MRI is a medical imaging technology.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technicians are specially trained to use MRI equipment to capture images of hard and soft tissue within the body. Images are produced in a 3-D format and may show the entire body or a certain body part. MRI technicians may also be called radiologic technicians and are required to attain a certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree with specialized coursework in MRI technology. In New Jersey, these programs are offered through community, state and vocational colleges.
Bergen Community College
Bergen Community College in Paramus is the largest community college in New Jersey, with 80 associate's degree program and 40 certificate options. Within the Division of Health Professions, programs are offered in radiography and radiation therapy. The certificate in radiation therapy is a 12-month program with a clinical practicum and 36-credit requirement. The associate's degree in radiology is a 24-month program consisting of 70 credits and one clinical per semester. It contains coursework in imaging equipment, imaging production and evaluation, advanced imaging equipment and special imaging equipment. Bergen Community College also offers the certificate of achievement in special imaging for radiologic technologists, designed for licensed or registered radiologists. It consists of 12 credits, including MRI coursework and a clinical practicum requirement.
Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-447-7100
bergen.edu
Thomas Edison State College
Located in Trenton, New Jersey, Thomas Edison State College is designed specifically for adults and maintains an average student age of 35. The college offers certificates, undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees in more than 100 areas of study within five schools. The School of Applied Science and Technology offers the associate of science in applied science and technology (ASAST) degree and the bachelor of science in applied science and technology (BSAST) degree in medical imaging and radiation therapy. The programs require 60 credits at the associate's degree level and 120 at the bachelor's degree level. The associate's degree in medical imaging provides coursework in radiation physics and elective coursework in medical imaging. The bachelor's degree in medical imaging requires 45 credits of medical imaging coursework within nine areas. The associate's degree in radiation therapy is focused on radiation physics and radiation therapy coursework, while the bachelor's degree requires coursework in seven radiation therapy areas in addition to 12 elective options.
Thomas Edison State College
101 W. State St
Trenton, NJ 08608-1101
888-442-8372
tesc.edu
American Institute of Medical Sciences and Education
The American Institute of Medical Sciences and Education (AIMS) in South Plainfield, New Jersey, specializes in providing allied health care programs and is affiliated with more than 30 health care practices where students engage in clinical education. The school collaborates with MedTech Staffing and Solutions to assist students in finding employment related to their skills. The MRI technologist certificate program is 18 months in length and prepares students for the ARMRIT Registry certification examination in magnetic resonance imaging. Students must complete clinical rotations on a part-time or full-time basis. They are performed only at major hospitals and clinics.
American Institute of Medical Sciences and Education
3000 Hadley Road
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
908-222-0002
aimsedu.com
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