Radiological Technology Dalhousie University

Overview

Radiological technologists – also known as medical radiation technologists, x-ray technologists, or radiographers – use x-radiation to create images of patient anatomy for diagnosis of injury or disease. Radiological technologists work closely with patients and other professionals in a variety of settings to improve health and well-being.

Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Health Sciences in Radiological Technology  programme is fully accredited, and graduates are eligible for certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. We also offer a 2-year post-diploma option designed to meet the needs of practicing radiological technologists that want to enhance their knowledge and expand their career opportunities.

Programme options

As a Radiological Technology student, you will have many opportunities to do hands-on clinical work. During the 8-week summer clinical practicum after years one, two and three, you will put the knowledge learned in the classroom to real-life use within the hospital setting. You may choose to stay in Halifax to complete the practicums, but may also have to travel to locations elsewhere in the Maritime provinces.

In your fourth year, you have the option to earn a certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to customize your degree and enhance your future career options.

The post-diploma programme option is equivalent to 2 years of full-time university study (60 credit hours). To accommodate working professionals, the post-diploma programme is available on a full time or part-time basis and most of the courses are delivered online.

The following Health Sciences programme options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Health. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:

• Bachelor of Health Sciences with Discipline  

• Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma)

• Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

What you will learn

As a Radiological Technology student, you will take core professional development courses with a concentration on radiological technology-specific knowledge and skills. The programme curriculum will prepare you to write the CAMRT professional examinations.

At Dalhousie, interprofessional collaboration starts in the classroom. Throughout your degree, you will work with students in other health programmes to learn from each other, enable effective collaboration and improve patient outcomes.

This degree will prepare you to work professionally and ethically in our changing health care system, contribute to evidence-based decisions and develop effective communication skills.

Careers

Radiological technologists work in a variety of health care settings, including clinics, hospitals, emergency departments, intensive care units, and operating rooms.  

Currently there is a shortage of radiological technologists; most of our students have employment before they leave the programme. CAMRT certification will allow you to work across Canada, and internationally in any country that accepts the CAMRT designation.

Possible careers include:

• Radiographer

• Imaging Equipment Sales

• Radiation Safety Professional

• Researcher

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Accreditation Canada.