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Meet MRI Program Director, Edoardo Cerani!

“I’m very excited to launch the Magnetic Resonance Imaging program at CBD College,” Mr. Edoardo Cerani said. “With jobs on the rise and growth projected for the future in diagnostic imaging, I want to be able to provide the best experience for students and help them learn and grow so they can become successful and provide an excellent service for patients.”

How did you pursue a career in magnetic resonance imaging?

Having always been fascinated by the human anatomy and physiology, I started with a radiography (x-ray) school and then decided to specialize in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. MRI can show human anatomy in cross-sectional slices with exquisite detail, and unlike x-ray or CT it doesn’t expose you or the patient to ionizing radiation. Furthermore, I liked the constant technological evolution happening in this relatively new imaging modality.

What led you to pursue instructing?

I started “teaching” as a judo instructor when I was 17 years old, and then a language instructor and science instructor later on, right after having moved to the US, and that made me realize that teaching was my passion and that I was appreciated by my students. After having studied radiology and becoming a registered technologist in X-ray and MRI, I was frequently asked to tutor and help other students and my former instructors and Dean of Education asked me to become an MRI instructor for their College, as they recognized my skills and ability to teach even complex topics and make them understandable.  Since then, I have been successfully teaching MRI – with students’ satisfaction – for 10 years.  In 2009, I created the vert first Online MRI Program in the US.

When did you start at CBD College?

I started working at CBD College in September 2016, and since then I created and developed all the Curriculum, Syllabi and necessary ABHES accreditation documentation for the new MRI Programs that are about to start here at CBD.

Who has been you’re greatest inspiration or mentor?

My greatest mentor has always been my father, from whom I inherited and learned the importance of work ethics, responsibility, accountability and reliability.

How are you involved with MRI outside of CBD College?

I am always keeping myself current in the field through specialized continuing education courses, profession specific magazines, newsletters and webinars.

I often develop new teaching ideas and material when at home as well.

Do you have any advice for potential students interested in pursuing a career in MRI or healthcare in general?

Healthcare in general is a field where you will have to deal with ill people (patients) who are particularly vulnerable and in need of empathy, care and support, that always need to be delivered in a very ethical and professional way. If you feel that the virtues of patience, compassion, understanding, benevolence, responsibility, professionalism and attention to detail belong to your personality, then you could be a great healthcare professional.

For MRI in particular, being a pretty complex and vast imaging modality due to the electromagnetic physical principles on which it is founded, in order to be successful you will need to be very dedicated and committed, and make a real effort, especially at the beginning. Your instructors will always be there to guide and support you, and to give you all the tools necessary to learn and improve, but your active involvement and will to consistently study and learn will be necessary to make the results of this “team work” a productive and constructive experience that will provide you with lifelong growth, professional and personal satisfaction.

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CBD College Prepares to Launch New AAS MRI Program

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Programat CBD is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and is recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). CBD College’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program offers two different pathways and modality of instruction:

Online Diploma MRI Program: ARRT Post-Primary Pathway

AAS MRI Program: ARRT Primary Pathway.

We believe that our curriculum, the combined experience of our instructors, and strong clinical sites enhance the training efforts of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Programs.

If you enjoy the idea of working side-by-side with physicians and radiologists and you also enjoy a good challenge in a technologically advanced field, this is the career choice for you!  Read about the two different pathways below.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in MRI Program: ARRT Primary Pathway

In as little as 17 months, the

AAS in MRI Program

that follows the ARRT Primary Pathway will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you will need to fulfill the responsibilities of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist. The AAS MRI Program is accredited by ABHES and recognized by ARRT (Primary Pathway).

The AAS MRI Program awards its students an Associates in Applied Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

The student on externship will be assigned and directly supervised in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging facility such as a hospital, clinic or imaging center. The student will be introduced to the clinical setting and departmental organization. Under direct supervision by a supervising MRI technologist or supervising physician, and the school’s Clinical Coordinator, the student will begin to acquire the hands-on skills necessary for the MRI technologist in a clinical site. This is accomplished through observation and active participation in clinical case studies of patients undergoing MRI examinations.

Eligible applicants: any student 17 years old or older, having at least a High School or GED Diploma

Duration: 64 weeks (16-17 months), divided into 4 modules of 16 weeks each.

Total clock hours: 1,816 hours of which 1,152 hours of clinical externship (24 hours/week)

Why choose the MRI Technologist Program at CBD College?

Advanced hands-on training in a wide variety of Externship clinical sites

Asynchronous online instruction, available 24/7 for all didactic courses, offers great flexibility

No exposure to ionizing radiation

A constantly evolving and improving diagnostic imaging technology

MRI has the ability to show extremely detailed sectional and 3D images of soft tissues and to perform vascular studies even without the use of contrast agents

Dedicated and Experienced Faculty and Staff

Employment Assistance

Federal Financial Aid available to those who qualify

Personalized/1-on-1 tutoring

MRI Technologist are in demand!

·         As of May 2017 the annual mean salary for MRI Technologists in California was $87,520*

·         Job growth is expected to increase 14% through 2026!*

·         There is a high demand for MRI Technologists both in State, nationwide, and abroad, so you will be able to experience great versatility and flexibility during the course of your career.

What will I be doing as an MRI Technologist?

Today’s MRI Technologists are responsible for many important tasks, including:

·         Preparing patients for procedures and obtaining, reviewing, and integrating patient history and supporting clinical data

·         Preparing and maintaining diagnostic imaging equipment

·         Performing appropriate MRI scanning examinations and procedures

·         Recognizing the differences between normal and abnormal tissues in the obtained images and other diagnostic information

·         Analyzing images and recording data for interpretation by a radiologist

·         Recording findings and keeping track of patients’ records

·         Demonstrating excellent communication skills with patients and other healthcare professionals and acting in an ethical and professional manner

Where will you have job opportunities?

·         Private and Public Hospitals

·         Medical imaging centers

·         Diagnostic Clinics

·         Doctors’ offices

·         Outpatient care centers

·         Higher education institutions

·         Research field

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook 2017 and Projections Central – State Occupational Projections.

To learn more about the CBD College’s MRI Program, read our press release here.

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Call 213-472-2200 or fill out the form on the right to find out how you can earn your Associates in Applied Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging in as little as 17 months!  Our next start date is July 9th, 2018.

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Meet Alexa Moreno, Medical Assistant!

Tell us more about yourself, your background and what brought you to CBD College.

I’m a 20 year old Mexican American woman.  I come from Inglewood, CA.  I’d say the type of person that I am is determined yet changeable and indefinite about the kind of person I have yet to be.  Initially, I was in art school since I have a creative personality.  However, I dropped after the first semester because I realized I didn’t like the idea of struggling or not having a stable career. So I turned to my back up option which was to enroll into a medical program and find something that was fast paced and concrete.

What was CBD like when you started?

I found CBD College on Instagram, so I decided to look into it. I ended up enrolling into the Medical Assistant program. Although I wanted to do Diagnostic Medical Sonography at first. I decided to wait because I wanted to first gain experience in the medical field before entering into the investment that ultrasound tech is. When I started CBD College, I believe it was the right moment for me to do so. I met students of all backgrounds and from different areas.  I’m also glad I had the opportunity to have Mrs. Rodriguez as my instructor because she really does care about how well you do in the class as well as you as a person. This being said, we gave her the title of being the “program mom.”

Tell us about your current job.

It’s an office in a medical building that specializes in Dermatology.   So think along the lines of, “Dr. Pimple Popper.”  It sounds pretty cool, right?

What is your most memorable moment at CBD College?

At CBD College, one of the most memorable moments would have to be the awesome potluck parties we would throw at the end of the mod or for any occasion.

Who or what is your biggest inspiration/influence?

I’d say my biggest inspiration is my dad because he’s somebody I admire when it comes to persevering and working hard no matter what kind of job you do.

What is your motto?  

I guess a motto I use is “Be many-sided.” Don’t just be one thing all your life.

What do you enjoy doing while you are not at work?

Outside of work currently, my hobbies include binge watching Netflix because it’s life,  drawing (obvious), reading, spending time with my other half, and visiting hipster dessert places in LA.

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Meet the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director Dr. Mary Kay Wolfe

It’s Occupational Therapy Month!  We sat down with CBD College’s OTA PD Dr. Mary Kay Wolfe.  Read her amazing story below!  Her inspiring words and insight into education really show how there’s no one way to success, but passion forges the path of your career.

Have you always been an Occupational Therapist?

My first career was in video production when I lived in Pittsburgh.  I first worked as an intern, and it taught me so much about organization and priorities.

When I moved to Los Angeles, I spent time focusing on “passion.”  One of the keys to life is doing what you’re passionate about, and I started receiving advice (and many signs) pointing me towards Occupational Therapy.  I applied and was accepted into a full-time program.  I had to quit my day job, which was really scary because I only had myself on which to depend.  My second year, I was offered a position within the program, and then a grant to work on.  Then I was offered the ability to stay, finish the grant,  and finish my doctorate part-time.  I stayed on at the faculty practice and helped develop OT programs there.  My main concentration is mental illness.  So I helped provide services for students with psychiatric diagnoses.

What led you to pursue instructing?

After a series of fortuitous events, my next job was the Director of Rehab of Kedren Psychiatric Hospital.  I loved working with students, and it made me realize I’d love to go into academia.  I started applying for teaching positions and found one close to where I grew up back east.  However, it wasn’t feeling right teaching in Maryland specifically, and the market was saturated in Pittsburgh.

After visiting California for a holiday later that year, sitting on the flight back to Pittsburgh, I knew I needed to be in California.  I started searching, saw that this position– Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director– was open, and I applied.  I was offered the position, and interestingly enough, I didn’t understand why my path took me to Maryland in the first place until that moment: to be a Program Director, you need to have one full year of teaching experience.   Ultimately I’ve found it ’s so important to stay true to ourselves and keep following the voice within.  As humans, we’re meant to be happy.

When did you start at CBD College?

I physically came here in September of 2014.  I was here to start the program and assist in putting the curriculum together.

Who has been your greatest inspiration or mentor?

My next door neighbor’s mom, Doris, served as a great inspiration in my life.  She was a cool mom, and always ready for adventure.  She’d would pack us up in her big van and take us camping.  She could put a tent together by herself.  At the time, I didn’t know a woman could have a fulltime job and work in an office, so it opened me up to this other world of what a woman can be.  She was tough, but also really warm.  She was very compassionate and well rounded and that spoke to my heart.   I’m on the hunt for her on social media, so I can reach out and say thanks.

How are you involved with Occupational Therapy outside of CBD College?

I used to volunteer and run life skills groups for restorative justice programs for people who were never really taught life skills.  A lot of the people in our groups were men who were raised in foster homes or the juvenile detention system. The 12-week program would teach them stress management, communication skills and how to express yourself.  They were very respectful and appreciative of us giving them our time and giving them the tools to help them grow.  The people who were there really wanted to get better.  Our own students could volunteer for these opportunities.

Do you have any advice for potential students interested in pursuing a career as an Occupational Therapist or a healthcare career in general?

I would tell them to make sure they’re doing it for the right reason.  Often times we get students who apply for this, or other healthcare profession programs, and see it as a secure job.  Of course, it is, but there are other secure jobs.  Follow your passion.  When you graduate, don’t take the $80,000 position at a skilled nursing facility.  The money will come, so take a little less, and work for a population that you care about deeply.

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