ADVANCED IMAGING PROGRAM (CT & MR)
Attention: Registration for classes may close seven (7) days prior to the start date depending on enrollment numbers. If you cannot find a class you are looking for, please reach out to the Non-Credit Registration Desk at (609)570-3311 or email ComEd@mccc.edu for further information. The Center for Continuing Studies also suggests not purchasing textbooks until seven (7) days prior to the start date of a class to ensure the class is running.
*Please note, registration for these classes will not open until March.
ENROLLMENT
Mercer County Community College Center for Continuing Studies in cooperation with the Radiography Program is offering Advanced Imaging Programs in Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR). The ASRT approved didactic course hours and allotted clinical experiences are designed to prepare certified radiologic technologists for the ARRT credentialing exams in CT or MR. Continuing education credits for the programs are pending approval for a total of 46.75 CEUs for CT and 50.25 CEUs for MR.
Continuing education credits for the programs are pending renewed approval for a total of 46.75 CEUs for CT and 50.25 CEUs for MR.
Deadline to submit application for review and approval in MR or CT course is August 15, 2024.
REFUND POLICY: If it is 10 or more days before the beginning of a class, you will receive 100% refund. If it is less than 10 days before the class start date, no refunds will be provided.
All applications must be submitted to Andrea Bash, Program Coordinator, Center for Continuing Studies via email basha@mccc.edu . Applications are accepted and reviewed on a first come first serve basis for this program. Program enrollment size is limited. Additional fees may apply.
Payment is due two weeks after application acceptance to retain your clinical seat.
For more information on the Advanced Imaging Programs, or for an application, please email Andrea Bash at basha@mccc.edu or visit our website at www.mccc.edu/ccs and look for “Advanced Imaging”.
Magnetic Resonance (MR)
Prerequisite Requirements: Prospective interns must hold current ARRT primary certification in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Sonography.
Didactic: This course is offered on Monday evenings September – January for a total of 42 hours, 54 hours for those enrolled in Option 1. Learning includes campus and synchronous remote lectures, instructional videos, and other instructional formats.
Clinical: Students must complete all repetitions as required by the ARRT to be eligible for the credentialing exam. Students will have a six-month period in order to complete the required repetitions (September 2024 – April 2025). Interns must commit to a total of 16 hours per week for clinical education; assignments will be made based upon clinical site and intern availability. Clinical education is available during the day, evening, and Saturday hours.
Option 1: Clinical & Didactic
Cost: $4050
Dates: 2 Saturdays 9/14 and 9/21, Mondays 9/23-2/10 6-8:30pm
Clinical: September 2024-April 2025
Option 2: Didactic Only
Cost: $2550
Dates:Mondays 9/23/24-2/3/25, 6-8:30pm
Offered Fall
Computed Tomography (CT)
Prerequisite Requirements: Prospective interns must hold current ARRT primary certification in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Sonography, and a current NJ Diagnostic Radiography license
Didactic: This course is offered on Saturdays September – November for a total of 42 hours, 54 hours for those enrolled in Option 1. Learning includes campus and synchronous remote lectures, instructional videos, and other instructional formats.
Clinical: Students must complete all repetitions as required by the ARRT to be eligible for the credentialing exam. Students will have a five-month period complete the required repetitions (September 2024 – March 2025). Interns must commit to a total of 16 hours per week for clinical education; assignments will be made based upon clinical site and intern availability. Clinical education is available during the day, evening, and Saturday hours.
Option1: Clinical & Didactic
Cost: $4050
Dates: Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 12, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23
Clinical: September 2024-March 2025
Option 2: Didactic Only
Cost: $2550
Dates: Sept 28, Oct 12, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23
Offered Fall
CLINICAL SITES (subject to change)
- PRA Princeton, 419 North Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
- PRA Mercerville, 8 Quakerbridge Plaza, Mercerville, NJ 08619
- PRA Monroe, 9 Center Drive, Monroe, NJ 08831
- PRA Freehold, 901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 (CT only)
- PRA Marlboro, 176 Route 9, North Marlboro, NJ 07726
- RWJ University Hospital, One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08690
- Hunterdon Medical Center, 2100 Westcott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 (CT only)
- Bridgewater Radiology, 1121 Rt. 22 West, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (MR only)
- Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534
- Capital Health Regional Medical Center, 750 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08638
- Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, 1 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
- Centra State Medical Center, 901 W Main St, Freehold Township, NJ 07728 (CT only)