Start your career as a MRI technology expert in the medical imaging field
The online Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) credit certificate program offers students a plan of study that provides fundamental didactic training on the essentials of magnetic resonance imaging.
Program Overview
Course goals and objectives are based on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) MR post-primary certification exam content specifications. The program goal is to provide students with focused instruction to expand their technical knowledge in MR, with a supporting objective of preparing students for the ARRT post-primary certification exam in MR*.
*Clinical repetitions are required to apply for ARRT MR certification. The MR Credit Certificate does NOT incorporate a clinical practicum. However, for those with experience in MR, the credit certificate fulfills all ARRT Structured Education requirements.
Program At A Glance
Spring Start (January)
part-time option only
14% career growth
expected from 2016 to 2026
$74,690
estimated salary for MRI Technologist
A student that completes the MR Credit Certificate program will be able to:
- Indicate anatomy in various sectional imaging planes.
- Explain the physical principles, system components, and the image formation process for MR.
- Describe MR imaging protocols.
- Identify safety concerns associated with MRI.
Pathway 1
A student must have the following:
- Certification in Radiography or Radiation Therapy by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); or Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); or Certification in Sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); AND
- Associate’s degree in related field.
Pathway 2
A student must be currently enrolled in Mercy College of Ohio’s Radiologic Technology Program.
- A student will be eligible to enroll in his/her third semester of the Radiologic Technology Program
- A student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher at Mercy College of Ohio.
- Note: Certificate will not be conferred until after graduating from the Radiologic Technology Program.
Progression
Pathway 1 - Once enrolled in the program the student is required to:
- Maintain a “C” grade, or higher, in all courses of the MR Credit Certificate program. Any grade lower than a “C” is considered failure. Students who fail an imaging (IMG) course or withdraw from an IMG course failing may repeat the course one-time only.
Pathway 2 - Once enrolled in the program the student is required to:
- Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- Maintain a “C” grade, or higher, in all courses of the MR Credit Certificate program. Any grade lower than a “C” is considered failure. Students who fail an imaging (IMG) course or withdraw from an IMG course failing may repeat the course one-time only.
- If a student should fail an IMG and/or RAD course, the program director reserves the right to consider the student for dismissal from the MR Credit Certificate program.
To qualify for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate students must complete all of the following program requirements:
Required Courses Credit Hours
Complete All of the Following Courses:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| IMG 310 | Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging | 3 |
| IMG 430 | Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 3 |
| IMG 440 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Applications | 3 |
| IMG 445 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety | 3 |
Sample program of study for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IMG 430 | Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 3 |
| IMG 440 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Applications | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IMG 310 | Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging | 3 |
| IMG 445 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Curriculum effective Fall 2021. For students enrolled prior to Fall 2021, please reference the Mercy College catalog.
Career Outlook
Employment Growth
According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Overall employment of MRI technologists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. As the population grows older, there will be an increase in medical conditions that require imaging as a diagnostic tool.
Hospitals will be a primary employer for radiologic technologists, however, employment is predicted to grow rapidly in diagnostic imaging centers, clinics and physician offices by 2020.
Salary Range
Estimated salary for MRI Technologist: $74,690
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