About Medical Radiation Technology in Fanshawe College
Controlling and operating the powerful technology that help save lives is as important as a career gets. If you are passionate about helping those most in need, and have a desire for professional and personal fulfillment, the Medical Radiation Technology program will give you the skills necessary to become part of a valued medical team as a Radiological Technologist.
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.
Imaging is both an art and a science. You will study courses such as 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 and go on to work as a Radiological Technologist in the diagnostic imaging department of a hospital or medical clinic.
Career Opportunities
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 CAMRT certificate qualifies the technologist to work in a wide range of hospitals, medical clinics, private radiologist's offices and in industry.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
- All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
- Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 5.5 - 7.0 with no score less than 5.0 - 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking, with test results within the last two years
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence.
TOEFL iBT :Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 60 - 100for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
PTE: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 40 - 65, with test results within the last two years
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Fanshawe College Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance
To provide prospective students an indication of the minimal account balance required before applying for admission to Fanshawe College, the anticipated cost of expenditures is as follows:
Tuition fee
The cost of tuition varies depending on the length and difficulty level of each programme offered at Fanshawe College. However, the average anticipated cost is as follows:
International Applicants: 2,135 to 12,450 USD.
Domestic Applicants: 1,035 to 4,590 USD.
Other Expenses including textbooks, housing, food, entertainment, among others: 7,600 to 9,120 USD.8
