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Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.

Medical Sonographers in the making

You'll learn a wide variety of practical and patient care skills. Our program is hands-on, with clinical placements throughout your time at Camosun. You'll learn about the science of ultrasound, anatomy and physiology, your role within the medical profession and how to treat patients ethically and with compassion.

Located at our Interurban campus, you'll learn how to perform a comprehensive range of entry-to-practice general, obstetrical, cardiac, and vascular ultrasound scans while building theoretical knowledge for advanced and interventional sonography practice.

Advanced certificate program

For students who have already successfully completed a comprehensive diploma program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, the Advanced Certificate provides clinical placements in one of three specialized areas: Cardiac, General/OB, or Vascular sonography.

Career/academic advancement opportunities

Sonographers with multiple specialty certifications qualify for the widest range of future employment opportunities and can pursue advanced practice roles through continuing professional development. Other professional opportunities for the certified sonographer could include administration, management, leadership, teaching, vendor sales, information technology, and research.

After successfully completing the Canadian Clinical Skills Assessments, you’ll be eligible to write the Sonography Canada National Certification Exams for your chosen specialty.

Sonography Canada requires that students have met exam eligibility requirements from an accredited institution. AV��Ʒ’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma Program and Advanced Certificate Program are currently in progress with Accreditation Canada and expect to achieve fully accredited status prior to May of 2023. If you have questions regarding accreditation and exam eligibility, do not hesitate to contact us at��hhsinfo@camosun.ca. Sonography Canada’s .��

Effective from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Advanced Certificate

$4,324 (domestic)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:��Student Fees.

Financial assistance

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