Comp. Tomography & Magnetic Res.
Learn hands-on skills for a successful medical imaging career.
DEGREE:
Bachelor of Science
DELIVERY:
Face-to-Face
LOCATION:
Morehead
TIME REQUIRED:
11 months
What You'll Learn in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance
Our Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance (CTMR) program will give you the practical knowledge and hands-on skills to set you on the path to a rewarding career in medical imaging. You learn through clinical practicum placements in healthcare facilities throughout the region.
The Morehead State University CT/MR program offers all didactic courses via distance education. Students can attend classes on MSU's campus or at various locations throughout the state.
Blackboard Learn, a widely used Learning Management System (LMS) in educational institutions worldwide, offers various tools and features to ensure the integrity of distance education courses. The process to assure integrity encompasses several key areas, including course design, content delivery, student authentication, and assessment integrity. The program also uses a Lockdown browser to maintain testing integrity.
What You Can Do with a CTMR Degree
You’ll be ready to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam, qualifying you to work in medical imaging at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient imaging centers, education, research, sales, and applications. You’ll also learn important skills like speaking and writing clearly, working well with others, thinking critically, and being professional.
- CT Scan Operator
- CT Technologist
- CT/MRI Application Specialist
- CT/MRI Supervisor
- Imaging Specialist
- Medical Imaging Technologist
- MRI Scan Operator
- MRI Technologist
- Radiologic Technologist
- Radiology Technician
- Baptist Health System KY & IN
- Cariant Health Partners
- Cincinnati Children's
- ProScan Imaging
- TriHealth
What Makes Morehead State's Program Different
For the past five years, our CTMR program has had 100% job placement rates. It has garnered a reputation for producing competent, qualified professionals with an in-depth knowledge of imaging sciences.
ADMISSION TO THE CTMR PROGRAM
The CTMR program has a selective admission policy in addition to the University's admission procedure. Admission to Morehead State does not guarantee admission to the CTMR program, and the number of clinical placement positions limits enrollment.
In addition to meeting program admission requirements, the student must also meet ARRT professional ethics requirements. Any student or prospective student that has a concern about a potential ethics violation (i.e. charges from violating state or federal laws, fraud or deceptive practices, improper management of patient records, etc.) should consider requesting an ethics review from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to determine eligibility to take the national certification exam.
With this option of ARRT ethics review, the student or prospective student will submit information and documentation regarding the potential ethics violation before applying for certification and registration or program admission. The ARRT Ethics Committee will review submission(s) and determine if it warrants a sanction. If a sanction is received, it might permit ineligibility for program admission or applying for certification and registration of the national certification exam.
The computed tomography/magnetic resonance (CTMR) program has a selective admission policy in addition to the University's admission procedure. Admission to Morehead State University does not guarantee admission to the CTMR program. The number of clinical placement positions limits enrollment. Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the enrollment capacity, the successful applicants with the highest grade point average in the required general education courses, support courses, and radiography courses will be selected.
- The first step is admission to Morehead State University, see MSU admission requirements.
- Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of "C." (Some courses can be transferred from other institutions.)
- BIOL 234* - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I (NSC I exchange course), three hours.
- BIOL 235* - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II, three hours.
- COMS 108 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication, three hours.
- ENG 100 - Writing I, three hours.
- ENG 200 - Writing II, three hours.
- MATH 152 - College Algebra, three hours.
- IMS/NURS 202 - Medical Terminology, two hours.
- Natural Science
- Social and Behavioral Science
- Arts and Humanities
- Level III-The Human Community
- HUM-Global Cultures
- SBS-Ethics and Social Justice
- NSC- Science and Technology in Society
- FYS 101 - First Year Seminar, three hours.
Total General Education & Support Courses - 41 Credit Hours
*If BIOL 244 & 244A and 245 & 245A are taken, it will increase total degree hours by 2.
Note: If a student did not take an FYS 101 course, they must take an additional 3 hours in SBS.
- More than two failures of pre-radiologic science courses within two complete academic years will result in ineligibility for admission. This includes failure of more than two courses or failures of the same course more than twice. Students with course failure(s) prior to two complete academic years will be considered for admission if the student has demonstrated satisfactory academic progress ("C" or above in required courses) since the course failure(s).
- A grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher for all required college work.
- Graduates of the radiologic science program at MSU or other radiography programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JCERT). Considerations for non-JRCERT program graduates will be considered on an individual or program basis. Graduates of an approved program may receive an equivalent block credit to satisfy the radiography component.
- Registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography. Applicants who are not registered must obtain certification prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
- Meet health and physical capability requirements established by the Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Imaging Sciences.
- Possess current certification in basic life support for health care providers (CPR) by the American Heart Association.
Applications will be accepted beginning in January and must be received by the 1st Monday in April.
The application deadline has been extended until June 3 or until the class has been filled.
Submit a complete application packet with the following required materials:
- Official transcripts documenting all courses required for admission. Students currently enrolled are required to submit spring mid-term grades for consideration. Students attending institutions that do not provide mid-term grades must submit a letter from the radiography program coordinator or individual faculty in general education courses stating the student's letter grade at the current time for each course. All letters must be submitted on official institutional letterhead. Students must complete required courses with a "C" or better and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- Copy of course description(s) if course equivalencies are not listed on the transfer credit webpage.
- Copy of the current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration card for radiography. Applicants who are not registered must obtain certification prior to the beginning of the summer II term.
- Applicants have the opportunity to select the alternative learning option of attending all didactic courses via distance learning. Students interested in this option should contact program officials for more information at b.hughes@moreheadstate.edu.
*No additional fees are assessed for students attending via distance learning.
Applications and transcripts can be emailed to b.hughes@moreheadstate.edu.
Mail all application materials to:
Morehead State University
Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Imaging Sciences
ATTN: Imaging Sciences
Center for Health, Education, and Research
316 W. 2nd. St., Suite 210D
Morehead, Kentucky 40351
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NOTE: CT/MR students must have an annual flu vaccination and full COVID-19 vaccinations with boosters as required.
All examinations, quizzes, campus laboratory evaluations, and clinical evaluation grades are carried out to two decimal points in program courses. The percentage point grading scale for all specific computed tomography/magnetic resonance courses is as follows:
- A = 92% - 100.0%
- B = 84% - 91.0%
- C = 76% - 83.0%
- D = 68% - 75.0%
- E = Below- 67.0%
The magnetic resonance program is accredited by:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Website: https://www.jrcert.org/programs/morehead-state-university
The program’s current award is 5 years.
General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter are on the JRCERT website.
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Imaging Sciences
210 D Center for Health, Education & Research
Morehead, KY 40351
EMAIL: imaging@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2180