Questions and Answers

What is Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound/Sonography?
Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound/Sonography is an imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to acquire real time images of the human abdominal contents, pelvis, muscles, pregnancies, vessels, the heart and other soft tissue structures. The aim of this imaging technique is to help identify abnormalities and pathologies as well to date and monitor pregnancies.

What does a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer do?
A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a medical professional who performs ultrasound examinations and provides vital data on anatomy and pathology through images formed by the use of high frequency sound waves. In Canada, these images are then interpreted by the Radiologist in order to provide diagnosis. Sonographers may be based in the diagnostic imaging department of hospitals and play an integral role in the diagnosis of patients, or seek employment in private clinics.

Why become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer?
Sonography is a rapidly growing technology that has become an integral part of the diagnostic process in most medical facilities in Canada. It is a dynamic and appealing career for a person who likes a challenge and is interested in a fascinating medical field which requires a high-level of responsibility. Sonographers enjoy excellent employment opportunities in Canada and around the world (with salary range $28-$30/hour/per start).

What is the admission requirements?
Bachelor Degree (any major) or a single two-year allied health education program.

What exams can the students write?

ARDMS License Exam
Exam conducted by: ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)