Magnetic Resonance Imaging Graduate Certificate Program
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What is MRI?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a procedure that creates images of the body using radio waves in conjunction with extremely powerful magnets. This non-invasive technique relies on the magnetic properties of atoms, rather than radiation that is used in many other imaging procedures.
What does an MRI Technologist do?
MRI technologists utilize their communication, patient care and collaborative skills to interact with patients and other members of the health care team. They are responsible to ascertain each individual's safety in the MR environment before entering the magnetic field. MRI technologists utilize their knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the principles of MRI to safely and efficiently operate MRI scanners, assisting in the diagnosis of disease and injury. Effective MRI technologists are patient advocates who display reflective, responsible practice and have strong problem solving and technical skills.
Why become an MRI Technologist?
MRI technologists enjoy the challenges of working with new and emerging technologies.
- MRI is an expanding and growing imaging modality
- MRI technologists play a vital role within the diagnostic imaging team
- New MRI units are currently being installed in hospitals and clinics. Competent MRI Technologists are in demand
- Becoming an MRI technologist is a great opportunity to expand your skills within the Imaging field
Career Opportunities
Graduates are eligible to write the MRI National Certification Examination conducted by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). This certification is required to be eligible to work as an MRI technologist in most provinces. Employment options include hospitals, clinics and private sector education, sales and research. Graduates may apply for advanced standing at Ryerson University and have the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor and/or Masters degree of Applied Science (Medical Imaging) through distance education from Charles Sturt University.
CMA fully accredited program! |
What can I expect in the program?
The MRI Graduate Certificate program is a 19-month competency based program offered in a delivery mode designed with the working technologist in mind. You can continue working full-time while taking the didactic (theory) courses. The program finishes with a clinical semester. This requires full-time attendance at the clinical site.
- Please note that your clinical placement must be completed within 20 months of starting the program. Clinical placements cannot be deferred.
- The Distance program is web-based with weekly on-line chats with instructors and fellow classmates. Attendance at Michener is required one weekend in the second semester as well as for the first week of the clinical semester. Mid-term and final exams occur on Friday mornings. Students living within 100 km of Michener must attend Michener to sit the exams. Students living at a distance greater than 100 km from Michener may arrange for their exams to be proctored.
Start Date
**Two separate start dates for 2010** Applications will be considered for the affiliated start date only (see application deadlines). Start dates are: May 2010, September 2010
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a certification as a technologist in Nuclear Medicine, Radiation technology or Radiation therapy (RTR, RTNM, RTT,) or be a certified Sonographer (RDMS). An RDCS certification does not meet the admission requirements to this program.
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Applicants may be a successful graduate of a Canadian (or equivalent) degree or diploma program in Radiation Sciences.
*** Internationally educated applicants must submit a comprehensive WES (World Education Services) evaluation of their international transcripts.***
Students must have access to a computer that meets the minimum system requirements, and access to the Internet. Applicants for whom English is a second language must provide proof of an English language assessment.
Tuition
Total: $7,700
Tuition is payable on a course-by-course basis and includes some program materials, tutor support and evaluation. See the Course Schedule and Fees below.
Please visit the International Students page for the International Student tuition fees.
How do I apply?
Please submit the following to The Michener Institute:
- Completed Michener Application form
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Equivalence High School Diploma
- Official academic transcripts and official copies of certification documents. Official Notarized copies will also be accepted.
- Resume including relevant continuing education
- Confidential assessment forms from three referees
- A one-page, typed letter stating why the applicant wishes to study MRI
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must provide proof of an English language assessment.
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide a comprehensive WES evaluation
- $30 non-refundable application fee
- MRI screening form
Please submit your application to:
Office of the Registrar
The Michener Institute
222 St. Patrick Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1V4
Canada
For more information on the application process please visit Michener's Admissions page.
Application Deadline
January 15, 2010 for the May 2010 start
May 15 2010 for the September 2010 start
What will I learn? What is the course schedule and fees?
The MRI Graduate Certificate program is a comprehensive, learner-centered program that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to competently perform MRI procedures and operate MRI scanners.
- Enhance your patient care skills and your working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
- Practice MRI safety guidelines and screening procedures
- Perform MRI procedures
- Acquire the knowledge and skills to recognize abnormalities on the resultant image
Course Schedule and Fees
| May 2010 start | Tuition | September 2010 start | Tuition | |
| Program duration | 19 months | 19 months | ||
| PHMR110 Physics of MRI | May to August 2010 | $850 | September to December 2010 | $850 |
| PCMR121 Patient care, Safety and Professionalism | September to December 2010 | $800 | January to April 2011 | $800 |
| LSIP250 Leadership in Health Care | September to December 2010 | $650 | January to April 2011 | $650 |
| APMR130 Cross-Sectional Anatomy & Physiology | January to April 2011 | $750 | May to August 2011 | $750 |
| MRMR241 Methodology I | May to August 2011 | $1,000 | September to December 2011 | $1,000 |
| MRMR251 Methodology II | September to December 2011 | $650 | January to April 2012 | $750 |
| CLMR251 Clinical Education | September to December 2011 | $3,000 | January to April 2012 | $3,000 |
Note: Clinical education includes a scheduled simulation experience at Michener (first week of clinical semester) and a placement in an affiliated clinical site. Courses are taken sequentially. Pre and co-requisites are indicated on the course outlines. *All students are required to be N95 - mask fitted, which requires students to be clean shaven.*
Clinical Sites
After completing the theoretical portion of the program, students apply their knowledge and gain hands-on experience at a clinical site. You will work under the supervision of an MRI Technologist. Clinical placements give you hands-on practice, and experience in different work environments, with the opportunity to network with potential employers.
Examples of some clinical sites include:
- Chatham Kent Health Alliance-Chatham, ON
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton
- Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
- Humber River Regional Hospital, Toronto
- Kingston General Hospital, Kingston
- The Ottawa Hospital, Civic and General campuses, Ottawa
- Southlake Regional Health Center, Newmarket
- The St. Catharine's Hospital of the Niagara Health System
- St. Joseph's Health Care, Hamilton
- St.Michael's Hospital, Toronto
- Sudbury Regional Hospital, Sudbury
- Trillium Health Center, Mississauga
- University Health Network, Princess Margaret Site, Toronto
- William Osler Health Center, Brampton
Accreditation
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging program is a Canadian Medical Association (CMA) accredited program and has achieved a six year accreditation status. The goal of accreditation is to ensure that programs enable their students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to function as competent health practitioners for the benefit of all Canadians. Accreditation, an external validation of program quality, is the public recognition that an educational program has met national standards (CMA 2006)
Graduating from an accredited program means that:
- your education has met national standards
- your program has patient care and student welfare at the forefront
- your education is relevant to current medical practice
- you have access to professional registration
- you have attained the competencies required for entry to practice
- your education is recognized by employers and the public
- you have greater mobility as a health science practitioner
MRI Scholarships
Interesting Links
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario
International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
