Now accepting applications. Application deadline has been extended until May 1, 2024. Please submit completed applications to twhite@wc.edu.
In order to apply to the Cardiovascular Sonography Program at Weatherford College, you must complete the following:
Complete the Weatherford College application.
- MATH 1314 – College Algebra or MATH 1414
- ENGL 1301 – English Composition I
- BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I *(must have been taken within 5 years at time of admission)
- BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II *(must have been taken within 5 years at time of admission)
- PHYS 1401 – General Physics or PHYS 1415
- Elective – Creative Arts and Language/Philosophy, Culture
- PSYC 2301 – Introduction to Psychology
*Each prerequisite course must be passed with a ‘C’ or better. It is recommended that prerequisite courses be completed with a ‘B’ or higher.
*The Program Director may grant a waiver for the time limit on science courses, by accepting the AP test through the testing center, on a case-by-case basis. This excludes courses over 10 years old.
Complete HESI A2 test. You must have a minimum score of 70% each on the reading comprehension and math sections).
The HESI A2 entrance exam is given in the Testing Center at Weatherford College, located in the Jack Knight Building. The cost of the exam can be verified by calling the Testing Center at 817-598-6383 and is paid in the Weatherford College Business Office. To schedule the HESI A2 Exam, please use Register Blast.
You will need to present the receipt from the business office to the personnel in the Testing Center. The exam takes approximately four hours and is computerized. You are allowed to take the test once every 60 days. Once you have completed the test, please print two copies of the results in order to keep a copy for your records. The HESI A2 scores are good for two years.
*Only completed applications along with official transcripts, test scores, and proof of Hepatitis B shot will be accepted.
*Consideration for credit for human medical work experience requires submission of training certificate, transcripts, and a resume with references.
Failure to meet application requirements will result in denial of application.
Selection Criteria
Selection into the program is based on the following scoring methods:
1. Prerequisite Courses & Points
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. GPA of 3.5 for prerequisites recommended. (Points awarded for each course completed)
Prerequisite Courses
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II
MATH 1314 College Algebra
ENGL 1301 English Composition I
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology
Elective Language/Philosophy/Culture/Creative Arts
PHYS 1401 General Physics I or PHYS 1415 Physical Science
Course Grade Points
| A | 4 points |
| B | 3 points |
| C | 2 points |
2. Points Awarded for a Degree
| Master’s | 8 points |
| Bachelor’s | 6 points |
| Associate’s | 4 points |
3. Points Awarded for Direct Patient Care Medical Work Experience
Proof of experience is required: 5 points per year of experience with a maximum of 15 points allowed.
4. HESI A2 Assessment test scores
Reading, Math, A & P, Grammar, and Vocabulary (points awarded based on scores in each section).
| 100-90 | 4 points |
| 89-80 | 3 points |
| 79-70 | 2 points |
5. Personal Interview
Only the top 30* applicants will be selected for an interview. Interviews will be
scored.
*Number of applicants invited for an interview is subject to change.
6. Final Ranking process
Interviewed students will be re-ranked as follows:
| Personal interview score | 40% |
| Total of items 1-4 from above | 40% |
| HESI A2 scores | 20% |
The twenty applicants with the highest cumulative points will be accepted each Fall semester. Alternates will be accepted on a stand-by basis. The number of selected applicants is subject to change.