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Currently available in California
Expand Your Career into
Cardiovascular Sonography
UMI's Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography is designed for practicing sonographers who have completed a diagnostic medical sonography diploma or associate degree and want to expand their knowledge and skills in cardiac and vascular ultrasound while continuing to work in the profession.
The program combines specialized cardiovascular sonography coursework with leadership, research, communication, and evidence-based practice to prepare graduates for expanded clinical responsibilities.
Designed for working sonographers, the program combines flexible online coursework with a 600-hour professional internship that may be completed through qualifying employment or an approved clinical setting. With eligible transfer credit, students may complete the bachelor's degree in approximately 15–18 months.
Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography
Program at a Glance
Degree Type: Degree Completion
Builds on students' previous general sonography education and experience
Program Length: 15-18 months
Approximately 15-18 months with eligible transfer credits
Academic Coursework: 40 instructional weeks
Live remote academic courses conducted on Saturdays
Concurrent Cardiovascular Clinical Training: 200 hours
Faculty-guided hands-on clinical practicum beginning during the first week of the program. Typically conducted during evening sessions at UMI's Teaching Partner Clinic
Cardiovascular Internship: 600 hours
Individual clinical practicum at an approved clinical site or student's place of employment
Your UMI Learning Experience
Questions about admission requirements or transfer credit? Request an information session with an admissions advisor.
Bachelor of Science Degree
Degree Completion Program
Why Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography?
A bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography builds on your education in diagnostic medical sonography by preparing you to expand your scope of practice into cardiac and vascular ultrasound while strengthening your knowledge of healthcare leadership, communication, research, and professional practice.
Whether your goal is to broaden your clinical skills, advance your career, prepare for graduate education, or continue your professional growth, a bachelor's degree demonstrates your commitment to lifelong learning and prepares you for expanded professional responsibilities throughout the sonography profession.
A bachelor's degree may also strengthen your qualifications for faculty, clinical instructor, leadership, and other professional roles, as many educational institutions and healthcare organizations prefer or require a bachelor's degree for advancement.
Expanded Scope of Practice
Build on your diagnostic medical sonography education by preparing to perform cardiac and vascular ultrasound examinations, expanding your scope of practice while broadening your clinical expertise.
Teaching & Mentorship
A bachelor's degree may strengthen your qualifications for faculty and clinical instructor positions, as many educational institutions and healthcare organizations prefer or require instructors to hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leadership & Professional Skills
Strengthen your knowledge of healthcare leadership, communication, research, ethics, and evidence-based practice while developing the professional skills expected of bachelor's-prepared healthcare professionals.
Integrated Clinical Education
Complete your bachelor's degree through a combination of flexible online coursework and concurrent hands-on clinical training at UMI Teaching Partner Clinics, allowing you to apply new knowledge throughout the program.
Curriculum & Learning Experience
UMI's Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography builds on your education in diagnostic medical sonography by combining bachelor's-level coursework with specialized education in cardiac and vascular sonography.
Designed for working graduates of diagnostic medical sonography certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs, the curriculum combines flexible online learning with concurrent hands-on clinical practicum at UMI Teaching Partner Clinics.
In addition to bachelor's coursework in healthcare leadership, communication, research, ethics, and professional practice, you'll complete specialized cardiovascular sonography coursework and supervised clinical training that prepare you to perform cardiac and vascular ultrasound examinations.
Explore the curriculum, academic requirements, and transfer credit information to see how the program combines bachelor's-level education with specialized cardiovascular sonography training.
Admission Requirements
UMI's Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography is designed for graduates of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound Technology) certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs seeking to expand their scope of practice into cardiac and vascular ultrasound while completing a bachelor's degree through UMI's degree completion program.
✔ Graduate from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound Technology) certificate, diploma, or associate degree program
✔ Meet UMI's transfer credit requirements
✔ Complete the admissions process
✔ Submit official transcripts for evaluation
✔ Satisfy all applicable admission requirements outlined in the Academic Catalog
Transfer credit evaluations are completed individually. Program length and tuition vary based on the amount of transfer credit accepted.
Professional Credentialing
Professional credentials such as ARDMS, ARRT, CCI, and other nationally recognized sonography credentials play an important role in professional practice and career advancement. Eligibility requirements vary based on an individual's education, clinical experience, and the credentialing organization.
Whether you have already earned professional credentials or are planning to pursue additional credentials in diagnostic medical or cardiovascular sonography, understanding your available credentialing pathways is an important part of planning your professional future.
Because credentialing requirements vary among professional organizations and individual educational backgrounds, we encourage prospective students to review our comprehensive Professional Credentialing guide to better understand available pathways and eligibility requirements for ARDMS, ARRT, CCI, and other professional credentials.
Tuition & Fees
The published tuition and fee schedule for UMI's Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography is available in the Academic Catalog.
UMI does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs.
To help make education accessible, UMI offers several tuition payment options designed to fit a variety of financial situations.
UMI Tuition Payment Options
✓ UMI Monthly Installment Plans available to all enrolled students. No credit check required
✓ Private Educational Loans through participating lenders for qualified applicants, with financing available for up to the full cost of tuition
✓ Interest-Free Term Payment Plans for students who prefer to pay tuition one academic term at a time
Choose the payment option that best fits your financial needs before beginning your program.
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