Fourth-year students in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Technology may complete a 15 credit hour program leading to a Certificate in Cardiac Ultrasound. The 15 credit hour certificate requires successful completion of the following Dalhousie courses:

Certificate in Cardiac Ultrasound
DMUT 4030.03: Cardiac Sonography II*
DMUT 4000.12: Specialty Practice (Cardiac Ultrasound)

Admission Requirements:

• Current 4th year student in the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at Dalhousie University (successful completion of DMUT 3500.03)

  OR a graduate of Dalhousie University’s DHSc DMUT or BHSc DMUT graduate with appropriate prerequisites.

• Evidence of good standing with professional association.

 After receiving approval from the Program Advisor, students must enroll in the Certificate in Cardiac Ultrasound.   To enroll, students must declare the certificate through Dal Online (https://dalonline.dal.ca > Web for Students > Admissions > Declare Major/Minor/Certificate).

*This course replaces DMUT 4020.03, discontinued as of 2025-2026.

To graduate with the Certificate, students must apply to graduate with a Certificate per the timelines determined by the Registrar's Office. 

Contact the School for further details.