两年制全日制课程
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, also known as ultrasound, is a technology involving the application of high-frequency sound waves toward patients to help physicians with medical diagnoses. Diagnostic medical sonographers work as members of patient care teams, assessing patients, providing physicians with information for diagnoses, and monitoring patients health status. This specialized vocation requires a high degree of technical skills and exceptional interpersonal skills. This program teaches key aspects of ultrasound technology, including obstetrics and gynecology, the cardiac and vascular systems and abdomen and superficial structures. Studies also include patient care, physics, anatomy and physiology, equipment instrumentation, medical research, quality control, and the performance of diagnostic scanning procedures. This program includes theory courses, lab practice, and practicum rotations at approved healthcare facilities. You will complete a practicum pathway within the program, where your practicum rotations specialize in either Adult Echocardiography or Vascular Sonography. Based on the availability of the practicum sites, you may have to travel or relocate to anywhere in Alberta and, in some circumstances, outside of the province.