Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging program at the WVU Center for Advanced Imaging is a 12-month certificate program offering comprehensive didactic and clinical education in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Successful completion qualifies graduates as eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) primary certification exam in MRI pending ARRT review and approval of the applicant. In addition, the program fulfills the educational requirements for all U.S. states requiring state licensure or certification. The program is sponsored by WVU Hospitals.

• Application
• Applicant reference forms
• Admissions policy (MRI) & Weighted Applicant Points
• Essential Performance Standards
• Information for International Applicants

Tuition is $2,000 per semester ($4,000 for the 12-month program). Additional costs include books, uniforms, graduation fees, certification exam fees, and conference registration and travel expenses. Students are informed of required textbook and uniform purchases upon admission to the program. Upon acceptance into the program, students are assessed a nonrefundable $50 admission fee. All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

The Trajecsys Report System™ has been implemented into our MRI program for the purpose of clinical tracking. This electronic record has taken the place of the traditional paper clinical handbook that contained student evaluations, including, but not limited to, evaluations and competency examinations. Each enrolled student will be required to pay a one-time fee of $100 for use of this system during the 12-month program. Fees are subject to change without notice.

The MRI program is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federal student financial assistance programs, including the Pell grants and Direct Loan programs. In addition, the program is approved for Montgomery GI Bill benefits for eligible enrolled veterans. Student financial aid eligibility is determined upon admission into the program.

The WVU Center for Advanced Imaging is an ACR-accredited, clinical and research facility with locations in the WVU Health Sciences Center (HSC), Ruby Memorial Hospital (Ruby), Physician Office Center (POC), University Town Centre (UTC), the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI), WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital, and Fairmont Medical Center. The department is staffed by over 40 Technologists who provide MRI services to over 30,000 patients per year, which include studies in: Neuro, Body, MSK, Breast, Cardiac, MR Angiography, Spectroscopy, Functional (fMRI), MR-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS), and Pediatric MR Imaging.

The state-of-the-art center operates (9) MRI units, which include:

• Siemens MAGNETOM Aera 1.5T in the HSC
• Siemens MAGNETOM Aera 1.5T in the POC
• GE SIGNA Architect 3T in the POC
• Siemens MAGNETOM Sola 1.5T in Ruby Memorial
• Siemens MAGNETOM Vida 3T in Ruby Memorial
• Siemens MAGNETOM Aera 1.5T in the UTC
• Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3T in the RNI
• Siemens MAGNETOM Sola in WVUM Children’s Hospital
• GE Optima 450W 1.5T in Fairmont Medical Center