The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology offers a 28-month diploma program in diagnostic medical sonography. The Edmonton-based school has both on-campus classes and off-campus externships. Courses include medical terminology, infection control and safety, vascular technology and six clinical practicums. Applicants must meet educational standards in math, English, biology, physics and chemistry to be considered.
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
11762 106th St.
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T5G 2R1
1-780-378-6141
nait.ca
Students at SAIT Polytechnic earn a Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography after completing 26 months of study. This includes both theory and lab courses, available on campus or online, and four clinical practices. Courses include anatomy and physiology, basic scanning, medical terminology, and infection prevention and control. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA each semester to progress to the next level. The program is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.
SAIT Polytechnic
1301 16th Ave. N.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada, T2M 0L4
877-284-7248
sait.ca
The Canadian Medical Association recognizes only 10 diagnostic medical sonography programs in the country. These other schools include: the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, College of the North Atlantic, Dalhousie School of Health Sciences, Collège Boréal d'arts Appliqués et de Technologie, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, McMaster University and The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences.