Medical Radiation Technology Fanshawe College

Overview

Throughout this Medical Radiation Technology Advanced Diploma offered at Fanshawe College graduates will gain the necessary skills of communication and patient care skills to care for a diverse population.

If you are passionate about helping those most in need, the Medical Radiation Technology program will give you the necessary skill set.

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. 

Courses focus on 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.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 51.0911. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

• Medical Radiation Technologist

Work under direct supervision of an oral maxillofacial radiologist at a dental radiology clinic.

• Medical Radiation Technologist

Responsible for all X-ray examinations as requested by a physician to produce high-quality studies for interpretation.

• X-Ray Technologist

Perform general radiography, fluoroscopy procedures and associated clerical duties.

Accreditation

• This program has been accredited by Equal Accreditation Canada