Course Overview
In this Clinical Practicum learners will have the opportunity to further develop skills and competencies related to the practice of a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in Canadian Medical Imaging and CT departments. Learners will be conducting examinations in collaboration with experienced MRT in a variety of areas related to diagnostic medical imaging including General Radiography departments, Fluoroscopy/Interventional Radiology, Operating Rooms (OR), Mobile environments, and CT departments. Students will receive a clinical schedule, that includes all variety of shifts and work areas, designed to expose learners to the requisite case types to ensure adequate exposure to develop and demonstrate competency over the 8-week period. A variety of evaluations will be conducted to assess practitioner performance related to the following CAMRT entry to practice domains: Professional, Communicator, Care Provider, Leader, and Clinical Expert further outlined below.
Prerequisite(s)
- Successful completion of all Term 1 courses and MRAD 6000
Credits
12.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Perform medical imaging and CT procedures according to legal and regulatory requirements, ethical principles, and professional practice guidelines.
- Integrate clinical principles into practice for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures conducted in the medical imaging and CT environments.
- Conduct accurate and relevant patient assessment in partnership with care providers, patients and family members, as appropriate.
- Take appropriate action in response to findings during image analysis.
- Demonstrate effective and professional methods of communication with colleagues, staff, and patients.
- Apply principles of safe care in relation to patient's physical, cultural and psychological safety.
- Demonstrate compassionate care for the patient's physiological, cognitive and psychological needs.
- Apply problem solving strategies to adapt positioning/protocols in response to patient conditions/limitations.
- Demonstrate safe operation of a variety of imaging systems.
- Safely and accurately administer substances required for clinical procedures.
- Perform peripheral intravenous insertions according to best practice guidelines and clinical policies.
- Demonstrate self-awareness and accountability for actions and outcomes.
- Effectively contribute to the team environment to prioritize workflow and optimize patient care.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2026
Related Programs
Canadian Clinical Practice (MRAD 6100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Bridging Medical Radiography
Advanced Certificate Part-time
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