The School of Radiation Therapy at CancerCare Manitoba has been training radiation therapists for over 60 years in the unique requirements necessary to provide this specialized care.
CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) is pleased to participate in a diploma/degree program with The University of Winnipeg - Faculty of Science that builds on the educational programming that CCMB offers while providing the broader educational programming that a University can provide.
Application for the September 2021 intake into the CancerCare Manitoba/University of Winnipeg, Department of Physics Joint Diploma/BSc Degree in Radiation Therapy is now closed; Application for the September 2022 into will be accepted by the University of Winnipeg until March 1, 2022.
The four-year program includes the following:
Year One:
Specific university/college courses are required to be completed before applying for entry into Year Two of the Radiation Therapy program. These courses can be taken at The University of Winnipeg, or at any accredited educational college or university that is recognized by The University of Winnipeg. Potential candidates apply through The University of Winnipeg for entry into Year Two of Radiation Therapy programming.
Years Two-Four:
After the selection process is complete, students are registered in the Radiation Therapy diploma/degree program. The majority of programming for Years Two-Four is offered through CCMB in dedicated classroom space adjacent to CCMB's main site located near Health Sciences Centre. Clinical education is provided at the main site with additional (limited) opportunity through the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre in Brandon.
Students complete the requirements for a diploma through CCMB, enabling access to the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists national certification exams. Additional courses offered through The University of Winnipeg will complete their four year Science degree in Radiation Therapy and enable access to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam as well as other career and educational opportunities.
To support the CancerCare Manitoba mission, the School of RT educations program provides:
The CCMB programming consists of a full time program in radiation therapy, with one year of post-secondary University studies as pre-requisite requirements to Year II and including provisions to complete a 4 year B.Sc in RT offered through The University of Winnipeg. Currently the average class size is 6-7 students per year.
All CCMB specific courses and clinical placements are offered at CancerCare Manitoba, with two short placements at the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre in Brandon in Year IV.
The RT Specific Programming offers both classroom and on line courses, hands-on clinical placements, scheduled in blocks of time as shown below, noting that additional academic courses run concurrently to clinical courses:
Year II | Year III | Year IV | Post-Graduation | ||||||
Late Aug | Sept-Dec | Jan-Feb | March-June | Sept-Dec | Jan-Feb | March-June | Sept-Dec | Jan-April | CAMRT National certification Exams - 3rd week of May |
Orientation | Term I | Clinical I | Term II | Clinical II | Academic | Clinical III | Clinical IV |
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Please refer to The University of Winnipeg - Pre-Radiation Therapy factsheet for more information on the 4 year B.Sc in Radiation Therapy.
This is a competency based program, therefore courses include the concepts and theories behind radiation therapy (including physics, radiation biology and protection and imaging), patient care and professional practice. In clinical placements students work side-by-side with practicing radiation therapists to learn the skills and attitudes required to be successful in this career.
Click on one of the tabs for more information on the Pre-entrance Requirements or Frequently Asked Questions.
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Click on the following links for more information on The UW Academic Calendar-RT Program or see the Frequently Asked Questions tab.
1. Do I need to complete all the first year courses before applying to the program?
2. Any Pre-Requisites Hints?
3. Do you accept applications from other provinces and countries?
4. What is the application process?
5. Is there a minimum GPA required?
6. How many applications do you receive each year?
7. How many students are accepted each year?
8. What are my odds?
9. What is the job market?
10. Can I work anywhere in the world?
11. Where else is this program offered?
12. What are the costs for this program?
13. Are there any other costs or equipment required for this program?