Technical Standards

Echo/NCT Technologists must be able to:

1. Lift more than 50 pounds routinely
2. Push and pull routinely
3. Bend and stoop routinely
4. Have full use of both hands, wrists, and shoulders
5. Distinguish audible sounds
6. Adequately view sonograms, including color distinctions
7. Work standing on their feet 80% of the time
8. Interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured
9. Assist patient on and off examining tables
10. Communicate effectively with patients and other health care professionals
11. Organize and accurately perform the individual steps in a sonographic procedure in the proper sequence

Reference: Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Program Requirements

Health Science Students Clinical Files

Students must have their health science clinical files completed before they attend clinical. Students reentering the programs or entering with advanced standing, must update their files before attending clinical.

All required paperwork is to be turned in to the health science office: Building 9, Room 132.

Photocopy

• (Students must bring in a copy; the office is not equipped to make copies for students.)
• Liability insurance - must be purchased from the SCC cashier; bring in a copy of your receipt.
• Medical insurance - bring in a copy of your medical insurance card or purchase medical insurance from the SCC cashier and bring in a copy of your receipt. (If you have SCC medical insurance, it must be updated each quarter, and a copy of your receipt must be brought in for your file.)
• CPR - bring in a copy of a current CPR card (within the last year). This must be updated annually if you are in the program, and a copy must be kept on file.

Originals required

• TB test - bring in documented results of two- step TB test (two separate tests within the last year). Must show results and be signed and dated by a healthcare provider. The TB test must be within the last year and updated annually in your file if you are in the program and a copy on file.
• DT - Diphtheria/Tetanus vaccination within the last 10 years. Must be signed and dated by a healthcare provider.
• MMR - Measles/Mumps/Rubella vaccination or a titer for each of the diseases showing immunity. Must be signed and dated by healthcare provider.
• A photocopy of your shot card may be substituted for the above immunizations (TB, DT, MMR).
• Physical - current physical - signed and dated by the physician. Use Health Science physical form.
• Drug screening - mandatory drug screening through Pathology Associates - results of which will be sent to the Dean by the lab. Students need to turn in a copy of their receipt for their file.
• Hepatitis B form - SCC form - completed and turned in for file.
• Chicken Pox form - SCC form - completed and turned in for file.
• Flu Vaccine form - SCC form - completed and turned in for file.
• Clinical Agreement form - SCC form - completed and turned in for file.
• WSP and Disclosure/Authorization - Washington State Patrol background investigation form and release of information form.
• Students are advised to keep a copy of their physical, TB test results and immunizations for their own records. Potential employers will be requesting this same documentation, and the school is not responsible for providing such documentation.
• Students who change programs or are reentering a program with advanced standing: previous files are not considered current and many file requirements will have to be updated.
• It is the student's responsibility to maintain their own medical and personal records. You will need them again when you apply for employment in the medical field.
• It is in your best interest to obtain a documented shot record from your healthcare provider and keep that record, along with updates, in a safe, accessible place in your personal file. It is also important for you to keep a copy of your CPR card and physical. The Health Science office does not provide copies.

The Cardiovascular Technology Programs (Invasive and ECHO) are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee for Cardiovascular Technology.

To contact the accrediting agencies:

CAAHEP
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
www.caahep.org

JRC-CVT
6 Pine Knoll Dr.
Beverly, MA 01915-1425
www.jrccvt.org

Admission

Students must meet or exceed the following admissions requirements to be accepted in the program:

• Completion of required college-level support courses including:
  • General Biology (BIO160)
  • Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO241)
  • Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO242)
  • English Composition I (ENG&101)
  • Medical Terminology (HED125)
  • Human Pathophysiology (HED109)
  • Communications (CMST&210)
  • Intro to Physics (PHYS100)
  • Statistics (MATH&146)

Comparable coursework may be submitted for substitution review and approval.

• Your unofficial transcripts (copies) must be uploaded as part of your application, and all official transcripts sent to SCC Transcript Office.
• Provide contact information for three professional references who can complete a recommendation form on your behalf.
• Provide documentation of 40 hours as a volunteer or employee in a patient care setting and 10 of those hours much be completed in echocardiography/sonography.
• Complete an interview with the selection committee.
• Complete a clear national background check after being accepted into the program.
• Sign the consent and release for authorizing SCC to perform a 10-panel drug screening required after being accepted into the program.

Selection Procedure

Final selection for the Echocardiography program is based on college GPA, completion of required support courses, grades received, recommendations, and personal interview.

Apply

If you are not a current or recent Spokane Community College student, you must first apply for admission to the college.

In addition to the general college application, submit the Echocardiography Application by the June 30 deadline to be considered for Fall 2026.

If you’ve previously applied to another competitive healthcare program using our online portal, login to your existing account.

Additional Application Information

Program start: Fall (competitive entry)
Pre-requisites: Yes
Program length: 7 quarters
Number of students each start: 14
Contact: Nancy Gasper, BS, RDCS (she/her)
Applications deadline: June 30