• Application Deadline: 
    March 1
  • Program Code: 
    142.G0
  • DEC in: 
    Medical Ultrasound Technology
  • Program Length: 
    3 years

Ultrasound technologists are in high demand because their work is essential for diagnosing patients and developing treatment plans. They perform ultrasound examinations and acquire images, videos and information, which they communicate to a specialized physician. As part of an interdisciplinary team, they assist in medical interventional procedures. Seeing a developing fetus for the first time is an exciting part of the job in the obstetrics specialty. Other subsectors include cardiac and abdominal ultrasonography. At Dawson, Medical Ultrasound Technology students will enjoy hands-on learning in a stimulating environment, including state-of-the-art equipment, with a small group and one-on-one support from teachers. This is a brand new program at Dawson that has been offered in English for the first time in Quebec in Fall 2021

FAQ

  • To understand the fundamentals of ultrasound equipment and quality control
  • To care for patients
  • To develop communication skills
  • To adapt to various clinical and patient settings
  • To interpret exam requisitions and clinical information
  • To acquire optimal ultrasound images and videos
  • To perform various types of ultrasound examinations
  • To collaborate in an interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • To assist in various medical interventional procedures
  • To stay current on developments in technology within the profession
  • To engage in continuous professional development and transfer of knowledge to others

Medical ultrasound technologists are ready for work at the end of their program. They can work in the following sub-sectors of medical ultrasound technology: abdominal, pelvic, surface, obstetrical, musculoskeletal, cardiac, vascular and breast ultrasound.Possible Workplaces:

  • CIUSSS
  • Community hospitals
  • Medical clinics
  • University hospitals
  • Clinical training complements the learning on campus
  • Students will benefit from Dawson’s innovative interdisciplinary learning approach with students from Dawson’s five other medical technology programs
  • Once admitted to the program, students must:
    • have a clean criminal record check
    • provide proof of a complete immunization record
  • English and French communication skills are essential
  • As a member of a professional order, the Ultrasound Technologist must obtain educational credits each year to maintain their professional license
  • A Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or academic background judged equivalent to the DES
  • Sec IV Mathematics - Cultural, Social & Technical option 563-414
  • Sec IV Science & Technology or Applied Science & Technology 555-444 or 557-416
  • Placement at College English 101 and Basic French 100 (testing may be required)
  • Video statement

Academic Information

Course List

The Course List displayed here is for the most recent version of the program only. Current students should always consult their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) on myDawson.

Term 1

Course Number Course Name C - L - H Hrs
Concentration
510-911-DW Basic Drawing 1 - 2 - 2 45 
520-921-DW Art and Design History 2 - 1 - 2 45 
570-161-DW Typography I 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-162-DW Introduction to Page Layout Software 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-163-DW Colour and Communication 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-164-DW Basic Design I 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-165-DW Introduction to Vector Graphics Software 1 - 2 - 1 45 
General Education
603-101-MQ Introduction to College English 2 - 2 - 4 60 
109-10x-MQ Physical Education 101 or 102    
COM-001-03 Complementary 1 2 - 1 - 3 45 
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Term 2

Course Number Course Name C - L - H Hrs
Concentration
510-921-DW Life and Still Life Drawing 1 - 2 - 2 45 
510-922-DW 3D Foundations 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-261-DW Typography 2 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-262-DW Photography for Graphic Design 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-263-DW Typographic Grid Systems 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-264-DW Basic Design 2 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-266-DW Digital Imaging I 1 - 2 - 1 45 
General Education
603-10x-DW English 102 or 103 2 - 2 - 3 60 
109-10x-MQ Physical Education 101 or 102    
602-10x-MQ French Block A 2 - 1 - 3 45 
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Term 3

Course Number Course Name C - L - H Hrs
Concentration
570-361-DW Typographic Explorations 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-362-DW Photographic Lighting for Graphic Design 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-363-DW Pictogram and Icon Design 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-365-DW Illustration Techniques 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-366-DW Digital Imaging 2 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-368-DW Visual Communication I 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-369-DW Print and Web Production Processes 1 - 2 - 1 45 
General Education
603-10x-DW English 102 or 103 2 - 2 - 3 60 
345-101-MQ Knowledge 3 - 1 - 3 60 
109-103-MQ Physical Activity and Autonomy 1 - 1 - 1 30 
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Term 4

Course Number Course Name C - L - H Hrs
Concentration
570-461-DW Semiotics and Visual Communication 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-462-DW Motion Graphics 1 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-463-DW Logotype Design 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-465-DW Explorations in Printed Illustration 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-466-DW Advertising Design 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-468-DW Visual Communication 2 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-469-DW Web Design I 1 - 2 - 1 45 
General Education
603-BXE-DW Applied Themes in English 2 - 2 - 2 60 
345-102-MQ World Views 3 - 0 - 3 45 
602-10x-DW Block B French 2 - 1 - 3 45 
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Term 5

Course Number Course Name C - L - H Hrs
Concentration
570-560-DW 2D and 3D Technical Production for Print 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-561-DW Professional Graphic Design Practice I 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-562-DW Motion Graphics 2 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-563-DW E-book Design 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-565-DW Explorations in Video Production 1 - 2 - 2 45 
570-566-DW Information Design 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-568-DW Packaging Design 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-569-DW Web Design 2 1 - 2 - 1 45 
General Education
COM-002-03 Complementary 2 2 - 1 - 3 45 
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Term 6

Course Number Course Name C - L - H Hrs
Concentration
570-661-DW Professional Graphic Design Practice 2 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-662-DW Interactive Design and Motion Graphics 1 - 5 - 2 90 
570-663-DW Publication Design 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-665-DW Branding Design 1 - 5 - 2 90 
570-666-DW Social and Cultural Promotional Design 1 - 2 - 1 45 
570-668-DW Production Constraints 2 - 1 - 1 45 
General Education
345-BXH-DW Applied Ethics in Humanities 3 - 0 - 3 45 
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Course List Updated: March 27, 2023

Application Deadline

March 1



Last Modified: October 14, 2020