Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology, SC

This program can be completed 100% online. 

Program Description

The Skills Certificate, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a professional certificate designed for ARRT registered radiologic technologists who want to continue their education after completing an associate degree (or higher) in the radiologic sciences. It is further designed to provide well trained and knowledgeable, entry-level MRI technologists to meet the needs of the medical imaging community and for those students who are in search of an MRI program that will prepare them to take the advanced certification examination in MRI administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
AMI 201 Introduction of MRI, Patient Care, and Safety 2
AMI 236 Cross-Sectional Anatomy and Pathology for Imaging Professionals 3
AMI 238 Physics, Instrumentation, and Imaging for MRI 3
AMI 246 MRI Procedures of the Central Nervous System 3
AMI 290 Internship in Advanced Medical Imaging (Optional - Competencies may be completed through the ARRT. Talk with the program director for more information.) 1-3
 Semester Total12-14
2nd semester
AMI 248 Advanced MR Techniques and Post Processing 3
AMI 256 MRI Procedures of the Torso and Limbs 3
AMI 290 Internship in Advanced Medical Imaging (Optional - Competencies may be completed through the ARRT. Talk with the program director for more information.) 1-3
 Semester Total7-9
 Total Units19-23

Special Admissions Requirement

Students wishing to pursue MRI Certification must be ARRT registered and hold an AAS degree (or higher) in Radiologic Technology. For complete admissions requirements go to the Advanced Medical Imaging website

Program Requirements

Skills Certificates provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement and are designed to prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams. Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester (Students are unable to declare intent to complete a skills certificate.) Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid. 

To earn a skills certificate, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
  2. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
Certificate Requirements
AMI 201Introduction of MRI, Patient Care, and Safety2
AMI 236Cross-Sectional Anatomy and Pathology for Imaging Professionals3
AMI 238Physics, Instrumentation, and Imaging for MRI3
AMI 246MRI Procedures of the Central Nervous System3
AMI 248Advanced MR Techniques and Post Processing3
AMI 256MRI Procedures of the Torso and Limbs3
AMI 290: Optional - Competencies may be completed through the ARRT. Talk with the program director for more information.0-3
Total Units17-20

Program Outcomes

Students completing the certificate will:

PSLO1: Learn patient screening procedures, safety issues, and biological considerations, MRI terminology, and imaging principles and physics.

PSLO2: Learn cross-sectional anatomy and pathology to cover the entire human body.

PSLO3: Learn imaging techniques of the entire human body to include patient positioning, protocols, pulse sequences, advanced imaging, and post processing procedures.