California State University, Northridge is a regional leader in providing programs for those seeking advanced professional development in both Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – two of the most widely used medical imaging technologies.
Through its College of Health and Human Development, in partnership with the Tseng College, CSUN offers Certificates of Advanced Professional Development in CT and MRI with online instruction and four learning options designed for licensed working radiologic technologists (experience required) who have passed college-level algebra and possess 1) a diploma or degree from an accredited radiologic-technology or nuclear-medicine program, and 2) a national certificate in radiography or nuclear medicine from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
Certificate of Advanced Professional Development in Computed Tomography (CT)
This program provides licensed working radiologic technologists (experience required) with the knowledge and training needed to perform advanced CT scans. Upon finishing the program, participants will qualify to sit for the advanced certification examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The program's curriculum also features study of the concepts needed to pass the ARRT (CT) exam.
Certificate of Advanced Professional Development in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
This program provides licensed working radiologic technologists (experience required) with the knowledge training needed to perform advanced MRI scans. Upon finishing the program, participants will qualify to sit for the advanced certification examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The program's curriculum also features study of the concepts needed to pass the ARRT (MR) exam.
Concurrent Certificates of Advanced Professional Development in CT and MRI
In only one year, this program qualifies licensed working radiologic technologists (experience required) to sit for both CT and MRI advanced imaging certification.