Career Studies Certificate Programsmri

MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Length: One Semester

Purpose: The rapid growth of the health care industry has created a need for trained, highly skilled magnetic resonance imaging technologists. The curriculum is designed to train and prepare radiographers for employment as magnetic resonance imaging technologists upon completion of the certificate program.

Admission Requirements: The student in Magnetic Resonance Imaging must have completed an approved program in radiography, ultrasound, or nuclear medicine technology. The student must be registered or registry eligible by the appropriate certification agency. All students must have a current CPR certification and must maintain that certification throughout the program.

Applicants must have maintained a "C" average in past program courses in the discipline of certification.

Applicants must have an interview with a member of the Radiology program faculty prior to admission.

The student in Magnetic Resonance Imaging must abide by all community college policies as well as hospital policies while enrolled in the program.

Program Requirements: Upon admission and during the course of the program, the college and hospital faculty will carefully observe and evaluate the student’s progress. If, in the opinion of the faculty, a student does not exhibit professional behavior, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program.
Students who receive a final grade lower than “C” in any course will not receive a certificate until grade of “C” or better is obtained.

Criminal Background Checks/Drug Testing:
Background checks for criminal history and sex offender crimes against minors are required for entrance into some clinical agencies. Students with convictions may be prohibited from clinical practice and may not complete the program. Clinical agencies may require drug testing prior to placement of students for clinical rotations. Students with positive drug test results may be prohibited from clinical practice and may not complete the program. Cost for criminal background checks and drug testing will be the responsibility of the student.
 

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
One Semester
RAD 115 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2 0 2
RAD 126 Advanced Imaging Procedures 2 2 3**
RAD 136 Clinical Procedures in MRI 0 15 3
RAD 298 Seminar & Project 2 2 3
RAD 175 Case Study Histories in MRI 2 2 3
TOTAL 8 21 14

Total Minimum Credits for the Career Studies Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging 14
* This course is required for MRI or CT. Students enrolling in the joint program of MRI/CT, do not have to complete the course in the CT program of the curriculum.
** This course is required for MRI and CT. Students enrolling in the joint program of MRI/CT need to take the course once.