Overview
At Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology you’ll be confident with ultrasound imaging and skilled in obstetrics and gynecology, abdomen and superficial structure scanning and cardiac sonography and vascular studies.
Careers
As a member of a health-care team, an ultrasound technologist (sonographer) uses a variety of hand-held scanning probes and imaging techniques in order to differentiate between technical artifacts and questionable clinical appearances from pathology.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is highly operator-dependent and requires a logical self-directed approach to scanning, on-the-spot critical thinking and good judgment.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Sonography of the Normal Abdominal and Superficial Structures
- Cardiovascular System
- Sonography of the Female Pelvis
- Pathology of the Abdomen and Superficial Structures in Sonography
- Sonography of the Cerebral and Abdominal Vascular Systems
- Sonography of the Peripheral Vascular System
- Professional Practice in Sonography
- Cardiac Sonography
- Sonographic Assessment in the Second and Third Trimester
- DMS Clinical
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
Applications can be submitted any time, but we recommend submitting your application at least 90 days before the application deadline.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 288 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
75% in each of: English 30-1 or English 30-2, Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, Biology 30, Physics 30
Proof of English Language Proficiency
1 credit of post-secondary Medical Terminology completed within 5 years of the application deadline with a minimum final grade of 60%.
5 or more credits of post-secondary Human Anatomy and Physiology completed within 5 years of the application deadline with a final grade of 60% or greater will be required.
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Tuition Fee
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International
29220 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 974 CAD per credit during 12 months. -
National
5550 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 185 CAD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Edmonton
1201 - 1992 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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