Page Content Degrees and Certificates Career Information Would you like to train for a people-oriented career that's projected to be among the fastest-growing requiring at least an associate degree? If so, consider the Cardiac Sonography program with tracks for both adult and pediatric patients. This program prepares graduates to work as echocardiographers, who use sound waves to examine the heart and vessels in close cooperation with cardiologists. Guided Pathways are maps that show you what classes you will take, and when. View Guided Pathways How much money does this career pay? Which classes do I need? What our students are saying Contact Us Are you interested in a career in cardiac sonography? Start Today As a student in the Cardiac Sonography program, you’ll benefit from our outstanding faculty and exemplary clinical rotations, which are recognized both locally and nationally. Learn More About The Cardiac Sonography Program “I never thought I could even go to college. Now I have two associate degrees and a bachelor’s degree. Going to El Centro taught me discipline and how to completely restructure my life as to what was most important. Sometimes I hear people say, ‘Oh, you don’t know what it’s like where I come from.’ But I do know. I’ve been there, and I never want to go back. And now that I have an education, I’ll never have to.” Read John's story. John A. Salinas, RDCSCardiac Sonographer III, Parkland Hospital Please select a different web browser or enable iFrames to view this form.