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Career Studies Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Career Studies Certificate

Virginia Western Community College

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program prepares studnets to use magnetic technology to become a travel or ambulatory center MRI technologist.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The student is eligible to apply to take the national Registry examination leading to advanced certification as a Registered Technologist in MR by the ARRT. Program courses satisfy The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' Structured Education Requirements for post-primary certification and registration.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Did you know that Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at Virginia Western Community College prepares you to use state of the art magnetic technology to become a travel or ambulatory center MRI technologist. Begin your journey today to a career that uses radio waves and strong magnetic fields to produce computerized images of internal structures for detailed diagnosis. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Virginia Western Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	This is an online certificate program that is offered biennially. The student in Magnetic Resonance Imaging must have completed an approved program in radiography, radiation oncology or nuclear medicine technology. The student must be registered or registry eligible by the appropriate certification agency. Applicants must have maintained a “C” average in past program courses in the discipline of certification.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights	https://www.virginiawestern.edu/ie/research/student-goals/

Program Credit Requirements

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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor. Applicants for Magnetic Resonance Imaging must have completed an approved program in radiography, radiation oncology or nuclear medicine technology. The student must be registered or registry eligible by the appropriate certification agency. Applicants must have maintained a “C” average in past program courses in the discipline of certification.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	This is an online program that is offered biennially. The student in Magnetic Resonance Imaging must have completed an approved program in radiography, radiation oncology or nuclear medicine technology. The student must be registered or registry eligible by the appropriate certification agency. Applicants must have maintained a “C” average in past program courses in the discipline of certification. The student is eligible to apply to take the national Registry examination leading to advanced certification as a Registered Technologist in MR by the ARRT. Program courses satisfy The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' Structured Education Requirements for post-primary certification and registration.
Credit for Prior Learning	Yes
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Virginia Western Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

519

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
First Year Student Catalog Year	A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Radiologic Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Radiography	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Radiography	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1071.00	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-2034.00	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Cost To Complete

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Virginia Western Community College These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$170	Per Credit	$2,040	$0	$2,040	Includes Dual Enrollment
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Fees	$15	Per Credit	$180	0	$180

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

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You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.

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