text: how do i become an x-ray trained mri technician in the state of maine? i'm having a hard time sifting through all the information on the net, and a hard time finding schools near the portland me area.  my goal is to become an mri specalist.  does anybody have infor for me on schools and steps i will need to take to become specalized in mri? i already have a bachelor's degree (exercise science) so is there a way to shorten the training process do to the fact that i have already taken many college courses (including many math and science courses).  please let me know if you have any info on any part of this very long question. ahhhh..... don't try to find the easiest/shortest way. talk on the phone to a counselor at a college near you.