Online Certificate in Echocardiography

This certificate is designed for students who already hold an imaging credential and want to transition into echocardiography.

If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for this certificate. Please review our pre-advanced medical imaging pathway for options that do not require an imaging credential.

If you plan to complete your clinical in the Treasure Valley, discipline program directors will only accept the number of students for which clinical placement is available. You must apply to the AMI discipline year before the application deadline to be considered.

Discover which discipline fits your goals by taking the Medical Imaging Program Selection Quiz.

The online Certificate in Echocardiography is a 48-credit program. You can complete the program in as little as 18 months when attending full-time.

Review the following table for required courses.

Course descriptions are published on the undergraduate catalog website. To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. IMGSCI 404). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.

Admission into the advanced medical imaging program does not guarantee clinical placement. Clinical experiences in some disciplines across the country can be highly competitive. After being admitted to Boise State, students will receive access to a resource site with best practices on how to find a clinical site and receive mentoring from our program’s team of experts.

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Boise State Online offers reasonably priced tuition, ongoing support, financial aid options and degree paths that help ensure you reach your goals quickly and efficiently.

Review the following table for program costs.

*The per-credit fees listed are for the 2026-27 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May. Clinical experience courses include a clinical course fee that covers items such as radiation badges, student ID badges, postage and clinical tracking software and will vary depending on the discipline selected.

**Costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs are not required for students pursuing a fully-online degree.

Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with mic and internet access — all of which are required for this program.

Note to Boise State, State of Idaho and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to this program. For more information on reciprocal fee agreements, please visit the HR website.

Our online Certificate in Echocardiography prepares you for the future of imaging.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 11% growth for cardiovascular technologists between 2023 and 2033.

The Idaho Department of Labor’s 2022-2032 projections set the growth rates even higher — at 19.2% — for workers living in Idaho.

Additionally, a report published by Indeed.com shows that the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification ranks at #15 for the top 20 most in-demand certifications.

Possible Careers:

• Cardiac sonographer
• Echocardiography sonographer
• Echocardiography technologist

After completing the echocardiography certificate, you will be able to:

• Prepare for success on the ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credentialing exams.
• Advocate for patients, recognize professional impact related to patient outcomes and develop a culture of safety.
• Demonstrate effective, appropriate and respectful communication with diverse populations of patients, co-workers, physicians and the community to improve patient outcomes by performing beyond technical application.
• Apply ethical practice as a professional technologist from a legal, compliance and systems perspective within the healthcare realm.
• Actively lead and/or participate as part of an interprofessional team to improve communication amongst healthcare providers and decrease patient risk.
• Perform as a master of advanced imaging principles and applications.
• Appropriately share data within a healthcare team while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Successfully participate as a leader in the medical imaging profession by making meaningful contributions within your department, your healthcare organization, your community as well as on a national level.
• Attain and maintain national credentialing within a discipline of focus.

Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.

Watch our pre-recorded webinar for more information on the program. After viewing the webinar, you may contact our enrollment and student success team for support by emailing us at AMIonline@boisestate.edu or calling (208) 426-5921.