Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, also known as Echocardiography, is a technology involving the application of high-frequency sound waves on patients to aid in cardiac diagnoses. As part of the patient care team, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers assess patients and provide information to Cardiologists for diagnoses and monitoring patients' health statuses.
The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program prepares students, through theoretical and clinical training, to conduct Echocardiography examinations, focusing on the heart. This content is cross-referenced to the national competency profile set up by Sonography Canada. This is a specialized profession requiring a high degree of technical skills and hand eye coordination, and exceptional interpersonal skills. As part of training, students will perform scans on each other therefore all students must be agreeable to participate in scanning procedures. |
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Submit proof of successful completion of either A, B, or C:
A) Diploma from a recognized College or University, with a minimum program GPA of 2.5, in one of the following:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General)
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Medical Radiological Technology
- MRI and Spectroscopy
- Nuclear Medicine
- Nursing
or
B) Diploma from an accredited Massage Therapy Institution with a minimum grade of 75%, and proof of membership with the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM)
or
C) Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university, with a minimum program GPA of 3.0, and successful completion of 6 credit hours in Human Anatomy and Physiology that includes laboratory components. Your Bachelor's Degree must be in one of the following:
- Athletic Therapy
- Kinesiology
- Medical Rehabilitation
- Nursing
- Science |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | This is a special selection program. Offers of admittance will be made based on a rating of the written questionnaire, references, and interview in descending order until all available seats are filled. Therefore, not all applicants who meet admission requirements will be offered a seat. Applicants not offered a seat may reapply for a future intake by submitting a new application and application fee. |
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