Medical Radiation Technology

*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
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.
The Medical Radiation Technology program is offered over three academic years (7 levels). Fanshawe College provides theoretical knowledge along with an extensive simulation component of the program while a number of participating hospitals across Southwestern Ontario offer practical instruction and clinical experience.
The Radiological Technologist uses x-ray radiation to create images of the tissues, organs, bones and vessels that make up the human body. Through a combination of classroom lectures, laboratory simulation, and clinical education, students learn to operate sophisticated x-ray equipment, and advanced computer systems to produce diagnostic images of human anatomy, position patients for x-ray procedures, practice radiation safety and deliver quality patient care.
The Medical Radiation Technology program provides learning experiences that enable the student to acquire and assimilate the necessary technical competencies to function effectively as a supportive health care provider in the MRT profession.
This program has been accredited by Equal Accreditation Canada until 2031.
This program is eligible for subsidized tuition for current and future members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Visit Fanshawe’s Military Connected Campus page to learn more.
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Medical Radiation Technology program are eligible to write the national certification exam of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) and go on to work as a radiological technologist producing images that assist in the diagnosis of disease or traumatic conditions. Certified technologists can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, medical clinics, private radiologist's offices, education and research facilities and cancer treatment clinics.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Medical Radiation Technology program:
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.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
1. Produce and assess a variety of high quality diagnostic images employing current technologies for image acquisition and processing.
2. Interpret requests and adapt procedures relative to patient and diagnostic image requirements in routine and complex clinical cases.
3. Comply with relevant legislation, regulations and ethical standards for the best practice in diagnostic imaging.
4. Employ accepted radiation, health and safety practices with self, patients, their families, and health care team members in a variety of clinical settings
5. Provide quality care to diverse patients in assessment, diagnostic imaging, and therapeutic intervention, while incorporating patient advocacy and education to patients, their family, health care team members and the public.
6. Monitor patients’ status at all times and respond to emergency situations where indicated.
7. Operate, calibrate, set up, troubleshoot and evaluate a variety of complex equipment safely.
8. Analyze a broad range of diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of multiple system disorders.
9. Interact with patients, their families, the health care team members and the public using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Exhibit behaviour consistent with the professional role of a medical radiation technologist, including teamwork, provision of health education and establishment of strategies for lifelong learning.
Jamie Kueneman
This is a highly competitive program; the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of seats available. Post-Secondary education may be required for successful admission to this program. Please see www.fanshawec.ca/hcp for details. International students, please note: you must successfully graduate from Pre-Health Sciences before being considered for this program. |
Test | Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 92 (22 writing, 26 speaking, 20 reading and 20 listening) |
IELTS Academic | Overall score of 7.0 with no score less than 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking |
CAEL | 70 in writing, reading and speaking and a score of 80 in listening |
PTE Academic | 65 |
Cambridge English | Overall score of 185 with no language skill less than 176 and a score of 185 in listening |
ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 10 |
Duolingo | Overall 135 with Literacy minimum 130 and no other subscores below 125 |
The following items are applicable to the program and are time sensitive. Please refer to www.fanshawec.ca/preplacement for important information about preparing for placement by the due date.
For all programs requiring the submission of pre-placement forms, please submit all supplemental forms (with the exception of transcripts) by email to regforms@fanshawec.ca.
The deadline for submission of these forms for the MRT1 program is September 1st (for both Year 2 and Year 3 students). Please know that this is a HARD deadline, and cannot be missed.
Level 1 | ||||
Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course. | ||||
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
WRIT-1048 | Reason & Writing 1 for Health Sciences | 3 | ||
This course will introduce health sciences students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. | ||||
RADL-1001 | Radiographic Procedures 1 | 5 | ||
In this course the student is introduced to the fundamental principles involved in performing radiographic examinations of the upper and lower extremities including the pelvis and hips. This is achieved through lectures, labs, simulated practical situations, phantom bone model imaging, and assignments. The student will be introduced to the PACEMAN model of image critique to determine the acceptance criteria of diagnostic images to determine corrective measures, and begin reflective practice skills. They will also identify the pertinent radiographic anatomy of each area of study. Routine and non-routine case scenarios will be discussed. Effective organizational skills, communication and critical thinking will be applied in lab simulations and evaluations. | ||||
RADL-1014 | Diagnostic Imaging | 4 | ||
This course provides a sound knowledge base of the process involved in both the formation and the quality of the diagnostic image. Emphasis will be placed on factors that influence the resultant image such as patient variables, technical exposure factors, beam geometry, image algorithms, and post-acquisition processing. Laboratory sessions and discussion of experimental data help to reinforce the lecture content. | ||||
RADL-1023 | Medical Radiation Sciences | 3 | ||
This course presents the science of radiographic imaging and provides students with the foundational knowledge to operate radiographic equipment and conduct quality imaging procedures using safe practices. Topics include electricity, the x-ray tube and collimator, electromagnetic radiation, electrostatics, the production of x-rays, and attenuation. Students will review the physical principles affecting image acquisition and quality. | ||||
RADL-1024 | Patient Management | 3 | ||
This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to manage patients according to the requirements of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) competency profile. Topics include clinical history taking, patient assessments, infection control, aseptic techniques, patient lifts and transfers, and the role of the radiographer in complex patient-care scenarios are introduced. Pharmacology, drug administration and administration of contrast agents, including venipuncture are introduced. Concepts of patient management for various routine and emergency patient care situations including IV insertion, maintenance, and fluid balance are taught. The student will learn to identify pharmacological agents that may be used in emergency situations and to recognize the role of the radiographer in preparing and administering these drugs. Students will also be able to recognize many tubes and lines specifically associated with chest and abdominal imaging and how to care for the patient with these devices or lines. | ||||
RADL-1005 | Anatomy & Physiology 1 | 3 | ||
This course involves the study of the structures and functions of the human body as it relates to homeostasis. The learner will utilize anatomical terminology to describe the organization of the human body as it relates to in vivo anatomy in preparation for cross sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging procedures for the Medical Radiation Technologist. The learner will explore the relationship of the cellular and tissue level to the body systems. Emphasis is placed on the gross anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and respiratory system in varying views of normal and altered positioning. The correlation of anatomy and physiology to clinical situations will also be emphasized through examples and critical thought. |
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.