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Advanced Cardiac Sonographer — ACS

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Description

The Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) examination was developed in response to a need to create a career track for sonographers who practice at an advanced level in the echocardiography laboratory. The ACS is committed to improving lab quality and efficiency through preparing preliminary echo assessments; performing advanced echocardiograms; mentoring fellows, students, residents, and staff; developing and implementing educational plans; facilitating continuous quality improvement; and coordinating cardiac ultrasound research.

Certifying Organization

Cardiovascular Credentialing International

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Related Programs

73 Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs on Career School App.

Caris College

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Associate Degree

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Main Campus
Jeffersonville, IN
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
—
App fee
None
Tuition
$45,200 for the Program
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diploma

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
—
App fee
None
Tuition
$57,120 for the Program
Eastwick College

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Bachelor Degree

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Eastwick College Ramsey
Ramsey, NJ
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
48 Months
194 quarter credits
App fee
$25
Tuition
$72,750 for the Program
Institute of Medical Ultrasound

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diploma

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
72 Weeks
App fee
$50
Tuition
$34,102 for the Program
Southern Technical College

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Associate Of Science

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Tampa Campus
Tampa, FL
Next start
Jan 4, 2027
Duration
96 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$48,900 for the Program
Pima Medical Institute

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)

Associate Degree

On-CampusFinancial Aid
San Antonio Campus
San Antonio, TX
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
6 semesters (90 weeks)
App fee
None
Tuition
$46,695 for the Program
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Suggested because Advanced Cardiac Sonographer applies to Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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