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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 want to go to school for one of these professions. Im 38 yrs old and wanted opinions on each and the amount of schooling needed. Im looking for a secure career that will pay well

I want to go to school for Radiologist or MRI Tech very soon… I want to know from someone that is working in this field if is worth my time or not….thanks.

The correct title is Radiologic Technologist and California has many schools, check out the link. www.csrt.org/schools.pdf

I am looking into an MRI school (seems legit). My question is if I get licensed in MRI, will that be enough to work? Or do you need to be an ARRT x-ray tech with a specialty?

Tech is easier and faster but long term, nursing will make you anywhere from 50% to 75% more money in your life time.

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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

what u have to study how long in school ho wmuch they get paid per hour?

I live in so. cal. and have been an x-ray tech for 2 years. I want to become a MRI tech ASAP.
Are there any places (hospitals or outpatient centers) that will give me on the job training?
Are they more likely to do this if I study for and pass the licensing exam on my own first?
Also, what are some good, reputable MRI school programs that give me my necessary clinical hours and prepare me for the test? I want to avoid expensive, unaccredited con-job schools like Crooks College, etc.