College of Health Professions
Echocardiography
Focus your interest in healthcare on the heart. Develop cardiac ultrasound, critical thinking, and patient care skills through specialized coursework, hands-on laboratory training, and supervised clinical experience.
Echocardiography at Findlay
Why study Echocardiography at Findlay?
Learn to image the heart and support patient care. Findlay’s full-time Echocardiography program combines cardiac imaging coursework, laboratory training, and supervised clinical education.
- Build a cardiac imaging foundation. Study core didactic and pathology material before entering full-time clinical education.
- Practice extensively. Complete more than 1,400 hours of supervised clinical experience.
- Develop professional skills. Strengthen critical thinking, clinical competency, and patient-centered practice while preparing for credentialing.
The program begins in the summer semester only; review current admissions and credentialing requirements before applying.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Echocardiography by the Numbers
1,400
Clinical hours
Approximate supervised clinical education in echocardiography.
14
Months
Approximate completion time for the echocardiography pathway.
120+
Required credits
Listed for the Echocardiography program.
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At a Glance
College
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Degree
Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts, or Certificate in Echocardiography
Format
On-Campus
Bachelor’s credits
120+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
In conjunction with the Echocardiography program, we offer a certificate, associate degree, and bachelor’s degree. To view all course information and curriculum for each offering in our online catalog, please visit the links below.
The curriculum consists of required courses grounded in anatomy, physiology, echocardiography, and medical technology.
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Admissions Requirements
Admission to the University of Findlay Echocardiography program is competitive and based on academic performance, completion of prerequisite requirements, and availability of clinical placements. Students are admitted once per year with a summer semester start.
- Submit all application materials by the January 1 deadline
- Be admitted to the University of Findlay
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Complete all prerequisite coursework with the required minimum grades
- Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Complete a minimum of 8 professional observation hours, including 4 hours in General Sonography and 4 hours in Echocardiography
- Submit a completed Patient Confidentiality Agreement
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as placement capacity within clinical education sites is limited.
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Hands-On Experience
Students in the University of Findlay Echocardiography program complete approximately 1,400 hours of supervised clinical education, providing extensive real-world experience in cardiac imaging, patient care, and professional practice.
Clinical education is designed to develop technical proficiency, clinical judgment, and workforce readiness through immersive experiences in diverse healthcare settings.
- Progressive real-world cardiac imaging experience under the supervision of credentialed professionals
- Exposure to diverse patient populations and cardiovascular pathology
- Training in echocardiographic procedures and advanced cardiac imaging techniques
- Interdisciplinary collaboration within healthcare teams
- Preparation for credentialing examinations and entry-level employment
Primary clinical placements occur in a variety of healthcare environments, including hospital-based and outpatient cardiac imaging settings, to ensure broad clinical competency and professional readiness.
beyond graduation
Careers
Echocardiography focuses on ultrasound imaging of the heart and blood vessels. Roles and credentials depend on the imaging specialty and employer.
- Echocardiographer
- Cardiac sonographer
- Cardiovascular technologist
- Pediatric echocardiography sonographer
Explore related occupations and typical entry requirements in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for cardiovascular technologists and technicians and diagnostic medical sonographers.
financial aid
Cost of Education
Students can earn endowed scholarships in addition to their merit scholarships during their time at Findlay.
opportunities
Clubs and Activities
There are many opportunities outside of the classroom to get involved, including:
The Ohio Mu Iota Chapter of Lambda Nu is the national honor society for the radiologic and imaging sciences and is established within the College of Health Professions at the University of Findlay.
Lambda Nu recognizes academic excellence, professional commitment, leadership, and service within the imaging sciences while promoting scholarship and lifelong professional development.
Membership Opportunities
Membership is available for:
- Students
- Faculty
- Alumni
- Eligible students may apply after demonstrating strong academic performance, professional engagement, and commitment to the imaging sciences profession.
Benefits of Membership
Participation in Lambda Nu supports:
- Academic recognition
- Professional development
- Leadership opportunities
- Scholarship and research engagement
- Networking within the imaging sciences profession
Students interested in membership opportunities or eligibility requirements are encouraged to contact the program directly at NMI@findlay.edu.
Sonography students at the University of Findlay can get involved in the Sonography Student Organization — a student-run group that fosters professional growth, builds peer connections, serves the community, and champions the sonography profession.
Through involvement in the organization, students may participate in:
- Peer mentorship and professional networking
- Community service initiatives
- Sonography awareness and outreach events
- Program open houses and prospective student engagement
- Professional development opportunities
The organization provides students with additional opportunities to strengthen leadership skills, connect with peers across sonography specialties, and promote the profession within the community
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Accreditation
The University of Findlay Sonography Programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
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