Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Advanced Certificate

Program at a glance

Credential

Advanced Certificate

Work experience

Clinical/fieldwork placement

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

Area of study

Health Sciences

Length

4 months

Vital part of healthcare

This program is not currently available.

This comprehensive program will prepare you for an essential role in the healthcare team by producing ultrasound scans used to diagnose, treat, and monitor a variety of medical conditions. Explore core sonographic competencies and one of three specialty disciplines, General, Cardiac, or Vascular.

In demand profession

Certified ultrasound technologists are one of the most in-demand and sought-after diagnostic imaging health professionals. Due to expanding services, rapidly emerging technologies, and increasing patient populations sonographers command top salaries and often find permanent employment opportunities immediately after graduation.

SONO Online Info Session Slides (PPT)
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Are you a future Diagnostic Medical Sonographer?

Sonographers and echocardiographers image vital organs, beating hearts, and babies in the womb to provide physicians with technical impressions of findings used for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring a variety of medical conditions.

To succeed in this demanding program and career, you should have strong academic skills, good organizational practices and a sense of social responsibility and caring. You'll be working in a team environment, using your ability to think critically and problem solve while expressing a real desire to serve the public.

You should be an independent learner with the ability to integrate and apply information. Computer literacy is essential since many courses will be taught online.

Indigenous Limited Priority Admissions��

The School of Health & Human Services (HHS) offers Priority Seating for Indigenous students in all Health related programs.

Visit��Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen - Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections (IECC)��for information on how to apply.��

Any questions about the application process, please contact��hhsindigenoussupport@camosun.ca

The��Indigenous Limited Priority Admissions��process, approved by the Board of Governors, supported by the Education Council, and approved by the BC Human Rights Tribunal, welcomes applications from all qualified Indigenous applicants.

What you'll learn

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Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Medical Sonographers in the making

You'll learn a wide variety of practical and patient care skills. Our program is hands-on, with clinical placements throughout your time at ��ý. You'll learn about the science of ultrasound, anatomy and physiology, your role within the medical profession and how to treat patients ethically and with compassion.

Located at our Interurban campus, you'll learn how to perform a comprehensive range of entry-to-practice general, obstetrical, cardiac, and vascular ultrasound scans while building theoretical knowledge for advanced and interventional sonography practice.

Advanced Certificate program

For students who have already successfully completed a comprehensive diploma program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, the Advanced Certificate provides clinical placements in one of three specialized areas: Cardiac, General/OB, or Vascular sonography.

Career/Academic Advancement Opportunities

Sonographers with multiple specialty certifications qualify for the widest range of future employment opportunities and can pursue advanced practice roles through continuing professional development. Other professional opportunities for the certified sonographer could include administration, management, leadership, teaching, vendor sales, information technology, and research.

After successfully completing the Canadian Clinical Skills Assessments, you’ll be eligible to write the Sonography Canada National Certification Exams for your chosen specialty.

Sonography Canada requires that students have met exam eligibility requirements from an accredited institution. ��ý’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma Program and Advanced Certificate Program are currently in progress with Accreditation Canada and expect to achieve fully accredited status prior to May of 2023. If you have questions regarding accreditation and exam eligibility, do not hesitate to contact us at��hhsinfo@camosun.ca. Sonography Canada’s accreditation and exam eligibility requirements can be found��.��

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SONO program handbooks

Find current student information in the��School of Health and Human Services��and��SONO program��handbooks.

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Advanced Certificate

$4,324 (domestic)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:��Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards��

Admission requirements

One of:

Proof of a diploma or bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Proof of Certification with Sonography Canada

And one of:

B in English 12��
B in English Language Proficiency
B in English 12 ��ý Alternative��

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

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Our teaching staff

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