Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is the only educational institution in the Edmonton area that provides ultrasound technician educational programming. The curriculum, accredited by the Canadian Medical Association, runs for 28 consecutive months and includes clinical on-the-job experience. You can expect to take courses in sonography, diagnostic imaging, vascular technology, obstetrics and gynecology and echocardiography.
To be eligible, you must have completed coursework in English, math, physics, biology and chemistry. You must demonstrate computer proficiency and meet residency and immunization requirements. Additionally, you must have first aid certification and successfully pass a security clearance check.
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
School of Health Sciences
11762 - 106 ST
Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1
www.nait.ca
780-471-6248
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) has a Centre for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging that provides you with hands-on ultrasound training to prepare you for your career. SAIT is the only other school located near Edmonton where you can pursue training as an ultrasound technician.
It takes 26 months to complete the program, which includes clinical practicum. To be admitted to the program, you need to successfully complete courses in mathematics, English, biology, physics and chemistry. The program is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association and includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, sonography, echocardiography, medical terminology and physics.
SAIT Polytechnic
1301-16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2M 0L4
403-284-7248
www.sait.ca
The Canadian Medical Association only recognizes 10 accredited programs in Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology in Canada. They are:
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
College of the North Atlantic
Queen Elizabeth II/Dalhousie School of Health Sciences
College Boreal d'arts appliqués et de technologie
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences
Each institution has established partnerships with local healthcare providers and hospitals to ensure you receive high-quality on-the-job training.