The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technical certificate program provides educational opportunities for those who are currently certified and registered with ARRT and would like to pursue an additional credential. This pathway may also be used by those who hold a credential from ARDMS or NMTCB in good standing. It provides students with the knowledge needed to perform advanced imaging exams in MRI. The education requirement for earning a credential using the post-primary eligibility pathway includes meeting the structured education and clinical experience requirements, as well as providing for continuing educational requirements, as well as the ethics requirement.
Students may enter the Magnetic Resonance Imaging technical certificate program every other Fall Semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 2 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 24 semester credit hours.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals enrolling in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging program must be a registered Radiologic Technologist, registered Radiation Therapist, registered Sonographer, or registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in good standing.
Applicants should possess excellent attention to detail, composed patient interaction abilities, outstanding math skills, and an understanding of scientific principles.
Employment Opportunities
MRI Technologists perform diagnostic imaging exams using MRI scanners. They primarily work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, imaging centers, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and outpatient care centers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $3,062.00
Books & Supplies: $743.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Additional Fees
Malpractice Fee: $11.00
Criminal Background Check: $62.90
Drug Screen: $50.00
Clinical Site Fees: Varies by facility
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Certain facilities require clinical students to have an active health insurance policy during clinical rotations. Therefore, all students are required to obtain health insurance coverage prior to submitting pre-clinical onboarding documents for clinical rotations.
HOPE Career Grant: The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12 industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. To qualify, an OFTC student must be fully admitted to the college, enrolled in one of the approved programs and receiving the HOPE Grant for the same term. The amount of the HOPE Career Grant award is a fixed amount for each term of enrollment:
- 9 or more credit hours – $500/semester
- 3-8 credit hours – $250/semester
- 1-2 credit hours – $125/semester
- Commercial Truck Driving – $1,000 one time award
High School students in dual enrollment and joint enrollment are NOT eligible for HOPE Career Grant.
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Competitive Admission Requirements
Students must complete an application to compete for their name to be placed on the list of potential program students. Check program pages for entry dates.
All steps of the competitive selection process must be completed for students to be considered for admission into program classes. Access links and forms for Competitive Admissions Programs.
Curriculum
Occupational Courses
| MRIM 2300 | Orientation and Introduction to MRI | 3 | 45 |
| MRIM 2320 | MRI Procedures and Cross Sectional Anatomy | 3 | 60 |
| MRIM 2330 | MRI Physics and Instrumentation | 3 | 60 |
| MRIM 2350 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education I | 6 | 270 |
| MRIM 2360 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education II | 6 | 270 |
| MRIM 2370 | MRI Review | 3 | 45 |
Program Pathway
Semester 1
| MRIM 2300 | Orientation and Introduction to MRI | 3 | 45 |
| MRIM 2330 | MRI Physics and Instrumentation | 3 | 60 |
| MRIM 2350 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education I | 6 | 270 |
Semester 2
| MRIM 2320 | MRI Procedures and Cross Sectional Anatomy | 3 | 60 |
| MRIM 2360 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education II | 6 | 270 |
| MRIM 2370 | MRI Review | 3 | 45 |