This program closed September 1, 2021.
For more information, visit the Dallas College Cardiac Sonography webpage and your academic advisor at the El Centro Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Pediatric Cardiac Sonography. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Cardiac Sonography – Pediatric Cardiac Sonography. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The Pediatric Cardiac Sonography program is a two-year A.A.S. degree program with a competitive admissions process. The Pediatric Cardiac Sonography program is a two-year program that prepares students to function as a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer. The first year of the curriculum is designated as the Health Occupations Core Curriculum which consists of general education and health occupations courses all of which are completed before a student applies for entrance to the program. The second year of the curriculum provides intensive didactic and clinical training in the medical specialty of Pediatric Cardiac Sonography. Courses that complete the degree are noted below.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
A minimum grade of “C" is required in all courses.
COMPLETE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Completion of six Health Professions Readiness courses that satisfy the Health Professions Readiness I & II Skills Achievement Awards
- Two years' employment as a healthcare worker within a medical related laboratory AND Direct patient care experience within the last 5 years
- Current credential in a healthcare profession (e.g., RN, Medical Assisting, Radiography, Paramedic, LVN, etc.)
PREREQUISITE SEMESTER 1
Prerequisite Semesters 1 and 2 can be modified for part-time enrollment. Once you are admitted to the program, you must enroll as outlined in Program Semesters 1-3.
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course.
MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course.
BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I This is a Core course. To register you must complete BIOL 1406 with a grade of “C" or better.
HUMANITIES FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See Health Occupations Admissions Office for a specific list.
PREREQUISITE SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
Total Hours: 13
PREREQUISITE SEMESTER 2
PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course.
BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II
DSAE 2303 – Cardiovascular Concepts
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
PREREQUISITE SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- Meet with the clinical coordinator regarding placement for the Practicum course.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 1 (Summer)
DMSO 2343 – Advanced Ultrasound Physics
DSAE 1270 – Introduction to Echocardiographic Evaluation
DSAE 1203 – Introduction to Echocardiography Techniques
DSAE 1165 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
1. Meet with the clinical coordinator regarding placement for the Clinical course.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2 (Fall)
DSPE 2405 – Pediatric Echocardiographic Evaluation
DSAE 2660 – Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
DSPE 2353 – Pediatric Echocardiography Procedures
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with the clinical coordinator regarding placement for the Clinical course.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search, if needed.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 3
DSPE 2447 – Pediatric Echocardiographic Evaluation II
DSAE 2661 – Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
DSAE 2355 – Echocardiography Professionalism and Registry Review
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet the Health Occupations Admissions Office to apply for the Pediatric Cardiac Sonography A.A.S.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS