NOC 32122Medical sonographers

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

NOC 32122 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Medical sonographers. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Health

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Definition

Medical sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various parts of the body to aid physicians in monitoring pregnancies and in diagnosing cardiac, ophthalmic, vascular and other medical disorders. They are employed in clinics and hospitals. Medical sonographers who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Operate ultrasound imaging equipment that transmits high frequency sound pulses through the body to produce images of those parts of the body requiring examination
Monitor examination by viewing images on video screen, to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to ultrasound equipment
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure patient safety and comfort
Prepare examination reports for physicians to aid in the monitoring of pregnancies and the diagnosis of cardiac, abdominal, ophthalmic, vascular and other disorders
Perform quality control checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation and perform minor repairs and adjustments as required
May supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Medical sonographers may specialize in abdominal, cardiac, cerebral, obstetrical and gynaecological, ophthalmic, intraluminal or peripheral vascular sonography. They may also specialize in adult or pediatric echocardiography or neurosonology.

Example job titles

•diagnostic medical sonography instructor
•medical sonographer
•medical sonographers supervisor
•registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS)
•ultrasound technologist

Express Entry category draws

NOC 32122 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.

Latest draw: June 25, 2026
CRS cut-off: 475
Invitations: 4,000

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Medical Sonographers are classified under NOC code 32122 within TEER Category 2. This high-demand healthcare profession is eligible for key Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program managed under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) and healthcare-targeted Express Entry draws. Medical sonographers play a critical role in Canada's healthcare system by operating ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images of body organs, tissues, and blood flow to assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions.

To qualify for immigration and practice as a medical sonographer in Canada, candidates must meet specific professional and educational requirements. This typically includes the completion of a three- to four-year program in diagnostic medical sonography or ultrasound technology, or a program in a related allied health field combined with a post-diploma in diagnostic medical sonography. Additionally, registration with Sonography Canada and/or a provincial regulatory body, such as the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO), is mandatory in regulated provinces to practice legally.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 32122 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Medical sonographers is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 32122 usually require?

Medical sonographers is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Medical sonographers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.

Do category-based Express Entry draws cover NOC 32122?

Yes — it's in the “Healthcare & social services” group. The latest Healthcare & social services round (June 25, 2026) invited 4000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 475.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.