What You Will Learn
County College of Morris and Passaic County Community College have formed a partnership in the North Jersey Imaging Academy for Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Mammography. These certificate programs offer didactic (lecture) courses that meet the American Registry for Radiologic Technologist’s (ARRT) requirement for structured education. In addition, the program offers clinical education in CT, MRI and Mammography.
North Jersey Imaging Academy Students learn how to:
- Identify the anatomical structures of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities
- Safely take care of a patient
- Take CT, MRI, and Mammography imaging
- Display and post processing of all imaging procedures
Curriculum
The CT, MRI and Mammography programs comply with the guidelines required by ARRT, which is located at 1255 Northland Drive, St. Paul, Minnesota 55120-1155 www.arrt.org. The program has been approved for CEUs by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
Careers in the Field
The radiology field has several lucrative careers, such as sonographers and radiation therapists. According to Indeed, the national average salary for an Ultrasonographer is $116,889.
Certified Imaging Technologists are in demand in many areas in the medical field, including:
- MRI Technologist
- X-ray Technologist
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Ultrasound Technologist
Why study at CCM?
The Center for Workforce Development at CCM offers a short-term certificate program in medical imaging for students who wish to move quickly into the job market without enrolling in a degree program. Students will first complete an anatomy lecture needed for the CT and MRI certification. Once that is completed, students complete a lecture course for their desired certification. This is followed by a six-month proctored placement clinical that will provide students with hands-on experience, preparing students for a medical imaging career. Preparing for and passing the desired imaging certification exam after these classes will help students stand out as a premier candidate for a quality imaging role.
Contact Us
Center for Workforce Development, County College of Morris
Student Community Center, Room 125
214 Center Grove Road, Randolph NJ 07869
E: wfd@ccm.edu
P: 973-328-5187
Who Should Attend
These programs are intended for Radiologic Technologists who have a current NJ license, and for ARRT certified Radiographic Technologists looking to advance their career with additional advanced certifications.
Each certification program consists of three main components:
- Didactic Education in Cross Sectional Anatomy (CT and MRI only)
- Didactic education in the specialty area
- Clinical Practice in the specialty area
Students enrolling in CT or MRI are required to take the Cross Sectional Anatomy class unless a course was previously taken. Please provide documentation of that course during your application process.
Clinical education will be offered during day, evening and weekend hours. Clinical education hours will be scheduled by program faculty. Students will participate in CT, MRI or Mammography as appropriate. Clinical placements may be made available at local area hospitals and free-standing clinical affiliates. Mammography clinical is only available at Atlantic Health System, Morristown. Clinical experiences to achieve competencies are paid for by the student and scheduled for six month periods. Additional six month periods to complete competencies are also offered at the student’s expense.
Registration Process
All students entering the program must provide proof of the following:
- Certification by the ARRT in a primary discipline (radiography, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine)
- Copy of their New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection license in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current resume
- Prior to entering the clinical courses, the student must have a criminal background check, 11 panel drug screening, physical health exam, current immunizations, flu vaccine, malpractice insurance and a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS). The clinical requirements will be explained at the first lecture class and are not requirements for attendance at the lecture classes.
- All of these requirements are met at the student’s expense
All interested candidates must email the application, their resume, ARRT and DEP NJ License to Professor Denise Vill’Neuve. Once received, you will be contacted with the additional steps to be able to register for the course.
Prof. Denise Vill’Neuve (Email: dvillneuve@ccm.edu)
County College of Morris
214 Center Grove Road
Randolph, NJ 07869
Related Courses
Computed Tomography (CT) Lecture (AHP-353E)
The computed tomography program offers an educational opportunity to gain skills in the advanced imaging modality of computed tomography. The 66-hour lecture course includes, but is not limited to: patient care and safety, CT physics, systems operations and instrumentation, data acquisition, image display and post processing of all imaging procedures, quality control, contrast media and administration. Midterm and final exams will be given.
Next offered Fall 2024
Computed Tomography (CT) Clinical (AHP-335E)
This six-month proctored placement provides you with practical experience to complete the competencies required for certification in computed tomography. You will receive clinical placement sight as you complete all of the competencies. Students are expected to work consistently toward completing the clinical component of the certification. Students may enroll for an additional period of placement, as necessary, at their own expense.
Contact Professor Denise Vill’Neuve for clearance and registration information at dvillneuve@ccm.edu
Cross Sectional Anatomy (AHP-357E)
Sectional anatomy introduces the student to the fundamental anatomy of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities. In addition, imaging modalities are discussed and introduced to the student along with CT and MRI images.
Next offered Fall 2024
Mammography Lecture (AHP-356E)
This lecture course will provide licensed/ARRT certified radiographers preparation for the practice of mammography.
16 sessions: 48 hours, CEU 4.8
Remote-live
Next offered Fall 2024
Mammography Clinical (AHP-350E)
This six-month proctored placement provides you with practical experience to complete the competencies required for certification in mammography. You will receive clinical placement oversight as you complete all the competencies. Students are expected to work consistently toward completing the clinical component of the certification. Students may enroll for an additional period of placement, as necessary, at their own expense.
Clinical Affiliate to be scheduled by program faculty. Schedule to be determined by instructor.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Lecture (AHP-351E)
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) lecture course provides a comprehensive overview of MR imaging principles, as well as the instrumentation associated with MR imaging. It gives a basic understanding of the principles and system components of MR image acquisition. It will also give the specific clinical applications, coils that are available and their use, considerations in the scan sequences, specific choices in protocols and positioning criteria. The course will provide the student with MR pulse sequences, image formation and image contrast. It will also give the MR scan procedures for the central nervous and musculoskeletal system, as well as neck, chest, abdomen and pelvic systems. Weekly quizzes and midterm and final examinations will be given.
22 sessions: 66 hours, CEU 6.6
Remote-live
Cost: $1000
MRI Clinical Placement (AHP-337E)
This six-month proctored placement provides you with practical experience to complete the competencies required for certification in magnetic resonance imaging. You will receive clinical placement oversight as you complete all of the competencies. Students are expected to work consistently toward completing the clinical component of the certification. Students may enroll for an additional period of placement, as necessary, at their own expense.
Clinical Affiliate to be scheduled by program faculty. Schedule to be determined by instructor.
