Key Details
Program Start Dates
September 2025
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Duration
2 Semesters / 1 YearCurrently not available for international students
Program Contacts
Cassandra Levesque
Program Coordinator / Professor
cassandra.levesque@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Prepare for an MRI technologist career with hands-on training
Can you put people at ease? Can you stay focused and organized in stressful situations while working in a fast-paced environment? Tick all the boxes with a rewarding career as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologist
This post-graduate concentrated program provides the technical skills for you to excel in this field, backed up by a full-time clinical placement at an affiliated hospital site. Simulation and scenario labs are used to demonstrate and perform MRI procedures, venipuncture insertion, intravenous therapy, and emergency procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to write the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologist’s entry-to-practice certification exam in magnetic resonance imaging.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Limited enrolment
- One of only three college programs in Ontario – and the only program in northern Ontario
- Placement in an accredited hospital in Canada in semester two
- Grads are eligible to write the national licensing exam set by Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technology (CAMRT)
- Accredited by Accreditation Canada
Admissions
Admission requirements
Graduation from an accredited and relevant diploma or degree program such as Medical Radiation Imaging Sciences, Medical Radiation Technology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound programs.
Additional admission requirements
- Completion of the MRI Application Screening Form
- Current Cardiac Life Support Certificate Health Care Provider (HCP) Level (must be current for entire program)
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate (must be valid for entire program)
- Respiratory Mask Fit testing (for N-95 mask)
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
- WHMIS certification
- AODA certificate
- Health and Safety Awareness training
Proof of immunization status at registration for the following:
- Immunizations: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, polio, hepatitis B
- Current tetanus – diphtheria – pertussis vaccination
- COVID-19 immunizations
- Two-step TB test
- Current influenza immunization (when available for season)
- Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended but not required
Clinical placement requirements
Clinical placement is a requirement for the completion of this certificate. The clinical placement is one semester in length and will be delivered at an accredited hospital in Canada that is an approved clinical partner of Cambrian College. You will continue your full-time clinical placement hours through the reading week without interruption.
Due to the limited availability of placements in specialized fields, you could be placed at any of the approved clinical partner sites. You should be prepared to move to attend clinical placement.
Please note that all related clinical placement expenses such as travel, parking, and accommodation are your responsibility.
Program delivery
Program delivery
2025-2026
Fall term start
- Semester 1: Fall 2025
- Semester 2: Winter 2026
Program of Study
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MRI 1000 | Abd/Thorax/Pelvis/MSK | 3 |
| MRI 1002 | MRI Techniques & Clinical Applications | 4 |
| MRI 1012 | Head/Neck/Spinal Column/MSK | 3 |
| MRI 1004 | Physical Properties/Principles MRI | 4 |
| MRI 1005 | MRI Procedures | 4 |
| MRI 1009 | MRI Patient Care and Safety | 4 |
| MRI 1011 | MRI Pathology | 4 |
| Credits | 26 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MRI 1007 | Comprehensive Review | 3 |
| MRI 1014 | MRI Clinical Practicum | 14 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 43 | |
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Work-integrated learning (WIL) resources
Your program may give you the opportunity to gain practical work experience through a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement. Before starting your program it’s important to understand the differences between the opportunities as well as the requirements.
Before starting your program it’s important to understand the requirements.
Field of Study
School of Health Sciences
Cambrian offers a rich assortment of gratifying careers that focus on supporting health and improving well-being. Our on-campus dental and massage clinics provide opportunities for real-world experiences with the local community. Our MRI, medical lab, radiation technologist, and health analytics programs equip you with in-demand skills. From our state-of-the-art fitness lab to occupational and physiotherapy support training, there’s a program to transform your helpful nature into a career.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 operating system
- Web browser: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 10 or higher
- Apple Mac
- OS X operating system
- Web browser: Firefox or Safari
You’ll be accessing industry-standard software as part of your program. Your program coordinator and IT will set you up with access on your computer or within our campus labs. If you have any questions about these technology requirements, please email info@cambriancollege.ca or call (705) 566-8101, ext. 7303.
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input.
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
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