Imaging Science

Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Earn your certificate in magnetic resonance imaging to begin working toward future opportunities today.

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If you’re a radiologic technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, ultrasound technologist, or radiation therapist interested in advancement opportunities and training, our MRI certificate program could be right for you. In this program, you’ll focus on developing the skills to apply basic MRI protocols, recognize when and how to alter standard protocol, identify equipment and patient considerations that affect image quality, and maintain a safe MRI environment. To earn your certificate, you’ll take select classes online while completing your clinical courses and getting hands-on instruction in-person at South College. By the time you graduate, you’ll have worked to develop entry-level MRI technologist knowledge and skills.

Develop Essential Skills In
  • MRI procedures
  • MRI patient care
  • Radiation safety
  • Quality assurance
  • Professional communication
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South College is proud to offer the TNP Scholarship for those that qualify helping to offset the first 2 years of tuition with required Community Service hours.

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South College proudly participates in this program with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help pay for education for military members and Veterans.

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You May Enjoy This Line of Study If You…

  • Are detail-oriented and safety minded
  • Have an interest in technology and healthcare
  • Can communicate well with patients and colleagues
  • Show critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Provide quality patient care and education
Mission

The mission of the Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program is to provide undergraduate students with academic and clinical foundations to competently perform as entry-level MRI technologists.

Role of the MRI Technologist

MRI technologists specialize in magnetic resonance imaging. The MRI scanners use magnetic fields in combination with contrast agents to produce images that a physician can use to diagnose medical conditions.

Learning Outcomes of the Certificate in MRI Program

Graduates completing this program of study will:

  • Competently perform MRI procedures to obtain diagnostic images.
  • Provide appropriate patient care to MRI patients.
  • Demonstrate ALARA principles to ensure radiation safety.
  • Communicate professionally with patients and members of the healthcare team.
  • Perform and monitor quality assurance tests.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the South College Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program must:

  • Meet all South College admission requirements; AND
  • Be a Registered Radiologic Technologist, Radiation Therapist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or Ultrasound Technologist (ARRT, ARDMS and/or NMTCB) in good standing; OR *Be a graduate of an accredited Radiography, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine or Ultrasound program and eligible to sit for the ARRT or appropriate certification examination; AND
  • Successfully complete program admission requirements.

*The program reserves the right to offer conditional admittance on a case-by-case basis. Students admitted on a conditional basis must obtain appropriate primary certification within 1 quarter of being accepted into the program.

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