Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging

Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology

PROGRAMS WITH ACADEMIC PARTNERS

JOINT PROGRAM WITH UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The joint University of Toronto / Michener Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology program’s hybrid learning style allows students to participate in both online and face-to-face components. Theory is put into practice by examining increasingly complex case studies and applying knowledge in both simulated and clinical environments.

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The program allows students to experience all aspects of the profession, including preparing radiopharmaceuticals in Michener's radiopharmacy lab, imaging using gamma cameras, PET/CT equipment, patient care, research and interprofessional collaboration.

Graduates are eligible to write the national entry-to-practice examination conducted by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). Certification qualifies graduates to work across Canada and allows them to apply for registration as a nuclear medicine technologist with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO).

The program is accredited by Accreditation Canada.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

• Learning and applying patient-centred care skills and interprofessional communication • Performing radiopharmaceutical administration using a wide range of specialized techniques and using different routes such as intravenous, oral, inhalation, subcutaneous and intramuscular. • Acquiring and analysing diagnostic images using the latest in gamma camera, PET and hybrid imaging systems, as well as bone mineral density (BMD) imaging • Explaining imaging procedures to the patient and answering questions • Following radiation disposal and safety procedures and keeping detailed records of procedures • How to perform molecular imaging and theranostic interventions on a variety of organ systems in conjunction with other members of the health care team.

ABOUT THE PROFESSION

Nuclear Medicine Technologists apply superior technical skills in a compassionate, patientfocused model of care. They use non-invasive procedures targeted at eliminating the pain, trauma and risk associated with invasive surgery that patients would otherwise undergo to determine the location and size of tumours or to determine the extent of numerous diseases in almost all of the human organ systems. Molecular Imaging uses specialized instrumentation alone or in combination with targeted imaging agents to visualize biochemical events at the cellular and molecular level, in order to help identify regions of pathology and potential mechanisms of disease.

WHERE CAN I WORK?

Graduates are employed in a variety of clinical environments including community or teaching hospitals, independant health facilities, research institutes, public health institutions, regulatory bodies, commercial radiopharmacies, education, and medical imaging equipment sales or applications.

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Credential Earned

Program Length

Program Delivery

Start Date

Application Deadline

Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiation Sciences from the University of Toronto and Advanced Diploma from The Michener Institute of Education at UHN

3 years (full-time)

On site (University of Toronto’s St. George Campus and Michener’s St. Patrick Campus)

September 2021

February 1, 2021

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of one year (10 single-semester courses) of university education, with successful completion of one single-semester course in each of the following prerequisite subjects: • Biology • Mathematics • Physics • Social Science A minimum cGPA of BFor specific details on admission requirements, deadlines and processes, please visit the University of Toronto, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Radiation Sciences web page at www.medicalradiationsciences.ca.