Medical Radiation Sciences University of Toronto
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Medical Radiation Sciences University of Toronto The Medical Radiation MRS at Sciences (MRS) program a Glance is your first step towards a rewarding career as a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT): a caring and compassionate Program Type Campuses healthcare professional Professional/Undergraduate MRS students study on two campuses: and an essential member — University of Toronto of the interprofessional Areas of Study (St. George Campus) — The Michener Institute of Education healthcare team. MRS applicants may choose one at UHN (St. Patrick Campus) of three distinct streams: — Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology Program Length — Radiation Therapy 3 Years/32 months (eight consecutive semesters) of full-time study — Radiological Technology Working in a dynamic environment with emerging technologies, MRTs are regulated health professionals The MRS Program who use sophisticated radiation equipment to The Medical Radiation Sciences (MRS) program is a produce diagnostic images of a patient’s body or Clinical Placements second-entry professional undergraduate program Credentials Awarded who administer radiation to treat patients for certain jointly developed and administered by The Michener 42-48 weeks of clinical medical conditions. As a primary point of contact MRS graduates receive two credentials: Institute of Education at UHN (Michener) and the experience at partner sites for patients on their healthcare journey, MRTs are Department of Radiation Oncology in the Temerty committed to a collaborative patient- and family- — Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiation Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. centred approach to care. Sciences (University of Toronto) Our special partnership combines the strengths of the two institutions and makes full use of their — Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences Professional Certification Future career opportunities include (but are not limited to): complementary resources and expertise to offer (The Michener Institute of MRS graduates are eligible to write the both a BSc Degree in Medical Radiation Sciences Education at UHN) — Further specialization such as Magnetic national certification exam offered by (U of T) and an Advanced Diploma (Michener). Resonance Imaging (MRI) the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) — Health policy, management and analysis Our integrated three-year curriculum (offered in an intensive 32 consecutive month format) comprises — Research and education activities didactic, simulated and clinical courses. The MRS — Medical equipment sales and marketing program provides students with a broadly-based theoretical and analytical foundation along with — Higher education at the graduate level stream-specific courses and clinical practice activities which reflect their future professional responsibilities. The clinical practicum components of the program, delivered at affiliated clinical sites, integrate and apply the material taught in the didactic curriculum. Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology (NMMIT) Nuclear Medicine is a medical specialty that uses various imaging methods to safely detect disease in its earliest stages. Nuclear Medicine involves the use of radioactive tracers administered by injection, orally, or inhalation. Special cameras, such as gamma cameras, Gain Experience SPECT/CT or Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and radioactive Clinical Placements tracers are used to image how disease or treatments alter organ system function, such as the amount of urine the kidneys produce per minute MRS Students gain experience or the extent of damage to the heart muscle due to a heart attack. through non-paid clinical placements at one or more sites across Ontario. NMMIT students graduate with 48 weeks of clinical experience: What does a Why study Nuclear Medicine with us? — 6 week-long rotations in Year 2 — 12 weeks at the end of Year 2 Technologist do? As the only program in Ontario, — 30 weeks in Year 3 the Nuclear Medicine & Molecular — Prepares and administers Imaging Technology curriculum radiopharmaceuticals to introduces a hybrid learning patients to aid in imaging experience to meet the needs of bodily functions of different learners by allowing — Interacts closely with patients, students to participate in both online physicians and other members and face-to-face components. of the healthcare team to Theory is put into practice by obtain the best diagnostic examining increasingly complex information possible case studies and applying knowledge in both simulated and clinical — Acquires and analyzes diagnostic environments. Students will work images using the latest in both independently and in teams gamma camera, Positron to develop problem solving and Emission Tomography (PET) clinical reasoning skills to support and hybrid technologies application to clinical practice. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will administer radiopharmaceuticals to assess organ function and cellular disease. You will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary diagnostic imaging team, and may be employed in a variety of clinical environments: community or teaching hospitals, private clinics, research institutes and public health institutions. Radiation Therapy Radiation Therapy is the planning and application of ionizing radiation to destroy tumours in patients with cancer. Radiation Therapy is commonly delivered to a patient using large sophisticated machines called linear accelerators (external beam Gain Experience radiation therapy) or by use of radioactive sources that are placed Clinical Placements internally within or on the surface of a patient (brachytherapy). Radiation therapy is one of three main modalities used to treat MRS Students gain experience cancer – it may be used alone or in conjunction with surgery and/ through non-paid clinical or systemic therapy. For many patients with cancer, radiation placements at one or more therapy will play a very important role in their overall treatment. sites across the province and/ or out-of-province representing a variety of cancer services and What Does Why Study programs. Radiation Therapy a Radiation with us? students graduate with 42 weeks of clinical experience: Therapist Do? You will benefit from lectures delivered by expert faculty — 8 weeks at the end of Year 1 — Accurately positions patients from the University of Toronto’s for cancer treatment, — 4 weeks at the end of Year 2 Department of Radiation Oncology performs imaging procedures who are actively involved in — 30 weeks in Year 3 for verification and delivers advancing clinical practice ionizing radiation to treat and world-class research. In patients using advanced addition, our longitudinal and radiation therapy equipment integrated Interprofessional — Performs dosimetry Education curriculum will provide planning (e.g. physics and essential learning opportunities dose calculations) using to practice communication, specialized computer software critical thinking and conflict to optimize a patient’s management with students from radiation treatment plan other healthcare disciplines; essential skills for collaborating — Monitors, educates and in the interprofessional team. counsels patients on possible As a Radiation Therapist, you will work within an side effects from treatment, interprofessional oncology team consisting of often developing a supportive physicians, medical physicists, nurses and other relationship with patients as healthcare providers in cancer centres. Radiation they come in for daily treatment Therapists can take on different roles in several areas over a period of several weeks within a cancer centre: simulation utilizing computed tomography (CT), treatment planning/dosimetry and front-line treatment delivery and patient care. Radiological Technology Radiological Technology uses medical imaging equipment and advanced computer systems to produce and enhance radiographic (x-ray) images. Radiological Technology specializes in the complex imaging of normal and abnormal human anatomy in multiple planes for the Gain Experience diagnosis and treatment of health concerns. A variety of imaging Clinical Placements technologies are used to produce these complex images such as general radiography, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, computed MRS Students gain experience tomography (CT), angiography, mammography and more. through non-paid clinical placements at one or more sites primarily within the Greater Toronto Area. Radiological Technology students graduate with 42 What does a Why Study weeks of clinical experience: Radiological with us? Technologist do? — 8 weeks at the end of Year 1 Hands-on learning combined — 4 weeks at the end of Year 2 with small class sizes allows for — Plays an integral role in detecting personalized learning and a sense — 30 weeks in Year 3 injury and disease by performing of community between fellow diagnostic imaging examinations, classmates and the professors. including mammography and Access to dedicated clinical computerized tomography simulation equipment, including a — Accurately positions patients functioning computer tomography and ensures that a quality (CT) unit and innovative curriculum diagnostic image is produced, by prepares students in a safe applying knowledge of anatomy, learning environment for the physiology and mathematics dynamic healthcare setting. These measures ensure our students — Assesses the needs and succeed in their studies and capabilities of patients with the transition into clinic. while working in a fast- paced environment As