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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING INFORMATION SESSION El Centro College The Center for Allied Health and Nursing Please turn on your speakers. In order to gain the most knowledge about our program, please download a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (“MRI”) information packet from the following website and review it thoroughly before viewing this online information session. This online presentation is about 45 minutes in length. http://www.ElCentroCollege.edu/Programs/Health-Information-Packet s
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING INFORMATION SESSION El Centro College The Center for Allied Health and Nursing Please turn on your speakers. In order to gain
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING INFORMATION SESSION El Centro
College The Center for Allied Health and Nursing Please turn on
your speakers. In order to gain the most knowledge about our
program, please download a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
information packet from the following website and review it
thoroughly before viewing this online information session. This
online presentation is about 45 minutes in length.
http://www.ElCentroCollege.edu/Programs/Health-Information-Packets
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Helpful hints regarding our online
information session. You may exit this online information session
by pressing the Escape key, however, you are required to view the
entire information session from the beginning and in its entirety
to receive credit for your attendance. As you view our information
session, you will see links to various webpages which will be of
interest to you. You may click on those links which will open
another window and then simply close that window to return to the
information session. The presentation will resume at the point
where you left initially. You may view this online information
session as many times as you desire. Lets begin!
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Welcome to the Magnetic Resonance
Imaging Program at El Centro College. I am Joan Becker, the MRI
coordinator, and I am delighted that you are interested in this
allied health career. This online information session will cover
the important areas that you need to know about the profession, the
application process, and the curriculum. I hope you enjoy this
presentation. Joan A. Becker, MBA, BSRT-(R) (MR) MRI Program
Coordinator
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, also known as MRI, is a non-invasive
diagnostic procedure which uses extremely strong magnetic fields
and radio waves to produce images of organs and structures within
the human body without radiation as used in x-rays. The MRI
technologist prepares and positions the patient for the exam,
operates the MRI equipment, and records the digital images for
review by physicians and other healthcare professionals. Knee
Abdomen Neck
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Where are MRI Technologists
employed? MRI Technologists are employed primarily in hospitals and
diagnostic imaging centers. Employment opportunities may be
full-time or part-time. Entry level salaries vary depending upon
the facility and the individuals experience. For salary ranges in
the DFW area, see the link below for the Bureau of Labor
Statistics: http://www.bls.gov See these links for professional
organizations and more information on the MRI profession:
https://www.asrt.orghttp://www.arrt.orghttps://www.asrt.orghttp://www.arrt.org
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING A few facts about our MRI program:
Advanced Technical Certificate available for applicants with
previous degrees in specific healthcare specialties. A class of
eight (8) students is selected via a point ranking system. The
program begins in May each year. Seventy-one credit hour curriculum
leading to an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences. Graduates of
the Associate Degree and Certificate curricula are eligible to take
the national registry examination administered by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for the Registered
Magnetic Resonance Technologist RT-(MR) (ARRT) professional
credential.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING As a student in the MRI program,
what will I learn? MRI Physics MRI Instrumentation Imaging
Procedures Advanced Anatomy & Physiology Pathology Patient Care
Skills Clinical Applications Brain
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING When and where are the MRI lecture
classes and hospital clinical rotations? Program lecture and
usually clinical rotations are daytime hours during the week.
Clinical locations are assigned and vary among health care
facilities in the DFW area. LECTURE CLASS (Paramount Bldg): Lecture
class1-2 days per week HOSPITAL ROTATIONS: Clinical 3-4 days per
week Open MRI scan
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING What is the cost of the MRI program?
The cost of the MRI program is primarily based upon your residency
status for tuition purposes. Please see the tuition schedule in the
El Centro College catalog at:
https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/tuition/schedule.cfm?loc=ECChttps://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/tuition/schedule.cfm?loc=ECC
The estimated cost of the MRI Associate Degree program below
includes tuition for MRI Core courses and program courses,
textbooks, uniforms, etc. Dallas County resident Out of County TX
residentOut of State/Country resident $ 6,464.00 $9,610.00 $
13,530.00 Please see the MRI information packet for cost estimates
itemized per semester for the Associate Degree and the Advanced
Technical Certificate.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING How do I get started? Apply for
college admission either online or in person at the El Centro
College Registrars Office or at one of the Registrar/Admissions
Offices at any Dallas County Community college. Speak with an
academic advisor in regard to any assessment testing needed for
placement and registration into your basic courses such as English,
algebra, anatomy, etc. or any developmental courses as needed to
prepare you for college level coursework. First time college
student?
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Request an Educational Plan from the
Health Occupations Admissions Office to evaluate your previous
coursework for possible transfer toward a health occupations
program. Are you new to El Centro but have coursework from colleges
(other than Dallas County Community colleges)? Apply for college
admission either online or in person at the El Centro College
Registrars Office or at one of the Registrar/Admissions Offices at
any Dallas County Community college. Submit all official
transcripts to the El Centro College Registrar/Admissions Office or
at another Dallas County Community college. Consult an academic
advisor in regard to any assessment testing you may need for
registration.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING The Educational Plan Request form is
found on the blue Resources for Potential Applicants link at:
www.ElCentroCollege.edu/HealthOccAdmissions.
www.ElCentroCollege.edu/HealthOccAdmissions What is an Educational
Plan? The educational plan is an unofficial degree plan listing the
courses you have completed (including transferred courses) toward
the program. Educational plans are not necessary if you have
attended only Dallas County Community colleges. The educational
plan is usually processed within 2-3 weeks of submission; however,
during peak times the process may take up to one month to complete.
We suggest that you request an educational plan at least one
semester prior to an application deadline.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING MRI Core Curriculum Associate Degree
Applicants to the MRI program complete 42 credit hours of
prerequisite courses referred to as the MRI Core Curriculum. The
Core includes courses required for all Associate Degrees in
addition to courses needed for a foundation in healthcare programs.
A minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average on the Core is
required to apply to the program. ENGL 1301PSYC 2301 MATH 1314 or
MATH 1414HPRS 1204 * SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401 *HPRS 2210 SCIT 1408 or
BIOL 2402 *HPRS 2201 PHYS 1401HPRS 2231 PHYS 1402HPRS 2300 SPCH
1311 or 1321Humanities elective * * Science courses (SCIT 1407
/BIOL 2401, SCIT 1408/BIOL 2402, PHYS 1401, and PHYS 1402) must be
completed less than 5 years before the semester of anticipated
program entry. BIOL 2401 has its own prerequisite which is BIOL
1406. HPRS 1204 must be completed less than 3 years before the
semester of anticipated program entry. SCIT 1407 /BIOL 2401 is the
prerequisite for HPRS 2201 and HPRS 2300. Select Humanities
elective from the list of approved electives for a General
Associate Degree. See the MRI information packet for details.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Advanced Technical Certificate
Required Courses To qualify as an applicant for the Advanced
Technical Certificate, you must have earned an Associate or
Bachelor Degree in one of these health care specialties and have a
current registry or certification credential: Applicants to the
Certificate program must have completed the following courses from
the MRI Core Curriculum: ENGL 1301 * SPCH 1311 or 1321 * MATH 1314
or MATH 1414 Certificate applicants coursework must also show
evidence of physics, human anatomy, and human physiology.
Radiography (ARRT)Nuclear Medicine Radiation TherapyDiagnostic
Medical Sonography * ENGL 1301 and SPCH 1311/1321 must have been
completed at a U.S. college or university.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Regarding the Advanced Technical
Certificate. Although a Certificate applicant is not required to
complete the entire MRI Core Curriculum, their degree will be
evaluated against the Core for equivalent coursework to calculate a
similar grade point average to that of an Associate Degree
applicant for ranking purposes. However, if a Certificate applicant
does not have a equivalent course to one of the MRI Core courses
such as HPRS 2231 for example, it will not count against their GPA
in the ranking process. Certificate applicants are in competition
with Associate Degree applicants. Therefore, they may choose to
enroll in or repeat MRI Core coursework to improve their overall
GPA for final ranking. An educational plan is especially useful in
advising the Certificate applicant of their coursework being
considered alongside an Associate Degree applicant.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING HESI A 2 ASSESSMENT TEST Reading
Comprehension Grammar Vocabulary/General Knowledge Math
Anatomy/Physiology The HESI A 2 is a timed, computerized test which
usually takes 3-4 hours to complete. In order to apply to the
program, applicants must score 70% or higher on each of the
required sections of the test: The Personality Profile and Learning
Styles sections of the HESI A 2 are also required but are not
scored. Applicants should take the HESI A 2 after completing the
MRI Core courses.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING HESI A 2 scores are valid for two
(2) years from testing date to the date of anticipated program
entry. The HESI A 2 can be taken at any testing site. Applicants
are responsible for securing their own testing appointment and
should schedule their test several weeks prior to the application
deadline. There is no limit on the number of testing attempts for
the HESI A 2. However, ALL FIVE REQUIRED SECTIONS of the test must
be taken in each testing attempt and the score sheet submitted with
your application must indicate a minimum score of 70 on each
section to be valid. (The Personality Profile and Learning Styles
sections may be submitted from any previous testing attempt.) A
HESI A 2 Study Guide is available at most bookstores. A HESI A 2
Prep course is also offered by the El Centro College Continuing
Education Division. Contact them at 214-860-2147 for more
information.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING How do I sign up for my HESI A 2
test? Registration and payment for the HESI A 2 varies among
testing sites. IMPORTANT NOTE: Testing sites other than the
Paramount and Northlake College may not offer all the sections of
the HESI A 2 that are required by our programs. Before you register
and pay for the test, be sure the HESI A 2 at other testing sites
has all the sections you need for program application! Detailed
instructions are found at the above link to assist you in checking
the calendar for testing dates, logging on to the Evolve website to
set up your testing account, registering for a testing date, and
paying for the HESI A 2, all online. To register to take the HESI A
2 at the Paramount Computer Lab, see the blue HESI A 2 link at
www.ElCentroCollege.edu/HealthOccAdmissions.www.ElCentroCollege.edu/HealthOccAdmissions
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING What else will I need before I apply
to the program? PHYSICAL EXAM All applicants must obtain a basic
physical exam dated no more than one year before the program
application deadline. The physical exam can be performed by their
personal physician or at an immediate care clinic. The physical
exam form is available for download and print at the blue Resources
for Potential Applicants link on the following website:
www.ElCentroCollege.edu/HealthOccAdmissions
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING What about immunizations? Applicants
are required to present documentation of a current tuberculosis
screening with their application materials. A chest x-ray exam is
required if: The TB screen shows a positive result The applicant
has had a history of positive TB screens The applicant has received
the BCG inoculation The date of the tuberculosis screening (PPD
skin test) must be less than one year before the anticipated
program entry date.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING In addition, the following
immunizations are also required: One dose of
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) within the last 10 years (NOTE:
A T/d booster without Pertussis is NOT accepted.) Two doses of
varicella (chickenpox) at least one month apart (NOTE: A statement
of disease history of chickenpox is NOT accepted.) Three doses of
Hepatitis B on this recommended schedule: 1 st Dose 2 nd Dose one
month after the 1 st dose 3 rd Dose five months after the 2 nd dose
Two doses of measles (rubeola) and one dose each of mumps and
rubella (Two doses of the MMR measles/mumps/rubella combination
received at least one month apart will also meet this requirement.)
Detailed guidelines for immunization requirements and the Physical
Exam form found on the blue Resources for Potential Applicants link
at:
www.ElCentroCollege.edu/HealthOccAdmissions.www.ElCentroCollege.edu/HealthOccAdmissions
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING If your doctor is administering
these immunizations, the date of the injection and the doctors
signature must be indicated on that specific line on the
immunization section of the physical exam form. IMPORTANT NOTE: A
statement of immune by history of disease, dates of illness such as
measles, chickenpox, mumps, etc., or a general statement of immune
is not acceptable documentation for the immunizations required for
application to the program.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING You may have separate records for
some of your immunizations on a printout from a clinic or a card
with childhood immunizations. You may submit a photocopy of that
documentation attached with your physical exam form. These
documents do not necessarily need a signature. See examples
below.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING What if I cant find any of my
immunization records? We can accept documentation of a blood tests
known as a titers in lieu of these immunizations: measles, mumps,
rubella, varicella (chickenpox) and Hepatitis B. Titer results are
not accepted for Tdap. IMPORTANT! If a titer result does not
indicate immunity, you must complete that specific immunization as
required before submitting your application packet. Therefore,
titers should be ordered at least six weeks prior to an application
filing deadline. This would allow you to receive two injections at
least one month apart for MMRs, or varicellas, or the first two
Hepatitis B injections prior to the application deadline. Titer
documentation must show positive immunity and/or numeric lab
values.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Examples of titer reports indicating
positive immunity/lab values are:
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING What CPR training do I need? CPR
CERTIFICATION AT THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER level (sometimes known as
BLS-Healthcare Provider) is also required for our programs. This
training includes a hands-on check off procedure for one-man and
two-man CPR for adults, children, and infants in addition to
choking and the AED (portable defibrillator). This training also
includes a written test, either online or with the hands-on check
off. CPR classes are available through the El Centro College
Continuing Education Division. NOTE: Online CPR training is not
accepted for health occupations programs. A photocopy of your
current CPR card must be submitted with your application materials
and must not expire before the first day of program classes.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING What do I submit as my application
packet? Compile these materials for your envelope: The completed
MRI Application and signed Statement of Students Responsibility
form HESI A 2 score sheet with Personality Profile and Learning
Styles The completed physical exam form and immunization
documentation Photocopy of your Healthcare Provider level CPR card
Documentation of current health care experience (if applicable) A
Checklist to help you gather your materials in found in the
information packet.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING I have experience in healthcare. Is
that considered? Applicants who have current health care related
experience and hold a professional credential in that area may be
awarded additional points toward the ranking process. This may
include registered radiographers, sonographers, radiation
therapists, nuclear medicine technologists, and licensed or
certified health care professionals in other areas. To have that
experience considered, the following documentation is needed: A
photocopy of a certificate of completion, registry certification
(i.e. ARRT, RDMS), or other credential documentation of the
training; and A letter on original official hospital/facility
letterhead signed by your current supervisor indicating employment
dates and specific details of your role and duties dealing with
direct patient care at that facility. NOTE: Experience is not
reviewed or confirmed prior to program application and the decision
to award points for experience rests solely with the MRI Program
Coordinator.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Remember All official transcripts
from colleges other than El Centro College and Dallas County
Community colleges must be on file at the Registrars Office before
you submit your application materials!
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING When do I submit my application
packet? The official application filing period for the May 2013 MRI
class is: January 1 March 15, 2013 Applications may be submitted at
any time during the filing period. Late application filing (if
necessary) : March 25 May 16, 2013
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Where do I submit my application
packet? You may submit your application packet in person or by
mail: In person:By mail: MRI Admissions MRI Admissions Health
Occupations AdmissionsHealth Occupations Admissions Paramount
Building, Room P-101El Centro College/Paramount 301 North Market
Street801 Main Street Dallas, TXDallas, TX 75202-3604 BE SURE YOUR
APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE COMPLETE AND RECEIVED IN HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS ADMISSIONS NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON MARCH 15, 2013!
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION MATERIALS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Late
applications must be submitted to the Health Occupations Admissions
Office in person no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2013.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING How are points awarded for ranking
applicants? Max Pts. HESI A 2 Scores 90 100= 3 points 15 (points
for scores on each of required five sections)80 90 = 2 points 70 79
= 1 point GPA on Science/Math courses from MRI Core2.50 2.99 = 4
points 8 SCIT 1407/BIOL 2401, SCIT 1408/BIOL 2402 3.00 3.99 = 6
points PHYS 1401, PHYS 1402, MATH 1314/1414 4.00 = 8 points GPA on
remaining MRI Core courses2.00 2.99 = 1 point 5 3.00 3.99 = 3
points 4.00 = 5 points Current Health Care Experience Registered in
Radiography, Sonography, = 10 points 10 Nuclear Medicine, or
Radiation Therapy Licensed/certified in other health care areas5+
years = 5 points 5 1-4 years = 3 points less than 1 year = 1 point
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING How are students notified of
acceptance? All applicants to the May 2013 MRI program receive a
notification email on May 1, 2013 informing them of their status.
Students who receive an acceptance to the program must respond to
the email within a specified timeframe to confirm their space in
the class. Students who apply during the late application filing
period, if selected, are notified via email on May 17, 2013.
Applicants who are not offered acceptance to the program may
re-apply for the next year. There is no waiting list for our health
occupations programs.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING New MRI Student
Registration/Orientation Prior to the start date of the MRI classes
in May, newly accepted students to the program will meet for an
orientation with the Program Coordinator at the Paramount Building.
Health Occupations Admissions personnel will register the students
for their MRI courses during the orientation. Health Occupations
Admissions personnel will also formally assign the students to
their MRI degree plans.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING What will a sample class schedule
look like? Semester I - May/Summer I MRIT 2340MWF9:00 a.m. 12:00
p.m. MRIT 1170M1:00 4:00 p.m. Semester II - Fall MRIT 2330T9:00
a.m. 12:00 MRIT 2334T1:00 4:00 p.m. MRIT 2560 MTWRFTBA per clinical
schedule Semester III - Spring MRIT 1191T10:00 a.m. 1200 p.m. MRIT
2374T1:00 4:00 p.m. MRIT 2561 MTWRFTBA per clinical schedule
Semester IV Summer I MRIT 2562 MTWRFTBA per clinical schedule
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING At what hospitals would I do my
clinical rotations? Clinical rotations will vary among selected
Metroplex area clinical affiliates. Students are assigned to their
specific clinical rotations and wear their official program scrub
uniforms only during their clinical rotations. You can expect to be
at three different clinical sites during the program. It is
important to have reliable transportation to your clinical site as
most sites are not on the DART system.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Criminal Background Checks / Drug
Screen After acceptance to the program and before their first
clinical rotation, students will undergo a criminal background
check and drug screen as required by our hospital affiliates for
all health occupations programs. Students will be responsible for
this charge (approximately $86.00). All results of these screenings
will become the property of the Health and Legal Studies Division
and will not be released to the student or another third party.
More information on the background check/drug screen requirement is
available at the blue Resources for Potential Students link on our
website at www.ElCentroCollege.edu/HealthOccAdmissions.
www.ElCentroCollege.edu/HealthOccAdmissions NOTE: Should a student
be prohibited from attending a clinical rotation due to the
findings of these screenings, the student may be dismissed from the
program.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Criminal Background Checks / Drug
Screen IMPORTANT NOTE Students with a previous felony or
misdemeanor are not prohibited from applying to a health
occupations program. However, since the result of the background
check and drug screen after acceptance may result in the student
being dismissed from the program, potential applicants are strongly
encouraged to contact ARRT prior to applying to the program to
determine their eligibility to take the registry exam. More
information is found at the following link on the ARRT website:
https://www.arrt.org/pdfs/Ethics/Ethics-Review-Pre-Application.pdf
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING A Few Frequently Asked Questions. I
have a full-time job. Can I work while Im in the MRI program? The
MRI Core classes are offered day, evening, weekend and some online
schedules; therefore, a potential applicant has the flexibility to
work before they apply to the MRI program. After acceptance and
starting the MRI courses themselves, many students do work part
time and full time. The on-campus classes meet one day per week and
the clinical rotations are a total of 20 hours per week, generally
during the daytime hours and on weekdays. However, there may be
evening or weekend clinical rotations available on a limited basis.
The MRI program will endeavor to accommodate a students work
schedule if at possible when assigning their clinical rotations.
MRI students are not paid while doing their clinical
rotations.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) I
am going to apply for financial aid. May I use it for the MRI
program? Yes! To apply for financial aid, please see the guidelines
on the El Centro website at http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/paying-
college.http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/paying- college Students
should apply for financial aid well in advance of program
application. See the Health & Legal Studies Division Office in
Room P-712 at the Paramount Building for available scholarship
information.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Frequently Asked Questions (cont.)
Are there career advancement opportunities after completing the El
Centro College Magnetic Resonance Imaging program? Yes! Advancement
opportunities are available for experienced MRI Technologists
including: Specialty areas (mammography, bone density studies,
etc.) Research MRI Education Administration and management
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) I
earned a C in my English course several years ago. I would like to
repeat it to earn a higher grade. Which grade will be used for my
grade point average and will repeating the course count against my
application? You may certainly repeat a course; the last grade
earned will be the grade of record. (Ws or withdrawals from the
course do not count in grade point average calculation.) Please
note, however, that if you earn a grade of D or F in your second
attempt in the course, THAT will be the grade of record and we will
not honor the C you earned in your first attempt. Repeating a
course to earn a higher grade does not count against your
application as long as you complete the course with a C or higher
on your last attempt.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Frequently Asked Questions (cont.)
How do I calculate my grade point average (GPA)? A grade point
average is calculated by dividing the number of total grade points
earned in a group of courses by the total number of credit hours
those courses are worth. For example, a letter grade earns so many
grade points per credit hour for that course: A = 4 grade points X
the number of credit hours for the course B = 3 grade points X the
number of credit hours for the course C = 2 grade points X the
number of credit hours for the course
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Frequently Asked Questions (cont.)
Add the grade points: 12 + 9 + 8 = 29 grade points Add the number
of credit hours: 3 + 3 + 4 = 10 credit hours ENGL 1301 AA = 4 grade
points X 3 credit hours for the course = 12 grade points MATH 1314
BB = 3 grade points X 3 credit hours for the course = 9 grade
points SCIT 1407 CC = 2 grade points X 4 credit hours for the
course = 8 grade points Heres a sample of courses, grades earned,
and the grade points for each:
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Frequently Asked Questions (cont.)
Where do I park at El Centro and the Paramount Building? Although
El Centro College does not have reserved parking for students,
staff, or visitors, parking is available at meters and various lots
adjacent to the Paramount Building. The average cost of parking per
day is $3 - $5. We are conveniently located near the West End DART
Rail Station and the West Bus Transfer Center. Students who are
enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours in Fall or Spring
semesters, or 3 credit hours in Summer are eligible for a FREE DART
PASS for that semester! The pass is valid on DART trains and buses.
See the guidelines on the El Centro College website at
http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/students/free-dart- passes.
http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/students/free-dart- passes DART
schedules and route maps can be found at http://www.dart.org.
http://www.dart.org
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) I
dont have a Social Security Number. Can I still apply to the MRI
program? A Social Security Number (SSN) is not required to apply to
the MRI program. However, many of our hospitals and clinical
affiliates require students to have an SSN in order to perform
their clinical assignments at that facility. Therefore, clinical
opportunities may be limited for students without an SSN. Although
an SSN is not required to take the registry exam from ARRT, the
application for licensure in the state of Texas through the Texas
Department of Health Services does requires an SSN. Therefore,
students who are accepted to the MRI program are strongly
encouraged to contact the El Centro College International Center
for information on obtaining an SSN well in advance of graduation
from the program. IMPORTANT NOTE: Should a clinical opportunity not
be available for a student who has no SSN, the student may not be
eligible to continue in the MRI program.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Frequently Asked Questions (cont.)
Do I need healthcare insurance while I am in the MRI program? Proof
of coverage is not required to apply to the MRI program. However,
if you are currently covered by a personal health care insurance
policy, we encourage you to include a photocopy of that
documentation with your application materials. If you are accepted
to the MRI program and did not include your insurance documentation
with your application materials, you must submit proof of personal
health insurance coverage prior to registration for your clinical
rotations in your first fall semester of the program. Please note
that personal healthcare insurance is not the same as the fee for
student liability insurance coverage which is paid in conjunction
with your tuition.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING For additional assistance. and
one-on-one advisement for El Centro Colleges health occupations
programs, you may wish to make an appointment with one or our
academic advisors, Mr. Tolentino and Mr. Peschka. Their email
addresses and telephone numbers are found in the back of the
General Information section of the MRI information packet. You may
be interested in health care and would like more information on the
different health care career opportunities. We suggest that you
visit the Health Careers Resource Center. Their counselors will
provide you with information on the variety of health care programs
at El Centro College and other colleges in our area. The Health
Careers Resource Center is located on the 7 th floor of R Building.
Telephone: 214-860-2283 Email: [email protected] Website:
www.dcccd.edu/[email protected]/hcrc
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Q & A Session However, if you
still need additional clarification about what we have already
covered in this presentation, we will hold general Q & A
sessions at the Paramount Building which will be open only to
individuals who have previously viewed our online information
sessions. We trust that this online session has answered most of
your basic questions about our MRI program and application
requirements. For Q & A session dates and times, please email
us at [email protected] and type Q&A (no spaces) in the subject
line of your [email protected] IMPORTANT NOTE: The Q & A
sessions are not intended to replace the online information
sessions.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING THANK YOU for viewing our online
information session! We hope that it has been an enlightening and
pleasant experience for you. You will now be asked to record your
attendance by completing a brief questionnaire as verification.
Once you have completed the questionnaire, you may expect to
receive the MRI Application and Students Statement of
Responsibility Forms via email in 1-2 business days.
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Educational opportunities are
offered by El Centro College without regard to race, color, age,
National origin, religion, sex, disability, or sexual orientation.
Copyright 2013 Health Occupations Admissions Office El Centro
College Imagine possibilities.. The Health Occupations Admissions
Office The Center for Allied Health and Nursing El Centro College
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vmal6hoe1cKj0Gnsk9MDXudqI/viewform Please click on the link below
to access, complete, and submit the questionnaire. You may then
return to this slide and press the Escape key to exit the online
information session.