Special Selection Admission Criteria: Program Readiness Video
Video specifications and questions are updated annually for each admission cycle. Below are the requirements for Fall 2027. Updates for Fall 2028 admission cycle will be posted June 15, 2027.
Applicants are required to create an individually recorded video that includes both audio and camera. All videos must follow the specifications and requirements as outlined below. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of your application.
Video Submission deadline for Fall 2027 admission cycle: March 15, 2027
Please review our
FAQ page before recording your video as there is additional important information to help you prepare.
- Video Specifications
- The video must include both audio and camera
- The length must be a minimum of 5 minutes to a maximum of 7 minutes
- The following video formats will be accepted: m4v, ,mov, .mp4, .wmv, .flv, .asf, .mpeg, .mpg, .mkv.
*Do not use YouTube to record or upload your video. According to YouTube guidelines, a video containing personal identification will be removed from the platform under their Privacy Policies. - The video must be continuous with no edits or breaks to ensure the showing of the identification is connected to the actual video
- Do not use added filters or backgrounds to your video
- If you choose to use a PowerPoint presentation in your video, please ensure your face is always visible. The PowerPoint should be a smaller than ¼ of the screen.
- If you require an alternate Assessment method due to disability related reasons, or would like to request accommodations for the assessment, please contact Student Accessibility Services at accessibility@rrc.ca.
- If you require an ASL-English interpreter for the assessment, please contact deafandhardofhearing@rrc.ca
- Introduction
At the beginning of the video, applicants must: - State their full legal name as it appears on their government-issued photo identification. Applicants may also provide their chosen name, if applicable
- Present their government-issued photo ID card to the camera for a minimum of 30 seconds while stating their name.
*additional information about what is and isn’t acceptable regarding photo ID can be found on our FAQ page - Clearly state the program name they are applying to.
- Indicate the date of recording (day, month, year)
- Important Note: The photo identification presented in the video is required solely to confirm the applicants identify for admission's purposes. This identification and any related persona; information will not be shared outside of the approved third-party software or RRC Polytech staff directly involved in the assessment of the video.
- Content: Program Awareness
Given you understanding of the role and responsibility of the Profession, please answer the following four questions:
- What interested you the most about the profession of Magnetic Resonance Imaging?
- What do you expect will be your most significant challenge of working in this profession?
- What experience have you had that will help you succeed in your academic career and as a professional? These can include experience related to the profession or life experience.
- You are a recent graduate entering your professional field. You are called to assist with a procedure for a patient who is near the end of life. As you approach, you notice the patient’s family gathered closely, clearly cherishing their final moments together. To complete your task safely and effectively, you must ask the family to step away temporarily. In your video, describe how you would handle this situation. Reflect on how you would balance empathy, professionalism, and safety while communicating with the family.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of both the admission requirements for their selected program and the roles and responsibilities associated with their chosen profession. They are encouraged to conduct a career investigation through one or more of the following examples:
- Speaking with a qualified professional who has experience explaining how MRIs are performed and interpreted. This information can be obtained from a variety of knowledgeable sources, such as: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Chiropractors or Professionals working in hospital or clinic medical imaging departments.
Note: Speaking with an MRI facility or requiring direct access to an MRI machine is not necessary. The goal is to gain an understanding of the role and responsibilities involved in medical imaging; not to observe or participate in an MRI procedure. - Attending information sessions offered by RRC Polytech or other institutions
- Researching through reliable online sources
- Please review our demonstration video for an example of what we are looking for
- Submission Instructions
- RRC Polytech Admissions will provide applicants with a specified link with instructions to submit your video to by the required deadline
- Retention of Video Submissions
- All submitted videos will be securely retained for one year and permanently deleted thereafter
- What we are looking for
- Organized , well-developed responses to all required questions
- Understanding of the profession by Demonstrating meaningful research and awareness
- Identifying relevant experiences, skills, or life experiences that support success in both the educational program and future professional practice
- Demonstrating
- Tip: Your video responses should be prepared and delivered in your own words. The use of AI-generated content may be evident to reviewers during the assessment process and can result in lower evaluation scores.
- Assessment Rubric
- The Critical Analysis of Program Readiness Video will be evaluated using a standardized rubric, Applicants are expected to follow this rubric carefully when preparing and recording their video. The video will be assessed out of a maximum of 85 points. Please note that completed rubrics and scoring details will not be shared with applicants.
Criteria | Level 4 (Excellent) | Level 3 (Proficient) | Level 2 (Developing) | Level 1 (Insufficient) | Assessor Score |
Q1: | Insightful, well-organized response with clear personal relevance and strategies. Strong examples. | Logical response with moderate/limited challenge and strategy. Examples support the answer. | Response is somewhat vague or lacks depth. Limited examples. | Response is unclear, off-topic, or lacks strategy. No Personal Connection | |
| 18-20 points | 15-17 points | 12-14 points | Less than 11 points | /20 |
Q2: | Demonstrates deep understanding of the profession. Clear challenge and thoughtful strategy. | Identifies a realistic challenge and provides a reasonable strategy. | Challenge is generic or strategy lacks detail. | Challenge is unclear or strategy is missing. | |
| 18-20 points | 15-17 points | 12-14 points | Less than 11 points | /20 |
Q3: | Clearly described. Experience is strongly linked to success in training and profession. | Experience is relevant and well supported to success. | Experience is mentioned but limited support to success. | Experiences are vague or missing. | |
| 18-20 points | 15-17 points | 12-14 points | Less than 11 points | /20 |
Q4: | Multiple Challenges presented. Response is detailed and demonstrates an outstanding level of understanding. | Emotional and communication challenge is presented. Response is detailed and demonstrates a very good level of understanding. | Limited emotional and communication is presented, Answer lacks detail and explanation. | Emotional and communication challenges are incomplete. Answer lacks detail and explanation. | |
| 18-20 points | 15-17 points | 12-14 points | Less than 11 points | /20 |
Total | /80 |
