Ultrasound Graduate Diploma Program
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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.
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How long does it take?
Michener's Ultrasound program is five semesters long beginning in September 2010.
- September 2010– July 2011: On campus for didactic and simulated skills labs
- September 2011– April 2012: Clinical site rotations & one online course
What Will I Learn?
Michener's Ultrasound Graduate Diploma Program offers a well-balanced mix of theoretical and clinical components, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a competent Sonographer with exemplary patient care skills.
The objectives of the ultrasound curriculum are directly related to the National Competency Profiles (NCP) for the Generalist Profile (Version 4.1, April 2008). The Generalist competencies were approved by both the Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (CSDMS) and Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP).
- Learn scanning techniques on state-of-the-art imaging equipment
- Recognize body structures
- Gain hands-on experience with clinical placements and patient interactions
- Develop critical thinking skills that are essential to Sonographers
- Develop skills for Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care
- Develop leadership skills
Note: Clinical education will be scheduled as simulation experience at Michener and as placement in clinical environments with our clinical partners.
Admission Requirements
Registered health care professionals with a minimum 3 year degree or diploma in their field of study (some examples: Chiropodists, Echocardiographer, Nurse, Radiological Technologist, Radiation Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Vascular Technologist, etc)
CGPA will be calculated using entire undergraduate education, degree or diploma. Minimum CGPA of B- (70%) must be attained in order to be considered.
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Bachelor of Science degree, or Bachelor of Science or Arts in Kinesiology with:
- One (1.0) full university course in Human Anatomy and
- One (1.0) full university course in Human Physiology
- CGPA will be calculated using entire undergraduate education.
- A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of B- (70%), and a minimum grade of C- (60%) in each of the required courses
All applicants for whom English is a second language must provide proof of an English language assessment.
Deadline for submissions is February 1, 2010.
Internationally Educated Applicant
If you are an internationally educated applicant living in Canada as a landed immigrant or permanent resident, please be aware that you must have a full Course by Course evaluation of your transcripts by the World Education Service(WES) or a Comprehensive evaluation from the International Credential Assessment Service(ICAS). A document-to-document evaluation or the general evaluation offered through Ontario Colleges(OCAS) is not sufficient. Documents must be evaluated to Canadian standards. Please note that WES does not do a course by course evaluation of High School documents. In order to have your International Education included in our initial admissions assessment we must receive all your documents by February 1, 2010
International Students
If you are an international student living overseas or if you are studying in Canada on a Study Permit and if you wish to apply to the program, please refer to the International Admissions page.
Tuition
The Canadian Student Tuition Policy web page.
The International Tuition Fees Policy web page.
How Do I Apply?
Step 1:To apply to the Michener Ultrasound Graduate Diploma Program, please complete the following.:
Apply online at: www.ontariocolleges.ca Or by mail at: |
Please use the following application codes: College code: MICH
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Step 2: Candidates must ALSO supply the following to The Michener Institute:
- All applicants for whom English is a second language must provide proof of an english language assessment.
Step 3:
- All applicants will be mailed a Supplementary Application with an invitation to review, and sign off on important program specific material. This signed Supplementary Application must then be returned to Michener's Admissions Office along with the applicable fee.
Step 4:
- Top ranked applicants to the Ultrasound program will be invited to attend the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), the final phase of our admissions process.
What is MMI?
Offers of Admission
Offers of admission will be made to students based on a combination of information received from application step 1 through 4. Any information received late, or not at all, will affect our ability to evaluate your academic and work related credentials and will severely impact on Michener being able to make an offer of admission. After the MMI is completed, offers of admission will be made.
For more information on the application process please visit Michener's Admissions page.
International students have a separate application process. Please see the International Students page for more information.
Career and Further Education Opportunities
Graduates find employment in hospitals and clinics, where they work directly with patients. There is also the opportunity to advance to a teaching, research, supervisory and/or management position.
Graduates may apply to Michener's Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Certificate program and to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Certificate program.
Graduates may apply for advanced standing at Ryerson University or obtain their Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences (Medical Imaging) or Master's degree in Applied Sciences (Medical Ultrasound) through distance education from Charles Sturt University.
Michener's Ultrasound program is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association Conjoint Committee on Accreditation. Graduates receive The Michener Institute's Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound and are eligible to write the certification examinations conducted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Abdomen and Superficial Structures and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Upon successful completion of the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals' (CARDUP) Clinical Skills Assessment Manual, the student can apply for the Generalist CARDUP credential. In the clinical environment all elements of the national competency profile will be evaluated using the CARDUP Clinical Skills Assessment Manual (CSAM).
Clinical Sites
Clinical placements give you hands-on practice, experience in different work environments, and the opportunity to network with potential employers.
Some of our clinical sites include:
- Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation - Saint John, NB
- CML Healthcare-Various Locations
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, Henderson Campus- Hamilton
- Humber Valley X-Ray and Ultrasound-Toronto, ON
- Insight Diagnostic Imaging-Various Locations
- London X-Ray Associates, London, ON
- Medisys-Various Locations
- Mount Sinai Hospital-Toronto, ON
- Oak Ridges Medical Diagnostic Imaging (ORDMI)- Richmond Hill
- Port Perry Imaging- Port Perry, ON
- Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax Pickering Site, Ajax
- Royal Victoria Hospital- Barrie, ON
- St. Michael's Hospital- Toronto, ON
- Sudbury Regional Hospital-Sudbury, ON
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre-Toronto, ON
- The Credit Valley Hospital-Toronto, ON
- The Toronto Centre for Medical Imaging-Toronto, ON
- University Health Network-Toronto, ON
- Windsor Regional Hospital-Metropolitan Campus-Windsor, ON
Ultrasound Scholarships
Dr. Dan Wilmot Imaging Scholarship
General Scholarships and Bursaries
Interesting Links
The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Ontario Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
