Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology
Degree program at Bay College
Why Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology?
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program includes a rigorous curriculum of classroom, lab, and clinical education experiences in the Medical Imaging departments of hospitals and other health care facilitates, preparing the student for success on the national certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program is offered through a partnership of Bay de Noc Community College and the following colleges: Kellogg Community College, Lansing Community College, Mid-Michigan Community College, Grand Rapids Community College, Lake Michigan College, and Grand Valley State University. The six colleges established the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MRIS) Consortium for the purpose of sharing instructional resources to offer the MRI program.
By offering the program at Bay College, students are afforded the opportunity to complete the general education requirements on Bay’s campus. Once the entrance requirements are met, students will apply to the Michigan Online College to complete the MRI-specific courses, both online and at clinical sites close to home. Admission is limited to two students/year.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTSWhy Bay College?
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging program at Bay College is offered through a partnership of Bay de Noc Community College and the following colleges: Kellogg Community College, Lansing Community College, Mid-Michigan Community College, Grand Rapids Community College, Lake Michigan College, and Grand Valley State University. The six colleges established the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MRIS) Consortium for the purpose of sharing instructional resources to offer the MRI program. Each college enrolls students in that program under that college's admission criteria and each awards the degree according to that college's completion requirements.
MRI ONLINE PROGRAMBy offering the program at Bay College, students are afforded the opportunity to complete the general education requirements on Bay’s campus. Once the entrance requirements are met, students will apply to the Michigan Online College to complete the MRI-specific courses, both online and at clinical sites close to home. Admission is limited to two students/year.
The MRI program at Bay de Noc Community College prepares students to enter the career of medical imaging as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. The program includes a rigorous curriculum of classroom, lab, and clinical education experiences in the Medical Imaging departments of hospitals and other health care facilitates, preparing the student for success on the national certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Degree Options
| Certificate/Degree | Completion Credits | Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (AAS) | 67.00 | |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech. (Pre) (AA) | 60.00 |
Beyond Bay College
Students that complete the MRIT program at Bay College may go on to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Radiological Sciences.
TRANSFER INFORMATIONCareer Opportunities
The MRI program prepares students for entry-level technological positions in the healthcare radiologic field, a career field that demonstrates a continued area of growth and employment opportunities. It provides an avenue for students to become gainfully employed, as well as ladder into other health care careers, and the ability to advance their college degree at four-year institutions.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Radiological Technologist
- Radiologist
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