Overview
The online credit certificate program offers students a plan of study that provides fundamental didactic training on the essentials of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. The program will prepare students for advanced roles in medical imaging. All earned college credits from the MR Credit Certificate program will apply directly to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging program.
Philosophy
Course goals and objectives are based on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) MR post-primary certification exam content specifications. The program goal is to provide students with focused instruction to expand their technical knowledge in MR, with a supporting objective of preparing students for the ARRT post-primary certification exam in MR*.
*Clinical repetitions are required to apply for ARRT MR certification. The MR Credit Certificate does NOT incorporate a clinical practicum. However, for those with experience in MR, the credit certificate meets and exceeds all ARRT MR Structured Education requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
A student that completes the MR Credit Certificate program will be able to:
- Indicate anatomy in various sectional imaging planes.
- Explain the physical principles, system components, and the image formation process for MR.
- Describe MR imaging protocols.
- Identify safety concerns associated with MRI.
Admission Requirements
Pathway 1
A student must have the following:
- Certification in Radiography or Radiation Therapy by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); or Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); or Certification in Sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); AND
- Associate’s degree in related field.
Pathway 2
A student must be currently enrolled in Mercy College of Ohio’s Radiologic Technology Program.
- A student will be eligible to enroll in his/her third semester of the Radiologic Technology Program
- A student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher at Mercy College of Ohio.
- Note: Certificate will not be conferred until after graduating from the Radiologic Technology Program.
Progression
Pathway 1 - Once enrolled in the program the student is required to:
- Maintain a “C” grade, or higher, in all courses of the MR Credit Certificate program. Any grade lower than a “C” is considered failure. Students who fail an imaging (IMG) course or withdraw from an IMG course failing may repeat the course one-time only.
Pathway 2 - Once enrolled in the program the student is required to:
- Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- Maintain a “C” grade, or higher, in all courses of the MR Credit Certificate program. Any grade lower than a “C” is considered failure. Students who fail an imaging (IMG) course or withdraw from an IMG course failing may repeat the course one time only.
- If a student should fail an IMG and/or RAD course, the program director reserves the right to consider the student for dismissal from the MR Credit Certificate program.
Certificate Requirements
To qualify for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate students must complete all of the following program requirements:
Required Courses Credit Hours
Complete All of the Following Courses:
| IMG 310 | Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging | 3 |
| IMG 430 | Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 3 |
| IMG 440 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Applications | 3 |
| IMG 445 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |