About Us

About Us

MRI technologists operate complex equipment using powerful magnets to obtain images of the body’s internal structures to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning of patients. They play a vital role in the screening process and need to possess a high attention to detail. They need to be knowledgeable about positioning the patient on the table and adjusting parameters to produce quality images.

After becoming a magnetic resonance imaging technologist, there are several areas of specialty they can pursue which include:

  • Cardiac MRI – heart and cardiovascular system.
  • Musculoskeletal MRI – bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons.
  • Neuro MRI – brain and nervous system.
  • Pediatric MRI – children and infants.

The work environment for MRI technologists may include hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, outpatient clinics, and specialized imaging facilities. The MRI suite consists of state-of-the-art equipment and the necessary infrastructure to support the machine.

The Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program is full-time Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks with a break week halfway through the semester. Summer semester is 12 weeks, with no break. The total program length is 16 months or four semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer and Fall).

Accreditation

The Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program is accredited by the Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
20 North Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312.704.5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The length of accreditation awarded is three years, the maximum award granted by the JRCERT for initial accreditation, which recognizes the following categories: accredited, probationary accreditation, and administrative probationary accreditation. The program operates in accordance with the accreditation standards set forth in the "Standards for an Accredited Educational program on Radiologic Sciences" established by the JRCERT. A copy of the "Standards" is available from the program upon request. A student who successfully completes the program is eligible to apply for the national registry examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

State approval

The Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program is approved and registered by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3332 (School Registration No. 2165). For questions related to the State Board approval, please contact:

Cleveland Clinic School of Health Professions
9500 Euclid Ave./JJ21
Cleveland OH 44195
216.444.5678

Mission

To develop exceptional entry-level imaging professionals whose expertise will meet the needs of the community they serve, and whose academic education and clinical experience will provide a foundation for lifelong learning.

Program goals & outcomes

Goal 1: The student / graduate will be clinically competent.

Outcomes:

  • Student will complete required competencies.
  • Student will perform exams safely.
  • Student will produce quality diagnostic images.

Goal 2: The student / graduate will demonstrate professionalism.

Outcomes:

  • Student will participate in continuing education meetings.
  • Student will engage in activities within professional organizations.
  • Student will demonstrate professional behaviors.

Goal 3: The student / graduate will demonstrate effective critical thinking.

Outcomes:

  • Student will be able to modify routine procedures for non-routine patients.
  • Student will effectively critique images to determine if corrective action is required.

Goal 4: The student / graduate will demonstrate effective communication.

Outcomes:

  • The student will demonstrate effective written communication.
  • The student will demonstrate professional verbal communication in the healthcare environment.

Contact information

Halley Majersky, MEd, R.T. (R)(M)(CT)(MR)
 Program Director
3275 Science Park Drive
Beachwood, OH 44122
MRIProgram@ccf.org

Admissions

Admissions

In addition to program-specific requirements and procedures, applicants are encouraged to review requirements and disclosures outlined on the School of Health Professions’ Admissions & Enrollment page.

School of Health Professions catalog

Additional information can be found in the School Catalog, including school-wide policies and procedures, program-specific information, and course descriptions. 

Application process

The Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program accepts applications year-round. The application deadline each year is February 1 to be considered for the Fall Semester start date. Please select ‘Fall 20XX’ in the ‘Anticipated Starting Semester’ field of the application.

Prior to submitting an application, it is recommended that applicants review the admissions-related information and requirements linked below for the academic year in which they wish to apply. The links include information on the following:

  • Technical standards
  • Admissions requirements, including prerequisites
  • Conditional admittance
  • Required admissions documents
  • Selective admissions
  • Required enrollment documents

Admission/enrollment overview

*Academic years fall between July 1, 20XX through June 30, 20XX of the following year. 

Example: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Admission related documents

An applicant is required to complete the following items after submitting their initial application in Campus Cafe in order for their application to be considered. Please note that documents marked with an asterisk (*) are not considered during the evaluation of applications and will not affect an applicant’s eligibility or admission decision. They are required, however, for administrative purposes.

Enrollment related documents

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

Program Tuition & Fees $14,050
Semester Payment $3,400

Estimated additional expenses:

Textbooks $1,400
Uniforms (shoes, lab jackets, scrubs) $200
National registry examination fees $225
Registry Review Fee $450

Cost of attendance

The cost of attendance for the Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program is a budget comprised of direct and indirect costs. Tuition is a direct cost charged by the program. All others are indirect costs that a student may incur during the course of the program and is not paid to the program. These costs are subject to change.

Tuition

$13,360

Books & supplies

$2,000

App fee

$20

Food & housing

$19,044

Transportation

$3,120

Personal

$3,072

Total

$40,616

Tuition refund policy

The Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program issues refunds for tuition and other fees for eligible applicants and students as outlined in the School of Health Professions’ Tuition Refund Policy.

Tuition assistance opportunities

Cleveland Clinic School of Health Professions also has scholarship opportunities available to students.

Net price calculator

In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, the Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program has posted a net price calculator to provide estimated net price information to prospective students based on a student's individual circumstances.

Graduate Information

Graduate Information

Transcript requests

Information regarding how to request official transcripts can be found on the School of Health Professions’ Records page.

Graduation requirements

All students must meet the following criteria for graduation. Students graduate from the Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program with a certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging after completing 4 semesters of education.

Criteria

  • Satisfactory completion of all program courses.
  • All competencies must be completed as outlined in the Competency Examination Policy.
  • All ARRT mandatory and elective competencies must be completed.
  • All ARRT general patient care procedures must be completed.
  • All regular and make-up hours must be completed.
  • Tuition and fees must be paid in full.
  • All reference books or other material must be returned.
  • Graduation survey must be completed.
  • Employer release form must be signed.
  • All ID badges must be returned, or fee must be paid prior to graduation.
  • Satisfactorily write a short paper on professionalism.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

The student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward graduation will be evaluated after the completion of each term of the program. Failure to maintain SAP may result in the student being dismissed from the program.

Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Program effectiveness data

The performance of the Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program is reflected through program effectiveness data as defined by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

This data includes the program's completion rate, credentialing examination pass rate and job placement rate. The explanation of these measures and program data that corresponds with the annual report most recently submitted to the JRCERT is indicated below. This information can also be obtained from JRCERT under Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus/Beachwood.

The Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program’s annual report to the JRCERT will reflect the following:

Program Completion Rate

This is an annual measurement of the number of students that began the program divided by the number of students that completed the program.

Credentialing Examination First Time Pass Rate

This is the number of students that pass the American Registry for Radiologic Technologist’s - Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification examination on the first attempt within six months of graduation from the program. The figure reflects an average over five years.

Job Placement Rate

This is the number of students who become employed in magnetic resonance imaging within 12 months of graduation versus the number that graduate and are actively seeking employment. The figure reflects an average over five years.

The School of Health Professions assesses program outcomes following the completion of each academic year (July 1st through June 30th) to include the following:

Retention Rate

The percentage of students that remain or graduate the program within the specified academic year.

Exam Participation Rate

Calculates the percentage of program graduates that participate in credentialing or licensure examinations.

Exam Pass Rate

The percentage of credentialing exam participants that pass the exam.

Placement Rate

The percentage of available graduates that are employed in a related field after program completion.

 

July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023

July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024

Retention Rate

N/A*

100%

Exam Participation Rate 

N/A* 

N/A** 

Exam Pass Rate 

N/A* 

N/A** 

Placement Rate 

N/A* 

N/A** 

*The Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program accepted its first cohort August 1, 2023. No data available for the 2022-2023 academic year. 

**The Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program graduated its first cohort on December 21, 2024, which is outside of the 2023-2024 academic year. 

Curriculum

Curriculum

Textbook information

All Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program students must purchase the required textbooks listed on the program textbook list which is available by contacting the program at 216.448.3110.

Please note: Students must purchase the current edition of each textbook.

Grading scale

The following grading scale is used:

93 - 100

A

4.0

84 - 92

B 

3.0

75 - 83

C

2.0

67 - 74

D

1.0 

0 - 66

F

0.0

Academic grading policy

Students must maintain a 75% or better grade point average in each course of the program. Students not satisfying the minimal academic requirements will be counseled and may be subject to academic probation and/or dismissal from the program.

Attendance, semester breaks, personal time off and holidays

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. During clinical rotation, students are required to report on time for their assignment and complete their seven-and-half-hour clinical day. Students are allowed 21 hours of personal time off each semester. The program consists of four semesters with a two week break between each semester. Students have two additional break weeks each year, one in the spring semester and one in the fall semester. Students do not have classes or clinical experiences on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (and the day after Thanksgiving) and Christmas.

Clinical obligation/experience

All clinical assignments occur Monday through Friday during the day, and all academic classes are held during the day. Students rotate to four different clinical sites throughout the program. All hospital assignments are chosen using a lottery system.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Consumer disclosure

The Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program is required by federal law to disclose certain information to our prospective and enrolled students on an annual basis.

Completion, Retention, and Job Placement Rates

Additional information can be found below:

Questions can be directed to the Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program at MRIProgram@ccf.org.

Information sessions

In-person or virtual program information sessions via Microsoft Teams are offered to learn more about the Beachwood Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Beachwood Radiologic Technology, Computed Tomography, Post-Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Programs.

Email Halley Majersky at majersh@ccf.org for a link to the session.

Upcoming sessions:

  • Dates of upcoming information sessions will be posted soon.

To request a clinical observation at one of our hospitals, please contact Jennifer Rennick at 216.445.9972 or rennicj@ccf.org.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the program?

The Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program is 16 months in length (four semesters).

When does the program begin?

The program begins in late August each year.

What are the program pre-requisites?

The prerequisites are Anatomy & Physiology I and II and Medical Terminology.

How do you select the clinical sites a student will be attending?

Each student attends four clinical sites which are chosen by a lottery.

Do students attend Family Health Centers for clinical rotations?

Students may also rotate through Family Health Center outpatient imaging departments.

What is the deadline for application?

The program application, application fee, and all college transcripts must be submitted by February 1 of each year for the program beginning the following August.

What is the acceptance process?

Prospective students participate in an interview to assess communication and critical thinking skills. This interview is evaluated by a point system. Total points assigned to a student include points from the interview, high school and college GPA, and science and math courses taken with a grade of C or better. The students with the highest scores are accepted into the program.

Do I need a college degree to get accepted into the program?

Yes, you need at a minimum an associate's degree, but it does not have to be specific to imaging.

Do your classes transfer to other colleges for my degree?

No, they do not.

What is the time commitment for successful completion of the program?

Students should expect a full schedule, attending either class or clinical experience Monday through Friday, 7.5 hours (day shift) plus drive time.

Do you have a weekend or evening program?

No, we do not.