Entry-to-Practice Exams
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
To qualify for certification as a Generalist Sonographer, candidates are required to successfully complete two exams:
- The Core Sonographic Skills Examination
- 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
To qualify for certification as a Cardiac Sonographer, candidates are required to successfully complete two exams:
- The Core Sonographic Skills Examination
- 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
To qualify for certification as a Vascular Sonographer, candidates are required to successfully complete two exams:
- The Core Sonographic Skills Examination
- 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.
