School of Health Sciences

Medical Radiography technologists play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of many injuries and illnesses. At a physician’s request, medical radiographers operate equipment that emits x-rays to produce images of a body part or system. Their work involves a broad variety of procedures and specialities including general radiography, fluoroscopy and computer tomography.

The first phase of the medical radiography program is academic, combining general and specialized subject material. The second phase is specialized, with emphasis on specific medical radiography course content. Classroom and laboratory sessions are supplemented by weekly assignments at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). The third phase of the program is designed to provide the student with exposure to the practical aspects of medical radiography and to familiarize the student to the working conditions of the radiology department. This portion of the course is a clinical internship during which the student will apply, under supervision, the theories and principles learned during the previous years of didactic education.

The aims of the clinical phase of the program are: 

1. To ensure that the student can accurately and confidently perform the many and varied examinations that are carried out on a daily basis in a radiology department. 
2. To ensure that the student has performed the number and variety of examinations required to complete the course. The clinical phase is conducted at sites of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. Students will follow a rotation schedule designed to provide broad clinical exposure and will be required to spend some evenings and weekends at the clinical site.

1. Perform the required competencies, demonstrate the required knowledge and model the professional behaviours and attitudes for entry into practice as outlined by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) National Occupational Competency profile for Diagnostic Medical Radiographers. 
2. Meet the scope of practice requirements for Medical Radiography Technologists, as defined by the Qatar Council of Healthcare Practitioners under the Qatar Ministry of Public Health. 
3. Demonstrate technical proficiency in all current aspects of medical radiography while maintaining knowledge in current trends and future directions of the profession. 
4. Integrate professional knowledge with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help ensure positive patient outcomes with a high level of patient care and patient safety. 
5. Utilize self-reflection and assessment skills to ensure an ongoing process of learning and adaptation to the changing health care environment. 
6. Develop a professional identity and sense of responsibility to their patients, colleagues, employer and community. 
7. Provide the community with trained personnel who can serve their employers and patients with the highest degree of competence. 
8. Maintain a level of physical and mental health necessary to perform the bona fide occupational requirements. 
9. Reflect professionalism through personal deportment and public interactions. 
10. Demonstrate ethical behaviour, empathy and respect for individuals. 
11. Build on existing knowledge and skills to develop greater critical-thinking processes, increased leadership qualities, develop and enhance skills in specialty imaging modalities. 
12. Function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team or a leader in a culturally diverse, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
13. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to employers, team members, clients, consumers and others, using structured, well-developed arguments.
    

Graduates of the Medical Radiography program are valued members of the paramedical team. They are employed in hospitals and clinics, where they utilize highly sophisticated technology to produce x-rays and create detailed anatomical images while providing quality care to patients. Job opportunities also exist in research centres, educational institutions and medical equipment sales and services. Additionally, advancement within the field is possible into specialized imaging modalities, such as magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and echocardiography.

Immunization Requirements

1. Proof of current immunity to the following diseases:
   
1. Measles, Mumps, Rubella 
2. Varicella 
3. Hepatitis A, B  (include all dates) 
2. Proof of tetanus/diphtheria booster (required every 10 years) 
   
3. Hepatitis C and HIV screening 
4. TB screening and BCG history- Mantoux 2-step skin testing if status unknown 
5. Chest x-ray if indicated by Mantoux skin test 6.  Yearly seasonal flu vaccination strongly recommended 
6. Yearly seasonal flu vaccination strongly recommended
   

1. Students entering the Medical Radiography Diploma must meet English language proficiency requirements by obtaining one of the following:
   
1. An overall score of 65 or greater on the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Department.
   
2. A valid IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, listening) below 4.5.
   
3. Successful completion of FL1090, a language development course.
   
2. Students graduating from the Medical Radiography program must meet English language exit requirements by presenting a valid IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 6.0 with no individual band score below 5.5.