Advanced Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The overall Diagnostic Medical Sonography program from St. Clair College’s goals and objectives are aligned with the current National Competency Profiles (NCP) Generalist, as approved by Sonography Canada. Graduates will be eligible to challenge the Sonography Canada national board exams and successful completion of the registry exams will allow sonographers to seek employment in Ontario.
Duration
2.5 years
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
TBA
Location
Windsor, Canada
About the program
Utilizing advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, pathology, and physical applications, a sonographer performs examinations to provide diagnostic ultrasound images for interpretation by a medical radiologist.
As a member of a health-care team, the sonographer will produce images of internal body structures utilizing a variety of hand-held acoustical scanning probes and imaging techniques. The profession requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to provide safe and competent health care.
Course work includes sonographic physics, physiology, pathology, pathophysiology and the study of normal and abnormal cross-sectional anatomical structures necessary for sonographic interrogation of abdominal, obstetrical/gynecological, general vascular and small parts imaging.
Career Opportunities
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates from St. Clair College will work as an Ultrasound Technologist in such settings as hospitals, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare facilities.
Courses Included
- Sonography Physics
- Basic Sonography Techniques
- Abdominal Sonography
- Human Anatomy & Physiology for Sonographers
- Pelvic Sonography & Pathology
- Abdominal Sonography