Kent State University Catalog 2010 - 2011

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate (Post Secondary)

Students completing this certificate program are able to perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures in a healthcare setting, after completing clinical competencies. Students are expected to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's certification exam in MRI upon completion of the program. MRI application packets are available at the Salem campus.

Kent State University admission requirements apply, including assessment testing. Students may enroll in the program even if they have prior degrees. Students must declare themselves as a certificate candidate prior to completing half of the courses and must complete a minimum of 15 credits at Kent State University.

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (27 credits)
Course		Title	Credits
RIS	34084	Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sectional Anatomy I	2
	34086	Computer Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sectional Anatomy II	2
	44031	Patient Management in MRI	3
	44035	MRI Clinical Education I	3
	44036	MRI Clinical Education II	3
	44037	MRI Clinical Education III	3
	44044	MRI Procedures I	2
	44045	MRI Procedures II	2
	44051	MRI Equipment and Acquisition I	2
	44052	MRI Equipment and Image Acquisition II	2
	44083	Pathophysiology for Medical Imaging	3
TOTAL			27

Students must have completed a program in radiologic technology. All course prerequisites must be fulfilled an students must pass each course with a minimum grade of C (2.0) and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75.