Magnetic Resonance Imaging Associate of Applied Science

An Affiliated Program with Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences

Program Overview:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an advancing medical imaging field that uses powerful magnetic fields and radio waves to create highly detailed images of the human body. MR technologists are valued members of the health care team and have direct patient contact in clinic and hospital settings. MR technologists are vital in the creation of images for diagnosis and treatment of a variety of medical conditions. They are responsible for positioning the patient, selecting appropriate equipment and setting technical parameters to accurately display anatomy and pathology. In addition to technical expertise, MR technologists also possess excellent communication skills as they are responsible for patient education, instruction and safety.

The MRI Program is designed to provide high-quality didactic and clinical education experiences for students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be well-rounded, fully competent MR technologists.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the MRI program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate professional behavior in the clinical setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional attributes.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in producing images of diagnostic quality.
• Assess the quality of images.
• Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective written communication skills.

Additional Information:

Graduates who obtain a certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Associate Degree are eligible to take the Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Successfully passing the ARRT Primary MRI Certification Exam will earn graduates the nationally recognized credentials of R.T.(MR).

MRI AAS

MINNESOTA TRANSFER CURRICULUM (MnTC)/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (28 CREDITS)

GOAL 1: COMMUNICATION (7 CREDITS)

• COMM 1114 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr) OR COMM 1130 – Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
• ENGL 1117 – Reading and Writing Critically I (4 cr)

GOAL 3: NATURAL SCIENCES (15 CREDITS)

• BIOL 1217 – Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr)
• BIOL 1218 – Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr)
• CHEM 1117 – General, Organic and Biological Chemistry I (4 cr)
• PHYS 1103 – Principles of Physics (3 cr)

GOAL 4: MATHEMATICAL/LOGICAL REASONING (3 CREDITS)

• MATH 1115 – College Algebra I (3 cr)

GOAL 6: HUMANITIES AND THE FINE ARTS (3 CREDITS)

• PHIL 1125 – Ethics (3 cr) OR PHIL 1135 – Bioethics (3 cr)

PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS (35 CREDITS)

The following courses are offered through the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences:

• MRI 2201 – MRI Physics I (2 cr)
• MRI 2202 – MRI Physics II (2 cr)
• MRI 2230 – Introduction to Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (2 cr)
• MR 2270 – MRI Safety (3 cr)
• MRI 2301 – MRI Procedures I (4 cr)
• MRI 2302 – MRI Procedures II (4 cr)
• MRI 2315 – Medical Information (1 cr)
• MRI 2360 – Fundamentals of Imaging Sciences and Health Care (1 cr)
• MRI 2450 – Advanced Imagining Procedures (1 cr)
• MRI 2501 – Clinical Practicum I (5 cr)
• MRI 2502 – Clinical Practicum II (8 cr)
• MRI 2570 – MRI Registry Review (2 cr)

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCES

FULL-TIME

• Semester 1 (14 CREDITS): BIOL 1217, CHEM 1117, COMM 1114 OR COMM 1130, MATH 1115
• Semester 2 (14 CREDITS): BIOL 1218, ENGL 1117, PHIL 1125 OR PHIL 1135, PHYS 1103
• Semester 3 (7 CREDITS): MRI 2201, MRI 2230, MRI 2270
• Semester 4 (13 CREDITS): MRI 2202, MRI 2301, MRI 2315, MRI 2360, MRI 2501
• Semester 5 (15 CREDITS): MRI 2302, MRI 2450, MRI 2502, MRI 2570

Course descriptions can be found at: RCTC course descriptions