Course Overview
This introductory specialty course is intended for registered generalist sonographers (CRGS, RDMS) employed in British Columbia, Canada. Students will learn how to differentiate muscle, tendon, nerve, fat, bursa, cartilage, and bone on ultrasound, as well as learn the protocols for scanning the Achilles, patellar, and rotator cuff tendons. We will cover some basic pathology, such as ganglion cysts, joint effusions, and basic tendinopathy, such as complete tendon tears.
Prerequisite(s)
- Must be a BC resident, registered, employed, and working Sonographer as musculoskeletal (MSK) 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 MSK sonography specialty training.
Credits
2.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$666.54
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the complete requisite protocols, required images, measurements, patient positioning, and normal sonographic appearances of the musculoskeletal (MSK) structures of interest in a routine scan.
- Given an image, recognize anatomy, artifacts, and basic pathologic conditions when scanning an adult patient undergoing an MSK exam or procedure.
- Given an image or patient scenario, write an accurate technical impression by listing differential diagnoses using sonographic descriptors and medical terminology.
- Given a patient history, correlate ultrasound findings with other diagnostic imaging modalities including radiography, CT, NM, and MRI and apply knowledge of emerging technology in the Sonography discipline.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Musculoskeletal Sonography Skill-up (XDMS 5001) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Musculoskeletal Sonography
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of XDMS 5001 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68689
Dates
May 19 - Jun 21 Loading
- CRN 68689
- $666.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 | Tue | 19:30 - 20:20 | Online |
| May 28 - Jun 18 | Thu | 19:30 - 20:20 | Online |
| May 31 | Sun | 09:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby NW04 Rm. 2057 |
| May 31 | Sun | 09:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby NW04 Rm. 2084 |
| Jun 07 | Sun | 09:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby NW04 Rm. 2084 |
| Jun 07 | Sun | 09:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby NW04 Rm. 2057 |
| Jun 21 | Sun | 09:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby NW04 Rm. 2057 |
| Jun 21 | Sun | 09:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby NW04 Rm. 2084 |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
Sandy St Cyr
Course outline
Important information
- The BC Health Authority will provide BCIT with the list of students to register. Registration is only permitted through an approved list submitted by the Program Head. Students are chosen by their employer through a selection process. Students must be British Columbia (BC) residents, credentialed, employed and working for the BC Health Authority or local industry partner. A student will 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 the BCIT MSK sonography specialty training. Proof of Sonography Canada or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography membership is required. For any questions, email sonography@bcit.ca.
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