Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma

About this programme

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program prepares you for a rewarding career using ultrasound technology to support accurate diagnosis and patient care . As a student, you will develop the technical expertise, critical thinking skills and professional judgement required to create and interpret detailed diagnostic images of the human body. This comprehensive diploma program combines classroom learning, simulated practice, and clinical experience to build a strong foundation in sonographic physics, ultrasound instrumentation, image acquisition and image interpretation . Equally important, you will learn to provide compassionate, ethical and patient‑centred care while working with patients across a wide range of healthcare settings. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma is a generalist program. Graduates of this program are eligible to write the credentialing examinations through Sonography Canada to become Canadian Registered Generalist Sonographers . As a generalist sonographer, certification covers diagnostic ultrasound examinations of: After graduating, advanced credentials or specializations may be obtained through employer‑based training , Sonography Canada , additional post‑secondary courses or programs, or other diagnostic imaging organizations, such as the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Apply your classroom learning in real‑world healthcare environments through three clinical practicum courses , totalling 1,080 hours of hands‑on experience. During your practicums, you will work alongside experienced diagnostic medical sonographer