Middlesex County

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Training

Provided by American Institute Of Medical Sciences And Education

The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (DCS) certificate program is programmatically accredited by CAAHEP for the Adult Echocardiography concentration. This program prepares students to become entry-level cardiac sonographers. Graduates will be able to find employment in hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, and other healthcare related facilities. The DCS program is taught using a hybrid/blended learning environment. Graduates who pass the Registered Cardiac Sonographer exam will earn the RCS credential from CCI. Graduates who pass the SPI exam and the Adult Echocardiography specialty exam will earn the RDCS credential from ARDMS.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: Yes
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 16 months; 820 hours
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP/V
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

  • Median Salary: $84,470
  • Median Hourly Pay: $40.61
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 84,900
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 15%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 12,800
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - American Institute Of Medical Sciences And Education

AIMS Education is a private college located in Piscataway, NJ, that offers degree and certificate programs for various healthcare professions.

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