| hnology is still a developing field of diagnosis. Most | | | | prepare a diagnostic report completely on his own. |
| hospitals are establishing MRI centers due to its | | | | Thus MRI training schools offering overall medical |
| increasing application in diagnosis. Hence there is also | | | | curriculums are best suited for students wishing a high |
| an increasing demand for MRI technicians. This is a | | | | pay scale job of MRI technician. The MRI certification in |
| very specialized and sophisticated field of diagnosis | | | | the US is accredited by the American college of |
| and requires a two year specialization diploma. Due its | | | | Radiology or by the American Registry Of magnetic |
| growing scope most medical colleges have started | | | | Resonance Imaging Technology (ARMRIT). |
| MRI certification programs. | | | | Hence schools or colleges certified by the above |
| MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. A MRI | | | | organization should be chosen. There are two ways in |
| technician has to work in an extremely delicate | | | | which one may get a degree to be a MRI technician. |
| magnetic field where carelessness and insufficient | | | | First is the offline training and the second is the online |
| knowledge may lead to hazardous situations for the | | | | training. MRI technology is still developing hence the |
| technician himself and as well as for the patients. | | | | students should always be in touch with developing |
| The MRI technician needs to be well versed with the | | | | computer imaging systems and other technical |
| knowledge of the device used by him and should | | | | advancements. |
| aware of all the safety precautions and protocols | | | | For the above reason offline courses are more |
| required to operate the device so that he can offer a | | | | suitable but online courses may work for practicing |
| safe environment to the patients and as well as his | | | | technicians looking for specialization. Both the online |
| colleagues . Hence MRI programs offering practical | | | | and offline courses last for 12 to 18 months. |
| knowledge must be chosen. | | | | Some famous offline MRI training schools are |
| There is another very important job that an MRI | | | | University of Texas, Concorde Career College, |
| technician has to perform. He has to assist the doctors | | | | Sanford-Brown Institute and Bohecker College. Some |
| in diagnosis of the ailments through his knowledge of | | | | famous and renowned online colleges are Virginia |
| resonance imaging. To diagnose he must also have a | | | | College Online, American Intercontinental College and |
| good knowledge of the human anatomy and | | | | Devry University. |
| physiology. An experienced MRI technologist can | | | | |