Medical Imaging - Radiography, B.S.

Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

Department Chairperson - Dr. Paula Scaramozzino, R.T. (R)(MR)

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Imaging is designed to give students the skills needed to become tomorrow’s leaders in the field of medical imaging. Through preparation for more advanced work in specialty areas such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MR), quality management and mammography (QM/M), and ultrasonography (US), graduates are able to meet the challenges posed by advancing technology in the current health care environment. The student-focused curriculum includes a strong emphasis on liberal arts studies and professional courses in the advanced imaging modalities with a structured competency-based clinical education.

Additionally, through their development in the liberal arts, students will learn to provide patient care that is oriented and responsive, by displaying the attributes of compassion, competence and effective communication in meeting the special needs of the patient. Graduates will also learn to exercise independent judgment in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures by adapting the technical parameters of the procedure to the condition of the patient.

Upon completion of the Bachelor Degree Medical Imaging Program, graduates will:

1. Apply global awareness of cultural and healthcare perspectives while exhibiting professional behaviors such as integrity, respect, and compassion;
2. Participate in scholarly activities pertaining to the profession; 
3. Use technology skills to perform specialized imaging procedures while achieving professional competencies as currently defined by their respective professions;
4. Lead individuals and/or groups and apply basic management skills toward attainment of shared goals in organizational or professional settings to contribute to the improvement of health care delivery;
5. Identify, analyze, and solve a variety of scientific, clinical, psychosocial and/or managerial problems to appreciate the complexity of the health care system.

Core Course Requirements

Major Course Requirements

• LA 400 - Capstone Seminar 3 Credits (satisfies core requirement)
• RS 300 - Christian Health Care Ethics 3 Credits (satisfies core requirement)
• RAD 103 - Radiologic Sciences I 3 Lecture / 3 Lab / 4 Credits
• RAD 108 - Clinical Practicum I 120 Clinical Hours / 1 Credit
• RAD 109 - Radiologic Procedures I 2 Lectures / 3 Lab / 3 Credits
• RAD 110 - Radiologic Sciences II 3 Credits
• RAD 111 - Clinical II 240 Hours / 2 Credits
• RAD 202A - Clinical Practicum III 240 Hours / 2 Credits
• RAD 202B - Clinical Practicum III 240 Hours / 2 Credits
• RAD 203 - Radiologic Procedures II 2 Lecture / 2 Lab / 3 Credits
• RAD 204 - Radiologic Sciences III 3 Credits
• RAD 205 - Clinical Practicum IV 360 Hours / 3 Credits
• RAD 209 - Clinical Practicum V 360 Hours / 3 Credits
• RAD 211 - Radiologic Sciences IV 3 Credits
• RAD 212 - Radiologic Procedures III 2 Lecture / 2 Lab / 3 Credits
• RAD 220 - Radiologic Sciences and Procedures 2 Lecture / 2 Lab / 3 Credits
• RAD 300 - Imaging Principles 3 Credits
• RAD 303 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 Credits
• RAD - Degree Completion Requirement 3 Credits *
• RAD - Degree Completion Requirement 3 Credits *

Other Required Coursework

• RAD 115 - Human Skeletal Anatomy 2 Lab / 1 Credit

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• BU 410 - Organizational Behavior 3 Credits

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• NU 440 - Organizational Behavior 3 Credits

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• HCA 317 - Organizational Management for Health Care Delivery 3 Credits

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• MATH 112 - College Algebra 3 Credits

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• MATH 305 - Statistical Research 3 Credits

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• NU 305 - Introduction to Research 3 Credits

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• CS 230 - Technology and Management Information 3 Credits
• CS 301 - Management Information Systems Analysis 3 Credits
• MA 109 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits
• RAD 100 - Introduction to Basic Health Care 2 Lecture / 2 Lab / 3 Credits

Total Credits for Degree: 120 Credits

* For degree completion, one of the three areas of specialization must be fulfilled. Each area consists of four courses, two courses in the area of specialization, cross-sectional anatomy and RAD 300 - Imaging Principles . Areas of specialization include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MR), and quality management and mammography (QM/M). Students matriculating from the Associate to the Bachelor program must provide a copy of their American Registry of Radiologic Technologists card within one month from the start of the semester in order to complete the specialty course and clinical requirements.