Both the Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound Program at Arizona Heart Foundation run 12 months, with about 7 months of that time being at a clinical site.
Ultrasound Program Costs:
Cardiac Program fee: $29,900, plus $250 one-time registration fee.
Vascular Program fee: $29,900, plus $250 one-time registration fee.
This includes:
- tuition
- textbooks
- equipment
- supplies
- one-time national certification exam fee (student is responsible for re-testing fees if he/she does not pass the first time)
Additional Expenses:
There may be some additional expenses depending on whether or not the student has these items.
- Fingerprint clearance card
We’ve had many students go to Accusearch for this service. You can check their website for pricing. You may also choose another option if you prefer. - Background check
We’ve had many students go to Accusearch for this service. You can check their website for pricing. You may also choose another option if you prefer. - 12-panel drug screening
We’ve had many students go to Accusearch for this service. You can check their website for pricing. You may also choose another option if you prefer. - Current BLS or ACLS card
Information on the Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support courses can be found at American Heart Association website. - Proof of medical insurance
- Any additional testing or documentation that may be required by a clinical site
Typically, a clinical site will ask for the above items, plus proof of immunizations for TB, Flu, Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, etc. - Finally, if you are outside the Phoenix metro area, you may need to find housing for a few months. However, most clinical rotations can be done in your hometown.
Tuition Assistance
At this time, we do not offer Title IV, federally-funded aid. While we do not qualify for federal financial aid, we do offer competitive and customizable student loans through our financing partner, Meritize. This program can include loan payment deferral while in school and up to 3 months post-graduation.
We also offer a $3,000 discount off the cost of the program if tuition is paid in-full before the start of the program.
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
