RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES AND IMAGING: ADVANCED IMAGING
CERTIFICATE IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Advanced imaging technology, of which magnetic resonance imaging (MRI or MR) is a part, allows registered radiologic technologists in the radiography field to operate advanced imaging equipment that obtain still and moving pictures of various vascular structures within the human body that aid the physician in the diagnosis or treatment of many diseases or injuries.

MR, like computed tomography, produces multiple cross-sectional images to create a 3-dimensional image. Unlike CT, MR uses non-ionizing radio frequency to generate image contrast. For more information about magnetic resonance imaging as a career, click here.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Students entering Kettering College as graduates of either an associate’s degree or certificate program in radiologic technology may continue their education with several certificate programs. Certificate programs in CT, MRI, vascular interventional technology, or cardiovascular interventional technology are offered as one-semester courses of study. These may be taken individually or as paired programs that may lead to the BS degree. For more information, see the BS in Health Professions, advanced imaging track, section of this web site.

All advanced imaging programs require practicum experience in the semester in which the clinical aspects courses are taught. Each student will be evaluated on classroom and practicum experiences. Due to the one- semester format, students may be qualified for employment in their chosen modality but not fully qualified for ARRT advanced imaging certification.