Medical Radiography, Diploma

Program Overview

The Medical Radiography program at BCIT trains individuals in X-ray imaging, including CT, fluoroscopy, and mammography. Students gain hands-on experience through clinical rotations and are prepared for careers as certified X-ray technologists, equipment sales representatives, or educators. The program emphasizes patient care and ethical practice, with a focus on helping people from all walks of life.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Medical Radiography program at BCIT trains individuals in X-ray imaging. Students are trained in areas of computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, OR imaging, emergency/trauma, interventional procedures, and mammography. It’s a dynamic, fast-paced career rooted in helping people from all walks of life, where no two patients’ needs are the same.

Outline:

• Term 1: Human Behaviour, Health Sciences Interprofessional Patient Care, Applied Radiographic Procedures 1, Radiographic Image Analysis, Imaging Sciences 1, Clinical Orientation and Safety, Advanced Patient Interactions in Imaging, Radiographic Procedures 1, Imaging Anatomy & Physiology 1
• Term 2: Pathology 1, Applied Radiographic Image Analysis 1, Clinical Education 1, Radiographic Procedures 2
• Term 3: Communications for Medical Radiography, Imaging Technology 2, Integrated Imaging Practice, Pathology 2, Imaging Anatomy and Physiology 2, Radiographic Procedures 3, Computed Tomography 1
• Term 4: Clinical Education 2, Pathology 3, Computed Tomography 2
• Term 5: Research, Applied Medical Radiography Image Analysis 2, Ethics and Professional Practice, Clinical Education 3, Radiographic Procedures 4
• Term 6: Certification Exam Preparation, Clinical Education 4

Assessment:

All didactic (instructional) courses require a 65% mark to pass. All clinical experience is competency-based and therefore has a satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading.

Teaching:

The Medical Radiography faculty are known for their skills, expertise, and dedication to student learning. Our instructors are all CAMRT certified technologists and many remain active in the profession.

Careers:

Most careers begin with casual, entry-level positions in hospitals and private clinics. Salaries start at approximately $28 per hour. Opportunities include:

• Certified X-ray technologist/general radiographer
• Equipment sales
• Education and teaching positions
With work experience, and continued education, supervisory and management positions can be pursued.