Medical Technology
Medical Technologists are at the Heart of Healthcare Advances and Innovations
Careers in Medical Technology include:
- Medical Radiation Technologist in Radiography (MRT R) or Radiation Therapy (MRT RT)
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
- Cardiovascular Technology (CVT)
Fast Facts:
- Mohawk College is a recognized leader in Canada offering programs that prepare students for careers in Medical Technology.
- Employers and graduates ranked Medical Technology programs among the top ten programs at Mohawk College
- Graduates of Medical Technology programs are in short supply.
Course information and registration
Mohawk College currently provides undergraduate (post secondary), education for Radiological Technologists, Radiation Therapists, and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers through a collaborative diploma/degree program in Medical Radiation Sciences with McMaster University. Upon the successful completion of the program, graduates receive both Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology from Mohawk College and a Bachelor of Science Degree (Medical Radiation Sciences) from McMaster University.
In addition, we provide graduate certificate education in the field of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, to people already credentialled in another Health Profession, through our 1 year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Program.
Educational Seminars and Wokshops on topics of interest to Medical Radiation Technologists, Radiological Technologists, C.T. Technologists, M.R.I. Technologists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Diagnostic Sonographers, Physicians and many Allied Health Professionals, are offered across Canada thru our Mohawk - M.T.M.I. Educational partnership.
Degree Completion
Opportunities for both Radiological Technologists and Sonographers are provided by many national and international educational institutions.
Philips Ultrasound Laboratory
Mohawk College and Philips Medical Systems Canada confirm partnership in ultrasound education.
Mohawk College and Philips Medical Systems Canada have confirmed a partnership that calls for almost $1.3 million in equipment and support services for the College's ultrasound lab. In recognition of this partnership, the lab was named the Philips Ultrasound Lab.
"This is a wonderful example of collaboration between education and industry, " said Diane Barrafato, the academic manager responsible for Mohawk's diagnostic imaging programs. "This partnership will ensure many ultrasound classes and graduates will acquire scanning skills on leading-edge ultrasound equipment and become comfortable with digital ultrasound applications which is the future for all diagnostic imaging services."
As well, Ms. Barrafato acknowledged that the partnership provides an ideal location - a college-university health sciences campus - for Philips to showcase its line of ultrasound products and for Mohawk College to offer joint educational programs and training for Philips' customers. The equipment provided by Philips - four ultrasound systems - represent the company's current line of products and will allow students to perform all forms of ultrasound examinations, such as abdominal, pelvic, cardiac, vascular, etc.
Mohawk College - the largest educational centre in Ontario for the training of professionals in Sonography and medical radiation technology, and Philips - one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical diagnostic imaging equipment and other healthcare services - see value in such a partnership.
"As we move forward together, we have an opportunity to create an integrated vision for delivering quality healthcare to Canadians," said Philips spokesperson Catherine Hunter.
Mohawk College offers a four year collaborative diploma/degree program in Medical Radiation Sciences with McMaster University in the disciplines of Ultrasound and Medical Radiation Technology and Radiation Therapy, as well as a one year graduate certificate program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography. These programs produce highly skilled healthcare graduates who are vital to ensuring patient care and safety while providing the Canadian Healthcare System with superior diagnostic imaging services.