“Which is the best state for an X-ray Technician to work?” is a question worth answering. Some have done the research and crunched the numbers. How, then, does your state rate? Factoring in the hourly rate of pay against regional living costs, author Ron Jones, EdD, RT (R,CT) ARRT, provided rankings for each U.S. state. […]

In a recent blog article, “Five Trends Transforming the Continuing Education Landscape,” Kate Ressler, from National Healthcare Association (NHA), lists some emergent trends within continuing education (CE). These are listed especially as they relate to allied-healthcare education. 1. Online Solutions Likely to Expand    First, Ressler cites that professionals have traditionally attended in-person meetings, courses, […]

Are you ready to further your education? Our Admissions Team is happy to meet with you. Below is a simple outline of the magnetic resonance imaging program (MRI) admissions process. General Admission Requirements Be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED. Complete the entrance exam with a minimum passing score. […]

Benefits of Becoming an MRI Technologist Do you want a career in healthcare that positively impacts people’s lives? An education in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) may be the option for you. MRI Technology uses magnetic fields and radio waves to make images2 of the soft-tissue structures of the body—such as the heart, liver, and many […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging is one of the most essential and significant medical advancements in the past decade. Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows doctors to see inside the human body when assessing ways of repairing it or proposing treatment options. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, also known as Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRT), or Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), is a […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists obtain images for medical analyses. Because they are considered relatively non-invasive and fast-becoming preferred technological procedures for viewing the human brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.  These technologists are trained in a magnetic resonance imaging program before working in hospitals and clinics. Radiologic technology schools, colleges, and universities […]

Remarkably, Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the most significant medical advancements in the past century. MRI, aka Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRT) or Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), is a non-invasive procedure used to render images within objects. Consequently, the MRI technique demonstrates pathology, distinguishing healthy from unhealthy tissues. By definition, pathology is the science […]

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan is a technique using strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of internal organs and tissues within the human body.1  In short, MRI procedures can be used for many things. According to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), MRI scanners are well-suited for […]

The field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an important and growing area of healthcare. Today, MRI Technologists play a vital role in diagnosing and treating patients. As a result, there is a high demand for qualified Technologists.  Certification To become certified, one must complete an accredited MRI program. These programs are full-time and require […]

What is Radiologic Technology? Radiologic Technologists are trained to take medical images for diagnosis and early detection of disease or injury. On the whole, Radiologic technology (RT) is a general term applied within allied healthcare for imaging the human body. For the most part, this technology encompasses any one of the following techniques: ● Ionizing Radiation […]

Did you once see yourself as a trained healthcare specialist or envisioned yourself wearing a white lab coat aspiring to help others? Feel like it’s too late in life? Or that your schedule is too hectic to fit in school? Well, don’t give up on that fitted lab coat just yet. Getting into a wellness […]

As the U.S. population ages, the demand for skilled healthcare workers also proportionally increases. For instance, one area where this is especially true is in healthcare imaging.  What is Diagnostic Imaging? Specifically, modern diagnostic imaging allows doctors to look inside the human body. Physicians do this for clues regarding early disease detection and injury diagnoses. For […]