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title: "MRI Certificate Program at Sutter Mills Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging | Sutter Health"
description: "Through flexible, independent online study and supervised clinical experience at an approved Sutter site, participants will build the knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue MRI certification."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/mri-certificate-program"
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# MRI Certificate Program

**Section menu**

-   [Sutter Mills Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging "Sutter Mills Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging")
    -   [Program mission](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/mission-goals-outcomes "Program mission")
        
    -   [Program effectiveness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/program-effectiveness "Program effectiveness")
        
    -   [How to apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/apply "How to apply")
        
    -   [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/faqs "FAQs")
        
    -   [MRI Certificate Program (Sutter employees only)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/mri-certificate-program "MRI Certificate Program (Sutter employees only)")
        

-   [Sutter Mills Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging "Sutter Mills Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging")
    -   [Program mission](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/mission-goals-outcomes "Program mission")
        
    -   [Program effectiveness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/program-effectiveness "Program effectiveness")
        
    -   [How to apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/apply "How to apply")
        
    -   [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/faqs "FAQs")
        
    -   [MRI Certificate Program (Sutter employees only)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/mri-certificate-program "MRI Certificate Program (Sutter employees only)")
        

Advance your imaging career with Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center's six-month MRI Certificate Program, **available exclusively to eligible Sutter employees**. Through flexible, independent online study and supervised clinical experience at an approved Sutter site, participants will build the knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue MRI certification.

The curriculum covers MRI physics, protocols, pathology, anatomy, patient care, ethics, MRI safety and registry preparation. ASRT and ARRT continuing education credits are available.

**Important dates**

-   Information Session on Saturday, February 6th, 2027 at 9am PST
-   Applications open until August 2027
-   Orientation scheduled for September 2027, for accepted applicants
-   Program starts September 2027

**Program requirements**

-   ARRT certification in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, or Sonography (RDMS)
-   A supervisor’s letter stating the employee will be allowed to complete the ARRT clinical requirements at their site (please name the site, i.e. Sutter MPMC for example)
-   Independent study online lectures- days and times will vary. Details will be discussed at the
-   The program lasts for 6 months.
-   The program covers MRI Physics, Protocols, Pathology, Anatomy, Patient Care, Ethics, MRI Safety, and Registry Review. ASRT and ARRT CE credits are available.

Please email [MPMCMRIProgram@sutterhealth.org](mailto:MPMCMRIProgram@sutterhealth.org) for more information.

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### Contact us

**School of Diagnostic Imaging**  
Cynthia Payne, PhD, MBA, RT. R, M, CT  
Program Director  
 

**Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center**  
1501 Trousdale Drive  
Burlingame, CA 94010  
[650-696-5519](<tel:\(650\) 696-5519>)  
650-696-5280 fax  
[MPMCRadiologySchool@sutterhealth.org](mailto:MPMCRadiologySchool@sutterhealth.org)

[Get in touch](mailto:MPMCRadschool@sutterhealth.org)

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