School of Medical Imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program at School of Medical imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive modality using a large magnet and radio waves to produce high-resolution, cross-sectional images of the body. Healthcare professionals use magnetic resonance images to assess and diagnose conditions of the brain and spinal cord, heart and blood vessels, internal organs, bones and joints, breasts, and fetal abnormalities.

MRI students are exposed to clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings to prepare for a career in this state-of-the-art field.  It has proven to provide a well-rounded and comprehensive educational and clinical preparatory experience. Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a certificate from the School of Medical Imaging and meet requirements to apply for the national certification examination offered by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

What Is an MRI Technologist?

The MRI technologist’s role in the healthcare team is to provide high quality patient care while obtaining clinical quality images to aid in a precise diagnosis. In addition to operating the equipment, MRI technologists are skilled at performing venipunctures to administer contrast intravenously, providing support to anxious patients and assisting physicians during MR guided biopsy procedures.

Accreditation

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The magnetic resonance imaging program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology:

20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and current accreditation award letter can be found here: Rhode Island Hospital - JRCERT

Our Mission and Goals

  1. Students will be clinically competent to become effective members of the MRI profession.
    • Students will demonstrate proficiency in routine MRI procedures.
    • Students will identify/apply safe MRI safety procedures. 
    • Students will provide effective patient care skills relating to the healthcare environment.
  2. Students will have effective communication skills as a member of the healthcare team.
    • Students will demonstrate effective communication skills in the healthcare environment.
    • Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate through oral and written correspondence.
    • Students will demonstrate cultural sensitivity as it relates to healthcare.
  3. Students will apply effective critical thinking skills to solve problems.
    • Students will adapt for non-routine patients. 
    • Students will critique images for diagnostic quality. 
  4. Students will become professional members of the healthcare community.
    • Students will demonstrate professional skills in the healthcare environment. 
    • Students will identify and build employment skills to enter the workforce upon graduation. 

MRI Program Effectiveness Data

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information.

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Credentialing Examination

This data reflects the number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Credentialing examination rateNumber passed on first attempt divided by number attempted within six months of graduation
YearResults
Year 1 - 20197 of 7 - 100%
Year 2 - 20207 of 7 - 100%
Year 3 - 20217 of 8 - 87%
Year 4 - 20226 of 6 - 100%
Year 5 - 20238 of 8 - 100%
Program Five-Year Average35 of 36 - 97%

Post-Graduation Employment Rates

Job placement is measured as the number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Job placement rateNumber employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation
YearResults
Year 1 - 20197 of 7 - 100%
Year 2 - 20207 of 7 - 100%
Year 3 - 20218 of 8 - 100%
Year 4 - 20224 of 4 - 100%
Year 5 - 20234 of 4 - 100%
Program Five-Year Average30 of 30 - 100%

Program Completion

This data reflects the number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.

Program completion rateNumber graduated divided by number who started the program
YearResults
Year 1 - 20238 of 9
Annual Completion Rate88%

Accreditation

The magnetic resonance imaging program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology:

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20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and current accreditation award letter can be found here: Rhode Island Hospital - JRCERT