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Once you complete the required coursework, you’ll apply for the Trinity Health Adult Echocardiography Program. Typically, associate degree students will apply during their last semester of prerequisites prior to their sophomore year, while bachelor’s degree students will apply at the end of their sophomore year. The next (2026) application window opens May 1 and closes June 18. The accepted applicants will begin the program August 2026.
If you have existing college credits from an institution not listed as an affiliated institution, you must first transfer your credits into MSU. This is to ensure all coursework prerequisites are met. Refer to the affiliated university transfer policies for details.
How to Apply to the Sonography Program
Admission enrollment is limited and competitive based upon accreditation standards and guidelines as well as the available resources of the sponsoring institutions. A maximum of two are accepted on a competitive basis each year to the Adult Echocardiography Program. The student positions are located at the Trinity Health medical campus in Minot, North Dakota.
Full-time students who follow the recommended curriculum course sequence can complete their bachelor degree and the adult echocardiography program in approximately four years. Students pursuing academic degrees should refer to the respective degree granting institutions for academic advisement on completing their requirements.
Applicants are most competitive if they have:
- A GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- An ACT composite score of 20 or higher
- Previous patient care experience
- Observed echocardiography procedures
- Prerequisite coursework that is less than seven years old
- A bachelor’s degree or are enrolled in an affiliated university
- No more than two courses in progress at the time of interviews
Having this page available while completing the online application is helpful as these directions are specific to the program.
Online Application
Complete the online application for admission. After accessing the application form, complete each section. Application window opens May 1 and closes June 18 for August program start date. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space available basis. The online application is located on the right hand side of this page.
Personal References
Access the Adult Echocardiography Personal Reference Form on the right side of this page, print a copy, complete the applicant section, sign and date it, then email, fax, or mail. The program director will then send reference forms to the applicant’s three selected individuals.
Technical Standards
Student must meet the required essential functions and the technical standards as documented on the Adult Echocardiography Technical Standards form found on the right side of this page. Print a copy, review the technical standard expectations, complete the applicant section with your name, signature and date, then email, fax, or mail.
Observation Job Shadow
Documented evidence of a minimum of four hours of observation in an echocardiography department with a registered sonographer recorded on program clinical observation documentation form is required. Contact the Program Director for assistance in scheduling a echocardiographer observation experience at Trinity Health in Minot. Adult Echocardiography Program Clinical Observation Documentation Form can be found on the right side of this page. Print a copy, review the observation expectations, complete the form, include your signature and date, then email, fax, or mail.
CPR
Proof of active/current AHA approved CPR certification for Healthcare Providers (or BLS).
Supporting Documentation
Submit official transcripts of all high school, college, and university credits. Transcripts must include the embossed school seal and should be sent in the original unopened envelopes to the program director. If ACT scores are not available on transcripts, include an official ACT report.
GPA
A GPA of 2.75 or greater on a 4.0 scale with a grade of “C” or better on all general prerequisites. A program selection academic scoring will be completed on grades received on anatomy and physiology, algebra, physics, medical terminology, English and communication, healthcare law and ethics, humanities, and introduction to computer science courses. Prerequisites must have been completed within seven years of the date of expected entry into the DMS program.
Submission
Send the required materials via mail, email, or fax to:
Trinity Health Adult Echocardiography Program
Attn: Bryan Beckedahl, Program Director
400 E Burdick Expressway
PO Box 5020
Minot, ND 58701
701-857-7012
