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How to become an MRI tech?
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Karin’s Answer
Hi there,
MRI technician is one of the medical technology jobs that open up a career in the medical sciences for those who don't want to spend 10+ years to become a doctor or can't afford to do so.
To become an MRI technologist one must first earn an associates degree, better a bachelors degree. Typical fields of study would be biology, anatomy, physics or engineering.
MRI technology programs can be at the certificate, associates, bachelors or masters level and can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. Clinical practice is required. In some MRI programs, an apprenticeship is included. In others, students need to find positions on their own.
To practice as an MRI technologist, certification and possibly a state license are required (check for your state or the state you want to practice in).
I hope this helps! Good luck!
KP
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-mri-tech
https://medcollege.edu/how-to-become-an-mri-technologist
https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/education/graduate-school/masters/msmrm/application.html
https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri-program-minnesota/
https://www.gurnick.edu/the-california-mri-program
MRI technician is one of the medical technology jobs that open up a career in the medical sciences for those who don't want to spend 10+ years to become a doctor or can't afford to do so.
To become an MRI technologist one must first earn an associates degree, better a bachelors degree. Typical fields of study would be biology, anatomy, physics or engineering.
MRI technology programs can be at the certificate, associates, bachelors or masters level and can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. Clinical practice is required. In some MRI programs, an apprenticeship is included. In others, students need to find positions on their own.
To practice as an MRI technologist, certification and possibly a state license are required (check for your state or the state you want to practice in).
I hope this helps! Good luck!
KP
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Martin’s Answer
Great question! To my knowledge, there are two primary paths you can take to break into this field. The first, and perhaps more traditional route, involves starting your career as an X-ray technician, and then pursuing the additional training required to specialize in MRI technology. Alternatively, you could opt for a program that's specifically designed to prepare you for certification as an MRI Tech. This is an expanding field with its own unique subspecialties, like heart, mouth, and so on, in addition to a range of body scans. So, there's plenty of room for growth and specialization. Keep going, your future in this field looks promising!