| Field of Study: | Diag. Med. Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
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| Description: | Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, also known as Echocardiography, is a technology involving the application of high-frequency sound waves on patients to aid in cardiac diagnoses. As part of the patient care team, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers assess patients and provide information to Cardiologists for diagnoses and monitoring patients' health statuses.
The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program prepares students, through theoretical and clinical training, to conduct Echocardiography examinations, focusing on the heart. This content is cross-referenced to the national competency profile set up by Sonography Canada. This is a specialized profession requiring a high degree of technical skills and hand eye coordination, and exceptional interpersonal skills. As part of training, students will perform scans on each other therefore all students must be agreeable to participate in scanning procedures. |
| Cost per year:* |
Books and Supplies: $1,125.00 |