Aquarius Institute

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist
The Aquarius Institute has been in business since 1996.  Starting off in Chicago, Aquarius Institute began providing career training for job skills to individuals to meet the requirements of the ever changing technology related jobs.  After a few years, Aquarius Institute moved into the City of Des Plaines in the year 2001.  At the address of 911 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, Aquarius Institute continued its business at this location until the year 2011.  (Copies of the City of Des Plaines Business licenses from year 2001 to 2011 are enclosed for review.)  Aquarius Institute at first started its business in providing Computer Information Systems training.  Among Computer Information Systems training, we also provided training in the latest high demand software and hardware.  We continued to provide I.T. training up until the year 2005.
Aquarius Institute realized less job potential for the local individuals due to outsourcing of I.T. jobs to foreign countries (such as India, China, etc.)
Therefore, in the year of 2005, Aquarius Institute took a tangent and started to provide more service related skills training in the Allied Medical Health Care field.  Currently, the Allied Medical Health Care field is the best service field to be in.  Health care training is also a high demand job growth sector due to the many technological advancements found in health care today.  Another plus for the health care field currently is that many jobs are opening up due to America's ageing population.

Currently, Aquarius Institute provides training in medical diagnostic testing in the field of Ultrasound/Sonography Technology and MRI Technology.  We also provide training in Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG Technician and Medical Billing & Coding certification.

Aquarius Institute is known to provide actual job skills training in order to have our students gain real job skills.  We have classroom lectures with live demonstrations of job skills during lectures, as well as individual hands on practice lab sessions.

Furthermore, we require our students to complete several hundreds of hours of clinical internship at our affiliated medical diagnostic imaging facilities.  Due to Aquarius Institute's consistent efforts in providing high demand job skills training, we have several thousands of our graduates currently employed in the American work force in the fields of Information Technology and Health Care with an annual income of $40,000 to $180,000.

Programs

    Healthcare Course
        MRI Technologist
        Ultrasound/Sonography Technician
        Medical Assistant
        EKG Technician
        Phlebotomy Technician
        Medical Administrative Assistant
        Medical Billing & Coding

This is a one year comprehensive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist Training Program which also includes 1000 hours of mandatory MRI Clinical Internship. This program is developed to prepare students to operate MRI Equipment safely and competently to produce diagnostically acceptable images. Having completed this course the student will have sufficient knowledge and skills to work in an MRI center or Hospital's MRI Dept. as a MRI technologist. This course provides sufficient theory and practical knowledge so as to enable the students to challenge the National Certification Examination in MRI modality. Upon successful completion of both Didactic and Clinical parts of the Program, School will conduct a comprehensive exam and those who will get a minimum of 70% score will be awarded the Certificate of Completion from the School. It will be the responsibility of the School to provide Clinical Internship opportunities to the MRI students in MRI Clinics or MRI Department in Hospitals. School reserves the right to assign the student to any available Clinical Site.

Program Learning Outcomes

Below are the learning outcomes that the MRI student must master in keeping with the program mission and goals. These outcomes serve to guide the student toward fulfilling the program goals. They form the basis for measuring what the student has accomplished upon completion of the program. Upon completion of this Program, the graduate will be able to:

    To provide compassionate and responsible patient care during diagnostic procedures.
    Use oral and written communication with patients, peers, and medical staff.
    Produce diagnostic MRI Images safely and competently in the context of all MRI procedures.
    Utilize critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills in performing medical imaging procedures.
    Successfully pass the completion examination given by the School and certification examination given by the MRI National Registry.
    Possess the clinical skills necessary for professional practice as an entry-level MRI Technologist.


Admission Requirements:

    Minimum 18 years of age
    Proof of graduation from a U.S. high school, GED or Equivalent
    Entrance exam, interview and essay.
    Completed application with non-refundable registration fee
    Physical examination (including Hepatitis B immunization) at the student's expense (following acceptance into the program.)
    Malpractice insurance at the student's expense (following acceptance into the program.)
    Visual Acuity, Hearing Acuity, speaking ability, Digital Dexterity and Physical Ability
    Should have a reliable means of transport


Clock Hours: 300 hours
Tuition = $12,500
Registration Fee = $150
Text Books = $500


Vocational Objectives:
This course has been designed to meet the growing demand of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists in the field of Diagnostic Medicine. According to present job market analysis a large number of qualified individuals are required in the Medical Technologist field. The objectives of this course are to provide efficient and well trained MRI Technologist to satisfy the present day job market needs.

Job Prospect:
MRI is becoming a widely accepted diagnostic procedure and there is a growing demand for qualified, well trained and efficient MRI Technologist.

Aquarius Institute of Computer Science
Des Plaines, IL

Aquarius O'Hare
1011 East Touhy Avenue
Suite 335
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone:(847) 296-8870
Fax: (847) 296-8860
http://www.aquariusinstitute.com

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education was founded in New Jersey in June- 2004 and formed an alliance consisting of members of the medical community such as Specialty Physicians; Registered Nurses; Radiology Technicians; Radiologist(s) and Embryologists who contributed to its various aspects of establishment.
AIMS EDUCATION specializes in helping people choose or modify their careers in allied healthcare fields. Finding stable livelihood for the graduates has been marked as its top priority.
Along the CORRIDOR OF TIMES Aims has traversed in all her grace and dint the challenging path of progress and has reached an optimal success check point after five years since inception. AIMS EDUCATION started in a humble way by an ambitious yet altruistic group of physicians, nurses and IT professionals who concretized their consensual desire in 2004, in providing quality education at affordable prices in one of the most sought after careers in Allied Health care fields.
Academic standards have been the apple of the eye of the academic activities at AIMS EDUCATION. Untiring efforts rendered by the teaching faculty with the administration's guide and support have seen some remarkable progress in teaching and examination methodologies.Having quality and standard as the "Mantras", AIMS EDUCATION has achieved much coveted acknowledgement for these salient features from the prestigious accrediting agency CSS-MSA (Commission on Secondary Schools- Middle States Association) within this short period of time.

Affiliations & Approvals

    USDOE (Federal Student Aid) US Dep. of Education
    VA (Veteran Affairs)
    NJDOE (State of NJ Dep. of Education)
    NHA (National Healthcare Association)
    NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing)
    SEVIS (Student Visa-M1) (Student and Exchange Visitor Program-SEVP)
    ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists)
   
Accreditation

    CESS-MSA (Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools)
    ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists)
    Programmatic Accreditation of MRI Technologist Program
    CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
    Programmatic Accreditation of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (General Concentration)

Below is a list of  current academic programs. American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education  is constantly growing so please check back often for new program offerings.

    Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (EEG)
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    Electronic Health Records Specialist
    MRI Technologist
    Diagnostic Medical Sonography
    Cardiovascular Technologist
    Echocardiography Technologist
    Polysomnograpy (Sleep) Technologist
    Embryology Technologist (IVF)
    Surgical Technologist
    Medical Assistant
    Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
    Pharmacy Technician
    EKG/Phlebotomy Technician
    EKG Technician
    Computerized Accounting & Bookkeeping
    Phlebotomy Technician
    Medical Office Specialist


 MRI Technologist Training Program Details
The MRI Technologist certificate program at AIMS Education is designed to prepare our students for a career in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI Technologists are allied health professionals who use specialized MRI equipment to visualize the internal structures of the human body. They interface with patients, radiologists, and other medical staff to deliver a highly technical service to their communities. Graduates of our ARMRIT accredited MRI Technologist program are eligible to sit for the ARMRIT national certification exam for magnetic resonance imaging.

In this program, students will learn how to perform patient examinations using MRI equipment, under the guidelines set by radiologists and ordered by physicians. This comprehensive training program will include classroom instruction, clinical hours, and a clinical externship. The externship is an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in a real work environment.
Employment Opportunities in MRI Technology
The number of MRI job opportunities is growing faster than the availability of qualified MRI Technologists. This has resulted in tremendous career opportunities for all of our graduates. Most of the employment opportunities are in hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers. MRI Technologists can expect to work in clean, well lit, and comfortable environments. Jobs may require a moderate amount of physical activity working with the MRI equipment and maneuvering patients.

Program Length:
    1980 Clock Hours, 66.0 Credit Hours
    Classroom Instruction - 980 Hours
    School Clinical / Externship - 1000 Hours
    Approximately 18 Months
    Day and Evening Classes Available

Admission Eligibility:
    High School Diploma
    GED




Contact :
4500 New Brunswick Ave, Piscataway, NJ - 08854
EFax : (908) 450-6111 , E-Mail : contact@aimsedu.com
WEB  :  http://www.aimseducation.edu

American Academy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (AAMRI)

The American Academy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (AAMRI) is a licensed proprietary technical school which provides education and certification in magnetic resonance imaging. 
                                         
The mission of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist Training Programs, as provided by the American Academy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (AAMRI), is to prepare the student for a career as a Registered MRI Technologist.
The American Academy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (AAMRI) is authorized and certified by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges to operate as a Licensed Proprietary School and to provide two Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Training Programs:  Program I (12 months duration) is approved for 38 semester credit hours and Program II (9 months duration) is approved for 30 semester credit hours.

Program I
The American Academy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (AAMRI) Technologist Training Program I is of one year (12 months) duration and consists of the Didactic Component (6 months) followed by the Clinical Component (6 months).
Classes begin each July and January with specific dates to be announced.

 Program II
The American Academy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (AARMI) Technologist Training Program II is 9 months (39 weeks) duration and consists of the Didactic Component (14 weeks) followed by the Clinical Component (25 weeks).
Classes begin each July and January with specific dates to be announced. 

Tuition :
Program I
Tuition for the one year certification Program I is $12,000.  Following admission and prior to initiation of the Didactic Component of the Program, 1/2 of the Tuition is requested ($6,000).  Following successful completion of the Didactic Component and prior to initiation of the Clinical Component of the Program, the remaining 1/2 of the Tuition is requested ($6,000).

Program II
Tuition for the nine month certification Program II is $9,000.  Following admission and prior to initiation of the Didactic Component of the Program, 1/2 of the Tuition is requested ($4,500).  Following successful completion of the Didactic Component and prior to initiation of the Clinical Component of the Program, the remaining 1/2 of the Tuition is requested ($4,500).

 Financial Aid
The American Academy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging is approved by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to enroll veterans, military and other eligible persons in the AAMRI Technologist Training Program under provisions of Titles 38 and 10, United States Code.

Contact :
 James T. Patrick, MD, PhD
AAMRI
3402 Mandy Lane
Morehead City, NC  28557
Telephone:  252-726-7705
Web :http://www.aamri.com