Become an MRI
Technologist
in 21 Months
Earn your AAS in Magnetic Resonance Imaging at California Career Institute and launch a high-demand healthcare career at our campuses in Orange County and Los Angeles.
- 21 months, hybrid
- OC and LA campuses
- 2 starts per year
- No prerequisites
What makes CCI different
Why choose CCI for your MRI Technologist program
Every detail of our MRI program is built around how working adults actually train, learn, and launch healthcare careers in California.
Accredited, BPPE-approved School
California Career Institute is BPPE-approved and ACCET-accredited, offering a comprehensive AAS degree that builds real-world expertise in magnetic resonance imaging.
No prerequisites required to apply
Start without prior healthcare experience, ARRT certification, or extensive science prereqs. Apply when you're ready.
Hybrid plus flexible scheduling
Online theory, on-campus skills labs, and clinical training. Day or evening tracks built around adult learners.
Campuses in Orange County and Los Angeles
Train at our Anaheim or Hawthorne location, with clinical placements at trusted regional hospitals and imaging centers.
Financial Aid Options for Those Who Qualify
Federal, state and private financial aid options are available to those who qualify.
Two start dates per year
Fall and summer cohorts. Don't wait twelve months to begin your career.
Why CCI
Built on 20+ years of allied health training experience
For more than two decades, CCI graduates have served hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and medical offices throughout Orange County and Los Angeles. Across our healthcare programs, we bring that same career-focused approach through hands-on training, experienced faculty, and real-world externship or clinical experiences designed to help students prepare for the workplace.
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Why MRI technology
Why MRI technology is more than a job
A career as an MRI technologist is more than a job. You'll work alongside radiologists and physicians, operating advanced imaging technology that helps diagnose injury, illness, and disease. It's skilled, rewarding work with strong earning potential and the kind of daily purpose that comes from knowing your scans directly shape patient care.
Duties &
Responsibilities
As an MRI technologist, you'll operate sophisticated imaging equipment and play a critical role in patient diagnosis. The job demands technical precision, patient empathy, and unwavering attention to safety.
Work
Settings
MRI technologists are commonly employed in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and diagnostic imaging facilities. With experience, some technologists may also work in mobile imaging, academic, research, or specialty care settings.
Clinical
Education
Students apply classroom knowledge through hands-on skills training and clinical externship experiences in real healthcare settings.
What You'll
Learn
Students build the knowledge and practical habits needed for entry-level MRI practice, from MRI safety and imaging science to patient care, procedures, image-quality review, and professional communication.
Who this program is built for
Three paths into MRI technology
Recent high school grads
Skip the four-year detour. Earn an accredited associate degree and start a healthcare career in under two years, with strong starting wages and real growth potential.
Career changers
Leaving retail, hospitality, military, or office work? Hybrid scheduling and flexible start dates make it possible to retrain without putting your life on pause.
Healthcare professionals
For Certified Radiologic Technologists (CRTs) looking to advance their careers and become MRI technologists.
Day in the life
A Career That Matters Everyday
Operate advanced imaging scanners, work alongside radiologists, and capture the images that help diagnose injury and disease across hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialty imaging clinics.
Tuition and financial aid
Financial Aid Options
Federal, state and private financial aid options are available to those who qualify. Our admissions and financial aid teams will help you build a personalized plan that fits your situation.
Ready to take the next step?
Frequently asked
Common questions
1. How long is the program?
2. Do I need prior healthcare experience?
4. Can I work while attending?
5. What financial aid is available?
Clinical Education
MRI Clinical Training Experience
CCI's MRI program includes clinical externship placements
Clinical Readiness
Students develop the safety habits, communication skills, and professional judgment expected in the MRI environment.
Patient Care and Safety
Clinical education reinforces patient preparation, screening, positioning support, comfort, privacy, and professional communication.
MRI Workflow and Safety
Students strengthen their understanding of MRI screening, coil selection, exam setup, workflow, documentation, and image-quality review.
Documentation and Professional Practice
Students practice clear communication, accurate documentation, confidentiality, and professional conduct within the healthcare setting.
Clinical education schedules, settings, procedure mix, and learning activities may vary.
Locations
MRI Program Locations in Southern California
CCI offers the MRI program at its Anaheim and Hawthorne campuses. Campus availability and scheduling may vary by cohort.
Accreditation and Approvals
