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Wayne · Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 7

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MagnetMan · Joined: 05 Jan 2007 Posts: 20 Location: Belpre, Oh

Hello Wayne and good luck in your studies. You are picking a very good field to go into. I would like to give you a little advice. Concentrate your efforts now on becoming a Rad Tech. Become a good Rad tech and know your anatomy. Then when the time comes, you can begin your MRI training. I have several books that I would be willing to sell that I had in school. I was a Rad Tech for 10 yrs before stepping into MRI.

ph0bolus · Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 2

Hi, im a sophomore at ETSU right now and wanting to become a MRI Tech..just a few questions..what should i major in to get accepted into a MRI program or Radiology Program..and how hard is the information that you must learn in the programs?

Thanks in advance.

MagnetMan · Joined: 05 Jan 2007 Posts: 20 Location: Belpre, Oh

ph0bolus.....The more math and science that you can take would be benefitial in the acceptance of a program. When I went to Radiology School (1992), the more science and math you had, the better chance of getting into the program. My Radiology Program was hospital based though. All programs are different. Focus some attention on anatomy so you will be prepared for certain body parts you never knew existed. Some Radiology Programs are an Associate Degree, and others are a Certificate. Check with the particular program that you are interested in and look at the prerequisites that are needed and focus on them.
Some work places allow Registered Radiology Techs to cross-train in MRI and gain there MRI Registry in that way, others hire only registered experienced MRI Techs. The MRI Program that I went to was in North Carolina, and the only prerequisite was an ARRT in Radiology. It was a 6 month course consisting of 5 weeks of Physics (not college Physics), and a 16 week hands on training in MRI under the guidance of a Registered MRI Tech. Once all my clinicals were met, I was able to sit for the MRI Registry.
Check with the college/institution that you are wanting to attend that offers the program of your choice and see what the requirements are.

Keep in touch

ph0bolus · Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 2

Thank you Magnetman for the information..