MRI Certification ARRT

Can you tell me in detail about the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification course offered by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists?

[Kiran Chandar]

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or ARRT has two pathways to Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification. In either case, candidates must meet basic education, ethics, and examination requirements.

Education Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification

Primary Pathway

Candidates pursuing primary pathway certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging need to complete a Magnetic Resonance Imaging educational program which is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT within the past three years.

ARRT recognizes only accreditation agencies that are recognized by CHEA and USDE.

A candidate needs to demonstrate skill in didactic coursework and an ARRT-specified list of clinical procedures by completing the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Didactic and Clinical Competency Requirements.

Post-Primary Pathway

Candidates pursuing post-primary pathway certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging need to be registered with the ARRT in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology (registration through NMTCB can also accepted), Radiation Therapy, or Sonography (registration through ARDMS can also accepted).

Candidates need to fulfill all the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Experience Requirements.

Ethics Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification

Applicant for certification need to be a person of good moral character and must not have engaged in conduct that is inconsistent with the ARRT Rules of Ethics, and they have to agree to comply with the ARRT Rules and Regulations and its Standards of Ethics.

Contact Detail:
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
1255 Northland Dr, Mendota Heights, MN, United States

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Would you like to tell me something about the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ MRI Certification?

[Quick Sam]

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists offers the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Certification.

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification is for those who meet the certain standards within a profession.

Applicant need to meet the basic education, ethics, and examination requirements to become eligible for the MRI certificate.

Education Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification

Applicant need to have three years successfully completed a Magnetic Resonance Imaging educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT.

Post-Primary Pathway:

Mammography,
Computed Tomography (CT),
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI),
Quality Management (QM),
Bone Densitometry,
Cardiac-Interventional (CI) Radiography,
Vascular-Interventional (VI) Radiography,
Sonography,
Vascular Sonography,
Breast Sonography

Ethics Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification

A person needs to have good moral character.

Examination Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification

Applicant for primary certification may mail their application up to three months prior to their anticipated graduation date.
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Application fee

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification requirements
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
1. Introduction
Candidates for certification and registration are required to meet the Professional Education Requirements specified in the ARRT Rules and Regulations. ARRT’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Didactic and Clinical Competency Requirements are one component of the Professional Education Requirements.
The requirements are periodically updated based upon a practice analysis which is a systematic process to delineate the job responsibilities typically required of staff MRI technologists. The result of this process is a task inventory which is used to develop the clinical competency requirements (see section 4 below) and the content specifications which serve as the foundation for the didactic competency requirements (see section 3 below) and the examination.
2. Documentation of Compliance
To document that the Didactic and Clinical Competency Requirements have been satisfied by a candidate, the program director (and authorized faculty member if required) must sign the ENDORSEMENT SECTION of the Application for Certification and Registration included in the Certification and Registration Handbook.
Candidates who complete their educational program during 2014 or 2015 may use either the 2011 Didactic and Clinical Competency Requirements or the 2014 requirements. Candidates who graduate after December 31, 2015 must use the 2014 requirements.
3. Didactic Competency Requirements
The purpose of the didactic competency requirements is to verify that individuals had the opportunity to develop fundamental knowledge, integrate theory into practice and hone affective and critical thinking skills required to demonstrate professional competency. Candidates must successfully complete coursework addressing the topics listed in the ARRT Content Specifications for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Examination. These topics would typically be covered in nationally-recognized curricula published by organizations such as the ASRT or SMRT. Educational programs accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT generally offer education and experience beyond the minimum requirements specified here.
4. Clinical Competency Requirements
The purpose of the clinical competency requirements is to verify that individuals certified and registered by the ARRT have demonstrated competency performing the clinical activities fundamental to a particular discipline. Competent performance of these fundamental activities, in conjunction with mastery of the cognitive knowledge and skills covered by the magnetic resonance imaging examination, provides the basis for the acquisition of the full range of procedures typically required in a variety of settings. Demonstration of clinical competence means that the candidate has performed the procedure independently, consistently, and effectively during the course of his or her formal education. The following pages identify the specific procedures for the clinical competency requirements. Candidates may wish to use these pages, or their equivalent, to record completion of the requirements. The pages do NOT need to be sent to the ARRT.
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4.1 General Performance Considerations
4.1.1 Patient Diversity
Demonstration of competence should include variations in patient characteristics such as age, gender, and medical condition.
4.1.2 Simulated Performance
The ARRT requirements specify that certain clinical procedures may be simulated as designated in the specific requirements below. Simulations must meet the following criteria:
• The candidate must competently demonstrate skills as similar as circumstances permit to the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills required for performing the procedures on patients;
• The program director must be confident that the skills required to competently perform the simulated task will generalize or transfer to the clinical setting, and, if applicable, the candidate must evaluate related images.

Examples of acceptable simulation include: demonstrating CPR on a mannequin; performing venipuncture by demonstrating aseptic technique on another person, but then inserting the needle into an artificial forearm or grapefruit.
4.1.3 Elements of Competence
Demonstration of clinical competence requires that the program director or the program director’s designee has observed the candidate performing the procedure independently, consistently, and effectively during the course of the candidate’s formal educational program.
4.2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specific Requirements
As part of the education program, candidates must demonstrate competence in the clinical activities identified below. These clinical activities are listed in more detail in the following sections.
• Seven mandatory general patient care activities;
• Eight mandatory MRI safety requirements;
• 18 mandatory MRI procedures and 10 electives to be selected from a list of 24 MRI procedures; and
• Seven mandatory quality control tests.

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4.2.1 General Patient Care
Candidates must have demonstrated competence in all seven patient care activities listed below. The activities should be performed on patients whenever possible, but simulation is acceptable if state or institutional regulations prohibit candidates from performing the procedures on patients.
General Patient Care Procedures Date Completed Competence Verified By
CPR
Vital Signs (Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration)
Sterile Technique
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Transfer of Patient
Care of Patient Medical Equipment (e.g., Oxygen Tank, IV Tubing)
Venipuncture

4.2.2 MRI Safety Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate competence in all eight areas of MRI Safety listed below.
MRI Safety Requirements Date Completed Competence Verified By
Screening Patients, Personnel, and Non-Personnel for MRI Safe, Conditional, and Unsafe Devices and Objects
Identify MRI Safety Zones
Static Field
(e.g., Projectiles)
Radiofrequency Field
(e.g., Thermal Loading, Coil Positioning, Patient Positioning, and Insulation)
Time-Varying Gradient Magnetic Fields
(e.g., Inducted voltages, Auditory Considerations)
Communication and Monitoring Considerations (e.g., Sedated Patients, Verbal and Visual Contact, Vital Signs)
Contrast Media Safety
(e.g., NSF, Renal Function)
Other MRI Safety Considerations
(e.g., Cryogen Safety, Fire, Medical Emergencies, Laser Alignment Lights)

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4.2.3 MRI Procedures
Candidates must demonstrate competence in the 18 mandatory procedures listed in the following table. For the mandatory procedures, candidates must be evaluated while scanning actual patients. Candidates are also required to demonstrate competence for 10 of 24 elective procedures. Elective procedures should be performed on patients; however, up to one-half of the elective procedures may be performed on volunteers, as long as your institution has a policy that assures the protection of both the volunteer’s and the institution’s interests.
When performing the MRI procedures the candidate must demonstrate appropriate:
Patient skills including:
• Evaluation of requisition or medical record;
• Patient identification;
• Documentation of patient history including allergies;
• Safety screening; patient assessment;
• Explanation of procedure;
• Appropriate MRI safety procedures; and
• Patient discharge with post-procedure instructions.

Technical and procedural skills including:
• Selection of imaging coil;
• Patient positioning; protocol selection;
• Parameter selection;
• Image display; filming (if applicable);
• Networking; archiving; and
• Documentation of procedure and patient data in appropriate records.

Evaluation skills including:
• Analysis of the image for technical quality;
• Demonstration of correct anatomic regions;
• Recognition of relevant pathology; and
• Proper labeling.

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Contact Details:

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
1255 Northland Drive, Mendota Heights, MN, United States ‎
+1 651-687-0048 ‎
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