MRI Program Requirements

• Be a high school graduate or have passed the high school equivalency GED (General Educational Development) test.
• Have a cumulative high school or college GPA of at least 2.0.
• Math competency must be demonstrated through any one of the following ways:
  • Math Placement Test (ALEKS) with a score of 30 or higher or
  • Completion of MA 098 or higher with a grade of C or better within the last five years.
• Reading and writing competency must be demonstrated through any one of the following ways:
  • EN 101 with a grade of C or better or
  • Score of 26 on ACT or 400+ on SAT within the last five years or
  • Accuplacer placement test scores of 249+ on the reading portion and 4+ on the written portion.
  • http://www.grcc.edu/admissionsenrollment/placementtesting/accuplacertest.
• Earn a grade of C or better within two attempts in the following courses (a withdrawal or drop is considered an attempt):
  • BI 121: Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
  • BI 122: Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
• In order to be eligible for admission into the MRI program, students must have successfully completed any required foundational courses with a grade of at least C.
• In order to be eligible for graduation, MRI program students must earn a minimum of “C-” in each MRI program course.

All prerequisites requirements and policies regarding certificate or degree completion can be found in the catalog of the college issuing the certificate or degree, or by contacting the Educational Programs in Collaboration (EPiC) Consortium Council member of the college issuing the certificate or degree.

1. There are 37 core program credits is required for program completion.
2. A student must maintain the minimum grade requirement as indicated for each course or and in accordance with the policies of the college issuing the terminal award of a degree or certificate.
3. Application to complete the certification examination administered by the ARRT is granted only if the student fulfills all academic and clinical criteria established by the ARRT, the EPiC program and the college issuing the terminal award of a degree or certificate.
4. A student must complete and pass all clinical access requirements as determined by clinical education providers. These include health related evaluations, criminal background check(s) and drug screening. Failure to successfully pass any of these requirements will require that the student withdraw from the MRI program.

1. Students will be required to undergo a physical examination, immunizations, a drug screen and criminal background check prior to and potentially during clinical placement according to EPiC Consortium policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers.
2. Students who have a misdemeanor or felony conviction will also be required to submit a pre-application to the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) to determine eligibility to complete the MRI certification exam earning nationally recognized professional credentials. 
3. Students will be required to maintain certification in Healthcare Provider CPR according to EPiC Consortium policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers during enrollment in the clinical education courses.
4. Students will be required to maintain professional liability insurance according to EPiC Consortium policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers during enrollment in the clinical education courses.
5. Students will be required to adhere to the uniform and personal appearance code according to EPiC Consortium policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers during enrollment in the clinical education courses.

Individuals applying for the certificate program must have graduated from an accredited educational institution, and be registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, or Sonography. Individuals must also provide evidence of current CPR Certification for the Health Care Provider.

The MRI Program requires students to have the following vaccinations, CPR, and health insurance once admitted into the program.

• Tuberculosis (Two skin tests or one blood test)
• Measles
• Rubeola
• Rubella
• Tetanus
• Diphtheria
• Pertussis
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella
• Influenza
• COVID
• other immunizations as required.

Students should be aware some vaccinations require a series of injections. Students are encouraged to consult with their healthcare provider before starting the program to ensure they can meet these immunization requirements.