The MRI program is 28 months in duration and consists of six terms.
- In terms 1 and 2, students will be required to attend campus regularly. While some theory content may be delivered online, several courses require scheduled in person lectures, as well as on campus laboratories, testing, and examinations. Attendance at these in person components is mandatory.
- In terms 3 and 4, a greater portion of theory instruction is delivered through online face to face sessions (e.g., live scheduled classes via Microsoft Teams). However, in person attendance remains a requirement for laboratories, testing, examinations, and other hands on learning activities that cannot be completed virtually.
- In terms 5 and 6, students will undergo clinical practicums at RRC Polytech-affiliated partner sites.
- Clinical practice components are also incorporated in Terms 2 and 4, with additional activities focused on simulation, observation and preparation for clinical practice embedded into several courses across the program.
- In total, the MRI curriculum incorporates four work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences, distributed throughout the program (terms 2, 4, 5 and 6) to ensure that graduates are well-prepared to support patients and collaborate effectively within healthcare teams.
- Students residing outside of Winnipeg may be able to complete some theory components remotely; however, feasibility varies by term. Students considering living outside Winnipeg are strongly encouraged to discuss their circumstances with the program prior to enrolment to ensure all academic and clinical requirements can be met.
- This is a new program and, as such, cannot yet be accredited. Red River College Polytechnic has initiated the accreditation processes with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) and Accreditation Canada EQual™, and is working toward achieving the required accreditation status.
- Subject to successful accreditation, graduates are expected to be eligible to apply to write the CAMRT certification examination, currently anticipated for January 2029.
