Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Curriculum Description
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) curriculum prepares students to become MRI technologists and skilled health care professionals that are educated to use magnetic energy fields to produce images of the human body.
Course work includes Imaging fundamentals, MRI physics, procedures, anatomy, pathology, patient care, and Imaging ethics and law, in a medical environment. Students should be able to demonstrate all functional areas related to the magnetic resonance imaging field.
Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ (ARRT) national examination for certification and registration as MRI technologists. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, outpatient clinics, physicians’ offices, government agencies and research.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A45800
NC CIP: 51.0920
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2012
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing  |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| IMG 110 | Fundamentals of Imag I | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| IMG 120 | Patient Care Medical Imag | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 163 OR |
Basic Anat & Physiology |
4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| BIO 168 AND |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
(3) | (3) | (0) | (4) |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
(3) | (3) | (0) | (4) |
Totals
Class Hours: 11
Lab/Shop Hours: 6
Clinical/WBL Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 16
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMG 111 | Fundamentals of Imag II | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| IMG 130 | Imaging Ethics & Law | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 112 OR |
Argument-Based Research |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 114 OR |
Prof Research & Reporting |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 115 | Oral Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY 110 AND |
Conceptual Physics |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| PHY 110A OR |
Conceptual Physics Lab |
(0) | (2) | (0) | (1) |
| PHY 121 OR |
Applied Physics I | (3) | (2) | (0) | (4) |
| PHY 125 | Health Sciences Physics | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 118 OR |
Interpersonal Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 14
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 17
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI 213 | MRI Patient Care & Safety | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MRI 216 | MRI Instrumentation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MRI 250 | MRI Clinical Ed I | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
** | ** | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 4
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 12
Credit Hours: 11
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI 214 | MRI Procedures I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MRI 217 | MRI Physics I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MRI 241 | MRI Anatomy & Path I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MRI 260 | MRI Clinical Ed II | 0 | 0 | 21 | 7 |
Totals
Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 21
Credit Hours: 13
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI 215 | MRI Procedures II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MRI 218 | MRI Physics II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MRI 242 | MRI Anatomy & Path II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MRI 270 | MRI Clinical Ed III | 0 | 0 | 24 | 8 |
| MRI 271 | MRI Capstone | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Totals
Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 24
Credit Hours: 15
Total Credit Hours: 72
Legend
- : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
- : Local Requirement
- : Instructional Service Agreement
- : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
- : Global Distinction
- : Requisite(s)
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 231, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, MUS 110, PHI 215 or PHI 240 or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor to other possible electives.
Criminal Background Checks/Drug Screening
Clinical agencies require criminal background checks and/or drug screening for students assigned to their facility for clinical education. In addition, national and/or state registry and/or licensure boards may prohibit eligibility for registry or licensure based on criminal background records. Please refer to the Health Technologies section on www.forsythtech.edu.
**Hours will vary depending on selection.
A45800
