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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program

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1 Year of Clinical Experience
Online Classes, On-Ground Areas
Clinical Rotations Provided
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*72 Approved Instructional Weeks

Bob Trimboli, B.S., R.T.(MR)(ARRT)

A.S. in MRI Program Director

Hello, and thank you for considering the Associate of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ASMRI) Program at Gurnick Academy. Your interest in our program is greatly appreciated, and we are excited to welcome you to the Gurnick family!

Our program is designed to provide students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and hands-on training in MRI technology, preparing them to excel in this rapidly evolving, dynamic healthcare discipline. Throughout your time with us, you will be guided by experienced and innovative educators dedicated to your success and committed to fostering a supportive learning environment in both the classroom and clinical settings.

You will delve into a wide range of subjects, including MRI physics, anatomy, image production, procedures, patient care, and MRI safety protocols. You will gain the skills and confidence needed to operate MRI equipment proficiently and deliver high-quality patient care through interactive, online lectures, simulated laboratory sessions, and on-site clinical rotations—everything you will need to pursue a successful career as an MRI Technologist.

As you explore your options and consider your future academic and professional goals, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you navigate the application process and provide any information you may need to make the best-informed decision for your educational future. We are here to assist you every step of the way.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the ASMRI Program at Gurnick Academy, where your success is our priority!

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are valued members of today’s healthcare team. They utilized specialized MRI equipment to create images of internal body structures, among other vital tasks. While supervised by board-certified radiologists, MRI Technologists have responsibility and independence in performing their duties.

MRI program graduates prepare to perform clinical MRI examinations, focusing on image production, quality control, signal-to-noise ratio, and primary pulse sequences. Read more about the benefits of becoming an MRI Technologist. The program includes online classwork, required live online lectures, and clinical experiences correlating with theoretical education.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts considers clinical experience one of the most critical parts of medical education. Accordingly, students are rotated throughout our affiliated medical facilities while attending our MRI Technologist Program.

Train students who demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for employment as entry-level MRI technologists.

Develop interpersonal skills in communicating with patients and medical and administrative individuals.

Help students acquire the necessary skills to practice proper patient care.

Instill students with the knowledge, clinical skills, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills to practice in the magnetic resonance imaging field.

Equip graduates to be competent in entry-level positions as MRI Technologists and display appropriate behaviors as set forth by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and the Society for MR Radiographers and Technologists (SMRT).

Prepare students to take and pass an examination for certification and registration.

*72 Approved instruction Weeks

The program information, length, and schedule are subject to change. Please read the accompanying Catalog and Addendum for changes and updates. Please check with an admissions advisor for details.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Associate of Science in MRI program provides a library. The Instructor-to-Student ratio is 1:20 in lectures and 1:1 or 1:2 during clinical experiences.

The MRI program is a 72-week full-time course of study. The program is offered twice per calendar year. The curriculum encompasses all principles of magnetic resonance imaging technology, including 246 general education hours, 620 hours of technical didactic instruction, and 1,020 hours of supervised clinical experience.

The program is based on the parameters suggested by the Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT^®), the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS), and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Additionally, the MRI program incorporates a general education component to complement its technical courses.

The program consists of six (6) 12-week quarters. Students will take General Education and Introduction to MRI courses up to 24 hours per week during the first two (2) program quarters. Students will take technical courses online from the third quarter through the end of the program.

Clinical rotations begin in quarter 3, during which students will attend their assigned clinical rotation at a designated MRI facility for forty-eight (48) weeks, two to four days per week. With a minimum of twenty-one (21) hours per week, with +/- ten (10) hours per week variance. An occasional Saturday clinical will be required to complete clinical hours.

This program’s expected completion time is seventy-two (72) weeks, excluding holidays and vacation times. The curriculum provides our students with the general education, technical, clinical, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in this challenging field.

Upon program completion, an Associate of Science Degree is awarded. Class times can and may be rescheduled on an alternate day of the week (Sunday through Saturday) to ensure program completion is on time and the required program hours are fulfilled.

Didactic is taught Online, and students attend Clinical Rotations in the following areas:

Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

California

Fresno, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Modesto, CA
Orange County, CA
Palm Springs, CA
Riverside, CA
Sacramento, CA
SF Bay Area, CA

Florida

Cape Coral, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Miami/West Palm Beach (WPB), FL
Orlando, FL
Tampa, FL

Nevada

Las Vegas, NV
Reno, NV

New Jersey (Entire State)

South Carolina

Columbia, SC

Texas

Houston, TX

Admission Requirements
Performance Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Please review the following General Admission Requirements for all programs.

Applicants must:
- Attend or view a live or recorded Information Session.
- Submit original transcripts from the Registrar at an educational institution for applicants requesting credit granting for General Education Courses. Copies are not accepted. All coursework must be completed and given a grade of at least a “C.” Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory must be completed within the last five (5) years. All credit-granting is subject to approval from the Program Director or Program Coordinator. Please allow seven (7) days for review.
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Please review the following General Performance Requirements for all programs.

Each program has both physical and non-physical requirements to ensure the safety and welfare of students and patients.

A.S. in MRI students must be able to:
- Lift or move 50 pounds (22.68 kg) and push and pull routinely.
- Hear sufficiently to assess patient needs without hearing aids and communicate verbally with other healthcare providers.
- Verbalize and have written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English.
- Have full use of arms, hands, and wrists.
- Possess adequate visual acuity to review radiologic exams, including color distinctions.
- Stand and walk on your feet 80% of the time.
- Work compassionately and effectively with ill patients.
- S. in MR who are illI students must have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:
- Transport, lift, and transfer patients from a wheelchair or cart to a table or bed.
- Move, adjust, and manipulate various MRI equipment.
A.S. in MRI students must be capable of:
- Handling stressful situations related to technical and procedural standards and patient care situations.
- Providing physical and emotional support to the patient during the MRI procedures.
- Being able to respond to situations requiring first aid and provide emergency care to the patient without delay until the physician arrives.
- Communicating effectively verbally to direct patients during MRI examinations.
- Visually recognizing anatomy on the CRT screen.
- Reading and interpreting patient charts and requisitions for MRI examinations.
A.S. in MRI students must have the mental and intellectual capacity to:
- - Calculate and select proper technical factors according to the individual needs of the patient and the requirements of the procedure’s standards of speed and accuracy.
  - Review and evaluate the recorded images on the monitor and archiving system to assess the Massess quality, accurate procedural sequencing, completion of a diagnostic examination, and other relevant aspects.
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The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the MRI program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:
- The successful completion of all program courses and hours.
- All financial obligations have been met, including tuition and textbook charges.
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Admission Requirements

Please review the following General Admission Requirements for all programs.

Applicants must:

Attend or view a live or recorded Information Session.
Submit original transcripts from the Registrar at an educational institution for applicants requesting credit granting for General Education Courses. Copies are not accepted. All coursework must be completed and given a grade of at least a “C.” Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory must be completed within the last five (5) years. All credit-granting is subject to approval from the Program Director or Program Coordinator. Please allow seven (7) days for review.

Performance Requirements

Please review the following General Performance Requirements for all programs.

Each program has both physical and non-physical requirements to ensure the safety and welfare of students and patients.

A.S. in MRI students must be able to:

Lift or move 50 pounds (22.68 kg) and push and pull routinely.
Hear sufficiently to assess patient needs without hearing aids and communicate verbally with other healthcare providers.
Verbalize and have written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English.
Have full use of arms, hands, and wrists.
Possess adequate visual acuity to review radiologic exams, including color distinctions.
Stand and walk on your feet 80% of the time.
Work compassionately and effectively with ill patients.
S. in MR who are illI students must have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:

Transport, lift, and transfer patients from a wheelchair or cart to a table or bed.
Move, adjust, and manipulate various MRI equipment.

A.S. in MRI students must be capable of:

Handling stressful situations related to technical and procedural standards and patient care situations.
Providing physical and emotional support to the patient during the MRI procedures.
Being able to respond to situations requiring first aid and provide emergency care to the patient without delay until the physician arrives.
Communicating effectively verbally to direct patients during MRI examinations.
Visually recognizing anatomy on the CRT screen.
Reading and interpreting patient charts and requisitions for MRI examinations.

A.S. in MRI students must have the mental and intellectual capacity to:

- Calculate and select proper technical factors according to the individual needs of the patient and the requirements of the procedure’s standards of speed and accuracy.
- Review and evaluate the recorded images on the monitor and archiving system to assess the Massess quality, accurate procedural sequencing, completion of a diagnostic examination, and other relevant aspects.

Graduation Requirements

The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the MRI program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:

The successful completion of all program courses and hours.
All financial obligations have been met, including tuition and textbook charges.

Applicants are deemed qualified on a point system. The highest-ranked applicants (above a minimum) may be offered seats in the program. The following point system evaluates each applicant, showing the maximum achievable score.

If an accepted applicant chooses to decline their seat in the upcoming term, they must reapply for admission in any future term. The applicant must reapply through the application process, including meeting all current admission requirements and deadlines.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program	Possible Points
I. CCAT	50
II. Post-Secondary Education	50
➢ Associate Degree	25
➢ Baccalaureate Degree and higher	50
III. Credit Granted Courses	120
➢ College Algebra	30
➢ Anatomy & Physiology	30
➢ Biology	30
➢ Sociology	10
➢ Critical Thinking	10
➢ Medical Terminology	10
IV. One-Page Resume	10
V. Healthcare Background	30
➢ One to three (1-3) Years	20
➢ More than three (3) years	30
VI. Imaging Background	50
➢ Background as a registered RT, Sonographer, MRI Technologist, or Radiation Therapist	50
VII. Clinical Affiliate Background	20
VIII. Personal Interview	120
➢ Professionalism
➢ Communication
➢ Motivation
➢ Overall Impression
Possible Total Points	450

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Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Quarter Credit Hours
GE 001	Biology Basics	45.0	4.5
GE 021	Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology	66.0	6.5
GE 110	Critical Thinking	45.0	4.5
GE 112	Algebra I	45.0	4.5
GE 201	Introduction to Sociology	45.0	4.5
MR 001	Introduction to MRI I	60.0	6.0
MR 002	Introduction to MRI II	60.0	6.0
MR 101	Sectional Anatomy I	24.0	2.0
MR 103	Physical Principles of MRI	54.0	5.0
MR 104	Patient Care	36.0	3.5
MR 105	Medical Terminology	36.0	3.5
MR 111	MRI Clinical I	264.0	8.5
MR 201	Sectional Anatomy II	24.0	2.0
MR 203	MRI Protocols and Procedures I	42.0	4.0
MR 204	MRI Safety	36.0	3.5
MR 205	Pathology in Diagnostic Imaging I	18.0	1.5
MR 211	MRI Clinical II	252.0	8.0
MR 301	Sectional Anatomy III	24.0	2.0
MR 302	Physics I	31.0	3.0
MR 303	MRI Protocols and Procedures II	42.0	4.0
MR 305	Pathology in Diagnostic Imaging II	18.0	1.5
MR 311	MRI Clinical III	252.0	8.0
MR 401	Medicolegal Considerations in Healthcare	24.0	2.0
MR 402	MRI Registry Review	36.0	3.5
MR 403	Physics II	31.0	3.0
MR 404	Computers in Imaging and PACS	24.0	2.0
MR 411	MRI Clinical IV	252.0	8.0
Total		1,886.0	115.0

Read the A.S. in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program Course Descriptions.

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Quarter Credit Hours
SNO 001	US and Nevada Constitution*	0.0	0.0

*This satisfies the Nevada Constitution requirement NRS 394.150 and is only required for students who reside in Nevada.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts considers clinical experience one of the most critical parts of medical education.

Students must be rotated throughout our affiliated medical facilities while attending our MRI technician school. We have Residential Clinical Sites in the State of New Jersey; Fresno, Los Angeles, Modesto, Palm Springs, Orange County, Riverside, Sacramento, and the SF Bay Area, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Jacksonville, Miami/West Palm Beach (WPB), Orlando, and Tampa, FL; Houston, TX; Columbia, SC; and Reno and Las Vegas, NV.

Additionally, if you have a facility that is interested in hosting you for your clinical rotations, you may apply for clinical site approval by completing and submitting the new Clinical Affiliate Request form.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES accreditation does not include continuing education courses.

ABHES Mailing Address:
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852

ABHES Phone: 301-291-7550
ABHES Email: Info
ABHES Website: abhes.org

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. CPPEA governs the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

The Office of Student Assistance and Relief is available to support prospective students, current students, or past students of private postsecondary educational institutions in making informed decisions, understanding their rights, and navigating available services and relief options. The office may be reached by calling (888) 370- 7589, option #5, or by visiting osar.bppe.ca.gov.

BPPE Mailing Address:
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834

BPPE Phone: 888-370-7589
BPPE Email: General
BPPE Website: bppe.ca.gov

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts aims to help every student obtain Financial Aid* to attend their chosen program. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.

The financial aid programs are designed to assist students with inadequate financial resources to meet their education’s total cost. Each campus has a Financial Aid Advisor who can help students with any financial aid questions.

For more information, please visit our Financial Aid page.

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Please find more information about the Foreign Transcript/Diploma Evaluations process.
Application deadlines and start dates can be found at the top of this program page.
Click on the link for more info about the CCAT exam.
Yes. Regardless of degree or background, all applicants must pass the entrance exam to be admitted into the program.
You don’t need to take any prerequisite courses.

Click on the link for more details about the MRI Program Length and Schedule.
Click on the link to learn more about Accreditation.
No, we do not currently offer night classes.
Please find more info about remediation in our Catalog and Addendum.
For more information, please get in touch with the Admissions Department.

Clinical sites are provided for all of our students.
All clinical rotations provided are unpaid.

For a detailed cost breakdown, please refer to the Program Fees section.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.

The A.S. in MRI program is an Associate of Science degree program.
Please find more info about Licensure, Certification, and Registry Disclaimer policy in our Catalog and Addendum.
We may assist with job placements for all students who complete the program. However, we cannot guarantee employment.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program

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Florida

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New Jersey (Entire State)

South Carolina

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Career Services

Program Outline

Clinical Training

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