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CLIN-3003Introduction to Clinical Practice for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
More InformationThis course will give students the opportunity to connect theoretical material with clinical practice through spending time at a Sonography department within a RRC affiliated healthcare facility. Under appropriate supervision, students will begin to apply concepts of diagnostic medical sonography to clinical practice by observing and assisting registered Sonographers perform exams on actual patients while also giving students exposure to other operational aspects of a diagnostic imaging facility.
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COMM-1173Communication StrategiesRPL
More InformationEveryone communicates, but are they doing it well? Communicative competence takes practice and self-awareness. In this foundational course, students will learn through discovery and project-based activities to practice approaching situations critically and collaboratively. By developing their communication skills, students will improve their interpersonal ability, intercultural competence, and digital fluency to prepare for success in the workplace and beyond. The strategies students will gain in this course will be useful throughout their program and in their chosen industry.
MEDL-1048Foundations in Healthcare 1
More InformationAllied Health Professionals are an integral part of the healthcare system, providing a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic, and support services. In this course, students will be introduced to critical topics, and skills in which all allied-health professionals must demonstrate competency. Students will explore legal, technical and theoretical topics related to the provision of healthcare. In addition, application type activities will enable students to develop skills such as Infection control techniques, proper use of body mechanics and assessing vital signs.
MEDL-2048Foundations in Healthcare 2
More InformationIn this course, students will continue to explore important topics relevant to Allied Health professionals. In addition, students will develop interdisciplinary partnerships and team-building skills through collaboration, consultation and discussions.
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MEDL-3048Seminars in Healthcare
More InformationIn this course, students will explore healthcare content and concepts through participating in various interactive workshops and attending seminars with guest speakers on topics of interest. Students will be offered a wide variety of interdisciplinary healthcare topics in addition to program specific topics related to their chosen field of either Medical Radiologic Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Primary Care Paramedicine. Throughout this course, students will reflect upon and document their learning journey and present evidence of achieving the learning outcomes.
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PRAC-4002Diagnostic Medical Sonography Practicum 1
More InformationIn this course, students will begin to apply concepts of Diagnostic Sonography to clinical practice at an RRC affiliated diagnostic imaging department within a healthcare facility. Students will build on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills learned in the didactic phase of the program and apply them in a clinical setting. Under appropriate supervision, students will be given the opportunity to perform general scanning procedures while expanding their ability to identify common pathologies. This course will also reinforce and strengthen student’s patient care skills, history taking, ability to write technical impressions, communication with radiologists, and overall patient management.
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PRAC-5002Diagnostic Medical Sonography Practicum 2
More InformationIn this course, students will continue to apply concepts of Diagnostic Sonography to clinical practice at an RRC affiliated diagnostic imaging department within a healthcare facility. Under appropriate supervision, students will be expected to assume increased responsibility in general sonography, including more independence with performing basic scanning procedures, image critique and interpretation of common pathologies. Students will be expected to assume a greater role in taking patient history, writing technologist impressions, presenting cases to a radiologist, and interacting with patients and their families.
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PRAC-6002Diagnostic Medical Sonography Practicum 3
More InformationIn this course, students will continue to apply concepts of Diagnostic Sonography to clinical practice at an RRC affiliated diagnostic imaging department within a healthcare facility. Under appropriate supervision, students will be given the opportunity to take primary responsibility for general sonography procedures, integrating all of the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to scan as an entry-level sonographer. Emphasis will be on completing cases effectively and in a timely manner while achieving all the Sonography Canada competencies (CCSAs) which are a requirement for completion of the program.
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ULTR-1010Diagnostic Medical Sonography Physics 1
More InformationIn this course, students will be introduced to the theoretical concepts and principles of the physics and instrumentation relevant to the safe and effective practice of diagnostic medical sonography.
ULTR-1013Abdominal Sonography 1
More InformationThis course will introduce students to the theoretical principles of abdominal sonography, abdominal scanning techniques and pathologies seen in the abdomen. Students will learn to recognize and understand the normal anatomy, physiology, and sonographic appearance of the great vessels, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, and adrenal glands.
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ULTR-1014Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography 1
More InformationThis course will introduce students to the theoretical principles of obstetrical and gynecological sonography and scanning techniques. Students will learn to recognize and understand anatomy, physiology, pathologies and the sonographic appearance of the female pelvis.
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ULTR-1015Diagnostic Medical Sonography Techniques Laboratory 1
More InformationIn this practical application course, students will have the opportunity to apply basic sonographic techniques through hands on scanning of the abdomen and pelvis.
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ULTR-2010Diagnostic Medical Sonography Physics 2
More InformationThis course builds upon the concepts that were previously introduced in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Physics 1. Students will further examine the physics and instrumentation, relevant to the safe and effective practice of diagnostic medical sonography.
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ULTR-2013Abdominal Sonography 2
More InformationIn this course, students will further examine the theoretical principles of abdominal sonography and abdominal scanning techniques, focusing on the sonographic appearance of pathologies of the abdomen and pelvis.
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ULTR-2014Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography 2
More InformationIn this course, students will further examine anatomy, physiology, pathologies and the sonographic appearance of the female pelvis, as well as the fetus.
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ULTR-2015Diagnostic Medical Sonography Techniques Laboratory 2
More InformationIn this practical application course students will have the opportunity to further develop sonographic techniques through hands on scanning of the abdomen and pelvis. Students will also apply techniques for obstetrical examinations.
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ULTR-3014Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography 3
More InformationIn this course, students will further examine the anatomy, physiology, and sonographic appearance of fetal anomalies, the abnormal female pelvis, multiple pregnancy, and maternal disorders affecting pregnancy.
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ULTR-3015Diagnostic Medical Sonography Techniques Laboratory 3
More InformationIn this practical application course, students will have the opportunity to further develop sonographic techniques through hands on scanning of various anatomical structures and regions, including superficial structures, obstetrical and vascular examinations.
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ULTR-3016Superficial Structures and Vascular Sonography
More InformationIn this course, students will examine the anatomy, physiology, sonographic appearance, and pathology of superficial structures. Furthermore, students will be introduced to the theoretical principles of vascular sonography and vascular scanning techniques.
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ULTR-3017Advanced Lab Practice for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
More InformationIn this course, students will learn about advanced techniques and emerging methodologies relevant to the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Hands-on, application type activities will give students the opportunity to perform advanced sonography imaging procedures in a simulated laboratory environment.
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