FULL-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS DIACF-AD Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography - Echocardiography

Admission Requirements

Your Academic History
If your academic history includes any of the following, please visit My Education for important information: post-secondary studies at an institution other than Red River College Polytechnic; Modified (M), English as an Additional Language (E), or GED high school courses; or home schooling; international secondary (high school) studies.
The college requires transcripts verifying your complete academic history including any public or private high school, college, university, or technical institute you have attended.

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

Upload Through Your Future Student Account

  • Scan your document(s) and save the file. Ensure you keep your original documents as the College may request to see them at any time.
  • Go to apply.rrc.ca and log in.
  • Click on your application, then Supplemental Items & Documents.

If you do not have a Future Student Account or require assistance, please contact our Student Service Centre at 204-632-2327.

Internationally Educated Applicants - visit www.rrc.ca/credentials for credential assessment information.

Submission of required documentation indicating proof of completion of admission requirements is due within 15 days of applying unless otherwise noted in the program's admission requirements.
We will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year on November 1

Admission Requirements

  1. Post-Secondary Education
    • Submit proof of graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
      and
    • Submit proof of registration with Sonography Canada

      or

    • Submit proof of Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Imaging/Radiation Therapy* program
      and
    • Submit proof of registration with applicable professional body such as Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)

      *Programs include but are not limited to:
      • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
      • Medical Radiation Technologist
      • Medical Radiologic Technologist
      • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
      • Radiation Therapist
or

    • Submit proof of graduation from another accredited Health Profession program with 6 credit hours of Human Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent. Click here for a list of approved Health Profession programs
    • and
    • Complete and submit a verification of work experience form detailing significant work experience in the area of profession in the last 5 years 

      and
       2. English Language Requirements (ELRs)
    • Have I successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
      • If YES, you meet English language requirements.  Apply and then submit your transcripts* for review
        or
      • If NO, submit proof of meeting an ELRs option.  If you choose the English language assessment option, review this program's approved assessments and required levels.
        or 
      • If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but you did not graduate high school, submit your transcripts* for review. 
    • * If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.
      and
       3.  First Aid Course
    • Submit proof of current certification in the appropriate First Aid course.  To confirm which 16-hour course you need to complete for this program, click here
      *Emergency First Aid is not acceptable for this program
      and
       4.  Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form

    Program Progression Requirements
    Program progression requirements are not due within 15 days of applying and should be submitted after you start classes.

    • Criminal Record and Adult and Child Abuse Checks
      • This program requires students to submit current original/official versions of one or more of the following checks:
        • Criminal Record Check (CRC)
        • Provincial Child Abuse Registry Check (CAR)
        • Adult Abuse Registry Check (AAR)
      • If you have a criminal record you may not be able to complete the program
      • If you are listed on an Abuse Registry you will not be able to complete the program
      • For details on this program's requirements, when to obtain and submit the documents, review the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
      • These documents have expiration dates and should not be obtained prior to timeline indicated on the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents form
      • For general information on why RRC requires these checks and for links to check providers such as the Winnipeg Police, visit our Criminal Record Checks webpage
      • Submit your check documents to the RRC program contact listed on the Contact Information section of your program
        and
    • Immunizations and Testing
    Academic Advising Service
    Our academic advising service can provide information about our full-time programs, explain program admission requirements, and help you select the right program to meet your career and academic goals. We can also connect you with helpful people, resources, and supports.
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