{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-4129339d-9c4c-44df-a053-44b10e87ba35","@type":"ceterms:Certificate","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-4129339d-9c4c-44df-a053-44b10e87ba35","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Certificate)"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-cde7106e-06d9-4468-8914-a3b1b20cfec5"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Certificate program prepares the post-graduate registered radiologic technologist to use magnetic field and radio waves to produce cross-sectional anatomical images of the human body. MRI technologists operate MRI scanners, picture archiving and communication systems and related equipment.\n\nThe MRI Certificate program is a two-semester program. The program consists of online didactic courses and a clinical practicum experience. The MRI Certificate Program is designed to provide the working Radiologic Technologist with the theoretical background and documented clinical experience necessary to sit for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Post-Primary Certification exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).\n\nApplicants must be registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy. The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for Ultrasound or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) for Nuclear Medicine are also accepted.\n\nGraduates of this program are able to:\n\nFunction as competent, entry-level professionals;\nDemonstrate appropriate, professional communication skills;\nDevelop and practice effective problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills; and\nConduct him/herself in a professional manner.\nAdmission Procedures\nMagnetic Resonance Imaging Program Information\n\nAdmission to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate program is open only to applicants who are in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy. The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for Ultrasound or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) for Nuclear Medicine are also accepted. To apply for the MRI Certification Program, please complete the following steps:\n\nSubmit an application to Bucks County Community College.\nSubmit previous college transcripts, if applicable, for evaluation by the Registrar's Office.\nSubmit completed Magnetic Resonance Imaging Application\nSubmit current ARRT credential card, current NMTCB card or ARDMS card via email to Program Director of Radiography.\nApplications will be accepted from March 1 - March 31, 2024. New radiography graduate's welcome! Graduates must be ARRT certified prior to clinical start date.\n\nNext MRI program start date is June 2024 until December 2024.\n\nClinical Education Requirements:\nThe number students accepted into clinical education (RADI311 and RADI326) for MRI will be equal to the number of available clinical spaces.\n\nOnce accepted into the MRI Clinical Courses, students will be required to:\n\nPurchase a MRI uniform from preferred uniform vendor.\nAssume all responsibility for transportation to and from the clinical sites assigned.\nObtain and maintain current CPR certification.\nObtain and maintain Immunization records.\nComplete an FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, a PA Criminal Background check, Child Abuse clearance and drug screening (until clearance is received, program acceptance is provisional and may be rescinded).\nShow proof of health insurance coverage for the student.\n\nHealth Sciences\nLower Bucks Campus  Phone 215-968-8353 (option 5)\nCurriculum Code No. 3201"},"ceterms:occupationType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.onetcenter.org/taxonomy.html","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2035.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"29-2035.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry."}}],"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.bucks.edu/catalog/majors/health/magneticresonanceimaging/","ceterms:isPreparationFor":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Preparation for occupation"},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"This credential is preparation for the following occupation(s)."}}],"ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}}}