Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The goal of this program is to involve the student in the active learning process through diverse educational experiences that include classroom, laboratory, and clinical education with the result being a professional entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist that values teamwork and continues life-long learning.

Goal 1:  Students will demonstrate entry-level clinical competence in MRI

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will select appropriate technical parameters in clinical practice.
• Students will correctly acquire, manipulate, and post-process MRI images.
• Students will utilize appropriate MR safety procedures.

Goal 2:  Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
• Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.

Goal 3:  Students will develop problem solving/critical thinking skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will adapt imaging parameters for optimum image quality.
• Students will analyze images for diagnostic quality.

Goal 4:  Students will model professionalism.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate professional behavior.
• Students will summarize the value of life-long learning.
• Students will understand ethical behavior

Institution Name: Forsyth Technical Community College

Program Type: HSD- MRI Program

Degree Type: AAS and Certificate

Program Effectiveness Data

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. We measure our benchmarks by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). https://www.jrcert.org/about-jrcert/​ ​

Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Credentialing Examination Rate: The number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation

Year​                Results

Year 1 – 2023​ 7 of 9​- 78%

Year 2 – 2022​ 2 of 3​- 67%

Year 3 – 2021​ 5 of 9​- 56%

Year 4 – 2020 ​5 of 6​- 83%

Year 5 – 2019​ 6 of 6​- 100%

Program 5-Year Average​ ​25 of 33​– 75.8%​

Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Job Placement Rate: The number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation

Year​                    Results

Year 1 – 2023​ 9 of 10​- 90%

Year 2 – 2022 ​3 of 3​- 100%

Year 3 – 2021​ 9 of 9​- 100%

Year 4 – 2020​ 6 of 6​- 100%

Year 5 – 2019​ 6 of 6​- 100%

Program 5-Year Average​ 33 of 34​– 97.1%

Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 90 .

Program Completion Rate: The number graduated divided by number started the program

Year​                      Results

Year – 2023​ 10 of  10

Annual Completion Rate​   100.0%

• Currently the AAS-MRI Degree program accepts 12 students in the fall semester
• Currently the Post Primary Diploma program accepts 1-3 students in the summer semester. Class size is dependent upon clinical site availability.
• The program is equipped with two MRI simulators to provide students with learning experiences, computers with internet access and a digital projection system.

Forsyth Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates.

The Forsyth Tech MRI Program is recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

The program currently uses clinical education sites Alamance, Catawba, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Rowan, and Surry counties.  These sites are comprised of major medical centers, hospitals, and imaging centers to provide varied and well-rounded clinical experiences for our students.