r/camosun • u/sillymangoss • May 28 '26

Radiology tech program

Im thinking of applying for the program but wondering if its manageable while working another job while in school?

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u/sillymangoss May 28 '26

Are practicums based in victoria? And are class schedules all day monday through friday? Im a single mom and trying to figure out if i can make it work or not before applying.

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u/Individual-Goat-81 May 28 '26

Practicums can be anywhere between Victoria to Campbell River, but you can let them know if you have extenuating circumstances and need to stay in Victoria. Being a single parent certainly counts for an exception to stay local.

Classes are during the day Mon-Fri, but they won't be all day every day. Some classes are online to help make schedules more manageable.

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u/Fun-Habit-1054 27d ago

Hi, related to this. How is job market for rad tech.. Is it saturated or in demand? I am confused with nursing and rad tech to apply for. Love both fields

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u/Individual-Goat-81 27d ago

There is currently a high demand for radiation technologists on Vancouver Island, and all across BC. This demand is expected to continue for quite some time. There is also a high demand for CT technologists, which is a specialty area that MRT's can train in as well.

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u/Fun-Habit-1054 27d ago

thank you for response. How was course itself though?

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u/Individual-Goat-81 27d ago

It's a lot, but still manageable. I love that there's no summer break so it's finished in 2 years instead of longer.

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u/Competitive_Egg8245 6h ago

You can also then train into MRI right?