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Overview

Eight and one-half month advanced diploma
August entry date
Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg
Clinical education practicum
If you have one of the conditions listed on the Safety Checklist you may not be able to enter the clinical segment of the program or work in the MRI profession.
If you have a criminal record you may not be able to complete this program. If you are listed on a Child Abuse Registry or Adult Abuse Registry you will not be able to complete this program. See Program Progression Requirements for more info.

Description
Magnetic resonance uses magnetism, radio waves and computers to acquire medical images. Although still a young technology, it has become firmly rooted in medical practice, particularly for:

Studying the cardiovascular system
Detecting tumours, especially in the brain and spinal column
Studying body chemistry and functions
Imaging soft tissues, such as muscles, tendons or arteries

Magnetic resonance scans require sliding patients into a body-length tunnel - the core of the magnetic field. The image obtained from magnetic resonance scan generally appears on a computer monitor, or as a photograph or computer printouts.

As part of your professional duty as a magnetic resonance technologist, you will:

Explain the procedure to patients
Answer questions as fully as possible
Operate the scanner
Monitor patients during the scan
Comfort patients and provide emotional support
Ensure the safety of patients and staff around the magnetic field
Contribute to patient education

The above information is an excerpt from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists' website at www.camrt.ca

Admission Requirements

Your Academic History
If your academic history includes any of the following, please visit My Education for important information: post-secondary studies at an institution other than Red River College Polytechnic; Modified (M), English as an Additional Language (E), or GED high school courses; or home schooling; international secondary (high school) studies.

The college requires transcripts verifying your complete academic history including any public or private high school, college, university, or technical institute you have attended.

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

Upload Through Your Future Student Account

Scan your document(s) and save the file. Ensure you keep your original documents as the College may request to see them at any time.
Go to apply.rrc.ca and log in.
Click on your application, then Supplemental Items & Documents.

If you do not have a Future Student Account or require assistance, please contact our Student Service Centre at 204-632-2327.

Internationally Educated Applicants - visit www.rrc.ca/credentials for credential assessment information.

Submission of required documentation indicating proof of completion of admission requirements is due within 15 days of applying unless otherwise noted in the program's admission requirements.

However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.

You may be asked to participate in an interview with the department Chair and/or a Program Admissions Committee.

The College reserves the right to limit the number of students from any particular geographic location for each intake.

Regular Admission Requirements

Safety Checklist

Submit a completed Safety Checklist
The conditions listed on the Safety Checklist may preclude you from entering the clinical segment of the program and working in the MRI profession. If any of the conditions listed on the Checklist apply to you, we strongly advise you discuss the condition with your physician before applying to this program.
and

Relevant Diploma or Degree

Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in the final year of a post-secondary diploma or degree from a recognized institute or college in:

Medical Radiologic Technology
Nuclear Medicine
Radiation Therapy
Ultrasound

If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter
Post-secondary transcripts must have been issued within 6 months prior to your application date, and submitted in a sealed envelope directly from the post-secondary institution.
If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
and

English Language Requirements (ELRs)

Answer this question to determine if you meet this program’s ELRs:
Have I successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction?

If YES:

You meet English language requirements
After applying, submit your transcripts* for review
or

If NO:

Before applying, successfully complete an approved English language assessment (ELA) at the required levels
After applying, submit your ELA results. Once we confirm you meet this program's English language requirements, we will request submission of your transcripts* for review.

* If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.
and

Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form

Submit a completed Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form

Mature Student Admission Requirements

If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.

Relevant Work Experience

You may qualify for entry into this program if you have:

An imaging background and clinical experience in radiology/magnetic resonance. Submit a resume.
or
Magnetic resonance imaging work experience equivalent to a minimum of two years full-time within the last five years. Submit a resume, a letter of reference from the manager, and the qualifications of the manager
and

Meet Regular Admission Requirements 1, 3 and 4

Program Progression Requirements

Program progression requirements are not due within 15 days of applying and should be submitted after you start classes.

Criminal Record and Adult and Child Abuse Checks

This program requires students to submit current original/official versions of one or more of the following checks:

Criminal Record Check (CRC)
Provincial Child Abuse Registry Check (CAR)
Adult Abuse Registry Check (AAR)

If you have a criminal record you may not be able to complete the program
If you are listed on an Abuse Registry you will not be able to complete the program
For details on this program's requirements, when to obtain and submit the documents, review the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
These documents have expiration dates and should not be obtained prior to timeline indicated on the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents form
For general information on why RRC requires these checks and for links to check providers such as the Winnipeg Police, visit our Criminal Record Checks webpage
Submit your check documents to the RRC program contact listed on the Contact Information section of your program
and
First Aid Course

Submit proof of current certification in the appropriate First Aid course. To confirm which course you need to complete for this program click here
and

Immunizations and Testing

Review the Healthcare Program Immunizations information
Submit your completed RRC Healthcare Program Questionnaire to RRC's Health Services

Clinical Sites Safety Requirements

You are responsible for ensuring completion of the safety requirements stipulated by clinical sites.

English Language Assessments

The College reserves the right to modify this information without notice or prejudice.

ASSESSMENT RESULTS MUST BE DATED NO MORE THAN TWO YEARS PRIOR TO YOUR APPLICATION DATE!

English Language Assessment	Minimum Required Levels
L - Listening, S - Speaking, R - Reading, W - Writing	L	S	R	W
CAEL and CAEL Online (Canadian Academic English Language)	70	70	70	70
Communication for Health Professions (RRC Pathway) Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available.	8	8	8	8
Communication for Internationally Educ Health Prof (RRC Pathway) Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available.	8	8	8	8
Duolingo (Duolingo English Test) * MINIMUM OVERAL SCORE OF 115 REQUIRED. There are no minimum required levels for L,S,R,W. Only Duolingo English Test scores that have been verified through the Duolingo English Test Portal will be accepted.	0*	0*	0*	0*
IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System) Please Note: 3 year expiry date for Nursing Program Applicants	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0
PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English)	65	65	65	65
Password Skills (An in person English Language Assessment hosted by RRC Polytech) This in-person, computer-based test is composed of four test modules: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The test takes 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete and is conducted in two parts. The first part assesses reading, listening, and writing, and the second part assesses speaking in a separate room. Password Skills is hosted by the RRC Polytech Testing and Assessment Centre: E440, Manitou a bi Bii Daziigae building, on the fourth floor. If you wish to do Password Skills remotely (not in-person), Password Skills Plus can be taken online. RRC Polytech does not offer Password Skills Plus, but we do accept the results for entry into program.	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0
Password Skills Plus (Password Skills Plus is an online assessment that can be taken instead of Password Skills. )	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0
TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test) To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas.	24	23	24	27

Who Should Enrol?

The MRI and Spectroscopy program at Red River College Polytechnic is offered as a second discipline program. If you are considering a career in MRI you should have a strong background in physics, anatomy, and diagnostic imaging procedures with an emphasis on patient care.

Below is an excerpt from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists website www.camrt.ca

Introduced as a diagnostic medical imaging tool in the 1980's, magnetic resonance uses magnetism, radio waves, and computers to acquire medical images. Although still a young technology, it has become firmly rooted in medical practice, particularly for:

Studying the cardiovascular system
Detecting tumours, especially in the brain and spinal column
Studying body chemistry and functions
Imaging soft tissues, such as muscles, tendons, or arteries

The unique nature of this technology presents special imaging, patient care, and safety requirements. Since magnetic resonance does not involve the use of ionizing radiation, radiation protection is unnecessary. However, patients must remove any metal objects that could be drawn to the magnet. Patients with pacemakers, or other metallic implants, cannot undergo magnetic resonance scans because of the potential for damage to such devices.

Claustrophobia can be a problem for certain patients. Magnetic resonance scans require sliding the patient into a body-length tunnel - the core of the magnetic field.

As part of their professional duty, magnetic resonance technologists:

Explain the procedure to patients
Answer questions as fully as possible
Operate the scanner
Monitor patients during the scan
Comfort patients and provide emotional support
Ensure the safety of patients and staff around the magnetic field
Contribute to patient education

Some magnetic resonance procedures require the use of contrast agents. The image obtained from magnetic resonance scan generally appears on a computer monitor, or as a photograph or computer printout.

The CAMRT also provides information for internationally trained technologists at www.camrt.ca/certification/international/ and www.cfeep2p.com/

Locations, Dates and Fees

Next Estimated Term 1 Start Date (subject to change)

Location	Start Date	Apply Link
Notre Dame Campus	Aug 25, 2025	Apply Now

Costs (estimates only; subject to change)

Program/Student Fees

Year 1

$7,483.00

Books and Supplies

Year 1

$2,000.00

Program/Student Fees (Out of Province)

Year 1

$13,258.00

Other Fees

Year 1

$900.00¹

Program/Student Fees (International)

Year 1

$19,093.00

¹Apx $900.00 CAMRT certification exam fee

Students may apply for financial assistance through the Manitoba Student Aid program. For general information on applying please call 204-945-6321 or 1-800-204-1685, or visit their website at www.manitobastudentaid.ca, which also includes an online application. For detailed information, please visit one of the RRC Polytech Student Service Centres or call 204-632-2327. Applicants requiring financial assistance should complete their student loan applications well in advance of the class start date.

Program Outline

The MRI program is 8 1/2 months in duration and consists of two terms.

Term one consists of six (6) courses taken over sixteen (16) weeks. Term one courses are delivered in a blended format.
Term two is an 18 week clinical practicum, which requires full-time attendance at a clinical site.
This program meets the standards of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) and upon successful completion of the program students may be elgible to write the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists certification exam that is required by most employers within Canada.
This program complies with the requirements as set out by Accrediation Canada EQualTM.

Courses and Descriptions

(Click the course name to view the description of the course)

Year 1

Term 1Credit Hours

MRIS-1005Pathology

MRIS-1006MRI Applications and Procedures

MRIS-1007MRI Physics

MRIS-1027Patient Care and MR Safety

MRIS-1088MRI Sectional Anatomy

MRIS-2001Introduction to MRI Practice

MRIS-9000MRIS Learn

Term 2Credit Hours

MRIS-1182MRI Practicum

MRIS-9000MRIS Learn

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

In addition to Transfer of Credit from a recognized post secondary institution, other RPL processes are available for RPL courses. Click here for more information. For courses with no RPL, please check www.rrc.ca/rpl for additional contact information.

MRIS-1005Pathology

More Information

This course is designed to familiarize students with the processes and symptoms of various pathologies within the body. The student will also learn to identify the MR appearance of these pathologies on various imaging sequences and MRI protocols.

You are responsible for all additional expenses related to the clinical education/practicum, including relocation costs (travel, meals, accommodation) to clinical placement site(s).

The College reserves the right to make changes to clinical placements of students when deemed necessary.

The following hospitals currently participate as clinical placement sites:

Winnipeg hospitals:

Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg
St. Boniface General Hospital
Grace General Hospital

Hospitals outside of Winnipeg:

Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon
Boundary Trails Health Centre, Morden/Winkler
Selkirk and District General Hospital

Computer/Laptop Requirements

Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College Polytechnic programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College Polytechnic students require, at minimum:

1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam

2. A high speed internet connection

• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.

Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.

Employer Testimonial

"Thank you for the many excellent technologist students you have sent our way. We continue to appreciate the excellent training and support you provide to the MRI community."

Dr. Mary Ann Johnson
University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton

"Your student is turning out to be exceptional. He is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I am very pleased to have him with us. He may most likely be another RRC MRI/S Program prodigy in the making."

Leonard Tong
Radiology Manager
Vancouver General Hospital

Academic Advising Service
Our academic advising service can provide information about our full-time programs, explain program admission requirements, and help you select the right program to meet your career and academic goals. We can also connect you with helpful people, resources, and supports.

For more information visit academic advising.
If you are an Indigenous student, you can contact an Indigenous Admissions Advisor.
If you are an international student, you can contact International Education.