Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging program offers graduate radiologic technologists, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists, and diagnostic medical sonographers the opportunity to complete both didactic coursework and clinical skills experience necessary to prepare to meet eligibility for the professional certification in this field. The program focuses on specific skills and knowledge necessary to become proficient in this field.

Details

Field of Interest

Health Sciences

Degree Type

Certificate of Completion (CCL)

Academic Plan

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CER)

Academic Plan Code

5626

Total credits required

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Fall 2022

Admissions criteria

1. Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or in Radiation Therapy, OR Certified by ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine, OR Certified by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or ARRT in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
2. Formal application and admission to the program by the Program Coordinator.
3. Background check requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Background Check standards. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD background check policy.
4. Clinical health and safety requirements must be met prior to enrollment in any program of study course. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Clinical Health and Safety Policy and drug testing protocols.
5. Inability to comply with background check requirements and/or clinical health and safety requirements at the start of classes or during the program may result in cancellation of enrollment.
6. There are limited spaces available in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging program. Only students who have completed all of the introductory courses noted above may have their name added to the queue of those waiting for an available space in a cohort.

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Where selected as part of program completion, the following introductory courses must be completed, to be added to the queue of those waiting for an available cohort space to begin the core curriculum: DMI/DMS/ICE220, ICE233, NUC220.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Apply magnetic resonance imaging safety in the clinical setting.
Interpret orders for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Demonstrate effective communication in a healthcare setting.
Apply knowledge and learning to the professional development in the field of magnetic resonance imaging.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

$79,660 Show expanded career information for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
DMI/ICE233	Fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)	Prerequisites: (Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or in Radiation Therapy), or (certified by ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine), or (certified by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or ARRT in Diagnostic Medical Sonography), or (Radiography, Radiation Therapist, Nuclear Medicine or Sonography student currently enrolled at GateWay), or registry eligible graduate. Corequisites: DMI/DMS/ICE220 or permission of Department or Division.	Critical course Gateway course	1
DMI/DMS/ICE220 or NUC220	Sectional Anatomy or Sectional Anatomy for Nuclear Medicine	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO160 or BIO201) and (HCC145 or HCC146), or a graduate of a related medical program of study or currently registered as a technologist in radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy or sonography OR Admission to the Medical Radiography Program or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: Admission to Nuclear Medicine Technology program or permission of Program Director.		3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
ICE229	Magnetic Resonance (MR) Multi-Planar Sectional Anatomy	Prerequisites: ARRT in Radiography/Radiation Therapy or ARRT/NMTCB in Nuclear Med. or ARRT/ARDMS in Diag. Med. Sonography or Radiography, Radiation Therapist, Nuclear Med., or Sonography student, or registry eligible graduate, & a grade of C or better in DMI/DMS/ICE220 & ICE233.	2
ICE254	Advanced Imaging Practicum	Prerequisites: [(Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or in Radiation Therapy), or (certified by ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine), or (Radiography or Nuclear Medicine student currently enrolled at GateWay), or registry eligible graduates] or permission of Instructor.	1
ICE264	MRI Physics, Instrumentation and Safety	Prerequisites: ARRT in Radiography/Radiation Therapy or ARRT/NMTCB in Nuclear Med. or ARRT/ARDMS in Diag. Med. Sonography or Radiography, Radiation Therapist, Nuclear Med., or Sonography student, or registry eligible graduate, & a grade of C or better in DMI/DMS/ICE220 & ICE233.	3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
ICE268	MRI Advanced Imaging Practicum	Prerequisites: Currently enrolled in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program.	2
ICE269	Magnetic Resonance Procedure Protocols	Prerequisites: [(Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or in Radiation Therapy), or (certified by ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine), or Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or (Radiography or Nuclear Medicine student), or registry eligible graduate] and ICE233 and ICE264 with a grade of "C" or higher, or permission of Instructor.	3
ICE272	Magnetic Resonance Pathology	Prerequisites: [(Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or in Radiation Therapy), or (certified by ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine), or Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or (Radiography or Nuclear Medicine student), or registry eligible graduate] and ICE233 and ICE229 with a grade of "C" or higher, or permission of Instructor.	3
ICE292	MRI Board Exam Review Preparation	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DMI/DMS/ICE220, ICE229, ICE233, ICE264, ICE269, and ICE272. Corequisites: ICE254.	1

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=171740).

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