Job requirements Cardiac Sonographer in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a cardiac sonographer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Medical sonographers (NOC 32122).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of a three- to four-year program in diagnostic medical sonography or ultrasound technology or completion of a two- to three-year program in a related allied health field and a one-year post-diploma program in diagnostic medical sonography from an accredited institution are required.
- Registration with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is usually required by employers.
- Registration with l'Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec is required in Quebec.
- Registration with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO) is required in Ontario.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Québec
Job title
Medical Imaging Technologist - Ultrasound
Regulated
Saskatchewan
Job title
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Professionals
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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