Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist Certificate
MRI1 (201003)
Program Description
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging technical certificate program provides educational opportunities to the post-graduate registered Radiologic Technologist, registered Radiation Therapist, registered Sonographer, and registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in good standing. It provides students with the knowledge needed to perform MRI exams, and to sit for the Post-Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification Examination. The academic component is designed to meet competency requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, as well as providing for continuing educational requirements.
Program Length and Availability
2 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall
Financial Aid
This program may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182, Phone (312) 704-5300. www.jrcert.org mail@jrcert.org)
* Mammography Program begins Spring Semester. *
Admissions Requirements
Must be 18 years of age.
ALL applicants to the MRI program are required to complete an application for admission to the college. Please indicate "Magnetic Resonance Imaging" on the application form as your intended program of study. https://www.laniertech.edu/Admissions/Admissions-application.aspx.
Applicants transferring from other colleges must have their official transcript sent directly to the LTC Office of Admissions after they apply for admission to the college. It is the student's responsibility to confirm transferability of equivalent coursework with the LTC Registrar before the application deadline.
Applicants to the MRI program must meet the following requirement:
Registered technologist in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine*, sonography*, or vascular sonography in good and regular standing. ARRT status will be verified by the Admissions Department via www.arrt.org.
*ARDMS status for sonography will be verified via www.ardms.org
*NMTCB status for nuclear medicine will be verified via www.nmtcb.org
Acceptance into the MRI program will be on a first come, first serve basis. There is no wait list; applicants have to reapply every year.
Students currently enrolled in the Lanier Technical College Radiography Program may be granted provisional acceptance contingent upon providing a passing ARRT National Certification Exam score (if space allows).
The deadline for a completed application to the college is November 30.
Accepted students will receive an email regarding a mandatory virtual MRI program orientation that will be held in the evening during the first week of December.
Please contact Erika Bongart at ebongart@laniertech.edu with any questions.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 24 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 12
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 21 hours in the above areas.
Graduation Plan
Semester One
| 2300 | Orientation and Introduction to MRI | 3 |
| 2320 | MRI Procedures and Cross Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| 2300 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education I | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Two
| 2330 | MRI Physics and Instrumentation | 3 |
| 2360 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education II | 6 |
| | MRI Review | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 12
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Total Credit Hours: 24
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