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Faculty and Program Series Part Seven: Medical Radiation Sciences Program
Faculty and Program Series Part Seven: Medical Radiation Sciences Program
By JEREMY HAN, MACINSIDERS
The Medical Radiation Sciences Program is a collaborative four year diploma-degree program offered by Mohawk College and McMaster University Medical Radiation Sciences (MRSc). This means that graduates receive both an Ontario College Advanced Diploma (Mohawk College) and a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Degree (McMaster University). The program begins with a general first year after which students choose their specializations and includes clinical placements.
The Program Specializations:
There are three specializations a student can achieve in the MRSc program; Radiography, Ultrasonography or Radiation Therapy.
Medical Radiation Technologist:
Medical Radiation Technologists play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of many injuries and illnesses through the use of x-rays and other forms of electromagnetic energy.
Technologists can work in a variety of settings from the emergency department to operating rooms to outpatient clinics.
Technologists must have good communication skills in order to explain technical procedures to patients, provide patient care and interact with other health care professionals.
A background in math and science provides foundations for applying the various methods of image acquisitions and manipulation of both analogue and digital modalities.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer:
Sonography involves the use of high frequency sound waves to generate an image that is used for the assessment and diagnosis of various medical conditions.
Sonographers look for subtle visual cues that distinguish health areas from unhealthy ones. They decide whether the images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes and select which ones to submit to the physician for diagnosis.
Sonographers must have good communication skills in order to explain technical procedures and results to the patients.
A background in math and science is used to perform calculations in analyses for diagnosis and is a foundation for applying the various methods of image acquisitions and manipulation.
Radiation Therapist:
Radiation Therapy uses high energy radiation to treat cancer patients.
Radiation Therapists are involved in all aspects of radiation therapy including treatment planning, treatment administration and care of the cancer patient.
Radiation Therapists work within a team of health care professionals including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, nurses, nutritionists and others.
Therapists require great precision, attention to detail and strong skills in communication, math and physics.
Important Contacts:
Nancy Brand, Program Administrator for the MRSc Program: (905) 515-9140 ext. 26256 or email [email protected]
Tips:
1) Work Hard
2) Don’t Slack Off
3) Ask for help when you need it
4) Be healthy: Eat and Sleep properly
5) Don't cram
Professor:
Dr Mcniell – Nice and Easy Going
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Jeremy Han
McMaster Alumni - Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics
Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University Third Year - Doctor of Optometry
Last edited by lorend : 09-04-2009 at 09:45 PM.
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