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Course Description

Musculoskeletal (MSK) shoulder ultrasounds are one of the most requested and most backlogged scans in Canada. The healthcare industry needs qualified professionals who can do this in-demand work and alleviate patient care delays. Are you a diagnostic medical sonographer or ultrasound technologist looking to upgrade your sonography skillset with hands-on training in the Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound technique to perform shoulder exams? Apply the knowledge you learned in DMST-013 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound – Shoulder (Theory) in this 62-hour practical training course.

This hands-on, in-person training course, validated by Sonography Canada, will teach you how to perform a shoulder ultrasound exam. The course includes 28 hours of instructor-led training and peer-to-peer practice sessions at our newly remodeled sonography lab on SAIT campus. In addition to the in-person training, you'll also complete self-paced homework assignments. Following the training, there is a 30-hour worksite practicum sponsored by your employer, during which you'll have up to six months to complete 30 shoulder scans under the supervision of your preceptor. This practicum will provide you with experience in identifying abnormal shoulders and pathology, while also helping you improve the efficiency of your scans. Our industry-experienced instructors will be available throughout the course, including the practicum component, to support you and respond to your questions via email.

Note: Registration for this course closes seven days before the course start date. You’ll need to meet eligibility requirements and upload supporting documentation before you can register. See Student Eligibility and How to Register sections below for more information.

This course is ideal if you:

  • are a registered working sonographer looking to gain advanced skills in MSK ultrasound to enhance your qualifications and scope of practice
  • are seeking to progress or specialize within the medical imaging field
  • are working in orthopedic or rehabilitation settings and are looking to refine your skills and improve diagnostic accuracy for shoulder injuries and conditions
  • have completed either SAIT's DMST-013 course or The Burwin Institute's Musculoskeletal Ultrasound course and need to focus on practical skills

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • perform an ultrasound and correctly identify the common pathology of a:
    • normal proximal long-head biceps tendon and a normal rotator cuff interval
    • normal subscapularis tendon
    • normal supraspinatus
    • normal subacromial/subdeltoid
    • normal infraspinatus tendon
    • normal AC joint
    • normal posterior shoulder
  • complete an ultrasound of a normal shoulder following the Standard Protocol
  • demonstrate the ability to consistently perform an ultrasound of an abnormal shoulder. 

You’ll demonstrate your skill and knowledge acquisition through three scanning quizzes, a final scanning exam and the completion and submission of the practicum logbook and images. All coursework must be completed as per the course schedule provided. For an optimal learning and job-ready experience, you’ll need to bring your motivation and organizational skills, be punctual and attend all classes.

Earn a SAIT micro-credential

SAIT micro-credential badge

This course qualifies for the SAITMicro badge. Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge. Learn more.

To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.

Funding Opportunities

Learn more about how to pay for or reduce your education/training costs with available awards, bursaries, loan options and grants, including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.

To register for this course, you must provide evidence of the following education/training, professional membership, work experience and employer/sponsor practicum letter requirements:

DMST-013 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound – Shoulder (Theory) is a mandatory prerequisite for this course.

We will also accept successful completion (within the past five years) of The Burwin Institute’s Musculoskeletal Ultrasound course and invigilated exam to satisfy the prerequisite.

Delivery formats: For your convenience, this course is delivered in a blended format, combining access to online learning with in-person, classroom/lab learning and a worksite practicum component. Learn more about our delivery formats.

Course completion: Upon completion of this non-credit course, you’ll be able to print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account. You’ll also receive an electronic copy of your official SAIT transcript. There is also the opportunity to earn a SAITMicro digital badge if you have met the earning criteria.

Admission is based on a first-qualified, first-registered basis. Registration closes seven days before the course start date. Payment in full is required upon registration by Visa or Mastercard.

To self-serve register online:

  • Set up your Con Ed student account.
  • Click on the DMST-014 course section you want to take and follow the prompts in the online shopping cart process to upload your proof documentation. It'll take 24-48 hours to verify and approve your submission. Once approved, you'll be notified by email to complete your online registration for DMST-014.

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Section Title
MSK Ultrasound Lab - Shoulder
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
Sa, Su
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 16, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024
Type
Lecture - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Nov 25, 2024 to May 24, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
62.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Blended  
Course Fee(s)
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook
  • Optional: Purchase Jacobson, J. A. (2013). Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Elsevier Saunders from your preferred vendor.
Section Notes

Required Software/Technology/Supplies
Included and access provided:

  • Student version of Microsoft 365 and Brightspace (D2L) online learning platform
  • All course curriculum (online)
  • SAIT lab space and equipment

You'll need to supply:

On Course Start Date

  • Before coming to campus, read Health and Safety on Campus, Campus Map, Transit & Parking. We recommend downloading the SAIT Alert App to access the most current campus information.
  • Your instructor will provide you with further instructions in class. Learn more about how to access your Outlook email and D2L course materials through Microsoft 365.
  • Arrive in clean scrubs and indoor clinic shoes for all your lab and practicum days.

Course Extensions 

  • This course offers the option to purchase one, non-refundable course extension which gives you additional time to complete the course equal to half the original course duration. Phone the Continuing Education Advising team at 1.888.284.7051 a minimum of seven days before the course’s original end date to purchase. Payment by Visa or Mastercard is required at the time of your request. 

Reminder: To view your course enrolment details including Start Date, Schedule and Location, log in to your Continuing Education Student Account, click on My Enrolment History.

If you have any questions, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca

Section Title
MSK Ultrasound Lab - Shoulder
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
Sa, Su
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 22, 2025 to Mar 30, 2025
Type
Lecture - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Mar 31, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
62.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Blended  
Course Fee(s)
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook
  • Optional: Purchase Jacobson, J. A. (2013). Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Elsevier Saunders from your preferred vendor.
Section Notes

Required Software/Technology/Supplies
Included and access provided:

  • Student version of Microsoft 365 and Brightspace (D2L) online learning platform
  • All course curriculum (online)
  • SAIT lab space and equipment

You'll need to supply:

On Course Start Date

  • Before coming to campus, read Health and Safety on Campus, Campus Map, Transit & Parking. We recommend downloading the SAIT Alert App to access the most current campus information.
  • Your instructor will provide you with further instructions in class. Learn more about how to access your Outlook email and D2L course materials through Microsoft 365.
  • Arrive in clean scrubs and indoor clinic shoes for all your lab and practicum days.

Course Extensions 

  • This course offers the option to purchase one, non-refundable course extension which gives you additional time to complete the course equal to half the original course duration. Phone the Continuing Education Advising team at 1.888.284.7051 a minimum of seven days before the course’s original end date to purchase. Payment by Visa or Mastercard is required at the time of your request. 

Reminder: To view your course enrolment details including Start Date, Schedule and Location, log in to your Continuing Education Student Account, click on My Enrolment History.

If you have any questions, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca

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