Medical Radiologic Technology
This program has an application deadline of March 1
Combine your attention to detail with innovative imaging technology to help understand health and ensure accurate treatment.
Become a vital part of the health care experience. Build the technical knowledge and practical skills you need to produce medical images, monitor patient health, and inform treatment.
Through the Medical Radiologic Technology program, you’ll learn to perform diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures using ionizing radiation and imaging equipment, in preparation for an entry-level career as a medical radiologic technologist (MRT).
Through classroom learning, simulated labs, and clinical experience, you’ll learn to produce diagnostic radiographic images (x-rays). You’ll also develop skills in fluoroscopy (real-time dynamic images that show movement) and computerized tomography (detailed cross-sectional images of the body).
As part of your professional duties, you’ll learn to verify patient information, educate patients and support persons about imaging procedures, and provide compassionate care for patients’ physical, cognitive and psychological needs. You’ll also ensure patients, staff and visitors are protected from radiation, monitor patients during procedures, and respond as necessary.
After completing this program, work in diagnostic imaging in hospitals or clinics, where you will analyze images for accuracy and quality, and administer substances required for procedures.
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Program TypeFull-time
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CredentialAdvanced Diploma
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Program DeliveryProgram courses are delivered primarily online, with some components delivered in person. See locations to understand where the in-person components of this program take place.Online hybrid
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In-person LocationNotre Dame Campus
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IntakeFall
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Program Length28 months
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Total Tuition / Fees for CoursesEstimated total tuition fees for all terms of this program for domestic students. Other fees not included in this total include textbooks, supplies, application fee, etc. Learn more ›$13,800 – $15,180
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How to EnrolThis program requires a formal application. Find out how to apply ›Application required
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Application TypeRRC Polytech programs have different types of applications. Learn more about application types ›Competitive admission
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Application DeadlineMarch 1
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Work-Integrated LearningWork-integrated learning includes opportunities like co-op, field and clinical placements, internships and industry projects.Gain hands-on experience with real work opportunities
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Indigenous PathwayAn Indigenous Pathway program is available. Learn more ›Program pathway available to Indigenous learners
Experience a Polytechnic Education
Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term
In this program, you’ll build the knowledge and skills needed to operate advanced imaging equipment as an entry-level medical radiologic technologist. You’ll learn to perform imaging procedures and support patients in various acute care settings, including operating rooms and intensive care units.
TERM 1
Explore the foundations of radiological technology, radiology physics, biology and patient care through laboratory activities.
TERM 2
Expand your knowledge, enhance your understanding of radiological theory and develop imaging skills in a simulated lab environment.
TERM 3
Further your understanding of radiological theory while developing advanced imaging skills in a simulated lab environment. Explore issues affecting health care.
TERM 4
Work alongside MRTs in an acute care centre to build crucial work experience and industry connections during your first clinical practicum.
TERM 5
Complete your second clinical practicum to further develop your imaging skills and expand your professional network.
TERM 6
Develop advanced clinical techniques and independent decision-making skills in preparation for graduation and a career as an entry-level technologist.
Employment Potential
Prepare yourself for career success
Potential Grad CAREERS
- Medical radiologic technologist, hospital
- Medical radiologic technologist, medical clinics
- Application specialist
- Technical advisor
- Radiation protection specialist
- Manager
- Researcher
AFFILIATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS
What to Expect in This Program
Get Prepared for the Future of Work
Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.
Graduate Success
Many Medical Radiologic Technology graduates work as front-line health care providers in hospitals and clinics across Manitoba. Some grads also pursue careers in teaching, management and research positions or work as application specialists, technical advisors and representatives for diagnostic imaging equipment and supply manufacturers.
The statistics below represent the opinions and employment statuses of this program’s recent grads. They were retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Report.
100% – NEW GRADS HIRED
With an education from RRC Polytech, you join a community of alumni making a difference in health care. Our close connections with employers and industry leaders mean you build skills that put you ahead of the industry and prepare you to lead, succeed and innovate from day one.
100% – SATISFIED WITH RRC POLYTECH EDUCATION
At RRC Polytech, our goal is your career success. You’ll experience small class sizes, applied learning, passionate instructors and a work-integrated education – all focused on training you to be a confident, career-ready grad.
$61K – AVERAGE NEW GRAD SALARY
Medical Radiologic Technology grads are a highly valued part of the health-care system. The specialized knowledge and technical skills you develop through this program are vital to patient care, medical research and technological development and open the door to many fulfilling opportunities.
Who Should Enrol?
Turn your talents into academic success
As a Medical Radiologic Technology student, you are compassionate, work well with others and are motivated to help the sick and injured. You have a strong academic background, especially in science and medicine, and can communicate complex information efficiently. You also enjoy working in a team environment and can adapt to constant technological change.
Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- Challenge-driven
- Community-oriented
- Critical thinker
- Ethical
- Practical
SKILLS
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Motivation
- Problem solving
- Work ethic
INTERESTS
- Science
- Technology
- Computers
- Medicine
- People
- Communications
- Health care
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