Program learning outcomes outline what Mohawk's graduates need to know and be able to do after they complete this program.

Initially, most program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) in consultation with employers and educators. Now, they are reviewed and updated during program review, in consultation with employers, graduates, and current students.

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Vocational Standards

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Apply all safety standards and procedures attributed to the use of magnetic fields and radiofrequency in order to maintain a safe working environment for the patient, colleagues and self.
2. Communicate with the patient, family and members of the inter-professional team using information technology tools in a secure manner to promote information sharing and shared decision-making.
3. Operate MRI equipment within physics parameters to obtain images of the human body with or without contrast agents, according to the required acquisition sequence.
4. Provide compassionate, safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care using judgment and reasoning to meet the needs of patients and their families.
5. Provide patient-centred care with integrity and responsibility, taking into account the ethical principles, laws and regulations required by the profession.
6. Evaluate reproduced images, taking into account variations in anatomical structures and artifacts, to adapt procedures to the patient and equipment, and optimize the quality of images and data obtained.
7. Adopt a reflective posture with a view to engaging in ongoing professional development and contribute to research activities, in order to keep abreast of new practices and raise the profile of the profession.
8. Collaborate with inter-professional team members to coordinate and deliver patient-centered care patient-centered care, taking into account the patient's needs and well-being.

Essential Employability Skills

All graduates with the following Ontario College credentials, Ontario College Certificate, Ontario College Diploma and Ontario College Advanced Diploma, must be able to reliably demonstrate Essential Employability Skills in a combination of the following 11 skill areas:

1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2. Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
3. Execute mathematical operations accurately.
4. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
5. Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
6. Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
7. Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems and contributions of others.
8. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
9. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
10. Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions and consequences.

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