{"id":18924,"date":"2021-09-28T09:34:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T14:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/?page_id=18924"},"modified":"2026-07-01T15:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T20:45:40","slug":"cardiac","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/sono\/apply\/cardiac\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiac Advanced Technical Certificate Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1561127722739{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #003366 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;nav-column&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Future Students<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6134&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][vc_raw_html]JTVCY3NzbWVudW1ha2VycHJvJTIwaWQlM0QlMjIxNzAwNyUyMiU1RCUwOQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528125564305{margin-bottom: 20px !important;margin-left: 7px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;middle-column&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1632846594039{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Sonography Application Process &#8211; Cardiac Advanced Technical Certificate Program<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1684277878927{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]This degree plan is for credentialed sonographers seeking formal education in cardiac sonography. If you do not currently hold an active RDMS, RVT or RVS credential and\/or do not have a minimum of two years work experience in sonography, please navigate to the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/sono\/apply\/traditional\/\">application process for the Traditional Sonography Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike our other sonography degree plans, the Cardiac Sonography ATC Program is\u00a0<i>not\u00a0<\/i>accredited by the Commission\u00a0on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or any other accrediting organization.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519248467549{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Before you proceed with the application process, we encourage you to read the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/sono\/faq\/\">Sonography FAQ<\/a>. If you need additional help, please <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Eligibility&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;eligibility&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants must be enrolled in Austin Community College. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/admissions\">Click here<\/a> for more information.\u00a0<strong>Admission to Austin Community College does not guarantee admission to a Health Sciences program.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Applicants must already possess, at minimum, an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Diagnostic Medical and\/or Vascular Sonography from an accredited program.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must hold active sonography credentials through ARDMS, CCI or AART.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must have two years of verifiable work experience in their related field.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must meet the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1oRUsAZr0lCRhwt--YRYgvykEaSv-B0FV\">Technical Standards<\/a>\u00a0required by the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Deadline&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;deadline&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applications are accepted and reviewed year round.<\/li>\n<li>Depending on space availability, accepted students will begin the program in the upcoming Fall semester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Degree Plan&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;degree-plan&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In this degree plan, students will earn an Advanced Technical Certificate in Cardiac Sonography. This program is designed to provide entry-level formal education in adult echocardiography to credentialed sonographers wanting to expand their knowledge base and skill set.<\/li>\n<li>Enrolled students will practice adult echocardiography in the on-campus lab setting while concurrently attending didactic classes. Clinical experience in the off-campus environment is not offered in this program.<\/li>\n<li>The program is one year long (3 semesters), and each semester must be completed consecutively.<\/li>\n<li>To view the Cardiac Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate degree plan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/programmaps\/programmap.php?ap=10589&amp;aos=HESCI&amp;yr=2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Prerequisites &amp; Co-requisites&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;prerequisites&#8221;][vc_column_text]Prerequisite and co-requisite courses are waived pending review of official transcripts from the college where the student earned their AAS in Diagnostic Medical and\/or Vascular Sonography.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How to Apply&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;how-to-apply&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Use the following steps as a checklist before you continue to the next section \u201cHow to Apply.\u201d<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Apply to ACC and select General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences as your major. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/admissions\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Activate your ACC\u00a0email account.\u00a0<b>All correspondence regarding your application will be sent to your ACC email address<\/b>. For information on how to set up your ACC email account, please see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/help\/accmail\/activation-and-login-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/help\/accmail\/activation-and-login-assistance&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1605133023765000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvdOHizTEIaA7wgEJck46s3D14rA\">this page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Contact <a href=\"mailto:jbarlow@austincc.edu\">jbarlow@austincc.edu<\/a> to schedule an advising session with the Cardiac Sonography Program director.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/immunizations\/\">program-required immunizations<\/a>\u00a0and retain a copy of your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=17wIxa25hZfBGCeCr2I1kEMd1oRWmdIb4\">immunization form<\/a>.\n<ul>\n<li>No waivers are allowed for any of the immunization requirements for Sonography.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applicants with outside transfer courses:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtain and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/admissions\/submitting-transcripts-to-acc\">submit official transcripts<\/a> for completed sonography coursework taken at any colleges other than ACC. Transcripts must be submitted electronically; if needed, see any ACC Admissions office at any ACC campus for assistance.<\/li>\n<li>Submit unofficial transcripts per request to the Cardiac Sonography Program director.<\/li>\n<li>All outside transcripts will be evaluated by program faculty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Create a resume using this template:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/uc?export=download&amp;id=1XP43hgHfDsXm3-x0QofE-BHs9VohsYwp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sonography ATC Resume Template<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students will combine into a single PDF document the following items:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeGxv72ZKFCE380JdjBnvTsJfakNq0CKX67RW5YZizaHI8_pg\/viewform?fbzx=-544086227352600251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cardiac Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate Program Application<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sonography ATC Resume<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unofficial Academic Transcript (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Immunization Form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Current Basic Life Support (BLS\/CPR) card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unexpired sonography certification card or letter from your respective credentialing organization. This document must include your ID number.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email Cardiac Sonography Program Director Janet Barlow at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:jbarlow@austincc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>jbarlow@austincc.edu<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> once your application has been submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763403291017{background-color: #e6e6e6 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Notice for reapplicants<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If you have completed your <strong>immunizations<\/strong> on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">CastleBranch<\/span>, please include proof of compliance in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">CastleBranch<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>All reapplicants must complete an advising session with program faculty prior to the next application cycle. It is recommended to complete your advising appointment early.<\/p>\n<p>To request an appointment, complete this form: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/a9aYhZvoXThbtVBE7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reapplicant Advising Session Request<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Selection Process&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;selection-process&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Admission is on a first come, first serve basis. 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