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Entry-to-Practice Exams

To apply for the examinations:

If you have not already done so, you will need to create a free Sonography Canada account online in order to submit your application. A membership is not required to submit your application or access the examinations.

Registration closes July 17, 2025

CORE EXAM

All Sonography Canada credential candidates must successfully complete the Core Examination which assesses fundamental skills applicable to all sonographers.

The Core Sonographic Skills Examination consists of 80 multiple-choice questions to be answered within an 80-minute timeframe.

Successful completion of the Core Sonographic Skills Examination is required for certification as a Generalist Sonographer, Cardiac Sonographer and Vascular Sonographer. Credit for this exam is transferable towards additional certifications in the future.

Examinable Material

Reference Material for Core Content

GENERALIST EXAM

To qualify for certification as a Generalist Sonographer, candidates are required to successfully complete two exams:

  1. The Core Sonographic Skills Examination
  2. The Generalist Sonographer Examination will include all of the required content from Abdomen/Superficial Structures/Peripheral Venous and Obstetrics/Gynecology. The examination consists of 240 multiple-choice questions to be answered within a 240-minute timeframe. A 10-minute break will be provided after completion of question 140.

Examinable Material

Reference Material for Generalist Content

CARDIAC EXAM

To qualify for certification as a Cardiac Sonographer, candidates are required to successfully complete two exams:

  1. The Core Sonographic Skills Examination
  2. The Cardiac Sonographer Examination, which will consist of 180 multiple-choice questions to be answered within a 180-minute timeframe.

Examinable Material

Reference Material for Cardiac Content

VASCULAR EXAM

To qualify for certification as a Vascular Sonographer, candidates are required to successfully complete two exams:

  1. The Core Sonographic Skills Examination
  2. The Vascular Sonographer Examination which will include all of the required content from the following four categories: Cerebrovascular, Peripheral Venous, Peripheral Arterial and Abdominal Vascular. The exam will consist of 180 multiple-choice questions to be answered within a 180-minute timeframe. 

Examinable Material 

Reference Material for Vascular Content


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