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X-Ray Skills for Medical Laboratory Technologists

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POST DIPLOMA

  • School of Health Sciences
  • Duration: 4 Semesters


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Show me more about...PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS | DID YOU KNOW? | OBJECTIVES | CLINICAL PLACEMENTS | REFERENCES

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The picture of health.

This specialized X-ray program is unlike any other. If you are a graduate of the Medical Laboratory Technology program working in your field, this is an opportunity to augment your skill set. This program can unlock exciting new challenges and diversity in your career – making you even more employable in today’s medical world.

X-rays, as a medical advance, has been in existence for quite some time; in fact, because of its amazing applications in imaging, it is often referred to as the most useful medical advancement in history1.  Despite incredible technological advancements in imaging, X-rays remain the most common form of imaging used by medical professionals today.

This four-semester post diploma program enhances the practice of medical laboratory technology with a practice subset of medical radiation technology. The program emphasizes a practical approach to developing the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a limited scope of general radiography. You will learn how to interpret requisitions from requesting physicians, provide quality patient care and operate sophisticated radiation emitting devices to produce images of the skeletal, digestive, respiratory and urinary systems.
 
Along with theory of X-ray production, equipment use and image optimization, you will also study radiographic anatomy, positioning techniques and radiation safety and quality procedures. Theoretical learning is supplemented by practical clinical exposure during the second semester.

The third semester concentrates on providing a correlation between theory and patient care through seven (7) weeks of intensive simulation procedures. You will then advance to a 16-week clinical radiography placement where you will participate in work-integrated learning under the direct supervision of a registered medical radiography technologist.

With this experience, combined with theoretical and practical concepts and, following attainment of clinical competence, you will be ready to practice as an entry-level Combined Laboratory and X-Ray (CLXT) Technologist!

 

 


PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Qualifications to work in both laboratory and X-ray fields
  • Two clinical placements and one on-campus simulation course
  • Practice within the standards of the Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist (CXLT) Scope of Practice NL
DID YOU KNOW?
  • X-rays are electromagnetic energy waves that act similarly to light rays, but at wavelengths approximately 1,000 times shorter than those of light.1
  • X-rays are the oldest and most useful medical technology.1
  • X-rays have been used in the art world to examine paintings, where rough sketches and even other paintings are found beneath a visible surface. They reveal the integrity of priceless artifacts, such as ancient Egyptian mummies or fossils, without damaging them.1
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the X-Ray Skills for Medical Laboratory Technologists program, students will be able to:
  1. Practice within the standards of the Combined Laboratory and X-Ray (LX) Technologist Scope of Practice NL.
  2. Operate general diagnostic imaging equipment and correctly position patients to produce quality images that assist in diagnosis.
  3. Follow radiation protection practices and legislation to minimize risk to patients, staff and visitors.
  4. Maintain and assess radiographic, accessory, and image processing equipment for quality assurance and mitigation of potential risks.
  5. Provide general patient care, assessments, and transfers as needed.
  6. Practice independent judgment and critical thinking in the performance of duties.
  7. Perform administrative and clerical duties using computer technology while ensuring compliance with legal, quality and privacy standards.
CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Clinical placements are a required element of this program, and you will be assigned placements at approved training sites. There is no guarantee that students will receive a placement at their preferred clinical site. All expenses associated with the completion of clinical placement will be the responsibility of the student.  
 
You will require a clear Certificate of Conduct (Criminal Record Check and Vulnerability Sector Check) to be permitted into a clinical placement. Students with an unclear Certificate of Conduct are advised to contact student.placements@cna.nl.ca prior to beginning the program.
REFERENCES
[1] Fun facts about radiology - Reina Imaging

Admission Requirements


  • Graduation from an accredited program in Medical Laboratory Technology
  • MLT Certification and membership with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
  • Employed at a Regional Health Authority within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and sponsored by the employer

Note: ESL students only – must meet School of Health Sciences English proficiency as outlined in Policy No. AC-102-PR.

*Acceptance of the Certificate of Conduct (Criminal Record) is at the discretion of the organization in which the clinical practicum is being sought.


Courses


CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1   Cr Le La
LX1110
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X-Ray Physics & Radiation Protection 4 4 0
LX1010
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Apparatus & Accessories 3 3 0
LX1020
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Radiographic Anatomy & Pathology 4 4 0
         
Semester 2   Cr Le La
LX1100
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Digital Imaging & Quality Management 6 6 0
LX1050
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Radiographic Technique 6 6 0
LX2000
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Clinical I 0 0 4 hr/wk
         
Semester 3   Cr Le La
LX1060
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Patient Care & Safety 2 2 0
LX1070
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Simulated Practical Radiography 5 0 7 wks
         
Semester 4   Cr Le La
LX1080
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Clinical Radiography 16 0 16 wks

 

Tuition & Fees


Canadian Students

The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Application fees must be paid for each application to the College.
    Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Health Sciences (per semester) - $1,301.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Health Sciences (per semester) - $625.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $320.00

Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 


College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to cancel or alter the delivery date and location of any program offering and delivery method, and will do so in a timely manner in order to minimize the impact on applicants.

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