Diagnostic Medical Sonography *(probationary)
Are you fascinated by the inner workings of the human body? Consider becoming a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. The Sonography program is a 20-month (5 Term) program providing didactic and clinical education in abdominal, obstetrical, and gynecologic specialty areas. The program is a general concentration curriculum with a limited introduction to basic vascular Sonography. Clinical education occurs at partnering medical centers and medical clinics throughout Ontario. Program participants can expect substantial off-campus study and preparation for classroom lecture and lab exercises.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP) national registry examinations
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a selective admissions, limited enrolment program. Students must be prepared for rigorous coursework, and must meet all prerequisites before continuing in the program.
*Probationary:
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at the Canadian National Institute of Health is a Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities approved program for a probationary period until it obtains accreditation status from the Canadian Medical Asosciation (CMA). In order to assess the quality and delivery of an educational program, the CMA Conjoint Accreditation Service requires the program to be running and have students enrolled during the accreditation process.
Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Grade 12 English (U) or (C), 60 % or higher
- Grade 12 Math (U) or (C), 70% or higher
- Grade 12 Physics (U) or (C), 70% or higher, University level is highly recommended due to competitive entrance
- Grade 12 Biology (U) or (C), 70 % or higher
- If English is a second language for the applicant, a test of English as a foreign language score must be provided:
- TOEFL-minimun scores of: 580 Paper based, 237 Computer based, 88 Internet based
- IELTS Academic – band score overall of 7.5+
- CAEL-overall band score of 70
- CLBA- overall band score of 8
- Entrance Exam based on high school English, Math, Physics and Biology and spatial reasoning.
Applicant must have a passing grade of 70% or higher. Exam also has an essay component. - Interview with Admissions Committee
Our Curriculum
TERM ONE – SEMESTER ONE
- AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology
- AHS 102 Medical Terminology
- AHP 101 Communications & Professional Development
- DMS 101 Foundations of Sonography
- DMS 102 Sonographic Appearance of Normal Anatomy
- DMS 103 Cross Sectional Anatomy
- DMS 104 Physics in Sonography I
- AHS 151 Infection Prevention and Control
- DMS 105 Scan Lab I
TERM ONE – SEMESTER TWO
- AHP 151 Professional Practice in Patient Care
- AHP 152 Medical Ethics
- DMS 151 Pelvic Sonography & Pathology 64
- DMS 152 Abdominal Sonography & Pathology
- DMS 201 Normal Obstetric Sonography
- DMS 153 Physics in Sonography II
- DMS 154 Scan Lab II
- DMS 202 High Resolution Imaging
- VAS 201 Essentials of Vascular Sonography
TERM ONE – SEMESTER THREE
- DMS 203 Interventional Sonography
- DMS 204 Pediatric Sonography
- DMS 251 Abnormal Obstetric Sonography
- DMS 252 Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- DMS 253 Comprehensive Physics Registry Review
- DMS 254 Comprehensive Abdomen & Superficial Structures Registry Review
- DMS 255 Comprehensive OB/GYN Registry Review
- VAS 251 Vascular Sonography
- DMS 256 Scan Lab III
TERM TWO – SEMESTERS FOUR & FIVE
- Clinical Practicum 1 (16 weeks)
- Clinical Practicum 2 (16 weeks)
