Advanced Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology
Ottawa, Canada
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 19,140
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Providing insight into the human body: using diagnostic procedures, build your career as a member of a healthcare team.
This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program is accredited by the Accreditation Canada Accreditation Canada Equal. The program prepares you with the knowledge and technical skills required to produce diagnostic images and carry out diagnostic procedures in the role of a Medical Radiation Technologist. These skills are outlined by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists Radiological Technology competency profile. Working independently, and in collaboration with healthcare team members, Medical Radiation Technologists analyze a variety of complex diagnostic images to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of multiple system disorders.
Through theory, simulations, practice, and extensive clinical experiences, you acquire the ability to produce quality images of the internal structures of the human body. You also apply health, safety, and quality assurance principles while performing venipunctures, interacting with patients, and using ionizing radiation in labs and clinical settings.
Weekly lab sessions with hands-on guidance from faculty prepare you for three practicums totaling more than 1,500 hours in clinical settings either within Ottawa or requiring relocation to another clinical setting across Ontario. These acquired skills help you to function as a member of a healthcare team.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to write the national certification exam. You must pass the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) national certification exam to be eligible to register with the College of Medical and Imaging Technologists of Ontario, which is a requirement to work in Ontario.
You may find employment in:
- Community and teaching hospitals
- Medical clinics
- Education and research settings
- Private industry.
Ideal Students
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can be self-directed in a team environment
- Possess applied technical aptitudes
- Have strong analytical skills
- Are detail-oriented
- Want to work in a variety of challenging work settings
- Can work effectively under stressful situations.
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 01
- BIO0002 Applied Anatomy and Physiology I
- ENL1813S Communications I
- IMG0102 Radiological Protocols I
- IMG0103 Radiological Protocols Laboratory I
- IMG0128 Quality Control for General Radiography
- IMG0140 Professional Practice Foundations for Imaging Technologists
- IMG0141 Introduction to Radiological Imaging Principles
- IMG0149 Medical Radiation Physics
Level 02
- BIO0003 Applied Anatomy and Physiology II
- IMG0110 Radiological Protocols Laboratory II
- IMG0118 Radiation Biology and Protection
- IMG0122 Pathology I
- IMG0133 Applied Radiological Protocols
- IMG0134 Computed Tomography-Physical Principles
- IMG0139 Imaging and Quality Control Laboratory
- IMG0146 Imaging Systems, Acquisition, and Data Management
- IMG1038 Patient Management for Medical Imaging Professionals
- IMG1039 Patient Management Skills for Medical Imaging Professionals
Level 03
- BIO0004 Applied Anatomy and Physiology III
- ENL0064 Professional Communication Skills for Medical Radiation Technologists
- IMG0116 Radiological Protocols Laboratory III
- IMG0117 Pathology II
- IMG0132 Contrast Media Agents and Intravenous Injection Skills
- IMG0142 Computed Tomography-Imaging Procedures and Protocols
- IMG0143 Transition to Clinical Practice
- IMG0144 Adaptive Imaging Principles
- IMG0145 Advanced Radiological Procedures and Protocols
- IMG0147 Advanced Patient Management for MRTs
- IMG0148 Introduction to Health Research
- IMG1035 Professional Practice and Legislation for Medical Imaging Professionals
Level 04
- IMG0119 Clinical Practicum 1
Level 05
- IMG0120 Clinical Practicum 2
Level 06
- IMG0121 Clinical Practicum 3
- IMG1041 Comprehensive Review for Certification Exam
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Produce and assess a variety of high-quality diagnostic images employing current technologies for image acquisition and processing
- Interpret requests and adapt procedures relative to patient and diagnostic image requirements in routine and complex clinical cases
- Comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and ethical standards for the best practice in diagnostic imaging
- Employ accepted radiation, health, and safety practices with self, patients, their families, and healthcare team members in a variety of clinical settings
- Provide quality care to diverse patients in assessment, diagnostic imaging, and therapeutic intervention, while incorporating patient advocacy and education to patients, their families, healthcare team members, and the public
- Monitor patients` status at all times and respond to emergencies where indicated
- Operate, calibrate, set up, troubleshoot, and evaluate a variety of complex equipment safely
- Analyze a broad range of diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of multiple system disorders
- Interact with patients, their families, the healthcare team members, and the public using effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Exhibit behavior consistent with the professional role of a medical radiation technologist, including teamwork, provision of health education, and establishment of strategies for lifelong learning
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment, and environmental stewardship.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in community and teaching hospitals, medical clinics, education and research settings, and in private industry. Upon successful completion of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) national certification exam, graduates must register with the College of Medical and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) to be eligible for employment in Ontario.
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