Program
Summary
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DMS & Vascular specialty program
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12-month accelerated program
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35+ hours per week
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1,678 total hours
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800 clinical hours
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Begin scanning first week
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Scan real people and patients
Phoenix Campus
JAN & JUL Program Start
Occupational Outlook
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$75,000 average sonographer annual salary
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90% placement rate
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Specialized sonographers are expected to have the best job opportunities
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Growing field - expecting an increase of 14% from 2018-2028
Employment Environment
Sonographers primarily work in hospital settings but can also work in the following medical settings:
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Hospitals
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Physicians Offices
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Medical & Diagnostic Labs
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Outpatient Care Centers
About AHF DMS & Vascular Ultrasound Program
Established in 1982, the Arizona Heart Foundation School of Cardiac Ultrasound was one of the few programs in the United States dedicated to the development of tomorrow’s sonographers. The School has earned a strong reputation as a leader in cardiac ultrasound education for almost 40 years! The School is licensed by the State of Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is accredited by ABHES. In 2018, the School debuted its first vascular sonography class and changed its name to the AHF School of Ultrasound.
Our faculty’s expertise, coupled with small class sizes, not only prepares our students for the national registry exams but also results in graduates with a discernible difference. More than 500 highly qualified sonographers have graduated since the inception of the program. Our graduates provide quality patient care, possess leadership positions in their profession, and dedicate themselves as life-long learners.
The Vascular program is designed to meet and exceed the minimum clinical clock hour requirements as recommended by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
What does a vascular
sonographer do?
Vascular ultrasound sonographers operate special imaging equipment to create images or conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions. Sonographers and technologists may work closely with physicians and surgeons before, during, and after procedures.
Vascular Ultrasound
Program Start Months
Phoenix Campus
January / July
What are the prerequisites for this program?
You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
How long does the program take to complete?
The AHF School of Ultrasound offers two programs - both programs are 12-months long.
What are the start dates for the Vascular Ultrasound Program?
Phoenix Campus Start Months
JAN / JUN
What is the average class size?
The average Cardiac and Vascular class size is 20-22 students.
What is the time commitment for these programs?
Classroom sessions and clinical rotations average 35-40 hours per week. Hours vary, but typically the Cardiac and Vascular day time programs run 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Monday-Friday.
When your clinical rotation begins, the schedule is built around 8 hour clinical days and start times can vary based on your assigned facility; however, almost all clinical rotations happen between 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.