Mission & Goals


Mission & Goals

Mission Statement

Consistent with the mission of Austin Community College, the faculty of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging program are committed to providing quality instruction by preparing the technologist to be employable at an entry level in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and to be successful on the National Credentialing Examination in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Program Goals

  1. Upon completion of the MRI Program, the student will satisfactorily demonstrate the following entry level skills in Magnetic Resonance Imaging:
    • clinical competency
    • communication skills
    • problem solving and critical thinking skills
    • professional growth and development
  2. At least 90% of program graduates will successfully write the ARRT credentialing examination in MRI.
  3. At least 75% of admitted declared students complete the program
  4. At least 80% of graduates seeking employment in MRI will be employed within six months of program completion.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Updates

  • Online Application Submission Process

    Due to public safety concerns, applications will not be accepted in person until further notice. Effective immediately, applicants for all Health Sciences programs except Associate Degree Nursing, Mobility Nursing, and RN-to-BSN should follow these instructions when submitting their application and supporting documents:

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  • MRI Program Application Status

    The Fall class has been filled. We are now accepting MRI applications for Fall 2020. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2020 at 5 p.m. For more information, please visit the Application Process page.

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  • MRI Program Applications for Declared Students

    To apply to the MRI program, please create an account with CastleBranch. You will need to use code UL64im and upload your immunizations. When you are are ready to upload your application documents, you will use code UL67im

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