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Associate of Occupational Science, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Locations: Orange County

Overview

Classification of Instructional Programs Code (CIP): 51.0920

Standard Occupational Classification Code (SOC): 29-2035.00

Quarter Credits:103

Clock Hours: 1720

Method of Delivery: Blended

Number of Weeks: 80 *

*Weeks may be extended depending on holiday schedules

Degree/Diploma Awarded: Associate of Occupational Science

*Weeks may be extended depending on holiday schedules

Career Training Objective

Program Objective:

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) program provides foundational education for those seeking a career in healthcare and imaging. This extends further to support the growth of the imaging profession and the development of lifelong learning. The program supports the mission, philosophy, values, ethics, and goals professed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

Program Vision

The program is delivered in a blended format to meet students' needs. Highly qualified faculty work within the healthcare field, engage in scholarship and research, continue professional development, and serve their communities. The vision of the program is to become a leading imaging program by providing the highest student-centric education and high-value service to the community in which we serve.

Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate imaging skill competency.
  2. Enthusiastically display accountability and leadership skills in the healthcare field.
  3. Demonstrate mastery of MRI imaging knowledge to successfully pass the ARRT certification exam.
  4. Demonstrate effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills for job-related functions.
  5. Apply learned skills to enhance the workplace and the evolving role of the MRI technologist within the healthcare profession.
  6. Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, ancillary medical professionals, and wider healthcare community.

 Instructional Equipment List

  • MRI Simulator-Encore
  • Siemens 32-Channel Mock Head Coil
  • Mock MRI Large Shoulder Coil
  • Mock MRI Coil, Shoulder, Small
  • Mock MRI Coil, Foot/Ankle/Knee
  • Mock MRI Coil, Spine
  • Mock MRI Coil, Abdomen
  • MRI Simulator Participant Securing System
  • Participant Camera
  • Simulator Headphone System
  • On-Site Product Installation

 

 

 

Program Outline

Program Location: Orange County

Term 1

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

ANAT105 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 60 0 0 60 6.0
MATH100 College Mathematics I 40 0 0 40 4.0
MR100 Introduction to MRI 20 0 0 20 2.0
 

Totals

120

0

0

120

12.0

Term 2

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

MR200 MRI Physics 40 0 0 40 4.0
ENGL100 Written Communications I 40 0 0 40 4.0
MR205 Cross Sectional Anatomy I 40 0 0 40 4.0
MR210 MRI Procedures I 10 20 0 30 2.0
 

Totals

130

20

0

150

14.0

Term 3

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

MR300 MRI Image Formation & Acquisition 30 0 0 30 3.0
MR305 Cross-Sectional Anatomy II 40 0 0 40 4.0
MR310 MRI Procedures II 10 20 0 30 2.0
MR315 Patient Care 30 20 0 50 4.0
 

Totals

110

40

0

150

13.0

Term 4

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

MR400 MRI Applications & Safety 40 0 0 40 4.0
MR405 Cross-Sectional Anatomy III 40 0 0 40 4.0
MR410 MRI Procedures III 10 20 0 30 2.0
MR415 Medical Law & Ethics 20 0 0 20 2.0
 

Totals

110

20

0

130

12.0

Term 5

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

MR500C Clinical Skills I 0 0 240 240 8.0
MR500 AI In Imaging 10 0 0 10 1.0
MR515 MRI Pharmacology & Administration 20 20 0 40 3.0
 

Totals

30

20

240

290

12.0

Term 6

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

MR600C Clinical Skills II 0 0 240 240 8.0
PSYC100 Introduction to Psychology 40 0 0 40 4.0
MR615 MRI Pathology 20 0 0 20 2.0
 

Totals

60

0

240

300

14.0

Term 7

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

MR700C Clinical Skills III 0 0 240 240 8.0
MR715 Registry Review I 40 0 0 40 4.0
 

Totals

40

0

240

280

12.0

Term 8

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

MR800C Clinical Skills IV 0 0 240 240 8.0
MR815 Registry Review II 40 0 0 40 4.0
PD200 Career Readiness and Professional Development 20 0 0 20 2.0
 

Totals

60

0

240

300

14.0

Term 1

Module Number: ANAT105
Title Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Theory Hours 60
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 60
Quarter Credits 6.0
Module Number: MATH100
Title College Mathematics I
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0
Module Number: MR100
Title Introduction to MRI
Theory Hours 20
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 20
Quarter Credits 2.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

120

Skill Lab Hours

0

Clinical Hours

0

Total Hours<

120

Quarter Credits

12.0

Term 2

Module Number: MR200
Title MRI Physics
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0
Module Number: ENGL100
Title Written Communications I
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0
Module Number: MR205
Title Cross Sectional Anatomy I
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0
Module Number: MR210
Title MRI Procedures I
Theory Hours 10
Skill Lab Hours 20
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 30
Quarter Credits 2.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

130

Skill Lab Hours

20

Clinical Hours

0

Total Hours<

150

Quarter Credits

14.0

Term 3

Module Number: MR300
Title MRI Image Formation & Acquisition
Theory Hours 30
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 30
Quarter Credits 3.0
Module Number: MR305
Title Cross-Sectional Anatomy II
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0
Module Number: MR310
Title MRI Procedures II
Theory Hours 10
Skill Lab Hours 20
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 30
Quarter Credits 2.0
Module Number: MR315
Title Patient Care
Theory Hours 30
Skill Lab Hours 20
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 50
Quarter Credits 4.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

110

Skill Lab Hours

40

Clinical Hours

0

Total Hours<

150

Quarter Credits

13.0

Term 4

Module Number: MR400
Title MRI Applications & Safety
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0
Module Number: MR405
Title Cross-Sectional Anatomy III
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0
Module Number: MR410
Title MRI Procedures III
Theory Hours 10
Skill Lab Hours 20
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 30
Quarter Credits 2.0
Module Number: MR415
Title Medical Law & Ethics
Theory Hours 20
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 20
Quarter Credits 2.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

110

Skill Lab Hours

20

Clinical Hours

0

Total Hours<

130

Quarter Credits

12.0

Term 5

Module Number: MR500C
Title Clinical Skills I
Theory Hours 0
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 240
Total Hours 240
Quarter Credits 8.0
Module Number: MR500
Title AI In Imaging
Theory Hours 10
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 10
Quarter Credits 1.0
Module Number: MR515
Title MRI Pharmacology & Administration
Theory Hours 20
Skill Lab Hours 20
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 3.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

30

Skill Lab Hours

20

Clinical Hours

240

Total Hours<

290

Quarter Credits

12.0

Term 6

Module Number: MR600C
Title Clinical Skills II
Theory Hours 0
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 240
Total Hours 240
Quarter Credits 8.0
Module Number: PSYC100
Title Introduction to Psychology
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0
Module Number: MR615
Title MRI Pathology
Theory Hours 20
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 20
Quarter Credits 2.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

60

Skill Lab Hours

0

Clinical Hours

240

Total Hours<

300

Quarter Credits

14.0

Term 7

Module Number: MR700C
Title Clinical Skills III
Theory Hours 0
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 240
Total Hours 240
Quarter Credits 8.0
Module Number: MR715
Title Registry Review I
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

40

Skill Lab Hours

0

Clinical Hours

240

Total Hours<

280

Quarter Credits

12.0

Term 8

Module Number: MR800C
Title Clinical Skills IV
Theory Hours 0
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 240
Total Hours 240
Quarter Credits 8.0
Module Number: MR815
Title Registry Review II
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0
Module Number: PD200
Title Career Readiness and Professional Development
Theory Hours 20
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 20
Quarter Credits 2.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

60

Skill Lab Hours

0

Clinical Hours

240

Total Hours<

300

Quarter Credits

14.0

 

Total Credit Hours: 103

Courses offered online.
Courses offered in a blended format, a combination of online and on ground.

 

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