Gogebic Community College

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI)

Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC)

Patient lying down waiting to go into an MRI machine, with a care worker pushing buttons next to them.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) Program Overview

  • Associate Degree
  • 2 years
  • Main Campus - Ironwood

Overview

Advance Your Career with Our MRI Program. Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to excel in the growing field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Our comprehensive MRI program offers in-depth education in:

  • MRI procedures and techniques
  • Pathophysiology
  • MRI physics and safety

Combined with clinical training that meets national accreditation standards, our program prepares you to become a highly skilled, workforce-ready MRI technologist.

We don’t just train technicians — we develop professionals. You'll also build the professional values, attitudes, and behaviors needed to grow in your career and thrive as a key member of the medical imaging team.

*The MRI courses are offered online through Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC) and Mid-Michigan College. 

Unique Features

  • MRI core courses are offered online through Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC).
  • The MRI program qualifies for Michigan reconnect and other Financial Aid programming.
  • MRI clinical experiences are held throughout the Western end of the UP and Northern Wisconsin.
  • The MRI program prepares students to complete the MRI certification exam by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Requirements

  • All courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C or higher to progress to the next semester.
  • General Education coursework must be completed and acceptance into the MRI program is required prior to taking MRI Courses.
  • Students must be able to meet MRI program vaccine, background check, and drug screen requirements.
  • To apply for the program, please use the link provided on the right side of this page.
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Courses at Gogebic

Prefix Title Credits
COL 102 College and Career Success 1
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
MTH106 or MTH 110 Mathematics for the Applied Technologies or College Algebra 4
BIO 250 Human Anatomy 4
PSY 101 General Psychology 4
BIO 251 Human Physiology 4
HED 105 Medical Terminology 2
ENG 102 or COM 105 English Composition II or Interpersonal Communications 3
Humanities Elective Humanities Elective 3-4
MRI 200* MRI Professional Prospectus 1
MRI 241* Sectional Anatomy 3
MRI 260* MRI Pre-Clinical Preparation 3
Prefix Title Credits
MRI 201* Computer Applications in Medical Imaging 3
MRI 220* MR Physics I 3
MRI 230* MR Procedures and Pathophysiology I 3
MRI 261* MRI Clinical Practice I 3
MRI 222* MR Physics II 3
MRI 232* MR Procedures and Pathophysiology II 3
MRI 240* MRI Image Analysis 3
MRI 262* MRI Clinical Practice II 3
MRI 263* MRI Clinical Practice III 3
MRI 295* MRI Certification Exam Preparation 3
Total Credits: 65

Additional Information

*MRI prefix courses are offered online through Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC) and Mid-Michigan College. Refer to the catalog for more information about the program and program requirements.

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