Technical Standards for Admission

Applicants must have satisfactory abilities and skills to perform medical procedures with accuracy and precision.

To practice medical imaging, safety, efficiency, and compassion are of primary importance. To be considered for admission, applicants must be able to fulfill ALL of the following duties. Students unable to fulfill ALL of the following duties will not be considered for acceptance into the professional curriculum of the Advanced Medical Imaging Technology Program.  These are minimal standards and due to the hands-on, physical nature of the work, special accommodations cannot be made.

Do you feel as if you can do the following without assistance?

• Demonstrate normal or corrected vision and hearing to discern visual/audible signals, sounds on equipment and communication devices and respond to patients in emergency situations
• Read and comprehend technical and medical terminology and information
• Communicate (orally and in written form) using active listening with patients, staff and other personnel clearly and effectively
• Demonstrate ability to follow oral and written directions/instructions
• Sit or stand up to eight hours per day and walk for long distances
• Lift or carry approximately fifty pounds of weight
• Show dexterity and strength to perform daily on-the-job tasks that may require moving large and heavy pieces of medical equipment in tight spaces
• Move or transfer patients safely to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds and imaging tables
• Work compassionately with extremely ill or dying patients
• Observe patients visually or via monitors during simulation or treatment procedures
• Demonstrate use of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar for verbal or written comprehension
• Demonstrate time management skills; ability to multi-task, and work in stressful environment(s)
• Work individually or in groups to complete assigned tasks.
• Respond promptly and correctly to the requests of physicians, supervisors, and others in authority.
• Take constructive criticism and evaluation of your work and apply to future efforts.

MRI Technologists work around powerful, high-field magnets, and thus in order to work in this environment, MRI Technologists and potential AMIT/MRI students cannot have certain implants or medical devices, such as pacemakers, brain aneurysm clips, and cardiac defibrillators. Many other metallic implants are OK for working in an MR environment, however, such as hip/knee replacements, braces, dental fillings, and orthopedic screws. 

Prior to applying to the AMIT program, it is advised that you look over and complete the screening form/questionnaire. If you have any questions about certain implants you have, please contact the AMIT program.

MRI Screening Form (PDF)

Once admitted all students will be required to submit a state and national background check. 

National and state background checks with fingerprinting must be completed yearly for all AMIT students prior to the first clinical experience. This must occur between Aug. 15th and September 15th of each clinical year. Clinical sites reserve the right to decline clinical positions to any student who fails to meet their expectation of conduct. If two sites decline a student, the student may not be able to complete the clinical experience and program. If you are concerned regarding this requirement, please contact the Clinical Coordinator or Program Director to discuss this further.  

 Most students will be able to have their background check and finger printing done through UC public safety. Information about this will be provided to students prior to the start of fall semester.  

If you have concerns about a potential ethics violation(s), consider requesting an ethics review before applying to the AMIT Program and applying for the ARRT and/or NMTCB certification examination.

Once admitted all students will be required to submit a drug screening. 

All AMIT students must submit to a 12-panel drug screening prior to being admitted to clinicals. This must occur between Aug. 15th and September 15th of each clinical year. some clinical affiliates require more specific screening. Information concerning these specific instances will be given to students at the appropriate time. The AMIT Program and /or clinical affiliates have the right to ask students for additional drug screening at their deaccession. Students who do not comply may be dismissed from the program. 

Upon acceptance, students will be required to submit immunization records. This must be started by August 15th of each clinical year, ideally much sooner. All immunizations, titers and TB testing must be complete or in progress prior to beginning your clinical rotations. Please visit the University Health Services webpage below for more information.