MRI Clinical Requirements

Clinical Compliance

GRCC clinical site partners have specific requirements students may need to meet before participating in clinical experiences including Basic and/or Advanced Life Support training, clinical site orientation, vaccines, immunizations, background checks, health physical documentation and proof of health and car insurance, among other requirements. GRCC will inform clinical partners about any requests for exemptions to these requirements; however, clinical partners are not required to accommodate them, potentially limiting the student's ability to complete graduation requirements. Contact the Imaging Sciences Department at (616)234-4349 or email imagingsciences@grcc.edu for information about clinical site requirements.

Written Arrangements Disclosures for the MRI Program at GRCC

The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), requires colleges participating in federal student aid programs to make certain disclosures.  In compliance with these federal laws, Grand Rapids Community College is providing information for specific programs offered at GRCC, which incur additional costs of attendance due to a portion of the program being completed at an off-campus location.  The MR and CT Programs require off-site instruction. This makes up 15% (1008 hours) of the MR and 29% (672 hours) of the CT program courses in externship hours at major hospitals in West Michigan. The off-site locations are located within a 38 mile radius of the GRCC’s main Grand Rapids campus.  Students are responsible for transportation to the off site locations and any other costs associated with attending the off-campus location. Costs range from $1.00 to $21.00 per trip and may include mileage, parking, and other costs related to the off-site placement (e.g., uniform).

The following list includes possible sites where a student could be assigned to complete their off-campus requirements for the program.  The following information is accurate as of Fall of 2025, however, this can change based on site availability throughout the program.