You may not have heard of cardiac sonography, but it has an undeniably important role in improving quality of life for millions of people with heart-related conditions. Cardiac sonographers, also called echocardiographers, use advanced ultrasound imaging technology to help physicians diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. It is precise, patient-focused work that puts you at the center of life-saving care. Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv’s Cardiac Sonography program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree that prepares you to enter one of the fastest-growing and well-paying allied health fields in the country. And, as the only associate degree program of its kind in Southwest Michigan, there’s no better place to start.
Why study Cardiac Sonography at LMC?Ìý
Real-world experience, real-world skills. Through classroom study, hands-on learning in our on-campus labs, and more than 800 hours of real-world, clinical experience, you'll be fully prepared to step into a career in hospitals, cardiology clinics, and cardiovascular imaging centers.
A career worth pursuing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong growth for cardiovascular technologists and technicians, with an annual median salary of more than $89,000.Ìý
Be in demand. Healthcare providers in southwest Michigan need more cardiac sonographers. Through the Cardiac Sonography program based on LMC’s Benton Harbor campus, you can gain the skills employers are looking for to fill these high-demand, high-paying positions, close to home.
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