Program Description
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging technical certificate program provides educational opportunities to the post-graduate registered Radiologic Technologist, registered Radiation Therapist, registered Sonographer, and registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in good standing. It provides students with the knowledge needed to perform MRI exams, and to sit for the Post-Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification Examination. The academic component is designed to meet competency requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, as well as providing for continuing educational requirements.
This program is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
Career Information
This is a new program at Atlanta Technical College, and labor market data is forthcoming.
Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Admission Requirements
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Submit a completed application and application fee to the college
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Be at least 17 years of age
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Submit official high school transcript or High School Equivalency transcript or college transcripts showing successful completion of 60+ semester credits or 72+ quarter credits
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Submit official college transcripts, if applicable
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American Heart Association Provider CPR Certification, physical examination, up-to-date immunizations and health requirements for clinical sites, criminal background check and drug screen required prior to start of clinical rotation.
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Applicant must be certified in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). A copy of the front and back of the ARRT certification card must be submitted. Applicants who are recent graduates of an accredited radiologic technology program may request a waiver of this requirement but must submit a copy of their ARRT certification card prior to start of the program.
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Applications are accepted throughout the year and the program is offered every Spring and Fall term. Select this link for application.
Blood and Airborne Pathogens
Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens.
These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.
Program Contact Information
Danielle Hibbert
Program Coordinator, Radiologic Technology
Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health Building H149B
404-225-4567
dhibbert@atlantatech.edu
Nytavia Wallace MS RT (R) (MR)
Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology
Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health Building H149C
404-225-4432
nwallace@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 terms
Credit Hours: 24
Estimated Program Cost: $4,284
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (24Credits)
| MRIM 2300 | Orientation and Introduction to MRI | 3 |
| MRIM 2350 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education I | 6 |
| MRIM 2320 | MRI Procedures and Cross Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| MRIM 2330 | MRI Physics and Instrumentation | 3 |
| MRIM 2360 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education II | 6 |
| MRIM 2370 | MRI Review | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 24
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to prepare patient for Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedure.
2. Graduates will be able to operate the imaging equipment.
3. Graduates will be able to identify normal and abnormal anatomy.
4. Graduates will be able to identify legal and ethical issues and risk management for healthcare.
5. Graduates will be able to practice emergency response and safety practices for healthcare.