Online Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Gain complex problem-solving skills and prepare to sit for the ARRT (MR) exam with the online Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

You must already hold an imaging credential to apply for this certificate.

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Designed for Credentialed Professionals

This certificate is designed for students who already hold an imaging credential and want to transition into magnetic resonance imaging.

If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for this certificate. Please review our pre-advanced medical imaging pathway for options that do not require an imaging credential.

Modality Limitations by Location

The Treasure Valley covers a section of Idaho and Oregon and includes, but is not limited to, the following cities: Boise, Cascade, Caldwell, Idaho City, McCall, Meridian, Mountain Home, Nampa, Ontario, Payette and Weiser.

If you live within the Treasure Valley, modality program directors will only accept the number of students for which clinical placement is available. You must apply before the application deadline to be considered.

Discover which modality fits your goals by taking the Medical Imaging Program Selection Quiz.

Courses

The online Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a 31-credit program. You can complete the program in as little as two semesters when attending full-time.

Review the following table for required courses.

Course Title	Credits
HLTH 300 Pathophysiology	4
IMGSCI 408 Advanced Sectional Anatomy in Imaging Sciences	3
AMI 300 Pharmacology	3
AMI 302 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety Requirements	3
AMI 400 Advanced Modality Case Studies	2
AMI 440 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging I	2
AMI 441 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging II	2
AMI 442 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging III	2
AMI 443 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging IV	2
AMI 445 Clinical Experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging I	4
AMI 446 Clinical Experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging II	4

This content is provided as a quick reference for planning your academic schedule. All official course descriptions and degree requirements are published on the undergraduate catalog site.

Admission into the advanced medical imaging program does not guarantee clinical placement. Clinical experiences in some modalities across the country can be highly competitive. After being admitted to Boise State, students will receive access to a resource site with best practices on how to find a clinical site and receive mentoring from our program’s team of experts.

Learn More About Clinical Experiences

Program Costs

Boise State Online offers reasonably priced tuition, ongoing support, financial aid options and degree paths that help ensure you reach your goals quickly and efficiently.

Review the following table for program costs.

Computed Tomography Costs Table

Description	Cost
Boise State Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)	$50
Per-Credit Rate*	$395
Books	$322
Room/Board**	$5,688
Transportation**	$1,248

*The per-credit fees are for the 2024-25 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May. Clinical experience courses include a clinical course fee that covers items such as radiation badges, student ID badges, postage and clinical tracking software and will vary depending on the modality selected.

**Costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs are not required for students pursuing a fully online degree.

Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with mic and internet access — all of which are required for this program.

Note to Boise State and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to this program.

Career Opportunities

Our online Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) prepares you for the future of imaging.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6% growth for MRI technologists between 2022 and 2032.

The Idaho Department of Labor’s 2022-2032 projections set the growth rates even higher — at 25.2% — for workers living in Idaho.

Additionally, a report published by Indeed.com in November 2020 shows that the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification ranks at #15 for the top 20 most in-demand certifications in 2020.

Possible Careers:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
Clinical Specialist
Medical Imaging Manager
Lead Technologist
Field Clinical Specialist

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Application Process

Boise State Application Deadlines

To be considered for this certificate program, you must apply to Boise State by the application deadline, as shown in the following table.

Semester	Application Deadline 1st 7-Week	Class Start 1st 7-Week	Application Deadline 2nd 7-Week	Class Start 2nd 7-Week
Fall	July 15*	Late August	September 15*	Late October
Spring	December 1*	Early January	February 1*	Early March
Summer	April 15*	Early May	June 1*	Late June

*Students interested in financial aid are encouraged to apply one month prior to these posted deadlines.

Program Application Deadlines

To be eligible for the modality year and clinical experiences, you must secure a clinical site by March 1 for fall semester clinical experiences.

Clinical experiences are a capstone of the advanced medical imaging program. These experiences are conducted in your local area, prepare you for licensure exams and give you hands-on experience in the industry. You are expected to find and secure your own clinical site by using resources provided by the program.

Application deadlines ensure an appropriate clinical site is approved in time for your first clinical experience course, which happens in your final year of the program.

Learn More About Clinical Experiences

Apply to Boise State University

To apply to the university, you must complete Boise State’s undergraduate application. On the “Major and Semester” page, select “Computed Tomography Certificate” from the “Select a Major” drop-down list.

Submit the Undergraduate Application Online

Submit Official Transcripts

Submit official transcripts from every previous college and university you have attended. If you have served in the military, please submit your Joint Services Transcript and/or Community College of the Air Force transcript.

Please note: Official transcripts must be RECEIVED by the admissions office by the application deadline.

Instructions for Submitting Official Transcripts

Enroll as a Pre-Advanced Medical Imaging Student

After being accepted to Boise State University, you will begin the first phase of the program as a pre-advanced medical imaging student. Here, you will complete the following requirements:

Prerequisite courses*
Associate degree*
Advanced medical imaging courses
Submit proof that you are an ARRT-, ARDMS- or NMTCB-credentialed imaging technologist who earned a minimum of an associate degree (AS/AA) from an accredited institution

Items marked with an asterisk (*) may be completed through transfer courses.

Exceptions to these requirements must be pre-approved. To gain pre-approval, you must upload documentation, which may include official transcripts and a syllabus, when you apply to Boise State.

Create an Academic Plan

During the pre-advanced medical imaging phase, you will work closely with your academic advisor to create an academic plan. This plan includes a timeline of when you will begin your modality-specific courses and clinical experience. It will also determine the deadlines for securing your clinical site and applying for the modality semester.

Apply to the Modality Semester

After completing your required coursework and securing your clinical placement site, you will apply to your modality semester.

To apply to the modality semester, you must complete the advanced medical imaging program application. This application includes the following:

Confirmed clinical site placement, including an interview with the imaging department manager
Resume and statement of purpose outlining any patient care experience

Certificate Outcomes

After completing the magnetic resonance imaging certificate, you will be able to:

Prepare for success on the ARRT (MR) credentialing exam.
Advocate for patients, recognize professional impact related to patient outcomes and develop a culture of safety.
Demonstrate effective, appropriate and respectful communication with diverse populations of patients, co-workers, physicians and the community to improve patient outcomes by performing beyond technical application.
Apply ethical practice as a professional technologist from a legal, compliance and systems perspective within the healthcare realm.
Actively lead and/or participate as part of an interprofessional team to improve communication amongst healthcare providers and decrease patient risk.
Perform as a master of advanced imaging principles and applications.
Appropriately share data within a healthcare team while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Successfully participate as a leader in the medical imaging profession by making meaningful contributions within your department, your healthcare organization, your community as well as on a national level.
Attain and maintain national credentialing within a modality of focus.

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