Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (Fast Track), Postgraduate Certificate | St. Clair College | Windsor, Canada
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Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (Fast Track)

16 months
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8116 CAD/year
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About

The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (Fast Track) program from St. Clair College 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.

Overview

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 Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (Fast Track) graduate certificate program from St. Clair College would be of interest to graduates of applied health science programs such as Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology, Nursing and Human Kinetics.

Program Highlights

  • This hybrid program is offered as online lectures and in-person labs in the late afternoon/ evenings/weekends
  • Students who have previously graduated from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or Cardiovascular Technology program may be eligible for transfer credits.
  • This is a fast-track program to be completed in 16 months of continuous study. The program includes 2 semesters of online lectures and in-person labs, followed by 2 semesters of clinical placements.
  • The program will allow students to participate in two 12-week semesters of clinical training and meet the competencies outlined in the Sonography Canada National Competency Profile (NCP).

Career Opportunities

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.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Cardiac Sonography Basics
  • Sonography Physics 
  • Echocardiography
  • Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
  • Applied Echocardiography
  • Cardiac Pathophysiology

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applicants must possess post-secondary credentials such as a college diploma, advanced diploma, or degree from a medical or health-related discipline with successful completion of a minimum of 2 courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology and 2 healthcare-related courses (Ex: Patient Care, Ethics, Medical Research, etc.)
  • Examples of medical or health-related degrees include but are not limited to BSc Kinesiology, BA Kinesiology, BSc Nursing, Bachelor of Medical Radiation Technology, Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences, MSc OT, and MSc PT.
  • Examples of medical or health-related Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas include but are not limited to Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Radiation Technology, Respiratory Therapist, Registered Practical Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Registered Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    8116 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 10822 CAD for the full programme during 16 months.
  • National

    8116 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 10822 CAD for the full programme during 16 months.

Living costs for Windsor

1027 - 1640 CAD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
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31 Oct 2022
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Various benefits
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22 Sep 2022
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225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
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Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)
Various benefits
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Not specified
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Government Of Canada
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
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BeArt-Presets
2 countries
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
12500 USD
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15 Mar 2023
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226 countries
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Various benefits
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11 Oct 2022
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2 countries
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1000 USD
Grant
28 Jun 2023
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100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
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500 CAD
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500 USD
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14 Jan 2024
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500 USD
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03 Dec 2023
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Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards
25000 USD
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01 Oct 2022
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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
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31 Mar 2022
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30 Nov 2022
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30 Dec 2023
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31 May 2023
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1500 USD
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14 May 2023
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2000 EUR
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30 May 2023
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1500 USD
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