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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Career Certificate

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Magnetic Resonce Imaging Undergraduate Special Program

Degree Title

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Career Certificate

Division

Health Science

Degree Designation

Special Program

Undergraduate (UG)

Undergraduate

Program Description

This program is designed to give the ARRT, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, credentialed radiologic technologist the ability to seek a position as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist upon completion. The 18 career credits are based on the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Curriculum Guide for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The enrolled student will be given the knowledge and clinical time necessary to prepare for the ARRT MRI examination. The program includes courses utilizing hybrid (online and in class) instruction. The course are generally offered in 7-week blocks during the Fall and Spring semesters. The two 15-week clinical component of 270 hours are taken in the Fall and the Spring. An additional 10-week summer clinical of 108 hours is available to those students requiring additional time.

Admitted students must:

  • Hold ARRT, RT(R) credentials;

  • Hold current certification in CPR from the American Heart Association BLS for Health Care professionals;

  • Complete a satisfactory physical examination indicating they can perform the rigorous program activities;

  • Undergo and pass a criminal background check and drug screening;

  • Maintain malpractice/liability insurance and personal health insurance throughout the program;

  • Students are responsible for their own transportation to clinical sites.

Limitation: See program coordinator.

Students will have knowledge and skills required to be clinically competent in all Magnetic Resonance tasks necessary for an entry level MR technologist.

Students will demonstrate communication skills.

Students will develop critical thinking skills.

Students will model professionalism.