Primary Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants must possess a minimum of an AS or AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution with an approved area of study (see Application Checklist page for approved areas of study).

• Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credit hours)
• Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours)
• Pre-Calculus, College Algebra or Statistics (3 credit hours)
• Medical Terminology (3 credit hours)
• Survey of Physics or Principles of Radiation Physics (4 credit hours)

​Deadlines

All required materials should be submitted to the Sonography Program Application for the Cardiovascular Sonography Program by May 15 for priority consideration for fall admission. Use the Sonography Application Checklist to successfully complete the application process.

Applications will be reviewed, and personal interviews will be scheduled in May with those applicants meeting academic criteria. Each applicant will be evaluated on: prerequisite GPA, overall GPA, professional references, observation evaluation, and a personal interview.

Applicants who are accepted into the program will be notified by June 15. Final acceptance into the Cardiovascular Sonography Program on the basis of clinical placement is contingent upon the results of a satisfactory physical examination, drug screening, background check, and proof of additional documentation (e.g., immunizations, CPR, professional certification).

Non-Traditional Admission Requirements (Additional)

• This designation can be beneficial to those who can no longer maintain employment within an accredited sonography/vascular department without ARDMS certification and who need to acquire student status in order to continue functioning within this environment.
• Current certification in a clinical patient care field is still required.
• Documentation of one (1) year minimum full-time employment experience in the field of Sonography.
• Documentation of continued employment within an ultrasound department during the program year, with equivalent clinical hours and the ability to utilize work place as clinic site (possible rotations required to achieve all competencies).
• Ability to challenge and pass clinical competencies prior to program graduation.
• Ability to attend classes on traditional program schedule.
• Submit all of your transcripts to the Chattanooga State Records Office. You will also need a copy of your transcripts with the Sonography application. Use the N&AH Transcript Request Form to obtain these copies.
• Complete an Allied Health application, attaching a letter to request consideration as a non-traditional applicant.

Currently Approved A.A.S. Degree areas of study in Patient Care

• Dental Assisting - A.A.S.
• Dental Hygiene - A.A.S.
• Health Sciences  - A.A.S.
• Medical Coding and Billing - A.A.S.
• Medical Laboratory Technology - A.A.S.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology - A.A.S.
• Nursing - A.A.S.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant - A.A.S.
• Ophthalmic Medical Technician - A.A.S.
• Paramedic - A.A.S.
• Physical Therapy Assistant  - A.A.S.
• Radiologic Technologist - A.A.S.
• Respiratory Therapist - A.A.S.
• Sleep Diagnostics Technology - A.A.S.
• Surgical Technology - A.A.S.
• Veterinary Technology - A.A.S.