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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Certificate Program

Health Sciences
Lower Bucks Campus • Phone 215-968-8353 (option 5)
Curriculum Code No. 3201

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Certificate program prepares the post-graduate registered radiologic technologist to use magnetic field and radio waves to produce cross-sectional anatomical images of the human body. MRI technologists operate MRI scanners, picture archiving and communication systems and related equipment.

The MRI Certificate program is a two-semester program. The program consists of online didactic courses and a clinical practicum experience. The MRI Certificate Program is designed to provide the working Radiologic Technologist with the theoretical background and documented clinical experience necessary to sit for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Post-Primary Certification exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).

Applicants must be registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy. The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for Ultrasound or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) for Nuclear Medicine are also accepted.

Graduates of this program are able to:

  • function as competent, entry-level professionals;
  • demonstrate appropriate, professional communication skills;
  • develop and practice effective problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills; and
  • conduct him/herself in a professional manner.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program Information

Admission to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate program is open only to applicants who are in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy. The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for Ultrasound or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) for Nuclear Medicine are also accepted. To apply for the MRI Certification Program, please complete the following steps:

  • Submit an application to Bucks County Community College.
  • Submit previous college transcripts, if applicable, for evaluation by the Admissions Department.
  • Submit completed Magnetic Resonance Imaging Application
  • Submit current ARRT credential card, current NMTCB card or ARDMS card via email to Program Director of Radiography.

Applications will be accepted from March 1 - March 31, 2023. New radiography graduate's welcome! Graduates must be ARRT certified prior to clinical start date.

Next MRI program start date is June 2023 until December 2023.

Clinical Education Requirements:

The number students accepted into clinical education (RADI311 and RADI326) for MRI will be equal to the number of available clinical spaces.

Once accepted into the MRI Clinical Courses, students will be required to:

  • Purchase a MRI uniform from preferred uniform vendor.
  • Assume all responsibility for transportation to and from the clinical sites assigned.
  • Obtain and maintain current CPR certification.
  • Obtain and maintain Immunization records.
  • Complete an FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, a PA Criminal Background check, Child Abuse clearance and drug screening (until clearance is received, program acceptance is provisional and may be rescinded).
  • Show proof of health insurance coverage for the student.

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Certificate Requirements

Course Credits
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
RADI301
Patient Care in MRI
3
RADI306
Procedures in MRI
3
RADI311
MRI Clinical Practicum I
2
RADI315
Cross-sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging
3
RADI321
Physics Instrumentation in MRI
3
RADI326
MRI Clinical Practicum II A
2
Total Credit Hours 17

Recommended Semester Sequence

Fall Semester

Course Credits
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
RADI301
Patient Care in MRI
3
RADI306
Procedures in MRI
3
RADI311
MRI Clinical Practicum I
2
Total 9

Spring Semester

Course Credits
RADI315
Cross-sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging
3
RADI321
Physics Instrumentation in MRI
3
RADI326
MRI Clinical Practicum II A
2
Total 8

A Course requires prerequisites.

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  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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  • Nursing - Prior to Fall 2022
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  • Radiography
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  • Health Coach
  • Medical Administrative Specialist
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Health Sciences

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