Advanced Imaging Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Online

Program Director: Genese Gibson, MA, RT(R), (M)

Faculty: Matthew Hayes, Leanna Neubrander, Leslie Whalley

Description

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists are skilled professionals who use powerful magnets to obtain detailed images of the various structures in the human body. MRI technologists must have the ability to interact effectively with physicians and compassionately towards patients.

Criteria for Admission

Overall GPA of 2.5 or above in all previous college coursework.
The applicant must hold current registration in Radiography, Radiologic Technology, Radiologic Sciences, or Nuclear Medicine Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
The applicant must have graduated from an accredited program approved by the JRCERT or JRCNMT.

Licensure Status

All students in the program are required to maintain a current license with the ARRT or NMTCB in good standing throughout their course of studies. Any changes in licensure status must be documented by submitting a copy of your current license. The Program reserves the right to request updated evidence of licensure status at any time. If at any time you become unlicensed for any reason, or if you are obligated to surrender licensure in any jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons, you must inform us of your change of status. This notification must occur immediately if you are currently participating in a course, or at the time of registration for your next course. Please be aware that we are obligated to report any attempts at misrepresenting your licensure status to appropriate regulatory agencies.

Progression

Students may progress in the Advanced Imaging Certificate Program when they:

Have a current ARRT or NMTCB license in good standing prior to any Advanced Imaging Certificate Program course
Earn a grade of at least “C” (2.00) in each Advanced Imaging Certificate course and maintain a minimum program GPA of 2.50
Earn a grade of at least “C” (2.00) in each cognate course
Repeat successfully all courses in which the minimum grade of “C” (2.00) was not achieved. No more than two courses may be repeated.

Readmission

Students who do not enroll in course work leading toward the Certification for a period of 6 months or more must reactivate their application to the Advanced Imaging Certificate Program. Readmission is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the Program Director.

Completion

AHU will consider students for completion of an Advanced Imaging Certificate program when they have met the general requirements for completion (refer to Academic Information ) and when they:

Complete a minimum of 21 semester hours of credit
Complete the prescribed course of study for the Advanced Imaging Certificate Program with a minimum GPA of 2.50
Achieve a grade of at least “C” (2.00) in each Advanced Imaging Certificate course

Curriculum

MRI Certificate Program

BIOL 144 - Sectional Anatomy (3)
RADS 381 - Physics and Instrumentation of MRI (3)
RADS 382 - MRI Imaging Procedures (3)
RADS 383 - MRI Pathology and Case Studies (3)
RADS 430 - Advanced Procedures and Technology in MRI (3)
RADS 435 - MRI Registry Review (3)
RADS 445 - MRI Clinical Internship (3) ^*
^{*The Clinical Internship requires a minimum of 280 clinical hours. ADU will work with the clinical site and the student to develop a specific clinical schedule to complete these hours.}
Clinical Requirements Disclaimer

Completion of the clinical experience requirements set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is the responsibility of the individual student. The appropriate number of examinations will be completed at the individual student’s clinical site of choice. The clinical requirements can be found on the ARRT website (www.arrt.org) under the Educator’s Guide on Post-Primary Examinations.