Overview
A diagnostic technique used in medical imaging procedures is known as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). It is the most effective yet authentic tool that can provide a great deal of information regarding the human body. A device known as an MRI machine is used to perform MRIs. The MRI suit is made up of a computer station and a patient table that slides into the MRI machine’s large or spacious cylinder. A magnet inside the cylinder produces a strong magnetic field when it is operated. It is possible to take images inside the human body using a magnetic field as well as radio waves. This procedure is especially useful for collecting images of soft tissue, such as organs and muscles, which are invisible on x-rays. The MRI Program provides a comprehensive explanation of how exactly MRI functions. This course provides students with a basic introduction to MR imaging in addition to a general overview of the didactic and clinical externship requirements for certification.
Program Objectives
- Learn effective communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exhibit behavior that adheres to the allied health profession’s professional, ethical, and also legal standards.
- Learn the 3 P’s (Processes, Procedures, and Protocols) for patient care and also the safety and well-being of health professionals.
- Learn the fundamental Quality Control (QC) processes, procedures, and techniques used in MRI technology.
- Demonstrate skills & competency related to MRI technology.
- Learn the hardware components & mechanisms of the MR system,
- Learn the processes or methodologies that produce and detect MR signals.
- Learn how to conceptualize and explain spatial localization and the formation of MR images.
- Learn proper magnetism with reasonable ease and the ability to apply the principle of pulse sequences for relevant clinical applications in MRI technology.
- Learn how to use the imaging parameters and options available for the user to achieve the best MR imaging results.
- Recognize the tissue parameters that influence tissue contrast in MR imaging.
- Also, learn the clinical, technical, and ethical skills required for entry-level positions in the MRI imaging field.
More Information
Stellar Career College is excited to announce its partnership with the Corsmed; The leading MRI simulator for education, training and research. A virtual MRI scanner on your laptop – anytime and anywhere. Therefore our MRI Technologist Training program now provides access to the Corsmed Educational Platform and MRI simulator. With Corsmed, students can get hands-on MRI practice and training at any time in a safe setting. The fully-featured MRI simulation software runs on any laptop – www.corsmed.com
Program Completion
Students who successfully accomplish all required courses in accordance with the college’s Satisfactory Academic Requirements and meet their financial obligations toward the college will receive a diploma.
Students must satisfy the following requirements in order to be eligible to challenge the national certification exam in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) through ARRT:
- Complete the MRI training program at Stellar Career College, which is recognized by the ARRT.
- Must show competence in the program’s clinical requirements as well as formal classroom instruction (didactic coursework).
- ARRT upholds high ethical and professional standards. Students must follow the ARRT Standards of Ethics, which include the Rules of Ethics. Any ethics violations must be reported to ARRT within a 30-day period of their occurrence. Applicants who fail to comply with these rules risk losing their eligibility. So many sorts of misconduct, accusations, charges, and convictions can surely violate ARRT’s Rules of Ethics.
- Please refer to the ARRT handbook, which is available at arrt.org, for more information about this matter.
Admission Requirement
Any day of the week is applicable for students’ enrollment. The applicant will be notified about the next start date when they enroll. Acceptance into a program requires a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), a college transcript, or an equivalent.
REGISTRATION:
- A copy of the applicant’s high school diploma, GED, college transcript, or equivalent is necessary for application.
- Applicants must fill out and also sign an enrollment agreement.
Entrance Assessment
Applicants who have not completed at least 30 quarter college credits or equivalent will have to take and pass (by scoring 70% or higher) Stellar Career College placement test prior to enrollment. Placement test can be taken online or at the College campus by appointment. Placement test is offered free of cost to prospective students. Placement test is offered through Stellar Career College’s Learning Management System.
Additional Requirements
Applicants for admission into the MRI, Radiology, NICVS, or Surgical programs must take and successfully pass the Stellar Career College Entrance Exam if they don’t already have at least 30 college credits. The Entrance Exam is available to take online.
Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) Approval:
Stellar Career College Indiana is approved by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-4206. Phone Number 317-464-4400 or www.che.in.gov.
