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  • ATI College: Echocardiography Medical Program


    echocardiograph education

    ATI College was granted institutional approval from the Bureau for Private Post secondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE) pursuant to California Education Code in 1998. Today they are proud to offer echocardiography as part of their medical program at their Norcross, California campus.

    The echocardiography program is 1,740 total clock hours and is equivalent to 83.5 total semester credit hours.

    echocardiographyThe program offers exceptional clinical didactic education and hands-on practical experiences needed to create a well-rounded, fully competent cardiac sonographer in an environment based on teamwork and mutual respect.

    Requirements and Schedules

    There are not many prerequisites to start echocardiography classes at ATI College. They require a High School Diploma or GED. Also, if you successfully passed an ATB exam or hold a college degree you are eligible to apply for the program.

    Classes are offered at the campus during morning 8:30AM-3PM (14 Months), and evening 6PM-10PM (20 Months) Monday through Friday.

    Echocardiography program includes Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, Physics & Instrumentation I + II, Vascular I +II, Echocardiography I - Coronary Artery Disease, Complications of MI, Pericardial Diseases, Color Doppler, Spectral Doppler Instruments Analysis, Artifacts, Safety, and Performance, Echocardiography II - Congenital Heart Diseases and practical training in the form of a clinical internship.

    Students have opportunity to train and observe in the field of adult echocardiography including patient management and clinical medicine, ultrasound physics and instrumentation, patho-physiology of cardiovascular diseases and therapeutic measures, 2D & M mode echocardiography, cardiac doppler and color flow echocardiography, advanced techniques in echocardiography and stress echocardiography.

    Employment Opportunities and ARDMS Credentials

    echocardiographerPositions available to graduates of this program include intermediate level invasive cardiology technician, echocardiographer, vascular sonographer, or an intermediate level assistant to ultrasound/sonograph laboratory technician.

    Although echocardiographers are not required to meet state licensing requirements in California, many employers require credentials offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Graduates of the Echocardiography program will be eligible for ARDMS exams.

    For more information about the ARDMS exam requirement, visit www.ardms.org and www.ati.edu or contact us by calling 562-864-0506 or emailing info@ati.edu.

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