Advanced Imaging

Advanced Imaging Admission Information

Are you a radiologic technologist who’s ready to advance your career? San Jac offers magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and mammography programs. Registered sonographers are welcome to apply for the MRI program. Be sure to check out the requirements below.  

 

Three Program Options

 Ready to advance your medical imaging career? Learn more about each option below.

Mammography

Use specialized X-ray equipment to obtain diagnostic breast images and breast tissue biopsies with this enhanced certificate program.

Computed Tomography 

Explore the life-changing and life-saving intersections of computer technology and medicine in a computed tomography certificate program.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Discover how magnetic fields and radio waves can help diagnose even the most difficult-to-identify diseases in an MRI certificate program.

How to Apply

After you’ve been admitted to San Jacinto College and have your student ID in hand, follow these steps to apply to one of our advanced medical imaging programs.

  1. Gather Your Official Transcripts

    Before diving into your application, order transcripts from all colleges you’ve attended — including San Jac. Submit your transcripts to Admissions for evaluation and submit a PDF version with your program application.

    Submit Transcripts

  2. Save a Degree Evaluation

    Next, head to your account in the Secure Online System (SOS) and process and save a degree evaluation for the program you’re applying to.

    Access SOS

  3. Verify Your Licenses

    If you are applying for Computed Tomography or Mammography, you will need a copy of your  ARRT certification and state MRT license with the Texas Medical Board. If you are applying for Magnetic Resonance Imaging you will need your certification in ARRT or ARDMS.

  4. Request Course Substitutes

    Already taken a course at another institution? No problem. After submitting your official transcripts to admissions for evaluation, submit course substitute requests — including your student ID and a description of the substitute course — to the medical imaging department before applying.

  5. Submit a Work History Form

    If you’re looking to get credit for hands-on work experience in the medical imaging field as a registered technologist, fill out and submit a work history verification form for consideration.

    See the Work History Form

  6. Apply!

    Gathered your documents? Filled out your forms? Now you’re ready to apply. To apply, please submit an application during an application period.

    There are two application periods for the CT and Mammography certificate programs: April 15 to June 1 for the Fall semester and September 1 to October 15 for the Spring semester.

    There is one application period for the MRI Certificate program: September 1 to October 15 for the Spring semester.

    Apply to a Program

Contact us!

Have questions about our programs? Please email advancedimagingmodalityprograms@sjcd.edu or reach out to the medical imaging department using the number below. 

Contact Information

Phone: 281-998-6350 ext. 1871