Clinical Accessibility Policy
Applicants must first be approved by their preffered clinical site
Program admission requirements
New students are selected once each year, mid-spring semester. April 15 is the deadline to apply. Students failing to complete all requirements by this time will have to wait for program selection the following year. Professional education starts at the beginning of the summer semester.
Academic requirements
Students must:
- Contact program faculty member for program application;
- Be admitted as a classified student to Casper College before the deadline;
- Be 18 years of age or older;
- Have completed Associate Degree in Radiography with a minimum GPA of 2.3:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are highly skilled professionals who use specialized computerized equipment to produce cross sectional images that aid radiologists in diagnosing disease and disorders. MRI technologists must be knowledgeable of anatomy, physiology, patient care, communication skills, physics, equipment operation, procedure protocol and patient safety. The one year magnetic resonance imaging certificate program is designed to provide advanced technical skills to graduates of an accredited radiography program who are also registered technologists. The program provides the advanced competency requirements needed to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This certificate program consists of online didactic courses as well as clinical education for the student. The clinical component is required to complete competency exams required to sit the ARRT MRI post-primary certification exam.
Admissions Requirements: Must be a registered Radiologic Technologist (radiographer or radiation therapist): Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ARRT or NMTCB); or be registry eligible.
Certificate Requirements: Must be a registered Radiologic Technologist (radiographer or radiation therapist): Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ARRT or NMTCB); registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARRT or ARDMS); or be registry eligible.
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