Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Did you know that Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at Virginia Western prepares you to use state of the art magnetic technology to become a travel or ambulatory center MRI technologist? Check out our local job board for current opportunities. Begin your journey today to a career that uses radio waves and strong magnetic fields to produce computerized images of internal structures for detailed diagnosis.

This program is not eligible for federal or state financial aid.

Requirements

Applicants for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging CSC must have completed an approved program in radiography, radiation oncology or nuclear medicine technology. The student must be registered or registry eligible by the appropriate certification agency. Applicants must have maintained a C average in past program courses in the discipline of certification.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an application to Virginia Western, in addition to an application for the MR Imaging Program (DOCX), provide official transcripts of all other colleges attended, provide a minimum of 2 letters of reference and have an interview with a member of the Radiography program faculty prior to formal admission. The student in Magnetic Resonance Imaging must abide by all community college policies.

Students are responsible for Internet access for distance courses.

• MRI Program Application (DOCX)
• MRI Clinical Request Form (DOCX)

Related Programs

• Radiation Oncology (Associate of Applied Science)
• Radiography (Associate of Applied Science)

Occupational Objectives

The student is eligible to apply to take the national Registry examination leading to advanced certification as a Registered Technologist in MR by the ARRT.  Program courses satisfy The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ Structured Education Requirements for post-primary certification and registration.

• ARRT Postprimary Eligibility Pathway Handbook
• Content Specifications for the ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging Examination
• American Society of Radiologic Technologists