CCC&TI offers educational opportunities in Sonography on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson, N.C.
CCC&TI offers educational opportunities in both Medical and Cardiovascular Sonography on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson, N.C.
A Medical Sonographer creates images of abdominal organs (liver, pancreas, kidneys, etc.), fetuses, and structures in the female pelvis. These images are made up of sound echoes or reflections. The sonographer directs the sound waves into the body and reflections (echoes) return from the structures. The returning reflections are used to create images of the different organs. Doctors review the images to determine if any diseases are present.
A Cardiovascular Sonographer is responsible for creating images of adult hearts and blood vessels. These images are made of sound reflections or echoes. The sonographer directs the sound waves into the body and reflections from the heart and blood vessels return. These reflections create images that physicians review to determine if any diseases are present.
The Medical Sonography and Cardiovascular Sonography programs are accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of Joint Review Committee on Education
in Diagnostic Medical Sonography(www.jrcdms.org).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) at 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole,
FL 33775
Telephone: 727.210.2350
www.caahep.org
The Outcome Statistics for the Medical and Cardiovascular Sonography programs are available at: Program Outcomes
Currently, the Cardiovascular Sonography program accepts between seven and nine students each year. The Medical Sonography program accepts between seven and eleven students each year.
For general Admission Requirements , visit the Health Science Admissions page.
Due to our affiliation agreements with clinical sites, all students are required to have a criminal background check. Information on how to obtain a criminal background check will be given at orientation to accepted sonography students.
Review our Sonography Program Information Presentation. It is designed to assist the interested student in making plans for application to the program.
If you are interested in the Sonography program, please let us know by clicking on the link below and completing the form:
To learn more about employment outlook and work environment in the Sonography field, visit CCC&TI's Career Coach site for the following program:
Medical Sonographer, Associate Degree
Cardiovascular Sonography, Associate Degree
Cardiovascular Sonography Certificate
There are no additional costs for this program outside of tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
What is Sonography?:
Using high frequency sound waves to image internal structures.
What does a Sonographer do?:
Uses sound waves to image internal structures (heart, vessels, liver, uterus, kidneys, etc.).
Where does a Sonographer work?:
Hospitals, Imaging Centers, Doctors' offices, Research, Education.
What is the typical salary for a sonography graduate?:
Approximately $21.50 per hour for both Medical and Cardiovascular Sonographers.
How does a Sonographer become registered?:
By passing examinations in sonographic principles and instrumentation, abdomen, obstetrics
and gynecology, adult echocardiography (heart), and vascular principles.
How long is the program at Caldwell?:
The Associate in Applied Science degree programs are 21 months.
What sonography specialties are available at Caldwell?:
The Cardiovascular Sonography program specializes in imaging the adult heart and vascular system.
The Medical Sonography program specializes in imaging Abdomen and OB-GYN. Sonographic Physics is part
of both sonography programs.
What college courses could I take before acceptance into the program?:
Any course in either sonography program that does not have an SON or CVS prefix. The more related
courses you take before entering the program, the easier it will be once you actually start your
sonography program.
Where do sonography students complete their clinical education?:
Students in either sonography program attend clinical in hospitals, imaging centers, and physicians'
offices in areas that are located within and outside Caldwell and Watauga counties.
What type of degree will I receive upon graduation?:
An Associate in Applied Science degree in Cardiovascular Sonography or an Associate in Applied
Science degree in Medical Sonography depending on your program of study.
What is the job outlook for the next several years?:
The present shortage of sonographers is expected to continue for at least the next eight years.
What is the total cost of attending a Sonography program?:
In-state tuition for five semesters is approximately $3200.00; out-of-state tuition is approximately
$17,500.00; Books for the major courses are approximately $1000.00; Uniforms and shoes total
approximately $500.00.
How do I apply to one of the Sonography programs?:
Contact the Coordinator, Heath Science Admissions (see contact info on this page) to receive
an application packet in the sonography program of your choice.
In July, 1982, a feasibility study concerning the need for a Medical Sonography program was conducted in western North Carolina. From this study, the need for a Medical Sonography program was established.
The Instructional Committee at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute approved the curriculum in December, 1983. The Medical Sonography program was approved by the State Board of Community Colleges in May, 1984. Seven students comprised the first class which began in August, 1984.
The Cardiovascular Sonography program evolved out of the Medical Sonography program. The first Cardiovascular class began in the Fall of 1992.
The study of Sonography at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has evolved into a dynamic curriculum involving not only the college, but area hospitals and imaging centers.
Of interest to Medical Sonographers:
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