Medical Electroradiology Technician Training Program

The institute is authorized by the president of the Regional Council of Normandy to welcome a class of 28 students who obtain a double degree (End of experiments for the start of the 2026 academic year. Project under consideration for the next academic year): Bachelor's degree in health sciences and a State Diploma in Medical Electroradiology.

It is headed by a director, approved by the president of the Normandy Region. She has the authority to grant approvals and authorization to operate the institute.

AFNOR certifies that the University Hospital of CAEN has been deemed to comply with the requirements for carrying out training activities. 

Certificate No. 2022/98983.1

Training regulations:

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• Order of 17 January 2020 relating to admission to institutes preparing for the DE MEM
• Order of 21 April 20217 relating to the operating conditions of paramedical training institutes
• Decree No. 2020-553 of May 11, 2020 and Order of September 9, 2021 authorizing experiments

• Interest in science, scientific and technological developments, and the field of health
  • Knowledge in the scientific and technological field (physics, chemistry, biology, physiology, mathematics)
  • Knowledge in the health and social field
  • Representation of the profession and care
  • Interest and uses of digital tools and resources
• Interpersonal skills and communication
  • Ability to pay attention, listen, and empathize
  • Ability to collaborate and work in a team
  • Ability to communicate and integrate into groups
  • Sense of collective interest
• Skills in the scientific approach
  • Aptitude for scientific reasoning, logic
  • Ability to search for, mobilize and link information
  • Capacity for wonder, critical thinking and discernment, creativity
• Mastery of expression
  • Proficiency in written and spoken French
  • Ability to communicate in a foreign language (especially English)
• Organizational skills
  • Rigour, diligence, perseverance
  • Respect for commitments, autonomy at work
  • Organizational skills and dexterity

• You will be automatically enrolled at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Caen, in the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare, in accordance with the decree of May 11, 2020, which specifies the procedures for university integration of paramedical training. (The pilot program will end in the 2026 academic year. A project is currently under consideration for the next academic year.)
• This degree complements the professional state diploma, which it cannot replace, and therefore does not, on its own, authorize you to practice your chosen profession. You will thus obtain a dual degree upon completion of your studies: a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, specializing in Nursing Sciences, and a State Diploma in Medical and Environmental Engineering ( MEM).
• Enrolling in our institute will automatically enroll you in this license program without any further steps.
• The institute will remain your point of contact for any questions regarding your studies.

Acquire the professional skills to perform the activities of a medical radiographer:

• Analyze the person's clinical situation and determine the modalities of care to be provided.
• Implement diagnostic and therapeutic care in medical imaging, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and functional explorations while ensuring continuity of care.
• Manage information related to the delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic care.
• Implement the rules and practices of radiation protection for patients, staff and the public.
• Implement quality, hygiene and safety standards and principles to ensure quality of care.
• To conduct a relationship with the person being cared for.
• Evaluate and improve your professional practices.
• Organize your activities and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Inform and educate.
• To search, process and utilize scientific and professional data.

There are two possible admission pathways:

1. Candidates holding or preparing for a French baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification are eligible to apply via Parcoursup. Applications are not accepted from candidates under 17 years of age on December 31st of the current year.
2. Individuals who can demonstrate 3 years of contributions to a social protection scheme (whether or not they have a high school diploma) are eligible to register via the FPC (Continuing Professional Training)

To follow the training:

• Vaccination against hepatitis B is mandatory.
• A laptop is recommended, a vehicle is necessary to get to the internship.

In accordance with the law of February 11, 2005 for equal rights and opportunities, participation and citizenship of disabled persons, the principles of non-discrimination and accessibility are applied to training.

A disability liaison officer is connected to all programs on the paramedical campus of the Caen University Hospital. Students with disabilities can contact her at: pfp-sec-dir@chu-caen.fr

Points to be aware of: 

There is no obligation for the student to disclose their disability status to their training structure, whether at the time of the competition or during their studies.

The disability status of a candidate or student is confidential, even if it may be subject to a secret shared between professionals in the training structure.

Before entering a health or social training institute in Normandy, you must absolutely ensure the financing of your training and your resources during the duration of your training.

• Regional scholarships : the awarding of the scholarship is based on the student's family income; this income bracket and the scholarship amount are set annually. Scholarship applications should be submitted to the following address: http://messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr.
• Prices :
  • The educational cost for 2025/2026 will amount to €6800 for the full academic year (cost fully funded by the region for students continuing their studies).
  • University registration fees: €178 (corresponds to the 2025/2026 rates – exemption for scholarship students)
  • Student and Campus Life Contribution “CVEC”: €105 (corresponds to the 2025/2026 rates - exemption for scholarship students)

Students have the opportunity to sign an apprenticeship contract with any healthcare facility (hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, etc.). The duration of the apprenticeship contract varies depending on its signing date. A student can sign either in their second year of study (contract duration is 24 months) or in their third year of study (maximum contract duration is 12 months). The CFA PSS (Apprenticeship Training Center for Healthcare and Social Professions) in Normandy supports employers and candidates throughout this process.

• A theoretical training course of 60 weeks at the institute spread over each semester in a Transversal Teaching Unit, a Transversal Care Teaching Unit and 3 core business teaching units.
• A 60-week clinical training program with internships: internships are divided into alternating periods from the 1st^year in all areas of activity of the technician over periods of approximately 4 weeks.
• Start : First^half of September of year N.
• End : End of June of year N+3

The Medical Electroradiology Technician program at the paramedical campus of the Caen Normandy University Hospital wanted to develop active teaching methods such as simulation by offering multiple scenarios:

• Simulations using scenarios to support discussions and reflections on patient care in a given situation.
• Simulations on basic (low fidelity) allowing training in professional procedures (sampling, injections at peripheral sites or implanted ports, catheterization, cardiac massage)
• Standardized patients: These are simulated patients or role-playing scenarios that allow for interaction between caregivers and patients. The aim is to develop technical interpersonal skills in scripted situations (initial interviews, crisis management, etc.). These simulations take place either in the practical training room at the PFRS ( Faculty of Clinical Sciences and Techniques) or in the examination rooms of the University Hospital and the François Baclesse Center, in order to immerse students in the real-life conditions of an examination room.
• Interactive mannequin simulation: The goal is to place learners in evolving situations, to mobilize their knowledge, and to acquire skills. The partnership with the university hospital's simulation laboratory allows students to practice real-life patient care simulations.

The training is provided by health professionals who are state-certified Medical Electroradiology Technicians, who have varied professional experience and university qualifications: University Diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees.

Permanent instructors work in collaboration with university professors and field professionals. Since 2013, students have benefited from a university digital platform that allows them to access educational content remotely.

Each student is monitored throughout the 3 years of study by a designated training manager who guides them in acquiring their skills.

Structured sessions in small groups allow students to share their experiences and work on areas where they encounter difficulties. These sessions are led by instructors from the Medical Electroradiology Technician program at the paramedical campus.

A peer mentoring system for first-year undergraduate students, paired with second-year students, aims to support new students at the start of their studies, facilitating their integration into the institute and a better adaptation to the required working methods. Regular review sessions of this program are organized by the teaching staff.

Online assessments, online assignment submissions, in-class assignments, oral presentations of work, simulated situations.

The Medical Electroradiology Technician program at the University Hospital's paramedical campus is part of a training cluster that includes:

• Initial training courses : ambulance drivers, nursing assistants, nurses;
• Specialty training courses: nurse anesthetists, operating room nurses, pediatric nurses;
• Healthcare management training;
• Medical training: medicine, pharmacy, midwifery, speech therapy.

The grouping of these training courses on a single site “Health Training and Research Center (PFRS)” makes it possible to develop shared and innovative educational activities: multi-professional teaching and internships.

The Medical Electroradiology Technician program at the paramedical campus has training rooms equipped with the computer equipment necessary for the implementation of training activities using teaching methods that incorporate new technologies.

Students have access to Wifi access points, and the necessary equipment for carrying out educational activities and access to the entire network of libraries at the University of Caen Normandy.

Access to the Collegium platform of the University of Normandy Caen facilitates the online posting of content, access to a forum dedicated to training and the carrying out of collaborative online activities.

The courses are organized in one location at the PFRS. The building is accessible to people with disabilities, and a disability liaison officer is also available at the paramedical training center (contact details available on request from the institute's secretariat).

Students at the institute benefit from numerous internship opportunities in the departments of the University Hospital, but also in peripheral public or private hospitals, clinics and polyclinics, cancer centers and private imaging centers.

The Medical Electroradiology Technician program manages student placements. Placement schedules are offered based on available resources and the required distribution of placements across the six semesters. These schedules may be regularly adjusted based on feedback from academic advisors and specific objectives expressed by students.

A traineeship allowance and a reimbursement of travel expenses are paid in accordance with the decree of December 16, 2020 relating to traineeship allowances paid to students enrolled in training institutes.

State Diploma MEM State Diploma MEM.

• As a Specialist (MEM) : Possibility of changing sectors at any time; Practice in public or private healthcare facilities; Practice in private imaging centers
• Specializations (Specific to the profession) : Master's degree in Dosimetry, University Diploma in Ultrasound, University Diploma in Interventional Imaging, Qualified Radiation Protection Expert. Accessible to all paramedical professionals: University Diploma/Master's degree in Public Health, Hygiene, Pain Management, Ethics
• Career progression and prospects : Healthcare manager: after 4 years of experience (Managing a team OR training students). Master's degree

Admission to the program is done by submitting an application via the Parcoursup admissions portal, the schedule of which is as follows:

• Registration and submission of preferences: from January 19 to March 12, 2026
• Deadline for completing applications and confirming choices: April 1, 2026
• The posting of proposals to candidates will begin on June 2, 2026.
• End of the admissions phase: July 11, 2026
• For candidates in their final year of secondary school, validation of admission is conditional upon obtaining the baccalaureate.

Admission to the program is by submitting an application directly to the institute. This application form can be downloaded, and the timeline is as follows:

• Registration: from December 19, 2025 to February 25, 2026
• Publication of results: March 23, 2026 no later than
  
• Deadline for confirming enrollment in training: April 7, 2026

Note: the institute can accommodate 3 students through this admission route.

Admission to training for radiographers holding a diploma obtained outside the European Union is done through a competition; the application form can be downloaded.

The competition schedule is as follows:

• Registration: from December 19, 2025 to February 9, 2026
• Eligibility test: March 14, 2025
• Eligibility results: March 23, 2026 no later than
  
• Admission tests: between April 7 and April 9, 2026
• Publication of admission results: May 11, 2026 no later than
  
• Deadline for confirming enrollment in training: June 13, 2025
• Note: the institute can accommodate 2 students through this admission route.

Admission to the program is by submitting an application directly to the institute. This application form can be downloaded, and the timeline is as follows:

• Registration: from May 11, 2026 to May 21, 2026 (noon)
  
• Interviews: June 8 to June 12, 2026
• Publication of results: no later than June 19, 2026
  
• Deadline for confirming enrollment in training: July 24, 2026

Note: the institute can accommodate 2 students through this admission route.

Licensed elite athletes may, under certain conditions, request adjustments to their training program. Each individual situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the institute's director. Please note that these adjustments may result in an extension of the training period.