Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Program Overview
Fanshawe's MRI program allows you to build on your existing skill set while diversifying your career opportunities. The best part? The online program allows you to maintain employment while taking the program. Following two 15-week semesters, you’ll participate in a 15-week clinical practicum at an affiliated hospital site where you’ll further hone your skills.
Program Details
Program Code
MRI2
Credential:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
45 weeks
Your Learning Experience
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program is a one-year graduate certificate that fulfills the educational requirements of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). Applicants must be registered as Radiographers (RTR), Nuclear Medicine Technologists (RTNM), Radiation Therapists (RTRT) or Sonographers (CARDUP). This program prepares graduates to be clinically competent, communicate effectively, think critically and apply problem-solving skills in the clinical environment.
This online program provides the opportunity for technologists to develop discipline-specific knowledge that is coupled with a clinical practicum. Classes/labs are three days per week, allowing students to maintain employment while growing professionally. Two-15 week levels consist of courses that provide a thorough foundation in MR safety, physics, patient care, procedures, pathology and cross-sectional anatomy. Students will learn from registered MRI practitioners and use simulation software during labs.
Level three of the program includes a full-time 15-week clinical rotation (560 hours) where students are placed in an inpatient/outpatient facility allowing them to develop the valuable skills necessary for an entry-level practitioner. The last component is the Consolidation and Review course that prepares students for the national certification exam.
Our MRI program is currently in the process of registering with Accreditation Canada/EQual. This registration reflects our commitment to providing quality education that aligns with accreditation and regulatory standards.
Registration status does not imply accreditation or guarantee future accreditation. For more information about our registration status and its potential impact on your future professional practice, we encourage you to reach out to the School of Health Sciences at Fanshawe College.
Career Information
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging program find employment as MRI technologists in hospitals, medical clinics, research facilities and private industry settings across the county.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here is an example of an employment opportunity Career Services has received for students and graduates of Fanshawe’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging program:
Magnetic Resonance Technologist
Perform all required MRI examinations as prescribed by physicians or radiologists.
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Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to :
- Perform, in accordance with current standards, various magnetic resonance imaging procedures involving the head and neck, spine, chest, abdomen and pelvis, as well as the musculoskeletal and vascular systems.
- Apply the theoretical concepts of physics to the work required in the delivery of MRI services.
- Ensure the safety of clients and staff when delivering MRI services.
- Interact effectively with the clients and their families in the delivery of MRI services.
- Prepare and position the client according to the established protocol, in order to optimize image quality.
- Use the MRI equipment, accessories and software according to industry standards.
- Assess the client’s condition during the diagnostic test and/or procedure and intervene accordingly.
- Apply the theoretical concepts on anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to the work required in the delivery of MRI services.
- Transfer and store images using the various media available in order to retrieve at a later date.
- Work with the various members of the health care team to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Perform duties in a professional manner as a member of a health care team.
- Evaluate MRI systems to optimize performance using quality control procedures.
Academic School
Program Coordinator:
Rajeev Nair
Admission Requirements
Medical Radiation Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
with a current Certificate as a member of the Canadian Association
of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) in:
- General
Radiography
- Radiation Therapy
- Nuclear
Medicine
- General
Sonography
OR
A Bachelor's Degree with a current Certificate as a member of the
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
in:
- General
Radiography
- Radiation
Therapy
-
Nuclear Medicine
- General
Sonography
International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 92 (22 writing, 26 speaking, 20 reading and 20 listening) |
| IELTS Academic | Overall score of 7.0 with no score less than 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking |
| CAEL | 70 in writing, reading and speaking and a score of 80 in listening |
| PTE Academic | 65 |
| Cambridge English | Overall score of 185 with no language skill less than 176 and a score of 185 in listening |
| ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 10 |
| Duolingo | Overall 135 with Literacy minimum 130 and no other subscores below 125 |
Applicant Selection Criteria
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
- Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full)
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements
Post-Admission Requirements
Post-Admission Requirements
The following items are applicable to the program and are time sensitive. Please refer to www.fanshawec.ca/preplacement for important information about preparing for placement by the due date.
- Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) in accordance with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Canadian Guidelines for CPR
- Evidence of Good Health
- Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening, including a check of the Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database
- Placement Agreement
- Completion of an MR Screening Form
- In some specific cases, there are absolute contraindications (e.g., some cardiac pacemakers, cochlear implant) to the field of MRI that would prevent a person from practising in this area. If you find yourself in this situation you need to be aware of this restriction - you will be ineligible to attend the clinical practicum of the MRI program and therefore will not be eligible to graduate from the MRI program.
- Certain implants, devices or objects may be hazardous to you in
the MRI environment. If you answer yes to any of the
contraindications on the MR Screening form checklist,
please contact the MRI Program Coordinator,
before enrolling in the program.
Courses
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| MRIP-6006 | Patient Care & Safety for MRI | 3 | ||
| This course provides the fundamental patient care skills necessary to maintain a safe environment for patients as well as other persons in the MRI department. Students will be introduced to the role and responsibilities of an MRI technologist including abiding by the code of ethics and standards of practice. Students will also be introduced to MRI safety screening, zoning, bioeffects and emergency procedures in the MRI environment. Other patient care topics include: patient transfers, infection control, intravenous injections and pharmaceuticals related to the MRI practice. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will provide learners with the necessary skills to safety care for patients and other persons in any MRI department. | ||||
| MRIP-6007 | Physics for MRI | 5 | ||
| This course focuses on MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) physics and instrumentation/equipment. Topics include theory and application of MRI instrumentation, pulse sequences, imaging parameters and options, as well as their corresponding impact on image production and contrast. Principles of parameter manipulation, image formation, reconstruction, and analysis will be presented. | ||||
| MRIP-6008 | Anatomy for MRI | 4 | ||
| This course focuses on the study of human anatomy as seen in multi-dimensional planes for the neurologic, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, musculoskeletal, and vascular systems. Application of anatomical knowledge will be applied to MR images and other clinical imaging modalities. | ||||
Tuition Summary
Online
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.