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i am from ontario and the ultrasound schooling courses are limited. is there a good accredited school in the states? and can i take the course there and come back to canada to work? if so what extras will need to be done to go to school in the states and to come back to canada after to work?

I am a medical assistant and want to go to school to become a x-ray technician. Since I have experience working as a medical assistant will it be more easier for me to get a job as a x-ray tech.

There is a school that just opened near my area that takes 22 months to become an MRI Technologist. The only drawback is that I will not get a certificate in Radiologic technology. Therefore I will not be able to give x-rays.
Should I consider this program? I’ve applied to a few Radiologic Technicians schools already, but the wait list is ridiculously long.

I’m having a hard time sifting through all the information on the net, and a hard time finding schools near the Portland ME area. My goal is to become an MRI specalist. Does anybody have infor for me on schools and steps I will need to take to become specalized in MRI? I already have a bachelor’s degree (Exercise Science) so is there a way to shorten the training process do to the fact that I have already taken many college courses (including many math and science courses). Please let me know if you have any info on any part of this very long question.

I know a high school diploma, but how many years of college? What courses will I have to take in college? How many degrees must I obtain?
Is there such a thing as an MRI doctor? Like for example, they tell the patients what is wrong with their X Rays and them, and then administer course of treatment.
If there is such a thing as an MRI Doctor, what is it called? I heard something that it could be related to a radiology doctor.

I graduated from high school about two months ago. I’m planning on going to NOVA (Northern Virginia Community College) I want to become an MRI technologist. What classes do I have to take to become one. Should I become a Radiologic Technologist first and then become MRI Tech? What do I have to do? Can you please explain Step by step because I’m so confused.

I am starting my senior year in high school currently and I am interested in become an MRI Tech. I have heard about a 2 year program to become one but I doubt its that easy to become an MRI Technician. Can anyone please assist me with this?
What and how much education would I need?
What else would I have to do after college?
How much is ones salary?
And I greatly appreciate any help I can get, Thanks!

I just graduated from high school. And i am really interested in becoming a MRI Technician but i find alot of misleading information on the internet.
Are a Radiologist technician and a MRI Technician the same thing? I know that radiololgies and MRI’s are totallt different.
And how do the salaries differ between the different MRI Technicians?

How do I find a good school in my area? Do the techs that do cat scans, MRIs, and mammographies make more money then just an xray tech??

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