Associate

The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (also called Echo cardiographer) utilizes high frequency sound waves to produce, record, and evaluate ultrasound images of the heart, great vessels and surrounding anatomy. The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer must be proficient in different ultrasound modalities including M-mode, 2 Dimensional, Doppler and Color Doppler imaging. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The complete program is available at the Lancaster Campus. Some of the required courses are available at the Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lebanon, and York campuses, as well as through Virtual Learning.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 102 English Composition II  3 
COMM 101 Effective Speaking (or)  3 
  COMM 203 Interpersonal Communication  (3)
Core A Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Free Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
CVT 100 Foundations of Cardiovascular Medicine  3 
CVT 101 Introduction to Cardiovascular Tech  3 
CVT 102 Cardiovascular Tech. Lab  1 
CVT 103 Cardiovascular Clinical Experience  2 
CVT 200 Cardiac Pathophysiology  6 
CVT 219 Intro to Ultrasound Imaging Systems  1 
CVT 220 Intro to Cardiac Sonography  4 
CVT 222 Cardiac Sonography Phys & Instrumentation  3 
CVT 223 Concepts in Cardiac Physiological Assessment  3 
CVT 224 Cardiac Sonography Clinical I  4 
CVT 226 Doppler Physics & Cardiac Hemodynamics  3 
CVT 228 Cardiac Sonography Clinical II  5 
CVT 230 Introduction to Pediatric Echocardiography    2 

Other Required Courses   
BIOL 121 Anatomy & Physiology I  4
BIOL 122 Anatomy & Physiology II  4
MATH 103 College Algebra (Core C)  3

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills

Appreciate accomplishments in the arts and sciences

Function effectively as a member of the healthcare team

Understand how specialized training fits into the healthcare delivery system

Demonstrate the entry-level competencies prescribed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

Take national entry-level credentialling examinations for cardiovascular principles and instrumentation, physics, and adult cardiography administered by the ARDMS

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations