Magnetic Resonance Imaging Advanced Technical Certificate
Overview
- One year program
- Enter the workforce quickly
- Full program offered at LSC-CyFair and LSC-Montgomery
- Medical Radiologic Technology Department
Summary
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging program is a 12-month, three-semester program that provides didactic and clinical instruction to currently certified and licensed medical radiologic technologists while preparing them to be eligible to apply to take the post-primary certification examination in Magnetic Resonance Imaging administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Program Admission Criteria
This is an application based program. Students interested in applying to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program should read the latest Magnetic Resonance Imaging program requirements.
Program Applications
The MRI Certificate Program is accepting applications from currently certified American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and state licensed (as applicable) Radiation Therapy Technologists, September 1, 2017 until December 1, 2017. Applications will be accepted until all clinical assignments are filled. Classes are currently scheduled to start, Spring Semester 2018. The class schedule will be announced soon.
MRI information sessions will be held in the Health Science Center 1, Room 132 at 5pm on the following dates::
- Tuesday, September 12, 2017
- Monday, October 16, 2017
- Thursday, November 16 2017
- Friday, December 1, 2017
Program Accreditation
The Medical Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Contact
Please contact Lawrence Norris at Lawrence.E.Norris@LoneStar.edu or call 281.290.3926 for more information.
First Year
| First Semester Courses | 7 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| RADR 2240 | Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging | 2 |
| MRIT 2260 | Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science | 2 |
| MRIT 2330 | Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 6 Credits | |
| MRIT 2360 | Clinical - Radiologic Technology | 3 |
| MRIT 2355 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics | 3 |
| Third Semester Courses | 6 Credits | |
| MRIT 2334 | Magnetic Resonance Equipment and Methodology | 3 |
| MRIT 2361 | Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 3 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Advanced Technical Certificate Program Total | 19 Credits |
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Career Options
Median wage: $53,2101
Representative career titles and job positions for this program plan include:
- Radiologic Technologist2
- MRI Technician2
Gainful Employment
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Tuition
Figuring out how to pay for college is one of the toughest parts of earning a degree but attending LSC is an affordable option for most students. Tuition rates are based on residency and you can get an estimate of your costs by using our LSC Tuition & Fees chart.
Average full-time tuition is $800 per semester.
Financial Aid
Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid available to LSC students and financial aid packages may include more than one type of award.
Admissions
Lone Star College is an open-enrollment institution. Most students are accepted once they have completed the admissions process.
Resources
Accreditation
Lone Star College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT), Associate of Science (AS) and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees.
