Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
Credential: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
Credentialing Agency: American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist certification recognizes individuals who are qualified as specialists and who promote high standards of patient care and safety in the diagnostic medical imaging modality of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology including: interventional MRI, cardiovascular MRI, functional MRI, and MRI breast imaging. Candidates must meet ARMRIT's minimum formal education and/or clinical experience eligibility requirements to qualify for the MRI Technologist certification exam. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 6240 hours
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
2444 NW 8th Street
Delray Beach, FL 33445
Phone: (561) 450-6880
Fax: (561) 265-5045
Email: armrit@msn.com
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have completed an American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imagining Technologists (ARMRIT) approved Certification or Degree program that includes at least 1,000 hours of documented MRI Clinical training.
Option 2:Candidate must be a graduate of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Registered Apprenticeship Program with a minimum of 2,000 hours of documented MRI Clinical Training from an approved Registered Apprenticeship program.
Option 3:Candidate must have completed a Non-ARMRIT approved Certification of Degree program of at least one year of Allied Health Education that includes at least 2,000 hours of documented MRI Clinical training and is licensed by the State.
Option 4:
Candidate from another medical imaging modality or allied health field must have at least 1,700 hours of documented MRI Clinical experience such as:
- Cardio Vascular Technologist (CVT)
- EEG Technologists
- Electro-Physiology and Evoked Potential Technologists
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Foreign Medical Graduate
- Medical Assistants with Diploma and/or Certification
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists certified by the NMTCB or ARRT
- Nurses (RN, LPN, LVN)
- Physical Therapist (PT)
- Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant (PT)
- Physicians (MD, DO, DC, DPM)
- Physician Assistants (PA)
- Radiographers certified by the ARRT, LRT, CRT or State license
- Surgical Technician with National Certification
- Ultrasonographers certified by the ARDMS or CCI
Candidate with on-the-job training must prove four years or 6,240 hours of documented full-time MRI Clinical experience or possess a Associated Degree and 2,000 hours of full-time MRI Clinical experience.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate must adhere to the Code of Ethics set forth by the ARMRIT Board of Directors.
- Candidate must stay active in the MRI profession.
Written Exam
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MR Physics
- Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Physics
- Tissue Characteristics
- Electromagnetism
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Clinical Applications
- Pulse Sequences
- Image Parameters
- Spatial Localization
- Image Quality
- Enhancement Agents
- Types of MR Magnets
- Coils and Peripheral Equipment
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Section III
- Bioeffects, Safety, and Patient Care
- MR Cross-sectional Anatomy
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
PSI
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the PSI website:
RECERTIFICATION
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
Renewal Period: 3 years