Student Resources

Explore a curated collection of essential resources designed to support sonography students on their educational journey, featuring study tools, clinical placement information, and guidance to help you succeed in your future career. Considering a career in sonography? Visit our page for Prospective Students to learn more.

Information on Clinical Training Placements for Sonography Students in Australia

Most accredited sonography courses will require the prospective to have already secured a clinical training placement to support the academic course of study. Due to the intensity of this training, this is typically an employed clinical training placement and something that students must secure themselves.

Sonographer students commonly identify a placement through their workplaces. Particularly where they already work in diagnostic imaging departments or other health service employment.

Clinical placements are also advertised through online job notice boards, such as SEEK and CareerOne. Prospective sonographer students looking for a placement may also contact hospital diagnostic imaging departments and private businesses directly in their area to self-identify any clinical training opportunities that may be available.
Students who become an ASA member (free for students) also have access to the ASA jobs board where some workplaces advertise clinical training opportunities. ASA Students Members can also post a note that they are seeking a clinical training placement.

This is a serious barrier to many potential sonographers across Australia and New Zealand and something which we are working with governments to address.

Position Statement on clinical training placements for sonography students in Australia

View the Emerging Presenters Showcase 2024

At the ASA, we understand the amazing talent our emerging sonographers are doing around Australia & New Zealand and we cannot wait to showcase your skills to a wider audience.

Students - Students, we want to shine the spotlight on you! Having fresh perspectives and ideas on sonography techniques and research from the next generation of sonographers is what keeps our profession strong and ever evolving.

Early career - There is exceptional talent hiding amongst our workplaces that may not yet have the courage to present at a higher level. We want to open the door to these sonographers by creating a platform that encourage new presenters to showcase their work at a national level without the pressure to present live
Prizes - There are some incredible prizes and awards up for grabs for the Emerging Presenters Showcase! Submit your presentation to go into the running to win
Key dates - The 2025 Emerging Presenters Showcase will open for your submissions on 24 March.

The 2024 Emerging Presenters Showcase is now available to view. Register below to access the incredible presentations from current sonography students and early career sonographers.

Complement Your Learning

To further support your journey, the ASA offers a variety of on-demand learning resources, including webinars, podcasts, and educational videos, designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in sonography.