Frequently Asked Questions for the Computed Tomography Program:

• How long is the program? 
• The Computed Tomography Program and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program is  9-12 months in length - depending on the student's availability for clinical education.
• When does the program begin?
• The program begins mid to late August each year.
• What are the program pre-requisites?
• The prerequisite for CT is that you are a registered technologist in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy, or be a senior student in one of the aforementioned programs.  The prerequisite for MRI is that you are a registered technologist in radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, or ultrasound, or be a senior student in one of the aforementioned programs.
• How do you select the clinical sites a student will be attending?
• Each student attends two (2)  clinical sites which are  determined by availability.  
• What is the deadline for application?
• Applications will be accepted until program capacity is met.
• What is the program capacity?
• 25 students for CT and 25 students for MRI.  Once this capacity is met, all remaining applicants will be placed on a waitlist. 
• What is the acceptance process?
• The applicants who meet the prerequisites are accepted into the program until we reach capacity.
• Do I need a college degree to get accepted into the program?
• No.
• What is the time commitment for successful completion of the program?
• The program starts in fall semester.  Fall classes include Cross-Sectional Anatomy and Pathology and Introduction to CT or MRI which are 8 week courses each. Spring classes include CT or MRI Physics and Clinical Experience.  Students should expect to perform a minimum of 15 hours per week at a clinical site beginning in January.  The three-hour classes are held one day a week for 16 weeks with the exception of the Introduction classes.
• Do you have weekend or evening program hours?
• We offer evening classes but not weekend.  These are post-primary programs with some online classes available and variable clinical hours. We can offer clinical sites with evening and weekend clinical rotations.