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Most MRI technologists are radiologic technologists, who then get on the job training in MRI. You can then take the licensing examination, with the ARRT. If you are considering going to a MRI only program, I would advise against it. Most imaging facilities (either hospitals or free standing imaging centers) want an employee who can do multiple modalities. Without your ARRT, you would be unable to do x-ray examinations and CT scans. I have never worked in a facility who employs MRI only techs, as you are limited in what you can legally do in this field. These programs are generally very expensive, and when you graduate, you will have trouble finding a job.
There are many schools in many states where you can get trained to be a radiologic technologist (the proper term for a x-ray tech). These programs will require you to complete and pass certain college prerequisite courses, before you can apply to their programs. You can attend a hospital based program (and earn a certificate), a 2 year college program (AS degree), and even a 4 year college program (BS degree). The hospital based programs are the least expensive, and honestly, I think the education received there is superior. Once you graduate and take your registry exam, no future employer is going to care what type of educational program you went through. All they care about is your license. You can find an accredited RT program at this site. Just search “radiography” and your state…links are provided which will give you additional information on each program (cost, prerequisite courses, duration of program, contact person):http://www.jrcert.org/cert/Search.jsp