Education Resource Guide

Meeting the Health Care Education Needs of the Community
The ever-changing world of health care has created a progressive work environment with vast opportunities for individuals to advance, and even change, their careers. Carroll Hospital Center, Carroll Community College and the Carroll County Career Technology Center of Westminster, Maryland realize the importance of offering quality health care training programs locally, and have teamed together to provide an education resource guide. This partnership provides a source for a selection of programs to meet the ongoing health care education needs of the community.


With the demand for medical professionals on the rise, the time to choose a career in health care has never been better. So whether you're restarting your education or want to acquire the most up-to-date workforce skills, this guide will give you the preliminary information you need to get started. When you're ready, you can find the program just right for your schedule and individual style of learning.

Health Care Positions, Education, and Earning Potential

Cardiovascular Technologist
Cardiovascular Technologists assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients who have, or may have, cardiac and/or peripheral vascular disease. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists (RCIS) are proficient in the use and application of analytical equipment. They prepare patients for diagnostic and interventional procedures and examine patients at the request of the physician.

Other Requirements and Earning Potential:
Requires a high school diploma, Maryland Radiological Technologist license and member of American Registry of Radiological Technologist, plus six months cardiovascular experience. Approximate starting salary of $37,000 per year, with weekend and shift differential.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ultrasound)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers provide non-invasive diagnostic procedures utilizing ultrasound waves.

Other Requirements and Earning Potential:
Requires CPR certification and graduation of AMA-JCH approved program in Ultrasonography. Current registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) preferred, or certificate from School of Medicine Ultrasonography. Approximate starting salary of $38,000 per year, with weekend and shift differential.

EKG Technician
These health care professionals operate electro-cardio (EKG) machines and interpret basic electrocardiograms.