Cardiac Sonography Training in Colorado - CO

By Karen Weil, allied health world contributing writer
Published: December, 26 2010

Cardiac sonographer credentialing is not legally required in Colorado, but employers generally do expect it.  There are two different credentialing agencies, Cardiac Credentialing International, or CCI, and the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, or ARDMS. Browsing job postings, one sees that many employers will accept credentials from either organization.  They may accept a number of licenses, as well.  The CCI-issued RCS license is equivalent to the ARDMS-issued RDCS credential.  Both qualify echocardiographers to prepare patients for EKGs, monitor the process, and interpret results. 

Other licenses qualify practitioners for broader duties, which can be an employment advantage. An echocardiograph technician -- or eco tech -- meanwhile, has slightly narrower duties and can expect a lower salary.  (Interestingly, that EKG technician is one related profession that is not expected to grow in demand in the coming year.)

Those opting for cardiac sonographer training in Colorado can enroll in an associates or baccalaureate level program that is accredited by CAAHEP.  Workers already certified in an Allied Health field have additional options: They can choose a shorter one year program. Prospective cardiographers will learn about diseases of the cardiac system as well as ultrasound technology.  Their education doesn’t end with graduation.  Continuing education units are needed to maintain licensing.

Cardiac Sonographer Schools in Colorado

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American Institute College of Health Professions

[Campus]

Locations:

• Denver

Programs:

• Diagnostic General Sonography

Quick Summary: If you have a degree, but don't have the career you want, our program is specifically designed for you. In less time than you might think and on a convenient schedule averaging just one day per week on campus, with our unique approach to ultrasound education, you could combine your Bachelor's Degree in any field or Associate's Degree in a Healthcare field with our Diagnostic General Sonography program and become a desirable candidate for positions in the field of ultrasound.

CollegeAmerica

[Campus]

Locations:

• Colorado Springs
• Denver
• Fort Collins

Programs:

• Bachelor of Science Completion in Health Science (Online)
• Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Specialties

Quick Summary: Other colleges make promises. CollegeAmerica delivers.

Everest College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Aurora
• Colorado Springs
• Denver

Programs:

• Medical General
• Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
• Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Quick Summary: Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

National American University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Denver

Programs:

• Medical Assisting

Quick Summary: Flexible career learning to fit your busy lifestyle - National American University.

Colorado Technical University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Englewood
• Denver

Programs:

• Denver North - Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
• Denver - Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Quick Summary: As the workplace becomes more competitive, employers are looking for more skills. Everything you need to excel in IT, Business, or Tech Management can be found at Colorado Technical University.