Riverside, CA MRI Program

Riverside, California, MRI Program

The program includes on-ground, fully-provided clinical training opportunities for all our students! Have questions or want to get started? Give us a call: 866-260-4450

18-Month In-depth Program

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

MRI Program graduates acquire preparation 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 school.

MRI Program Accreditation and Approval in Riverside, California

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau for 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

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)

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.

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

BPPE Phone: 888-370-7589
BPPE Email: General

Frequently Asked Questions about the MRI Program in Riverside, CA

What is the length of the MRI program?

The length of the A.S. in MRI program is typically 18 Months.

How much does a MRI tech make in Riverside, CA?

According to BLS.gov, the annual mean wage for MRI Technologists working in Riverside, CA is $104,560.

How much do MRI techs make an hour in Riverside, CA?

According to BLS.gov, the hourly median wage for MRI Technologist in Riverside, CA is $50.27.

What is the demand for MRI techs?

According to BLS.gov, overall employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow seven (7) percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. As the population grows older, there will be an increase in medical conditions requiring imaging to make diagnoses.

Once I graduate from the MRI program, will I be receiving a degree or diploma?

Yes, the A.S. in MRI program in the Riverside, CA area is an Associate of Science degree program.

Do I have to find my own clinical sites?

Clinical sites are provided for all of our students in the Riverside, CA area.

Do you offer job placement?

We may assist with job placements for all students in the Riverside, CA area who complete the program. However, we cannot guarantee employment.