Controlling and operating the powerful technology that help save lives is as important as a career gets. If you are passionate about helping those most in need and have a desire for professional and personal fulfillment, the Medical Radiation Technology program will give you the skills necessary to become part of a valued medical team as a Radiological Technologist.
You will begin the three-year program by developing technical imaging expertise through a combination of classroom instruction and lab work in Fanshawe's new digital, state-of-the-art MRT lab. As well, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience by completing a 54-week clinical placement at a hospital in Ontario.
Imaging is both an art and a science. You will study courses such as human anatomy, radiobiology, and radiographic procedures, along with developing your communication and patient care skills to care for a diverse population. Hospital training occurs in the areas of general radiology, emergency departments, operating rooms, intensive care units, and interventional suites. X-ray technologists also perform procedures such as computed tomography (CT) with and without IV contrast injections, angiography, mammography, mobile radiography and more.
When you graduate, you will be eligible to write the national certification exam of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists and go on to work as a Radiological Technologist in the diagnostic imaging department of a hospital or medical clinic.
Other Information
Due to the academic rigor required in the Medical Radiation Technology program, applicants applying directly to this program from secondary school without additional post-secondary education, are encouraged to consider applying to the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program. The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program is an excellent preparatory program for those considering a career as a health care professional.
Certification: Graduates of the Medical Radiation Technology program are eligible to write certification examinations by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists followed by registration with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario.
Eligibility for registration in Ontario in any regulated health discipline requires the candidate to provide information regarding any criminal offense or physical/mental condition which may affect practice.
