MRI technology is still a developing field of diagnosis. Most hospitals are establishing MRI centers due to its increasing application in diagnosis. Hence there is also an increasing demand for MRI technicians. This is a very specialized and sophisticated field of diagnosis and requires a two year specialization diploma. Due its growing scope most medical colleges have started MRI certification programs.

MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. A MRI technician has to work in an extremely delicate magnetic field where carelessness and insufficient knowledge may lead to hazardous situations for the technician himself and as well as for the patients.

The MRI technician needs to be well versed with the knowledge of the device used by him and should aware of all the safety precautions and protocols required to operate the device so that he can offer a safe environment to the patients and as well as his colleagues . Hence MRI programs offering practical knowledge must be chosen.

There is another very important job that an MRI technician has to perform. He has to assist the doctors in diagnosis of the ailments through his knowledge of resonance imaging. To diagnose he must also have a good knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology. An experienced MRI technologist can prepare a diagnostic report completely on his own.

Thus MRI training schools offering overall medical curriculums are best suited for students wishing a high pay scale job of MRI technician. The MRI certification in the US is accredited by the American college of Radiology or by the American Registry Of magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology (ARMRIT).

Hence schools or colleges certified by the above organization should be chosen. There are two ways in which one may get a degree to be a MRI technician. First is the offline training and the second is the online training. MRI technology is still developing hence the students should always be in touch with developing computer imaging systems and other technical advancements.

For the above reason offline courses are more suitable but online courses may work for practicing technicians looking for specialization. Both the online and offline courses last for 12 to 18 months.

Some famous offline MRI training schools are University of Texas, Concorde Career College, Sanford-Brown Institute and Bohecker College. Some famous and renowned online colleges are Virginia College Online, American Intercontinental College and Devry University.