If caring is your calling and you are an ARRT Registered Radiologist or a Sonographer registered with ARRT or ARDMS the Magnetic Resonance Imaging program offers students the opportunity upon successful completion of all coursework to sit for the Advanced Certification Registry in MR offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
The program provides:
- An advanced learning pathway for ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologists.
- Advanced medical imaging education to promote excellence and safety in the healthcare environment of MRI.
- Didactic coursework to include computer applications, MRI physics and cross-sectional anatomy, safety patient care, pathology, and clinical competencies.
- Graduation with employment opportunities in the MRI field.
- State of the Art Learning and Technology
Our faculty delivers and utilizes educational online learning principles to ensure a maximum virtual learning environment. The on-line platform allows for flexibility of your time. Clinical applications may be completed at any of our clinical affiliates or where you are presently working or located with special learning arrangements.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI technologists are those skilled professionals who use MRI technology to create images of structures inside the body. These images are used by physicians in order to make medical diagnoses, and can be used to diagnose several disorders or dysfunctions. Aside from using the MRI technology, MRI technicians work closely with patients providing them with instruction and information about the procedure and the machine. They also try to maintain the patients’ safety and comfort.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists usually work in hospitals, though some may work in clinics, physicians’ offices, emergency care centers, mobile units, and research centers. They usually work a regular 40 hour work week, but some may work evenings and weekends. They may also be on call on evenings and weekends. Their salaries vary, ranging from a median annual earnings of $48,170 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $39,840 and $57,940. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $32,750, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $68,920. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Handbook 2008-09 Edition)
Prerequisites:
Must be ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist or
Registered Sonographer with ARRT or ARDMS
Admission Requirements:
Complete the online application
*Complete a Moodle orientation short course and certify that the applicant has the required computer access and capability required of all online course applicants. (To be completed after you have been accepted)
Online Learning:
All applicants applying for online programs such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography or Surgical Technology Accelerated Alternate Delivery must meet the admissions guidelines for these programs. Any applicant living outside of the state of Texas should be aware that recent changes to law enacted by the U.S. Department of Education may impact the application process. Although Baptist Health System School of Health Professions does not currently maintain a physical presence in any state outside of Texas we will be required to seek authorization from the state in which the applicant is residing. The school cannot anticipate the speed, or lack thereof, with which any state, may review requests for authorization. Applicants to online programs should check with Admissions to determine whether an authorization is already in place.
Length: 1 year
SOC: 29-2035 Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification
O*Net crosswalk: 29.2034.02 (www.onetonline.org)
Tuition & Fees 2012: $8,900.00 (subject to change)
Consumer Information: Consumer Information
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Retention, Graduation, Licensure and Employment rate (July 1 through June 30 annually) 2010-2011.
| Delivery Method | Beginning Enrollment including externs and students on approved leave | Re-entries | New Starts since July 1 | Ending Enrollment including externs and students on approved leave | Grads | Retention Rate |
| Residential and Distance | 6 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 89 |
Placement statistics for the period of July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.
| Delivery Method | Number of Grads | Number Placed in Field | Number Placed in Related Field | Number Not Placed or Placed Out of Field | Unavailable | Placement Rate |
| Residential and Distance | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83 |
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| Loan Program | Median Cumulative Loan Debt |
| Federal student loan debt | $0 |
| Private loan debt | $0 |
| Institutional finance debt | $0 |
*Median loan data are for period 07/01/2011 to 06/30/2012.