About the course

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (DCS) utilize high-frequency sound waves to assist physicians in making heart health diagnoses. They perform sonographic procedures on the heart and determine which images to submit for review to the primary care physician. This graduate certificate program would be of interest to graduates of diagnostic sonography programs and cardiovascular technology programs or other related health science programs. The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program will prepare students to develop theoretical and clinical competency skills required in the field of cardiac sonography and will also allow them to gain extensive laboratory and clinical experience, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. Diagnostic cardiac sonographers operate ultrasound equipment and use non-invasive cardiovascular technology equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. They perform echocardiograms, or ultrasound imaging, to evaluate different aspects of the heart such as chamber size, valve function, and blood flow and to produce and record images of the cardiac system. While diagnostic cardiac sonographers do not diagnose patients, they work with physicians in doing so, and may assist in other diagnostic procedures. Graduates of this continuous 16-month certificate program may work in hospitals, medical offices, private clinics, and independent cardiac testing centres. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 16 Month(s)Fees: CA$20,548

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Windsor
Fall (September), 2025	Windsor

　　

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Entry requirements for St. Clair College

Post-secondary credentials from a related discipline such as a college diploma, college advanced diploma or an applied degree in a related discipline (Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology, Nursing and Human Kinetics).

　　High school diploma/graduation certificate and Grade 12 transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.

　　English proficiency requirement: CAEL 50, TOEFL iBT 78, TOEFL pBT 550, IELTS (overall band) 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

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