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Diploma Program
Duration: 93 weeks
Practicum + CCSA : 550 hours
Fees: $41,000 to complete program*
Sonography is an expanding career in the healthcare field due to the non-invasive, safe and accurate diagnoses. Sonographers use high-frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual images of tissues, organs or blood flow inside the body. This imaging technique is used to assess many different body components, including the abdomen, heart, prostate, blood arteries, female reproductive organs, and many more locations that need attention. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography programme prepares students for various healthcare settings through didactic, simulation, and clinical experiences.
CACC Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (probationary status as required by MCU) is based on the National Competency Profiles (NCP) Generalist https://sonographycanada.ca/
The CACC DMS Program (Probationary by MCU) has didactic, simulation and practicum lab components. These components help to build knowledge, skills, medical ethics, and legal and law comprehension of professional practice required as a sonographer.
What You Will Learn
1.Human Structure and Function 1 & 2
2. Sonography Principles and Instrumentation
3. Sonographic Imaging 1 & 2
4. Basis of Disease 1 & 2
5. Professional Practice 1 & 2
6. First Aid and CPR
7. Integrated Lab
8. Clinical Placement & Sonography Canada (Canadian Skills Assessment)
- *Fees to complete the program includes tuition, book, uniform, equipment, practicum placement fees and supplies.
Out of Pocket Cost:
- Daily living, accommodation and travel expenses during practicum (if out of town);
- Vulnerable record check;
- Sonography Canada certification exam and CMRITO registration.
Admission Requirements
Domestic students with OSSD
- Submitted Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a GPA of 75%
- Passed Communication test (Technical Literacy Exam) with a minimum score of 70%
- Completed a pre-admission questionnaire with a passing score of 3
Or mature students
- Demonstrated that they are at least 18 years of age
- Passed Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam with a minimum score of 16 out of 50
- Passed Communication test (Technical Literacy Exam) with a minimum score of 70%
- Completed a pre-admission questionnaire with a passing score of 3
Or international students
- Demonstrated that they are at least 18 years of age
- Submitted Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalency report with a GPA of 75%
- Passed online Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (passing score of 16 out of 50)
- Completed a pre-admission questionnaire with a passing score of 3
Required English language proficiency for international students
Students who are educated in a country where English is not the official language are required to meet any one of the following language criteria:
- TOEFL: 500 PBT, 185 CBT, 74-76
- iBT TOEIC: 775
- IELTS: An overall score of 5.0
- Cambridge: CAE or CPC band of 5.5
International Students in Canada:
International students who are already in Canada on a Study Visa at the time of application may submit the paper proof of the following documents instead of the above language proof requirement:
- Proof of completion of CLB level (8) Eight of an approved ESL program, or
- Proof of completion of an ESL course from an accredited language school, or
- Proof of completion of an international school year or foundations year pathways program of at least 75%, or
- Provide a transcript documenting at least one year of post-secondary education where English was the only medium of instruction. This must be a full-time program where the applicant passed with a mark of at least 75%.
Additional Requirements
All accepted students must provide within 45 days a Police Check (vulnerable) and provide a clear immunization record before their start date (*NOTE: For further information regarding police check and immunization records, refer to the admission coordinator).
For more information, please review our Admissions Policy at Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) Admissions Policy – Canadian All Care College.
Your Future Looks Bright
Graduates of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program will work as:
- Ultrasound Technologist in hospital settings and clinical settings
- Educators in Sonography
- Application Specialists
- Medical Technical Salespersons
- Medical researchers
- Supervisors and managers in related fields
Important links for review for Diagnostic Medical Sonography students
- Sonography Canada Professional Practice link: https://sonographycanada.ca/resources/professional-practice-guidelines
- Sonography Canada Examination fee link: https://sonographycanada.ca/certification/entry-to-practice-exams/fees
- Sonography Canada Online- registration link: https://sonographycanada.ca/register
- Sonography Canada Entry-to-Practice Examination link: https://sonographycanada.ca/certification/entry-to-practice-exams
- Sonography Canada Exam Dates, Schedules, and Registration Periods link: https://sonographycanada.ca/certification/entry-to-practice-exams/dates-schedules
- CMRITO Application and Registration Link: https://www.cmrito.org/applicants/application-and-registration-fees/
- CMRITO Professional Practice/ Quality Assurance/ Professional Conduct link: https://www.cmrito.org/programs/professional-practice/
- CMIRTO Jurisprudence Course link: Jurisprudence Course · CMRITO Portal
- Other CMRITO useful links:
- AIUM links: https://www.aium.org/officialStatements/9
- The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) link: https://www.ardms.org/
- Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences (OAMRS) link: https://www.oamrs.org
- Important Covid – 19 link (information) for placement students: Primary Care COVID-19 Guidance V7 (gov.on.ca)
