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Diagnostic Cardiovascular Technology Adult Echocardiography

About the Program

Kilgore College’s Diagnostic Cardiovascular Technology – Adult Echocardiography Certificate Program is a fast-track program designed for working sonographers who are currently credentialed through ARDMS and employed in a hospital or clinical setting. The program is offered in two formats to meet the needs of practicing professionals:

  • Didactic Only – A fully online, 14-week program featuring weekly live virtual sessions.
  • Didactic & Skills Lab – A 14-week hybrid program combining online coursework with hands-on skills labs held on campus every other Thursday evening.

Both program options provide comprehensive instruction in adult echocardiography, preparing participants to perform echocardiograms, one of the most widely used noninvasive diagnostic procedures for evaluating heart disease.

Class Dates & Info

  • Next Class: Jan. 11-April 23, 2027
  • Registration Deadline: Dec. 4, 2026
  • Admission Requirements: Current Credentialed Sonographer (ARDMS), employed at a hospital or clinic as a sonographer
  • Lecture and Coursework: Completed online via Blackboard
  • Skills Labs: Held on campus every other Thursday from 6-9 p.m.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees differ for each program option.

Didactic Classes Offered

Didactic & Skills Lab

  • Lab Fees: $100
  • Student Liability Insurance Fee: $30
  • ARDMS Exam Fee: $300
  • Course Costs: $1,265
  • Total Tuition: $1,695

Didactic Only

  • ARDMS Exam Fee: $300
  • Course Costs: $1,095
  • Total Tuition: $1,395

Textbooks

  • Echocardiography, The Notebook & The Workbook 9 by Susan King Dewitt — $185
  • Basic to Advanced Clinical Echocardiography: A Self-Assessment Tool for the Cardiac Sonographer, 1st Edition — $99.50

Curriculum Outline

Course Contact Hours
DSAE 1008: Principles of Echocardiography 48
DSAE 1003: Introduction to Cardiac Sonography Techniques 48
DSAE 2004: Cardiac Sonography Pathophysiology 64
DSAE 2055: Advanced Cardiac Sonography and Exam Review 32
Total: 192 Contact Hours

Note: All didactic courses are completed in 3.5-week blocks.

Note: Curriculum includes a certification exam review.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

At the time of registration, submit the following documents:

  • ARDMS ID Number (To verify active status in registry)
  • Copy of Driver’s License
  • Employer Verification Form

Information packet & registration form

Please download and review the COURSE INFORMATION FLYER and COURSE REGISTRATION PACKET below for Diagnostic Cardiovascular Technology Adult Echocardiography.
DIDACTIC & SKILLS LAB - COURSE INFORMATION FLIER
DIDACTIC ONLY - COURSE INFORMATION FLIER

registration process

Please be aware that the registration packets for these high-demand courses are provided below. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Do not submit your packet until all required documents are completed and included.
course registration PACKET

For more information

Kate Evans

  • Program Director
  • Sonography & Echocardiography
  • Torrence Health Science Center, Office 106
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Kristen Turner

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Continuing Education Workforce
  • Torrence Health Science Education Center (HSEC), 105
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Jennifer Halton

  • Liaison
  • Workforce Development Health Sciences
  • Torrence Health Science Education Center (HSEC), 109-C
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