Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Are you a registered technologist certified through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry of Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)? If so, further your career with a certificate in magnetic resonance imaging (MR).
This post-primary certificate will increase your employment options and earning potential. Designed with the working technologist in mind, we are offering an online didactic course and internship opportunities throughout the Denver metropolitan area.
This post-primary certificate will increase your employment options and earning potential. Designed with the working technologist in mind, we are offering online MR Basics and Sectional Anatomy didactic courses and weekday internship opportunities throughout the Denver metro area. This certificate includes a three-credit online course that exceeds the requirements of the ARRT and a two credit online Sectional Anatomy course. Topics emphasized are patient interactions and management, MRI screening and safety, all the image production processes, with specific attention to the neurological, whole body and musculoskeletal systems.
For more information, please contact Teri Huggins.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Some programs and/or courses may require additional fees in addition to the base tuition and fees. High-cost course fees are used to support the maintenance and development of the course labs and are embedded within your general tuition.
The following courses have additional fees:
RTE 1084, RTE 2084
View the 2024-2025 Course Specific Fees
**This program is not eligible for federal student aid.**
Scholarships are now available for short certificates at CCD. See if you qualify here. Also, view more scholarships and apply.
What you will learn and experience:
The three credit online MR Basics course is designed to allow a student to progress at a flexible pace for an individualized learning experience. You will also complete a two credit online Sectional Anatomy course. Once completed, you will enroll in a 15-week internship during spring or fall, or 10-weeks during the summer to obtain the required competencies for the certificate and the ARRT. You will complete at least 25 weeks of clinical internship. Throughout the internships, you will be evaluated by CCD's MR clinical instructor to ensure you have obtained the necessary clinical skills and are able to work independently so you can be job ready.
Overall employment of magnetic resonance technologists is projected to grow 25 percent in Colorado from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. This post-primary certification will increase your employment options and earning potential.
The median annual wage for magnetic resonance imaging technologists was $88,180 in January 2026.
This information was taken from Onet and the Bureau of Labor Statistics
| Total of 2025 Graduates | Total Students Employed in their Field of Study | Total Students Who Have Transferred to 4-year Degree or Other Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 15 | 0 |
Fall Semester Start: May 1 - July 15
Spring Semester Start: October 1 - December 12
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Some clinical sites may interview potential applicants at their discretion.
The following information describes the steps to enrollment and includes forms you will electronically complete when you submit your application to be accepted into the Magnetic Resonance Imaging certificate program.
Please email Teri Huggins with any questions.
Prepare Your Supplemental Materials
The MR certificate application requires supplemental materials to be prepared prior to applying.
The supplemental materials include:
- vaccination and medical records.
- AHA CPR card
- Radiology License-ARDMS, ARRT, or NMCTB
- Resume
- Current Health Insurance card
Please save and name all completed documents using the following format: Last Name – Document Name (ex. “Smith – CPR.pdf”).
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. Please keep your own copies of all documentation submitted.
Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to the MR program.
Please send your official transcripts to Community College of Denver using the link below.
Office of Registration & Records | Community College of Denver
RTE 2055 Sectional Anatomy has a pre-requisite of Biology 2101 Anatomy and Physiology which ARRT registered technologist completed through the radiology program. If you have any questions, please contact Teri.Huggins@ccd.edu
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. Please keep your own copies of all documentation submitted.
- Please do not begin the BGC and drug screen process until instructed to do so by the program coordinator.
- Regardless of a previous employment background check (BGC) and drug screen, a new one must be initiated through Castle Branch.
- There is a non-refundable fee of $80.
- Once accepted into the program, you must submit a receipt for the background check and drug screening process.
Read, sign, and print the CCD Informed Consent for Background Check and include it in your application packet.