MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
El Centro only
ECC-Reactivated June 1, 2012.
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.MRI.12
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program is a two-year program that prepares students to function as a MRI Technologist. The first year of the program consists of general education and health occupations core courses. The second year of the program provides intensive didactic and clinical training in the medical specialty of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
The MRI technologist performs examinations using magnetism and radio frequency to visualize internal organs such as the heart, abdominal organs and brain. It may also be used to visualize bony structures such as the spine, skull, and extremities. Graduates will be eligible to take the MRI Registry Exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
PREREQUISITES
SEMESTER I (Fall)
| SCIT 1407 |
Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I OR |
4 |
| BIOL 2401 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
(4) |
| HPRS 2300 |
Pharmacology for Health Professions |
3 |
| HPRS 1204 |
Basic Health Profession Skills |
2 |
| PHYS 1401 |
College Physics I |
4 |
| +Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
|
|
16 |
SEMESTER II (Spring)
SEMESTER III (Summer 1)
| RADR 2340 |
Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging |
3 |
| MRIT 1170 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety |
1 |
|
|
4 |
SEMESTER IV (Fall)
| MRIT 2330 |
Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
3 |
| MRIT 2334 |
Magnetic Resonance Equipment and Methodology |
3 |
| MRIT 2560 |
Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer |
5 |
|
|
11 |
SEMESTER V (Spring)
| MRIT 2374 |
Advanced Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
3 |
| MRIT 2561 |
Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer |
5 |
|
|
8 |
SEMESTER VI (Summer I)
| MRIT 1191 |
Special Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology/Technician |
1 |
| MRIT 2562 |
Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer |
5 |
|
|
6 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
71-72 |
+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from any three-credit hour course from the DCCCD AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
