Get the Skills to Become an MRI Technologist
18 Month* Hands-On AAS MRI Technology Training Program in Sacramento, CA
Program Description
The student receives six hundred seventy five (675) hours of didactic training and one thousand (1000) hours of clinical education allowing them to apply the lecture topics to practical use. The curriculum provides students with the technical, clinical, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in this field. Upon completion of the program, an Associate’s in Applied Science is awarded. Normal completion time for this program is 65.5 weeks excluding any holiday and vacation times. The mission of the MRI Technologist program is to provide well trained and knowledgeable, entry-level MRI technologists to meet the needs of the medical community.
Be sure to register within the window of application to be eligible for the next start date. Visit the Admissions page to learn the application deadline (as well as general admissions requirements and how to apply).
Topics Covered
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Cross-Sectional Anatomy
- Physics & Instrumentation
- Imaging & Procedures
- Patient Care & Management
- General Education
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Job Outlook
According to the 2018 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the median salary for MRI Technologists in California is $91,660. And, there is a projected growth of 9 percent from 2018-2028, faster than the average for all occupations.
Students can earn an Associates in Applied Sciences Degree in MRI Program at Sacramento Ultrasound Institute (SUI) in only 18 months and start a career in the growing field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists upon completion of their externship. Best part? SUI works with more than 30 clinical sites and gives the students the knowledge, the clinical experience and the connections needed to land a job in the field.
ARRT Eligibility
Students enrolled into the AAS in MRI Technology are eligible to sit for the ARRT exam after graduation.
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Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Click here for more information about Financial Assistance. For details please call: 916-877-7977
General Information
Program Hours: 1675 Hours
Program Length: 67.5 Weeks
Credits: 65.5 Credits
Instruction Residential
Admissions Requirements
- General Admissions Requirements for All Programs
- MRI Program Prerequisites: None
- Frequently Asked Questions-MRI
2019 – 2020 Program Performance
- 19-20 Graduation Rate 100%
- 19-20 Employment Rate 78%
Program Fees
Registration Fee (non-refundable) $100.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund $0.00
Uniforms (Two Sets) $100.00
Textbooks $800.00
Laptop Fee $750.00
Tuition $40,200.00
Total Cost $41,950.00
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