Volunteers needed to help train the north’s newest ultrasound technologists

The College of New Caledonia’s sonography program needs volunteer patients for a “mock” ultrasound clinic at the Prince George CNC Campus.

The mock exams will happen from Monday May 8^th to Thursday May 11^th and Monday June 5^th to Thursday June 8^th. Appointments are available 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Sonography students will be practicing ultrasound images. This is not an official ultrasound test, so we cannot give you any results or a diagnosis.

Any non-pregnant adult is welcome! If you are interested, please email thomasj28@cnc.bc.ca for more info.

What would you have to do?

The ultrasound exam uses a small camera (transducer) placed on your body to assess internal organs. The transducer sends soundwaves into the body. These waves reflect off structures and make an on-screen image.

Cool water-based gel helps the transducer move smoothly and conducts the soundwave. Ultrasound does not have any radiation, and is an easy, non-invasive test.

Exams could include your abdomen, heart, kidneys and bladder, carotid arteries, pelvis (uterus and ovaries), or veins of your leg. Volunteers may have to prepare for some exams by fasting or filling their bladder.

Get your health care career started at CNC!

CNC’s sonography program is making a big difference in northern BC, with 20 of 23 grads to date having found work in the region. Learn more about our diagnostic health programs for students:

• Diagnostic medical sonography 
  (to become an ultrasound technologist)
• Medical radiography technology 
  (to become an x-ray, CT, or magnetic resonance imaging technologist)
• Medical laboratory technology science 
  (to become a medical lab technologist)