Medical Imaging Technologists work as
part of a team that includes radiologists,
interns, surgeons, nurses, laboratory
technologists, nuclear medicine
technologists, sonographers and
other specialists.
Medical Imaging Technologists
use radiographs (X-rays) to
help make medical diagnoses. This may be a routine X-ray of a
chest or broken arm, or it may be
a
part of more sophisticated
examinations
used to detect heart,
blood-vessel, or
brain abnormalities.
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What:
Diploma in Medical Radiologic Technology
Where:
Various community technical institutes including Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)
How Long:
2 years (30 weeks of theory & 58 weeks of clinical experiences)
Entrance Requirements:
Grade 12 with English Language Arts A30 & B30, Math B30 and two sciences from Physics 20, Chemistry 30 or Biology 30, Minimum of 70% in Math B30 and each science: Standard First Aid; CPR Level "C".
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