Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist Online Program

1. There are 37 core program credits is required for program completion.

2. A student must maintain the minimum grade requirement as indicated for each course or and in accordance with the policies of the college issuing the terminal award of a degree or certificate.

3. Application to complete the certification examination administered by the ARRT is granted only if the student fulfills all academic and clinical criteria established by the ARRT, the MiRIS program and the college issuing the terminal award of a degree or certificate. Please refer to the ARRT Certification Handbook or contact the ARRT for eligibility requirements.

4. Effective January 1, 1994, individuals having been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor must file a pre-application with the ARRT in order to obtain a ruling on the impact of the conviction on their eligibility to complete the ARRT certification examination. Information about the pre-application process may be found on the ARRT’s website. Visit www.ARRT.org. The pre-application process can be found within the "Ethics" link. It is strongly encouraged that students pursue the pre-application process either prior to entering the program or as early in the program as possible to avoid investing time, money, and effort should they be found ineligible to complete the certification exam.

5. A student must complete and pass all clinical access requirements as determined by clinical education providers. These include health related evaluations, criminal background check(s) and drug screening. Failure to successfully pass any of these requirements will require that the student withdraw from the MRI program.

6. All policies regarding certificate or degree completion can be found in the catalog of the college issuing the certificate or degree, or by contacting the MiRIS Consortium Council member of the college issuing the certificate or degree (Program Director).

1. Students will be required to undergo a physical examination, immunizations, a drug screen, criminal background check, and any other clinical site requirements prior to and potentially during clinical placement according to MRI program policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers.

2. Students who have a misdemeanor or felony conviction will also be required to submit a pre-application to the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) to determine eligibility to complete the MRI certification exam earning nationally recognized professional credentials. For more information, visit the ARRT website @ www.arrt.org.

3. Students will be required to maintain certification in Healthcare Provider CPR according to MRI Program policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers during enrollment in the clinical education courses.

4. Students will be required to maintain professional liability insurance according to MRI Program policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers during enrollment in the clinical education courses. Some MRI program colleges provide this insurance; others require students to acquire it.

5. Students will be required to adhere to the uniform and personal appearance code according to MRI Program policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers during enrollment in the clinical education courses.

6. MiRIS Clinical Sites Information

The mission and purpose of the MiRIS MRI Program is to provide for both the personal and professional career development of each MRI student. The general goals of the program are:

• Goal 1: Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for competency as an entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist.

• Goal 2: Graduates will exhibit professional growth and development through the values, attitudes and behaviors necessary of an entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist.

• Goal 3: To prepare graduates to demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills and problem solving in their field.

• Goal 4: To prepare graduate to communicate effectively and professionally.

• Goal 5: Graduates will complete the program within the scheduled timeframe with the ability to earn ARRT credentials to successfully work in the field of medical imaging.

Graduates of the MiRIS MRI program will be entry-level MRI technologist prepared to complete the ARRT certification exam.
Upon program completion, students will:

1. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and MRI sequence parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures.

2. Determine imaging parameters to achieve optimum imaging.

3. Evaluate images for appropriate positioning, coil selection, and image quality.

4. Apply the principles of ferromagnetic safety and contrast application for the protection of the patient, technologist, and others.

5. Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate life-saving first aid and basic life-support procedures.

6. Evaluate the performance of MRI systems, know the safe limits of equipment operation, and report malfunctions to the proper authority.

7. Participate in MRI quality assurance programs.

8. Provide care and comfort in regard to the holistic health of the patient, technologist, and others.

9. Provide patient education related to MRI procedures.