MRI TECHNOLOGIST
(MRI)
LengthThe program length for day and evening classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.
26 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 2:00pm
FSAFederal student aid is available for those who qualify. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility. Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Other Financial AssistanceOther financial aid options may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, VA benefits, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
LengthThe program length for day and evening classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.
26 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 2:00pm
FSAFederal student aid is available for those who qualify. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility. Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Other Financial AssistanceOther financial aid options may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, VA benefits, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Certification / Registry Exam Eligibility
Graduates of the MRI program are eligible to sit for the ARMRIT national certification exam for magnetic resonance imaging. The MRI program is also officially recognized by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). MRI graduates who hold an associate degree can pursue primary pathway certification through ARRT.
Eligibility requirements for the MRI certifications are solely determined by ARMRIT and ARRT, and are subject to change at any time. ARMRIT and ARRT are independent organizations. AIMS does not guarantee certification/registry exam eligibility.
Classroom and Clinical Training Schedule
Students who enroll in the MRI Technologist program must have flexible schedules and be able to attend classes and/or clinical training sessions during morning, day, and evening hours. Although the majority of clinical training will be in the morning/day, some clinical training will be completed in the evening. In addition, certain courses will only be taught in the evening regardless of the program’s standard schedule.
Program Length
- 1980 clock hours
- Classroom instruction - 980 hours
- Lab / Clinicals - 1000 hours
- The program can be completed in approximately 26 months.
Comprehensive Education and Training
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Patient Care & Safety
- IV Administration
- MRI Physics and Instrumentation
- MRI Parameters & Procedures
- Cross-Sectional Anatomy & Physiology
- PACS & Image Acquisition
Minimum Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Passing score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam
Recommended (not required)
- Associate degree or higher
Selective Enrollment
The MRI Technologist program has a selective application process. Meeting the minimum requirements or recommendations does not guarantee you will be accepted into the program. From the pool of applicants, those who are considered most qualified for the study and practice of MRI technology will be admitted.
Additional Program Requirements
All MRI students are required to earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 upon completion of the pre-diagnostic modules at AIMS.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
AIMS Education has determined that its MRI Technologist curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in New Jersey. If you live outside of New Jersey or you are planning to seek employment in another state, please review our professional licensure disclosures for more information.
* New Jersey currently has no state licensure requirements or laws regulating employment in this field.
Upcoming Start Dates
Start Dates | Schedule | Program Length |
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Day Classes June 7, 2021 | Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | 26 months |
Evening Classes October 18, 2021 | Monday - Friday 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | 26 months |
Additional information regarding the class schedule, program length, internship schedule, and school holidays, is available on the academic calendar page.
Employer Testimonials
Accreditations and Approvals
The MRI Technologist program is accredited by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), and approved by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
AIMS Education is institutionally accredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Graduate Spotlight

Betty Mesrobian
Betty Mesrobian is a graduate of the MRI Technologist program. After graduation she became certified through ARMRIT and ARRT, and was hired as a full-time MRI Technologist by Kayal Orthopaedic Center.
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