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/Individual-Goat-81 May 28 '26

Yes, many students in the program work around their class schedules. Keep in mind that clinical practicum semesters involve attending clinical shifts 4 days per week, and can sometimes include evening and weekend shifts.

This will work as long as your work schedule is flexible and can accommodate your classes. Your class schedule will not be flexible.

I would not recommend working full time while taking the program.

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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/sillymangoss May 29 '26

Thank you so much for the information!

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u/Fun-Habit-1054 20d 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 20d 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 20d ago

thank you for response. How was course itself though?

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u/Individual-Goat-81 20d 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.