Radiography: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), C.S.C.

Purpose

This career studies certificate is a non-transferable program designed to provide an advanced-modality module to deliver magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) education to those who are eligible or registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The curriculum will prepare a registered Radiography Technologist R.T. (R), Radiation Therapist R.T. (T), Computed Tomography R.T. (CT), or Nuclear Medicine Technologist R.T. (N)-NMTCB with the didactic requirements to seek employment as an MRI technologist in hospitals and imaging centers while also completing clinical hours on the job. Structured education includes CE credits or equivalents in each content category required by the ARRT.

Special Accreditation Status

The NOVA Radiography program is Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited.

Admission Requirements

All students must be graduates of an ARRT-approved radiologic technology program and be registered or registry eligible according to the standards provided by ARRT. Current matriculating students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA to be considered for admission.

Recent graduates must be ARRT registered or registry eligible and must have graduated with a cumulative 3.0 GPA.

Plan of Study Grid

1st Semester		Credits
RAD 115	Princ/of Magnetic Resonance Imaging	3
	Credits	3
2nd Semester
RAD 247	Cross-Sectional Anatomy	3
RAD 251	Enhanced Patient Care for Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging	3
	Credits	6
	Total Credits	9