Allied Health, B.S. – Cardiac Sonography

This is a clinical specialty concentration of the Allied Health program.

Cardiac sonographers, also referred to as echocardiographers, assist physicians in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases by assessing the structure and function of the heart. Using specialized ultrasound equipment, they view, measure, and create images of the chambers, valves, and surrounding vessels of the heart.

Cardiac sonographers work in hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers and collaborate closely with cardiologists.

Opportunities and Outcomes

• $80,850 to 89,340 per year
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 13%–14% growth for diagnostic medical sonographers between 2024 and 2034, creating roughly 12,000+ job openings annually. Cardiac Sonography is one specialization within diagnostic medical sonography.

Program Highlights

• 3 years of academic coursework at Immaculata, including courses in the sciences and healthcare management and experience in the hospital, prepare students for the clinical program within cardiac sonography.
• Students spend 4 semesters at the clinical affiliate to obtain training in echocardiography, including scanning skills, image analyzation, and patient care procedures.

Affiliate Schools & Admissions Requirements

• Joseph University – Lancaster
  • C or better in Math, English, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics, and other science courses
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Johns Hopkins
  • C or better in all science courses
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5