Cardiovascular Sonography 
The Cardiovascular Sonographer specializes in the application of high frequency sound waves to image the heart and blood vessels.
CCC&TI offers several different educational programs in this area:
Graduates of the degree program will be eligible to apply to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Coursework iincludes effective communication and patient care skills combined with a knowledge of physics, human anatomy, physiology, and pathology, all of which are essential to obtaining high quality sonographic images.
For more information about course descriptions or required courses, refer to the current CCC&TI Course Catalog and its corresponding Addendum.
Employment Outlook
The field of cardiovascular sonography is expanding rapidly. Excellent opportunities await sonographers in hospitals, clinics, and private doctors' offices. The demand for cardiovascular sonographers greatly exceeds the number of trained sonographers.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment opportunities for cardiovascular sonographers is expected to grow much faster than average through 2014.
Working conditions
The DOL's Occupational Outlook Handbook states, "Technologists and technicians generally work a 5-day, 40-hour week that may include weekends. Those in catheterization laboratories tend to work longer hours and may work evenings. They also may be on call during the night and on weekends.
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians spend a lot of time walking and standing. Heavy lifting may be involved to move equipment or transfer patients. These workers wear heavy protective aprons while conducting some procedures. Those who work in catheterization laboratories may face stressful working conditions because they are in close contact with patients with serious heart ailments. For example, some patients may encounter complications that have life-or-death implications."
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition,
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, on the Internet at
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos100.htm
(visited April 11, 2006)).