Echocardiography
Program Summary
The Hill College Echocardiography Program is a two-year course of study leading to an associate of applied science degree in Echocardiography Technology. It prepares a student to enter the workforce as an echocardiography technician producing echocardiograms.
An echocardiogram is a painless, noninvasive procedure using ultrasound waves to create pictures and take measurements of the inside of a person’s heart.
The Hill College program is comprehensive through the teaching of scanning skills, pathophysiology, cardiovascular pharmacology and all the skills and knowledge necessary to become a registered cardiac sonographer.
The program also includes more than 900 hours of clinical work performed at hospitals and clinics.
SAMPLING OF CLASSES
- Basic Ultrasound Physics
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology
- Principles of Adult Echocardiography
- Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Diagnostic Electrocardiography
- Advanced Echocardiography
- Clinical
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Hands-on training
- Program offered in Cleburne
- Associate degree and optional enhanced skills certificate available
Essential and Technical Standards
Dean of Instruction, Health and Community Services
Lori Moseley, MSN, RN, (254) 659-7921 or (817) 760-5920, lmoseley@hillcollege.edu, Office Hours
Program Coordinator
Julie Britain, RDCS, (817) 760-5936, jbritain@hillcollege.edu, Office Hours
Faculty
Darla Whitehead, RCS, (817) 760-5933 dwhitehead@hillcollege.edu
Echocardiography Lab support
Felicia Harris, RCS, fharris@hillcollege.edu
Faculty Support
Julie Britton, (817) 760-5921, jbritton@hillcollege.edu
Teresa Palinkas, (254) 659-7920, tpalinkas@hillcollege.edu
For students in this course who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or the department chair. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.
Program Information
Program Location: Cleburne
Next program entry: Spring 2019
Application/document submission timeline: June 1 - November 1, 2018
HESI testing deadline for completion: October 31, 2018
HESI test fee: $50.00
HESI minimum passing: Math 60%; Reading 65%
2 MMR’s or positive serological titer
Varicella 2 injection series or positive serological titer
HEP B 3 injection series or positive serological titer
Tetanus (within last 10 years)
Tdap (once as an adult)
Seasonal Influenza
CPR – American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider. No other CPR card accepted. No exceptions.
NOTE: AFTER selection the student will be required to submit a physical (on the Health and Community Services approved form) and a negative 2 step TB results.
Candidates must be aware that clinical facilities may have other requirements than those listed above.Under Construction.
| Pass Rate on National Credentialing Exam | |||
| Year | Pass Rate | Retention | Positive Placement |
| 2014 | 100% | 83% | 70% |
| 2015 | 88% | 89% | 79% |
| 2016 | 100% | 91% | 90% |
| 2017 | 100% | 100% | 89% |
Background requirement all students
For students in this course who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or the department chair. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.
Background Check Procedure:
Cost $51.00
Hill College has partnered with Verified Credentials to manage your Background Check: using http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/
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