Program Overview
Ozarks Tech is developing an Echocardiography Sonography program, expected to begin in Fall 2026. The program will prepare students in the concentration of adult echocardiography.
Echocardiographers use ultrasound technology to create images of the heart, helping doctors assess heart structure and function. This page shares early information so interested students can review prerequisites and prepare ahead of time. Final program details will be available once the program receives approval and accreditation.
Program Information
The Echocardiography program is a selective admission program, and admission is determined by a points-based system.
Application Requirements and Information
General Admissions to Ozarks Tech
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Michelle Masingill, M.Ed., BSRT(R), RDMS, RVT
Program Director
417-447-7624
Kaycie Haynes, MBA, CNMT, R.T.(R), B.S.
Specialty Imaging Clinical Coordinator
417-447-7623
Degree Requirement
Applicants must be registered sonographers holding an ARDMS, ARRT (S) (VS), or CCI credential.
Coursework
The following prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher:
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BSC 165 Human Anatomy
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BSC 205 Human Physiology
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MTH 128 Contemporary Math (or higher)
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PHY 105 Introduction to Physics
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ENG 101 Composition I, or ENG 100 Composition I with Support, or COM 100 Introduction to Communication
Note: These courses should already be met through the applicant’s sonography program if they attended a formalized program.
Special Notes
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If currently working in the profession of sonography, the 5-year science rule does not apply.
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If not currently working in the profession of sonography, science courses must meet the 5-year rule.
Course Information
Echocardiography Sonography Certificate
Certificate: 30 Hours
Location: Alliance for Healthcare Education
Adult Cardiac Sonography is a specialized field within medical imaging that focuses on the use of ultrasound technology to examine the heart’s structure and function in adults. Roles and responsibilities include performing echocardiograms, analyzing heart function, assisting cardiologists in diagnosis, and providing preliminary reports and documenting findings to the cardiologist.
The echocardiography sonography program is a selective admission program for registered sonographers looking to advance their skills and credentials. A separate application process is required for acceptance into this program. Upon acceptance, the students may take the “program-specific courses.” Graduates receive a certificate designed to prepare them for the national certification exam of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Adult Echocardiography.
A grade of “C” or better is required for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography-Echocardiography program required courses.
Ready to Get Started?
If you are not a current student, you will need to apply prior to registering for courses.
The program will be accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The college intends to seek CAAHEP accreditation in the future.
OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more on OTC Accreditation.