Become a Cardiovascular
Sonographer
in 21 Months
Earn your AAS in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography at California Career Institute and launch a career in echocardiography and vascular imaging.
- 21 Months, hybrid
- OC and LA campuses
- ARRT & ARDMS exam prep
- 960-hour externship
What makes CCI different
Why choose CCI for your Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography program
Every detail of our Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography program is designed around how students train, learn, build confidence, and prepare to launch imaging careers in California.
Accredited & BPPE-approved School
California Career Institute is BPPE-approved and ACCET-accredited, offering a comprehensive AAS degree that builds real-world expertise in diagnostic cardiac sonography and echocardiography.
Hybrid learning built for real life
The program combines online instructor-led courses, synchronous and asynchronous learning, in-person skills labs, and clinical externship experiences for a flexible, well-rounded training experience.
More Hands-On Time
Skills labs are kept small so you get hands-on time with diagnostic ultrasound equipment, not just observation.
Campuses in Orange County and Los Angeles
Train at our Anaheim or Hawthorne location, with clinical externship placements at regional healthcare facilities.
Financial Aid Options for Those Who Qualify
Federal, state and private financial aid options are available to those who qualify.
Career Services and job placement support
Get resume, interview, and job placement support from our Career Services team as you enter the field.
Why CCI
Built on 20+ years of allied health training experience
For more than two decades, CCI graduates have served hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and medical offices throughout Orange County and Los Angeles. Across our healthcare programs, we bring that same career-focused approach through hands-on training, experienced faculty, and real-world externship or clinical experiences designed to help students prepare for the workplace.
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Why cardiovascular sonography
Why cardiovascular sonography is more than a job
A career in cardiovascular sonography is more than a job. You'll capture the cardiac and vascular images that guide diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, working closely with cardiologists in a specialized, well-paid imaging field.
Duties &
Responsibilities
As a cardiovascular sonographer, you'll capture the cardiac and vascular images cardiologists rely on to diagnose and monitor heart disease.
Work
Settings
Cardiovascular sonographers work across cardiology departments, cardiac labs, and vascular diagnostic centers.
Clinical
Education
Students apply classroom knowledge through hands-on skills training and clinical externship experiences in real healthcare settings.
What You'll
Learn
Students build a foundation in anatomy and ultrasound physics, then advance into specialized cardiac and vascular imaging techniques.
Who this program is built for
Three paths into cardiovascular sonography
Recent high school grads
Earn an accredited associate degree and start a specialized cardiac imaging career in under two years, with strong starting wages.
Career changers
Leaving another field? Hybrid scheduling makes it possible to retrain for a high-demand cardiac imaging career without putting your life on pause.
Healthcare professionals
Already an MA, CNA, or general sonographer? Use your healthcare foundation to specialize in cardiac and vascular imaging.
Day in the life
A career that keeps you close to patient care
Operate advanced cardiac imaging technology, work alongside cardiologists, and capture the images that guide diagnosis and treatment of heart disease across hospitals, cardiac labs, and imaging centers throughout Orange County and Los Angeles.
Tuition and financial aid
Financial Aid Options
Federal, state and private financial aid options are available to those who qualify. Our admissions and financial aid teams will help you build a personalized plan that fits your situation.
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Frequently asked
Common questions
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Clinical Education
Cardiovascular Sonography Clinical Education Experience
CCI's DCS program includes clinical externship placements.
Clinical Readiness
Students develop the cardiac scanning technique, safety habits, and professional judgment expected in a sonography setting.
Patient Care and Safety
Clinical education reinforces patient preparation, comfort, privacy, and professional communication.
Echocardiographic Interpretation
Students practice interpreting findings for conditions such as valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart defects.
Documentation and Professional Practice
Students practice clear communication, accurate documentation, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
Clinical education schedules, settings, procedure mix, and learning activities may vary.
Locations
Cardiovascular Sonography Program Locations in Southern California
CCI offers the Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography program at its Anaheim and Hawthorne campuses. Campus availability and scheduling may vary by cohort.
Accreditation and Approvals
