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REQUEST INFODevelopments in medical imaging have changed the game when it comes to helping us diagnose, monitor, and treat patients. It’s brought preventative care to the top of the priority list by allowing us to look inside the body and catch life-threatening diseases and conditions early, when they can be treated more effectively. If you’ve been interested in a rewarding career as an MRI technologist, it’s easier than ever to get started. WCUI School of Imaging offers a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Short) diploma program that can be completed in a matter of months, allowing you to be a part of this fast-growing field.
Magnetic resonance imaging — often called MRI — is one of the more detailed and dynamic forms of medical imaging available. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to take detailed pictures of the insides of the body, giving physicians a non-invasive way to see what’s going on in a patient. MRI is unique in that it can look through bones or gas-filled areas in ways that X-rays or ultrasounds can’t, giving us a more complete picture of the patient’s current state. MRIs can be used all over the body, including the head and brain.
As an MRI technologist, you’re tasked with managing both patients and equipment, so you’ll need to balance your technical skills with soft skills like communication and organization. You’ll like be asked to:
The path to becoming an MRI technologist starts with quality training through an accredited program, like the one at WCUI. Our MRI diploma program readies you with the skills and knowledge you need to begin a career as an entry-level MRI technologist. You’ll learn how to use this technology to help a team of medical professionals in the diagnosing, monitoring, and treatment of diseases.
MRI technologists also need:
Certification requirements for MRI technologists vary from state to state, with some requiring certification and some not. Most employers will tell you, though, that they look for candidates who have passed the necessary exams from the appropriate organizations when they’re hiring. That’s why WCUI provides resources to help you get ready for the exams you need. Our MRI diploma is geared toward a technologist that already has their ARRT(R) in radiography who would like formal education to help them sit for and pass the Advanced‐Level Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examination through ARRT.
Through classroom lectures and hands-on experience, including an externship, students in our Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Short) diploma will learn:
Our mission and values at WCUI are about promoting the academic excellence and integrity of our graduates in a way that is supportive and contributes positively to our students’ lives. We are here for you, to get you the healthcare training you need for success.
Our MRI associate degree program features both lecture-based courses and lab work in:
The healthcare field is expected to see a significant boom in employment as the U.S. population continues to age and the rate of conditions like cancer and Alzheimer’s disease increases. Preventative and diagnostic services like MRIs will see the demand go up significantly, adding thousands of jobs to the field through 2030.
*State of California EDD https://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/data/employment-projections.html “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028).
**Arizona Commerce Authority https://www.azcommerce.com/oeo/labor-market/employment-projections/ “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030)
Of the 42,000 MRI technologists who worked in the U.S. as of May 2020, over half of them were at hospitals, including state, local, private, research, and specialty hospitals. But thousands of MRI techs are also employed at other kids of healthcare facilities, including:
WCUI’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Short) diploma program can be completed in as few as 9 months. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification registration in Advanced‐Level Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT(MRI)).
Due to COVID-19, WCUI wants to ensure your education journey doesn’t miss a beat, and for that reason, we are now bringing our engaging classrooms and labs directly to your home. Online learning, virtual labs, and simulation are now available so you can continue your ultrasound and MRI education online.
WCUI was founded by well-respected medical professionals, and we’ve been using our experience and knowledge to help our students begin successful careers for over 20 years. We’ve been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and College as a private post-secondary vocational school since 2001.
Are you ready to advance your career by advancing your education? Find the information you need to apply to the WCUI School of Medical Imaging on our Admissions Page or contact our admissions team today.
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