Medical Radiological Technologists play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of many injuries and illnesses. At a physician’s request, Radiological Technologists use equipment that emits x-rays to produce images of a body part or system. Their work involves a broad variety of procedures and specialties including:
- routine general radiography,
- mammography,
- angiography,
- fluoroscopy, and
- computed tomography.
OBJECTIVES
- To provide the academic knowledge outlined in the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Competency Profile.
- To apply the learned academic knowledge in clinical practice.
- To develop a sense of professionalism and responsibility.
- To provide comprehensive knowledge of the hazards involved and appropriate protection methods.
- To provide the community with trained personnel who can serve their employers and patients with the highest degree of competence.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum for this program emphasizes theory and practice of medical radiography. Second year classroom and laboratory sessions are supplemented by exposure to the program's clinical training sites.
The clinical phase of the program is designed to train the student in practical aspects of medical radiography and to discipline the student to the working conditions of the radiology department. This portion of the course is a clinical training period during which the student will apply, under supervision, the theories and principles learned during the previous years of training.
The aim of this portion of the program is:
- To ensure that the student can accurately and confidently perform the varied examinations that are carried out on a daily basis in a radiology department.
- To ensure that the student has performed the number and variety of examinations required to complete the course.
The clinical phase will consist of 48 weeks of training. The program is conducted at approved training sites of the Regional Health Authorities. Students will follow a rotation schedule designed to provide broad clinical exposure to the different radiographic specialties. Graduates of the program will be eligible to write Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification examinations. The CAMRT is the national professional body for medical radiation technologists.
ACCREDITATION
The program at the Prince Philip Drive Campus is accredited by Accreditation Canada.
PROGRAM TRANSFERABILITY
Graduates may elect to further their studies and obtain a Bachelor of Technology degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland or a Bachelor of Sciences (Post Diploma, Human Science) from Athabasca University.
CERTIFICATIONS
Students must possess valid Standard First Aid with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS) certification to be eligible for graduation from the college.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for admission to the Medical Radiography program requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:
1. High School
High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English 3201 or 3202 (minimum 60%)
ii. Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced: 2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic: 2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
iii. Science – (4 credits) chosen from two of:
Biology: 3201
Physics: 3204
Chemistry: 3202
Earth Systems: 3209
2. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Transition) Certificate with the following courses:
1. English (minimum 60%):
CM1060,
CM1061
2. Math (minimum 60%):
MA1040,
MA1041
3. Four Science courses chosen from two of the following three combinations:
a. Biology:
BL1020,
BL1021
b. Chemistry:
CH1030,
CH1031
c. Physics:
PH1050,
PH1051
Note: It is strongly recommended that CAS students who intend to enroll in the Medical Radiography program complete the Biology and Physics courses.
3. Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Degree and Technical Profile (overall 60% average) including the following courses (or equivalent):
1. English (minimum of 60%) 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
2. Mathematics (minimum of 60%) 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
3. Science from two of the following sections:
a. Biology 1101, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
b. Chemistry 1102, 2102A, 2102B, 2102C, 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
c. Physics 1104, 2104A, 2104B, 2104C, 3104A, 3104B, 3104C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile (and appropriate grades) may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to
Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
Note: Students meeting academic entrance requirements are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Before final acceptance is granted, additional documentation must be submitted; see the Additional Information for Health Sciences Applicants section of the calendar or under the Admissions Regulations section of our website for details.