Overview
The BCIT Breast Sonography Microcredential will prepare locally employed registered general sonographers (CRGS, RDMS) to work in this specialized area of sonography.
In partnership with the British Columbia Health Authorities, students will begin their training at BCIT by attending online classes and an in-person workshop. Students will be supported in clinical at their worksite or through the Health Authority.
Entrance Requirements
Note: In alignment with public health orders, this program requires that students be vaccinated for a number of communicable diseases – including COVID-19.
Students are chosen by their employers 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 breast sonography specialty training.
Proof of Sonography Canada or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography membership is required.
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.
Clinical requirements
All healthcare students and workers will be required to provide proof of immunization and agree to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) when in clinical during the current COVID-19 pandemic and/or influenza season.
International applicants
You must be a resident of British Columbia, Canada to be an eligible applicant as all clinical training is supported by the provincial employer.
This program does not accept applications from international students. View available programs.
Apply to program
Application and selection is governed by Health Authority or provincial stakeholder need. This program is run on an as-needed basis.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.
Courses
Please note, due to staffing shortages in the clinical environment, we are not able to offer the Clinical First Steps course at this time.
Program matrix
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| Required courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| XDMS 5002 | Breast Sonography Skill-up | 2.0 | |
| XDMS 5012 | Breast Sonography Clinical First-Steps | 4.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 6.0 | ||
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Digital badge information
For information on how to obtain your course and/or microcredential digital badge, please review our Frequently Asked Questions page.Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program length
This part-time microcredential is five weeks in length. To earn the 6.0 credit microcredential in Breast Sonography, students must earn two badges by successfully completing XDMS 5002: Breast Sonography Skill-up (2 credits) and XDMS 5012: Breast Sonography Clinical First-steps (4 credits).Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Graduating & Jobs
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Ken Marken, MA, CRGS, RDMS,
Program Head / Faculty
BCIT Sonography
Advisory committee
Catherine (Cat) Lo
Regional Practice Lead US/Echo
Lower Mainland Medical Imaging
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I receive my badge?
You will receive a notification in your myBCIT email once you complete a course and your final mark is posted to your myBCIT account. Please login to your myBCIT email account to retrieve your badge.
How do I receive my microcredential?
You are eligible for your microcredential once you complete the theory/lab combo and clinical courses in either breast or musculoskeletal (MSK) sonography, and all of your final marks are posted to your myBCIT account. Once you have met the requirements, please email the BCIT Sonography Program at BCIT_Sonography@bcit.ca with your BCIT Student ID (A#) and your full name. You will receive your microcredential by email within 2 weeks.
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