MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Learn about our MRI courses restricted to students registered in or eligible for ARRT primary certifications in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, or Sonography.

Do I qualify for the courses?

MRI students must already be a RAD TECH or SONOGRAPHER - be registered in or eligible for these ARRT primary certifications:

• Radiography
• Radiation Therapy
• Nuclear medicine -your Nuclear Medicine Technology credentials may be through ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Sonography -your Sonography credentials may be through ARRT or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

How do I enroll in the program?

• If you are not ALREADY a rad (x-ray) tech or sonographer, start at HACC by completing one of these programs:
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Radiologic Technogist (X-Ray)
• If you already hold an elgible credential:
  • Download Clinical Course Admission Criteria, Essential Requirements, Code of Ethics (pdf).  It includes Application & Registration Information.
• Apply to the College
  • Looking to obtain an associate degree while attending: use Health Science 3656- as your major
  • Looking to just take MRI courses: use General Studies 7606- as your major

• Prior to clinical placement all students must submit a health examination form, drug screen and criminal background check within the past year (at the student's expense)

• MRI didactic courses must be completed before or in conjunction with the clinical courses.

MRI Specialty Course Application

• Contact Elizabeth Sasser - ejsasser@hacc.edu - 717-358-2837 - to discuss clinical options and learn more about the program.
• If you have any questions about this process and what you should do, contact Tami Burkholder, 717-358-2837 tlburkho@hacc.edu.

What are the required courses?
MRI- Annually beginning Fall Semester.

Students have the option to take the didactic courses without the clinical portion, however a student cannot choose to take only the clinical courses. 

Fall semester:
1st 7 weeks – RADT 230: Online MRI Patient Safety & Instrumentation (2 credits)
2nd 7 weeks – RADT 231: Online MRI Anatomy / Pathology & Procedures (2 credits)
2nd 7 weeks-RADT 234: MRI Clinical I – 120 hours (2 credits)

Spring semester:
1st 7 weeks – RADT 232: Online MRI Principles & Image Formation (2 credits)
2nd 7 weeks – RADT 233: Online Parameters and Pulses Sequences (2 credits)
14 weeks – RADT 235: Clinical II – 240 hours (2 credits)

 Summer semester:
1st 6 weeks – RADT 236: Online MRI Special Procedures & Review (2 credits)

When does HACC hold classes?
MRI courses are sequenced in Fall and Spring semesters.
The didactic courses will be on-line and the clinical courses will be at an affiliated clinical site in the region.

How much does the program cost?
All Courses are eligible for ARRT continuing education credits, and may qualify for tuition reimbursement through your current employer.

MRI Estimated Expenses (pdf)

Will I be eligible for credentials?
If you complete the didactic and clinical courses you will meet the educational and clinical experience requirements to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's (ARRT) post primary certification examination in MRI.

What will I learn? 
MRI Anatomy, Pathology, MRI Procedures, MRI Principles and Image Formation, MRI Parameters and Pulsed Sequences, MRI Patient Safety and Instrumentation.

• All didactic courses are offered online in an interactive format.
• Clinical Rotations are optional in this 14-credit program.  This program can be completed in as few as 2-3 semesters.
• We offer flexible scheduling for optional clinical rotations conducted over two to three semesters.
• Didactic courses meet the ARRT formal education requirements while clinical experience provides an opportunity to complete the ARRT clinical requirements.