Established in 1982, the Arizona Heart Foundation School of Cardiac Ultrasound is one of the premier programs in the United States dedicated to the development of tomorrow’s sonographers. The program has evolved to include the ever-changing field of vascular sonography and is now known as the AHF School of Ultrasound. ​ The school has earned a strong reputation as a leader in cardiac ultrasound education for over 35 years and is licensed by the State of Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and accredited byABHES. The program is designed to meet and exceed the minimum clinical clock hour requirements as recommended by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). ​ Our faculty’s expertise, coupled with small class sizes, not only prepares our students for the national registry exams but also results in graduates with a discernible difference. More than 500 highly qualified sonographers have graduated since the inception of the program. Our graduates provide quality patient care, possess leadership positions in their profession, and dedicate themselves as life-long learners. The program in Auburn, Washington is dedicated to those with an interest in becoming Cardiac Sonographers. Our 12-month program consists of the first 6 months on campus in the didactic (lecture) portion as well as hands-on laboratory. The second 6 months is clinical externship for a total of 828 hours that is performed in a hospital and/or outpatient clinic locations.