Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Registered Technologists is a nine-month program.  Admission to the program is selective. Eligible applicants are registered Radiologic, Nuclear Medicine and Sonography, Technologists, and ARRT registry-eligible students. The Academic curriculum includes basic MR physics, physics for advanced procedures, studies in cross-sectional anatomy, MR safety, and patient care. Upon completion of the academic portion of the program, students will have earned the necessary structured education credits to sit for the ARRT registry in MR. Clinical experience will vary based on whether students are Option A or Option B students.

Minimum Qualifications:

All applicants must be either ARRT, NMTCB, or ARDMS certified or be registry eligible upon the start date of the MR program. You must also complete the following requirements by the dates specified by the program facilitator:

• Be currently registered with the ARRT, the NMTCB, the ARDMS or be eligible to take the ARRT registry within the year of application.
• Submit a completed application to Hutchinson Community College by June 17.
• Submit a completed application to the Hutchinson Community College MR program by June 17.
• Submit 2 recommendation forms completed by any Allied Health professional by June 17.
• Complete 8 hours of documented observation time in an MR department by June 17.
• Submit a typed no more than a two-page description of their observation including an explanation of their personal interest in MR imaging, and clinical location preference by June 17.

• Be currently registered with the ARRT, the NMTCB, or the ARDMS or be eligible to take the ARRT registry within the year of application.
• Submit a completed application to Hutchinson Community College by August 1.
• Submit a completed application to the Hutchinson Community College MR program by August 1.
• Submit 2 recommendation forms completed by any Allied Health professional by August 1.
• Submit a typed no more than two-page description of their experience in MR imaging by August 1.
• Proof of current employment or training opportunity in an MR imaging department.
• Completed form indicating contact person at their place of employment or organization granting MR training opportunity. (The contact person must be willing to proctor exams and complete evaluations).

Application review will begin shortly after the application deadline. applicants will be notified of their acceptance or non-acceptance into the program. Accepted applicants will be enrolled in the course and will be given information regarding necessary books, course access, and clinical policies if applicable. 

The Hutchinson Community College MR program has a limited number of clinical sites available at this time; therefore, meeting the requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.

To receive the necessary application forms or if you have any questions pertaining to the application process or the MR program, please contact the radiology department at Hutchinson Community College 1-800-289-3501 ext. 4956 or 4943, or e-mail Lacey Hoskinson.