Magnetic Resonance Imaging Overview (4322)
Type of Award
ATC - Advanced Technical Certificate
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/CareerPathways/HealthSciences
Program Description
This advanced technical certificate program is a five-course, two-semester program which begins in the fall of each year and ends at the completion of the spring term (August to May).
An Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging is awarded to the student who holds a two-year degree from an accredited college or university and completes a minimum of 12 credit hours from the courses listed below. The program is designed to meet the needs of the radiologic technology professional for formalized, specialized training.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.pbsc.edu/ProgramLearningOutcomes
Admission Requirements
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.pbsc.edu/Admissions
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Program Admission Requirements
Students must:
- Be registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Licensed with Florida Department of Health for Radiography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy.
- Complete a Controlled Access Computed Tomography program application.
Completion Requirements
Students must complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program with a grade of C or higher.
Program Length
12 credits or approximately 10 months.
Location
The program is offered at the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
For More Information
Dr. Vicki Shaver, shaverv@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5067
Employment Opportunities
This program is offered to Radiologic Technologists (RTs) licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This coursework is offered for the RT who desires to become proficient in the advanced modality of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and in preparation for the Advanced Registry offered by the ARRT in MRI.
Career Path Notes
College credit will be awarded; technologists with an A.S. degree will also be eligible to receive a certificate upon successful completion of the 12-credit-hour ATC program. ARRT technologists without an A.S. degree may earn their degree through the completion of required coursework at the college. Continuing education credits (CEUs) will also be granted for courses completed with a grade of C or higher.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/CareerCenter
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 15)
| RTE3591 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) I (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE3592 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) II (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE3765 | Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE3943L | MRI Clinical Education I (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE3944L | MRI Clinical Education II (BS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 15
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| RTE3591 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) I (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE3765 | Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE3943L | MRI Clinical Education I (BS) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| RTE3592 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) II (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE3944L | MRI Clinical Education II (BS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 15