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RAD306: Essential Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Interested in a career as an MRI technologist? This online course will prepare you for your MRI credentialing exam and open the door to additional opportunities in this growing field. In addition to a boost in salary, MRI radiographic technologists have additional job security and marketability – employers seek individuals with multi-modality training.
This course will serve as a valuable resource in navigating the differences between MRI and radiation-based modalities. Through comprehensive modules and hands-on training, participants will gain a deep understanding of MRI principles, preparing them to excel in this dynamic and evolving field. "
This comprehensive pathway is designed for the working professional, with online coursework and clinical experiences that can be completed at your workplace or choice of partner sites. Essential MRI is a single course designed to meet the needs of cross-training and MRI credentialing requirements. It does not meet the requirements for MRI as a primary pathway.
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100%
Online Coursework
12 weeks
Course starts May 2026
$16K
anticipated increase in salary
Real-World Ready
"The rapidly expanding MRI job market is expected to see approximately 15,700 job openings annually for the next ten years. This course aims to help technologists interested in advancing into MRI roles and current professionals gearing up for their MRI credentialing examination.
Christine Eckenrod
Assistant Professor / Director Radiography
FAQs
- Enjoy a flexible online format using MRI simulation software.
- Learn MRI patient care, equipment, magnet safety, MRI technical factors, and procedures as they relate to MRI.
- Build the knowledge and skills needed to work in an MRI department.
- Master precise content required for the ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging examination
- Gain specialized skills that health systems desperately need.
The course is open to degree and non-degree seeking students as long as:
- You’ve passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography exam
Additionally, current students who have successfully completed RAD249 are eligible for the course and can earn three credits towards your bachelor’s in Healthcare Leadership & Administration.
Yes. You can arrange the clinical component through your employer or from a list of our participating clinical affiliates.
This course is offered in the summer only. Register now for the Summer 2026 class, which will begin in May 2026.
This course is open to both degree and non-degree seeking students. For those working towards a degree, this course counts as three credits toward a bachelor's in Healthcare Leadership & Administration.
Financial aid may not be available to non-degree seeking students enrolled in only one course. However, many employers offer educational assistance. Ask your employer if they offer tuition reimbursement.
How to Apply
Current Students
Current students who have successfully completed RAD249 are eligible to take this course and can earn three credits towards your bachelor’s in Healthcare Leadership & Administration.
Returning Students
Former students of Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport Area Community College, or Williamsport Technical Institute who wish to reenroll should apply for readmission by submitting our regular online application for admission.
Non-Degree Students
Interested in this course without committing to a full degree program? This course is open to all new and non-degree seeking students as long as you’ve passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography exam.
