DIAGNOSTIC CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY
(DCS)
LengthThe program length for day and evening classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.
23 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.
Monday - Friday
5:30pm to 9:30pm
FSAFederal student aid is available for those who qualify. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility. Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Other Financial AssistanceOther financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
LengthThe program length for day and evening classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.
23 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.
Monday - Friday
5:30pm to 9:30pm
FSAFederal student aid is available for those who qualify. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility. Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Other Financial AssistanceOther financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Retention Rate
Number of Students Enrolled | 23 |
Retention Rate | 83% |
Job Placement Rate
Number of Graduates | 7 |
Job Placement Rate | 86% |
Program Outcomes for JRC-CVT (CAAHEP Accreditation)
Below are the 3-year program outcomes for students enrolled in the Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program; Cardiovascular Technologist students with an associate degree or higher are included in the outcomes. The rates listed below cover the 2019, 2020, and 2021 calendar years. The rates are calculated based on the guidelines provided by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT). For further clarification regarding the numbers below, please contact the admissions department at 908-222-0002.
Outcomes (3-Year Average) | AIMS Education Rate | JRC-CVT Required Threshold |
|---|---|---|
Job Placement Rate | 85% | 70% |
Retention Rate | 94% | 70% |
Credential Exam Pass Rate (RCS credential from CCI) | 80% | 60% |
Credential Exam Pass Rate (RDCS credential from ARDMS) | 89% | 60% |
* All program outcomes listed above have been provided for the purpose of meeting certain accreditation requirements. These placement rates are not being used as a marketing tool or for recruitment purposes. Past results are no guarantee of future results.
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