Fanshawe College

Course Details

Advanced diploma Medical Radiation Technology

Course Description

The Medical Radiation Technology program is offered over three academic years (7 levels). Fanshawe College provides the 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.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

The graduate technologist uses ionizing radiation under the direction of a radiologist to produce images that assist in the diagnosis of disease or traumatic conditions. The C.A.M.R.T. certificate qualifies the technologist to work in a wide range of hospitals, medical clinics, private radiologist's offices and in industry.

Advanced diploma Medical Radiation Technology Fanshawe College