Medical Radiation Sciences McMASTER UNIVERSITY
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Medical Radiation Sciences (MRSc) encompasses the health professions that employ various forms of radiation in diagnostic and therapeutic care of patients, and is one of the fastest growing primary health care fields. The attainment of both an Advanced Diploma and Bachelor of Medical Radiation Sciences degree is achieved through a fully integrated program offered jointly through Mohawk College
Our Goal To produce a health care professional who is a competent, reflective practitioner within the field of medical radiation sciences, and as such will: contribute to the body of knowledge
of the profession
and McMaster University. The MRSc program promotes skills in its graduates to prepare them for lifelong, self-directed learning, critical thinking, and to become an integral part of the health care team. Students are streamed into one of three professional specializations: radiography, sonography or radiation therapy after completing Level I.
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advocate for the profession
be a lifelong learner
function efficiently and effectively within the
interdisciplinary health care team.
Innovations in information technology, digital imaging, instrumentation and cancer management have made MRSc one of the most dynamic areas of health care today.
Program Structure common Level I program
All Level I courses are taken at the McMaster University
prescribed set of exciting courses over a four-year program
campus. Clinical education and select upper level
students specialize in Levels II through IV
courses are undertaken at affiliated clinical sites.
practice of pre-clinical skills in simulated skills lab
Because all lectures, seminars and clinical laboratory
three terms of clinical education
sessions and activities are conducted in English, it is
integrated theory and clinical education
essential that students have an adequate knowledge of
integrated university and college curriculum
written and spoken English.
inter-professional courses combining students in all MRSc programs
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Provides the
The academic
A broad range of
Clinical practicum provides
foundation for the
semesters enables
discipline-related and
opportunities to integrate theoretical
development of
the application of
general subjects are
knowledge, technical and professional
discipline-specific
fundamental theoretical
explored in depth. The
skills. This encourages the development
knowledge and skills.
principles to the
principles of inquiry and
of increasing competence and
technologies of medical
research methodologies
independence, leading to the:
radiation science.
are used to analyze and
Achievement of the professional
evaluate technological
competence required of an
advances and professional
entry-level practitioner
practices in medical radiation science.
Ability to plan and manage future professional development and lifelong learning.
Our Medical Imaging Laboratory continues to be the largest and most state-of-the-art in Canada, thanks to a 1.5 million dollar upgrade.
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Level I Course Descriptions Note: The unit value of a particular course is indicated by the last digit of the course code (e.g. 1A03=3 units).
Level I Program
Biology 1A03
Math 1A03
The curriculum is planned so that students
Cellular & Molecular Biology
Calculus for Science I
receive a strong foundation in scientific
As a combined lecture/laboratory course,
This course is geared towards applications
reasoning, along with specific introduction
Biology 1A03 is a prerequisite for many
for students in Science, but also stresses
to key topics in medical radiation sciences.
health-related professional programs
the underlying concepts of calculus.
In Level I, students are introduced to medical
including medicine, optometry and dentistry.
Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives,
radiation sciences, while building their
It is also a prerequisite for many higher level
optimization, curve sketching, antiderivative,
foundations in biology, mathematics and
Biology courses. Topics covered include
definite integral and techniques of integration.
physics, as well as studying human anatomy
structure, molecular composition and function
and physiology.
in sub-cellular and cellular systems. The
Total = 30 units Required: 24 units Kinesiology 1Y03, 1YY3 Biology 1A03 One of: Math 1A03, 1LS3
laboratory component emphasizes skill development, scientific communication and
Kinesiology 1Y03
differential and integral calculus and discrete
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
MedRadSc 1B03
embryology and tissue development and
MedRadSc 1C03
examines the anatomy and physiology
MedRadSc 1D03
of the skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular,
Science 1A00
lymphatic, and respiratory systems. Lectures
HTH SCI 1BS0
are enhanced with integrative tutorials
60% or higher, Physics 1L03 must be included. If a student has not completed MCV4U, Math 1F03 must be included.
and experimental anatomy and physiology laboratory experiences.
math in the life sciences. Prerequisite: One of: MCV4U, MCB4U or Mathematics 1F03.
MedRadSci 1A03 Introduction to Medical Radiation Sciences An introduction to the professions and subspecialties of medical radiation sciences and a broad insight into the Canadian health care system, including hospital
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in
organizations, Regulated Health Professionals
Science 1A00 and HTH SCI 1BS0 – completion
and medical terminology.
of SBI4U is strongly recommended.
MedRadSci 1B03
Kinesiology 1YY3
Introduction to Pathology
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Starting with damage and repair processes at
A continuation of Kinesiology 1Y03, this
the cellular level, then moving to tissues and
course examines anatomy and physiology
systems, this course examines the processes
of the articular, muscular, gastrointestinal,
of disease and trauma. Factors in disease
endocrine, renal and reproductive systems.
development and recovery such as heredity
Lectures are enhanced with integrative
and immunity are examined.
tutorial and experimental anatomy and physiology laboratory experiences.
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Calculus for Life Sciences This course focuses on the application of
This course introduces the student to basic
If a student has not completed SPH4U, with
Math 1LS3
problem-based learning.
MedRadSc 1A03
Notes:
Prerequisite: One of: MCV4U, MCB4U, Math 1F03.
Prerequisite: Kinesiology 1Y03.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in Kinesiology 1Y03.
MedRadSci 1C03
MedRadSci 1D03
Introduction to Physics for Medical Radiation Sciences
Introduction to Professional Practice
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of physics relevant
Introduction to the legislative and regulatory frameworks and health
to medical radiation science. Wave motion, electricity, magnetism,
care professions, the behaviours and attitudes required of a health care
heat, radioactivity and radiation interaction, absorption and emission
professional and concepts of reflective practice.
of light, and application in Medical Radiation Sciences.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in MedRadSci 1A03.
Prerequisite: Physics 1L03 or a grade of at least 60% in SPH4U.
Typical Timetable – Term I 8:30 am 9:30 am
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Biology 1A03 – Cellular & Molecular Biology
Math 1LS3 – Calculus for Life Sciences
Biology 1A03
Math 1LS3
Math 1LS3
(lecture)
(lecture)
(lecture)
(lecture)
(lecture)
Kinesiology 1Y03 – Human Anatomy & Physiology
MedRadSci 1B03 – Introduction to Pathology
MedRadSci 1B03
MedRadSci 1A03 – Introduction to Medical Radiation Sciences
MedRadSci 1B03
(lecture)
(lecture)
(lab)
(lecture)
(lecture)
10:30 am 11:30 am
MedRadSci 1C03 – Introduction to Physics for Medical Radiation Sciences
MedRadSci 1C03 (lecture)
(lecture)
12:30 pm
Math 1A03 (tutorial)
1:30 pm 2:30 pm
MedRadSci 1C03 (lecture) Kinesiology 1Y03 (lecture)
Kinesiology 1Y03 (lab)
3:30 pm
Kinesiology 1Y03 (lecture)
Kinesiology 1Y03 (lecture)
Biology 1A03 (tutorial)
4:30 pm
Options Beyond First Year The MRSc program promotes skills in its graduates to prepare them for lifelong, self-directed learning, critical thinking, and to become an integral part
At the end of the first year, students apply to one of the following specializations: Radiation Therapy Radiography Ultrasonography Students are introduced to the specializations in the Level I course MedRadSci 1A03. Selection is by committee. Students are not guaranteed their first choice of specialization.
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Clinical Education The practical experience gained in medical imaging labs prepare students for their clinical placements. Over the length of the four-year program,
Facilities The Mohawk-McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences offers students in each specialization opportunities to develop clinical skills in some of the largest and technically current simulated clinical laboratories, through recent multi-million dollar upgrades to the labs. Features include:
students continue to develop skills for
Medical Imaging Laboratories:
clinical practice through three terms of
Five general radiography units with
experiential learning in various clinical environments. Clinical practice may be completed at a minimum of two clinical agencies that may be located throughout Ontario
computed radiography (CR) capabilities One direct-read (DR) digital
Database of teaching files of
A multi-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner A mammography unit
will determine allocation of students to
Five state-of-the-art ultrasound units
The clinical placements provide a breadth of experience in procedures
Two Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)
radiography unit
(e.g. Ottawa, Owen Sound). The Program these clinical facilities.
Image Viewing and Manipulation Laboratory
medical images
Patient Care and Nursing Skills Laboratory
A simulated ultrasound scanning system
Simulated hospital ward environment
Connectivity to digital imaging networks
Computerized patient mannequins Anatomical models
and modalities and reflect the range of opportunities for employment. Initially, students are observing and performing tasks under the direct supervision of clinical staff then
Clinical Skills in Radiation Therapy are developed at the Hamilton Health Sciences Juravinski Cancer Centre.
progress to working independently, with minimal supervision and support, to produce accurate and timely studies. Students’ performance is assessed throughout their clinical practice.
Program Demands The Medical Radiation Sciences health professions are intellectually, emotionally and physically demanding. It is important that students become familiar with the profession(s) before entering the program to ensure that they are able to function at an acceptable standard.
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