Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Ultrasound
Combine your compassion and quick thinking with sophisticated technology to protect the people around you.
You always listen to those in need, whether you’re in a hospital, clinic or emergency room. Care for your community using medical knowledge and state-of-the-art ultrasound technology.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, also known as Ultrasound, uses high-frequency sound waves to aid medical diagnoses. As part of the patient care team, diagnostic medical sonographers assess patients and provide information to radiologists for diagnoses and patient health monitoring.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Ultrasound program prepares students, through theoretical and clinical training, to conduct ultrasound examinations focusing on obstetrics and gynecology, abdomen and superficial structures and vascular sonographic studies. This content is cross-referenced to the national competency profile set up by Sonography Canada.
This specialized profession requires a high degree of technical skills, hand-eye coordination, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
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Program TypeFull-time
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CredentialAdvanced Diploma
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Program DeliveryProgram courses are delivered primarily online, with some components delivered in person. See locations to understand where the in-person components of this program take place.Online hybrid
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In-person LocationNotre Dame Campus
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IntakeFall
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Program Length28 months
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Total Tuition / Fees for CoursesEstimated total tuition fees for all terms of this program. Other fees not included in this total include textbooks, supplies, application fee, etc. Learn more ›$16,500 – $18,300
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How to EnrolThis program requires a formal application. Find out how to apply ›Application required
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Application TypeRRC Polytech programs have different types of applications. Learn more about application types ›Competitive admission
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Application DeadlineApril 15
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Work-Integrated LearningWork-integrated learning includes opportunities like co-op, field and clinical placements, internships and industry projects.Gain hands-on experience with real work opportunities
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Indigenous PathwayAn Indigenous Pathway program is available. Learn more ›Program pathway available to Indigenous learners
Experience a Polytechnic Education
Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term
In this program, you’ll develop the theoretical and practical skills and attain the nationally recognized credentials necessary to work as a sonographer in a general-duty ultrasound department.
TERM 1
Discover abdominopelvic anatomy, physiology and disease while using the basics of ultrasound physics to operate a state-of-the-art ultrasound system.
TERM 2
Expand on theoretical knowledge and practical techniques for abdominal and pelvic ultrasound. Begin exploring obstetrical ultrasound.
TERM 3
Develop an expanded array of scanning techniques and knowledge of obstetrical ultrasound. Begin exploring superficial structures and vascular ultrasound.
TERM 4
Combine scanning techniques and communication skills with patient care in a general-duty ultrasound department under the supervision of a sonographer.
TERM 5
Practice scanning techniques, departmental communication skills and patient care with increasing independence in a general-duty ultrasound department.
TERM 6
Apply sonographic skills independently, reaching entry-level competency, in preparation for employment and a career in diagnostic sonography.
Employment Potential
Prepare yourself for career success
Potential Grad CAREERS
- Sonographer
- Diagnostic imaging instructor
- Diagnostic imaging manager
- Researcher
- Application specialist
- Technical advisor
- Diagnostic imaging equipment representative
AFFILIATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS
What to Expect in This Program
Get Prepared for the Future of Work
Excel with small class sizes, practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.
Graduate Success
Major urban and rural hospitals across Manitoba and Canada use ultrasound, while mobile ultrasound programs travel to service smaller rural communities. Graduates can also work in teaching or management positions.
The statistics below represent the opinions and employment statuses of this program’s recent grads. They were retrieved from the 2018-2019 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Report.
$76K – AVERAGE NEW GRAD SALARY
RRC Polytech graduates are sought after nationwide and have the opportunity for a stable income when they start their careers.
100% – RECOMMEND PROGRAM TO OTHERS
RRC Polytech offers a small, intimate program with knowledgeable, supportive instructors that are invested in your success, on campus and in the hospital.
100% – NEW GRADS HIRED
With an education in diagnostic sonography from RRC Polytech, you get employed and advance your career through lifelong learning.
“[At RRC Polytech] we learned how to interact with patients and people when they’re not at their best physically or emotionally. It stands out for me as something that carries over to anything I do.”
Hesam (Sam) Aminian – Retired Technologist Supervisor
Health Sciences Centre
Who Should Enrol?
Turn your talents into academic success
This specialized profession requires a high degree of technical skill and hand-eye coordination along with exceptional interpersonal skills. Excellent spatial reasoning abilities and a desire to care for the sick or vulnerable are essential. Physical and emotional demands make this role challenging on many levels.
Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- Adaptable
- Critical thinker
- Detail-oriented
- Empathetic
- Level-headed
SKILLS
- Communication
- Listening
- Organization
- Prioritizing
- Time management
INTERESTS
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Technology
- Medicine
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