2026/2027 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar's Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Fees are subject to change.

Additional program related expenses include:

• Pre-placement requirements: Clinical practicums require Health and Safety, WHMIS, and OWHSA training. Students should anticipate associated training costs that are not covered by tuition.
• Travel and parking: Students are responsible for all travel and parking costs related to attending partner clinical sites throughout the program.
• Clinical experience expenses: Students must cover all costs related to clinical placements, including travel and any required housing accommodations.
• Estimated costs for clinical prerequisites:
• N95 mask fit testing - approximately $35
• Crisis Management and De-escalation Techniques Training - approximately $230
• CPR/First Aid - cost varies by agency
• Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check - cost varies by municipality
• Physician's fee for immunization - cost varies by provider (free if completed through Health Services at Algonquin College)
• Placement Pass (ParaMed): All medical and non-medical documentation must be uploaded to Placement Pass. The initial upload fee is approximately $65, with subsequent uploads costing about $35 each.
• Books: Required textbooks for the program are estimated at approximately $2,800.
• Clinical Lab Attire: Dress code requirements include uniform, cable brace and name tag which cost approximately $250.
• Professional registration: To be eligible for employment in Ontario, students must register with the College of Medical and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO), with a preregistration fee.
• Certification exam: The is a fee for the Sonography Canada certification exam upon graduation.

Note: All fees are subject to change.

Program Eligibility

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Degree in Medical or Health related field with a minimum of 2 courses (or equivalent) in Human/Gross Anatomy and Human Physiology, plus 1 course in Human Pathology and 3 additional human health related courses. All courses must have a minimum grade of 70% (B-) or higher.
• Examples of degrees included but not limited to: BSc Kinesiology, BA Kinesiology, BSc Nursing, Bachelor of Medical Radiation Sciences, Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences, MSc OT, MSc PT.
• Examples of Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas include, but not limited to: Medical Radiation Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Registered Practical Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Registered Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant.
• All applicants must complete an assessment of their knowledge and skills through the Test Centre, and pay an exam fee. Results from the Algonquin College Health Program Admissions Test (AC-HPAT) will be utilized to establish minimum eligibility and applicant ranking. The AC-HPAT can only be written once per academic cycle. For further information on the HPAT and how to book your assessment, please visit Algonquin's Test Centre.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken prior to January 21, 2026 overall 88, with a minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken after January 21, 2026 overall 4.5, with a minimum in each component: Reading 4.5; Listening 4.5; Speaking 4.5; Writing 4.5; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

ACCEPTED APPLICANTS MUST:

Police Records Check Documentation:
Applicants must note important information listed below regarding Police Record Check program requirements.

It is your responsibility to obtain the Police Records Check For Service With Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS) from your local Police Department prior to the deadline identified by your program and to pay any associated costs. It may take a long time to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible. Should you require further information, contact the Program Chair.

Lab and Clinical Placement Eligibility:

Lab Requirements: Proof of a clear (PRCSVS)- annual requirement. You may be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies.

Clinical Placement Requirements: Successful completion of clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. To be eligible to participate in clinical placement activities, you must complete ParaMed requirements and submit:

• Proof of a clear (PRCSVS)- annual requirement. You may be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies.
• Evidence of a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Training C.P.R. Basic Rescuer 'C' Level certification and Standard First Aid certification.
• Evidence of mask fit-tested for N-95 equivalent masks required for infection-control measures as required by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Guidelines.
• A Health Assessment Form and provide an Immunization Certificate. Applicants must have complete immunization including Hepatitis B, and annual T.B. test (a Chest X-ray is required if the T.B. test is positive) and are required to have annual immunization for influenza by some clinical affiliates.
• All ParaMed Clinical/Field Pre-Placement Health requirements one (1) month prior to starting clinical placements. Applicants must have complete immunization including Hepatitis B, and annual T.B. test (a Chest X-ray is required if the T.B. test is positive) and are required to have annual immunization for influenza by some clinical affiliates. Additional details regarding the requirements including immunizations, may be found in the form mentioned above under the Accepted Applicant tab-Placement Forms.
• Evidence of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Ontario Health and Safety Awareness (OHSA) Training certification. These courses meet program requirements are free to registered students and can be accessed through the Algonquin College website: https://www.algonquincollege.com/safety-security-services/home/occupational- health-and-safety/health-safety-training-resources/.
• Proof of de-escalation training.

Program Eligibility

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Degree in Medical or Health related field with a minimum of 2 courses (or equivalent) in Human/Gross Anatomy and Human Physiology, plus 1 course in Human Pathology and 3 additional human health related courses. All courses must have a minimum grade of 70% (B-) or higher.
• Examples of degrees included but not limited to: BSc Kinesiology, BA Kinesiology, BSc Nursing, Bachelor of Medical Radiation Sciences, Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences, MSc OT, MSc PT.
• Examples of Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas include, but not limited to: Medical Radiation Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Registered Practical Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Registered Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant.
• All applicants must complete an assessment of their knowledge and skills through the Test Centre, and pay an exam fee. Results from the Algonquin College Health Program Admissions Test (AC-HPAT) will be utilized to establish minimum eligibility and applicant ranking. The AC-HPAT can only be written once per academic cycle. For further information on the HPAT and how to book your assessment, please visit Algonquin's Test Centre.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

ACCEPTED APPLICANTS MUST:

Police Records Check Documentation: Applicants must note important information listed below regarding Police Record Check program requirements.

It is your responsibility to obtain the Police Records Check For Service With Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS) from your local Police Department prior to the deadline identified by your program and to pay any associated costs. It may take a long time to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible. Should you require further information, contact the Program Chair.

Lab and Clinical Placement Eligibility:

Lab Requirements: Proof of a clear (PRCSVS)- annual requirement. You may be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies.

Clinical Placement Requirements:
Successful completion of clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. To be eligible to participate in clinical placement activities, you must complete ParaMed requirements and submit:

• Proof of a clear (PRCSVS)- annual requirement. You may be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies.
• Evidence of a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Training C.P.R.Basic Rescuer 'C' Level certification and Standard First Aid certification.
• Evidence of mask fit-tested for N-95 equivalent masks required for infection-control measures as required by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Guidelines.
• A Health Assessment Form and provide an Immunization Certificate. Applicants must have complete immunization including Hepatitis B, and annual T.B. test (a Chest X-ray is required if the T.B. test is positive) and are required to have annual immunization for influenza by some clinical affiliates.
• All ParaMed Clinical/Field Pre-Placement Health requirements one (1) month prior to starting clinical placements. Applicants must have complete immunization including Hepatitis B, and annual T.B. test (a Chest X-ray is required if the T.B. test is positive) and are required to have annual immunization for influenza by some clinical affiliates. Additional details regarding the requirements including immunizations, may be found in the form mentioned above under the Accepted Applicant tab-Placement Forms.
• Evidence of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Ontario Health and Safety Awareness (OHSA) Training certification. These courses meet program requirements are free to registered students and can be accessed through the Algonquin College website: https://www.algonquincollege.com/safety-security-services/home/occupational- health-and-safety/health-safety-training-resources/.
• Proof of de-escalation training.