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Breast Sonography Clinical First-Steps XDMS 5012

Sonography Microcredential Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Students in this course gain entry-level hands-on experience in the settings of Breast sonography. Students who complete this course will be able to perform skills satisfactorily in more difficult or complex cases. Essential core competencies are emphasized and assessed through this course. Examples of these include effective communication, safe practice, patient care, and integration of academic knowledge.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must be a BC resident, registered, employed, and working Sonographer as breast sonography upskilling and clinical first-steps are supported through a BCIT partnership with the provincial Health Authority. For example, potential students need to have graduated from an accredited sonography training program and hold the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS - AB/OB/GYN) or Canadian Registered Generalist Sonographer (CRGS) credentials to qualify for BCIT breast sonography specialty training.

Credits

4.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Produce diagnostic breast ultrasound images and accurately report findings.
  • Demonstrate effective communication, and professional behavior with patients, support persons, and other health care professionals by adhering to relevant regulations, code of ethics, and organizational policies.
  • Implement safe practice to include appropriate patient care.
  • Practice within limits of personal knowledge and skill, and ask for guidance where appropriate.
  • Assess medical history and provide continuous care throughout the exam.
  • Implement problem-solving strategies consistent with the level of experience.
  • Anticipate exam outcomes based on the clinical history and available diagnostic tests.
  • Modify examination based on sonographic evidence, clinical information, resource implications, and other contextual factors.

Effective as of Winter 2022

Related Programs

Breast Sonography Clinical First-Steps (XDMS 5012) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Health Sciences

  1. Breast Sonography
    Microcredential Part-time

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