<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Sonography program is designed to teach you to perform echocardiographic exams under the supervision of a cardiologist or doctor. The curriculum combines both didactic and hands-on learning in areas such as EKG, holter monitoring, echocardiography, and telemetry. You also have the opportunity to study areas like anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, arrhythmia recognition, and emergency protocols. This degree program culminates in an externship. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Those interested in Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Sonography program should have a basic understanding of math and science as well as a desire to work in the medical field. Potential Sanford-Brown students must live in close proximity to campus locations. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This degree consists of 118.5 credits. This includes the externship. </p> <p><u>Field of Study Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ALH106</td><td> Medical Law and Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>ALH116</td><td> Safety in the Healthcare Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>BIO107</td><td> Biology</td></tr> <tr><td>BIO138</td><td> Human Body</td></tr> <tr><td>BIO139</td><td> Anatomy and Physiology</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS130</td><td> Electrocardiography</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS132</td><td> Echo I</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS134</td><td> Cardiovascular Pathology</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS135</td><td> Echo II</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS137</td><td> Echo III</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS138</td><td> Cardiovascular Pharmacology</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS231</td><td> Integrated Clinical - Echo II</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS232</td><td> Vascular I</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS234</td><td> Integrated Clinical - Echo III</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS235</td><td> Vascular II</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS236</td><td> Integrated Clinical - Vascular I</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS238</td><td> Integrated Clinical - Vascular II</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS239</td><td> Cardiovascular Sonography Externship I</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS240</td><td> Cardiovascular Sonography Externship II</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS241</td><td> Cardiovascular Sonography Externship III</td></tr> <tr><td>CVS242</td><td> Cardiovascular Sonography Externship IV</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG101</td><td> English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH110</td><td> College Mathematics</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH135</td><td> Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>PHY113</td><td> Introduction to Physics</td></tr> <tr><td>PHY145</td><td> Ultrasound Physics I</td></tr> <tr><td>PHY146</td><td> Ultrasound Physics II</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY101</td><td> Introduction to Psychology 4</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Sonography program could be eligible for a number of different jobs in the cardiovascular field. Some jobs you could pursue include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Cardiovascular technician </li><li>Echocardiography technician </li><li>Laboratory technician </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Alternatively, graduates of Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Sonography program could pursue a related bachelor's degree. A bachelor's degree could prepare you to take supervisory or management positions. It could also prepare you for graduate study. Some degrees you could pursue include the following: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Biology </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Nutrition</li></ul>