Accredited Program Applicants

Accredited program applicants are graduates of a Canadian accredited educational program in sonography who have successfully completed the Canadian Clinical Skills Assessment (CCSA™) within the program practicum. In Canada, Accreditation Canada is the accrediting body for sonography education programs.

Following graduation from the educational program, candidates are required to complete the Sonography Canada written examination for which they wish to obtain credential(s). 

For more information, please consult the Eligibility Policy below.

Canadian Accredited Program Graduates Pathway

• Program Eligibility Policy – January 2025 (Revised, effective January 1, 2025)
• Program Eligibility Policy
• Candidate Guide (updated June 2024)
• English Language Fluency Recommendations
• National Competency Profiles
• Canadian Clinical Skills Assessment (CCSA)
• Canadian accredited sonography programs

Applications & Forms

Please review the Sonography Canada Candidate Guide before applying and challenging all exams. For all Sonography Canada exam dates and registration deadlines, please click Exam Dates.

Important information

1. For all upcoming exam administration dates, Sonography Canada exams will be administered online with remote proctoring by default. All applicants must review the Candidate Guide and complete and submit the online application form below.
   
2. Equipment requirements for Remote Proctored exam delivery method – Please review Appendix A of the Candidate Guide and the equipment list below for minimum equipment requirements and recommendations. You must meet ALL the system requirements listed under the “minimum” column to access the exam. No exceptions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements may still encounter difficulty that will prevent access to the exam platform. Therefore, candidates are strongly encouraged to ensure their equipment meets the details listed under the “recommended” column. Exams will not be rescheduled due to technical issues.
   • Required/Recommended Equipment list

3. Note that the $125.00 administration fee is non-refundable

Application forms for those wishing to challenge Sonography Canada credentialing examinations are available below during registration periods only. 

Communication from Meazure Learning/Yardstick regarding exam scheduling will be sent by email. Please note: Emails may divert to spam/junk email folders. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check spam/junk email folders if they do not receive an email to an inbox.

Forms

• Students/Graduates Application for Examinations Form
• Exam Accommodation Request
  • If a disability or impairment limits major life activities, a request for Exam Accommodations may be submitted in writing to Sonography Canada. This request must be submitted before the registration deadline of the exam session for which you are requesting exam accommodations.
• Exam Withdrawal and Refund
• Certification Exam Appeal Request

Please contact examinfo@sonographycanada.ca with any questions or forms.

Page revised June 10, 2024