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MRI technicians are in demand. As the baby boomerpopulation continues to age, the health care industry stays one of the safest areas for those looking for a new career. The number of available jobs in health care fields such as MRI technology and allied related fields increases as more and more Americans become educated about the need for early detection in life-limiting illnesses such as cancer and Heart disease.

Those considering making the commitment to become an MRI technician have no shortage of educational opportunities available to them. There are several options to consider for serious MRI Technicians wanting either to either to school, or continue their education. MRI technician schools can be found in local colleges and universities, as well as vocational technical schools (so-called Vo-Tech schools). MRI technician schools can also be found online. But the savvy prospective student must be wise in making decisions about future educational and career goals.

Students who are already in the health-care field and looking to make the change to becoming an MRI technician may be eligible for back-to-school funding by their current employers. Many MRI technician schools work with job-site employers not only for the precious on-the-job training that they can provide, but also for tuition opportunities. In this case, it may be necessary to find an actual brick and mortar school in the community where students will be attending actual classes and working a schedule that will accommodate both the necessary scholastic time, including class time and work/study time; but also time on the job.

Students in rural areas, or who work in a non-related field, may have to be a bit more creative in their approach to their MRI technician training and find a school online. MRI technician schools online not only fit into any schedule, but can be affordable as well. The key is finding the right MRI technician school where a student is able to use any employer incentives for tuition, can learn most of the theory online while getting hands-on experience at work, and not interrupt an existing job situation.

Most of the major online universities such as DeVry, Kaplan and South University (as well as many others) all offer MRI technician schools.

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