Goals and Student Learner Outcomes
Computer Tomography
Students will be clinically competent.
Student learner outcomes:
- Students select appropriate scan parameters to provide optimal image quality.
- Students employ proper radiation and safety practices in the clinical setting.
Students will employ critical thinking skills.
Student learner outcomes:
- Students adapt imaging parameters for pathological considerations.
- Students employ critical thinking skills in providing patient care while anticipating patient needs throughout a computed tomography procedure.
Students will model professionalism.
Student learner outcomes:
- Students analyze the importance of professionalism in the practice of imaging.
- Students participate in a professional imaging activity.
Students will employ effective communication skills in the healthcare environment.
Student learner outcomes:
- Students demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
- Students utilize appropriate communication skills in educating the patient on general aspects of computed tomography and procedure specifics.
Magnetic Resonance
Students will be clinically competent.
Student learner outcomes:
- Students select appropriate scan parameters to provide optimal image quality.
- Students employ proper safety practices in the clinical setting.
Students will employ critical thinking skills.
Student learner outcomes:
- Students adapt imaging parameters for pathological considerations.
- Students apply scientific inquiry in the application of magnetic resonance.
Student will model professionalism.
Student learner outcomes:
- Students analyze the importance of professionalism in the practice of imaging.
- Students participate at a professional imaging activity.
Students will employ effective communication skills in the healthcare environment.
Student learner outcomes:
- Students demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
- Students utilize appropriate communication skills in educating the patient on general aspects of magnetic resonance and procedure specifics.
Assessment Procedures
Survey of graduates
Survey of employers
Monitoring of certification examinations
Program Requirements
General Education
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education courses and requirements for the University.
Area Requirements
CTMR Core Requirements
Choose one of the following:
| RSCI 375 | Radiologic Sciences Transition | 38 |
| | or | |
| RSCI 110 | Introduction to Radiological Sciences | 1 |
| RSCI 200 | Patient Care | 3 |
| RSCI 206 | Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning and Imaging Production I | 5 |
| RSCI 210 | Radiographic Equipment and Imaging I | 3 |
| RSCI 230 | Radiography Clinical Internship I | 10 |
| RSCI 300 | Film Critique and Evaluation | 2 |
| RSCI 310 | Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning and Image Production II | 4 |
| RSCI 320 | Radiography Clinical Internship II | 10 |
| RSCI 330 | Imaging Pathology | 2 |
| RSCI 335 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 2 |
| RSCI 340 | Radiographic Equipment and Imaging II | 3 |
| RSCI 346 | Radiation Physics and Electronics | 2 |
| RSCI 350 | Seminar in Radiography | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37-49 |
RSCI 375: For transfer students, refer to Admission Criteria item E of the Bachelor of Imaging Science section. The number of hours of the radiography component may vary depending on the specific radiography program the student completed. If less than 37 hours are available for transfer, additional specific courses will be required at MSU to meet the 120 hour baccalaureate degree requirement.
CTMR Program Requirements
| CTMR 403 | Computed Tomographic Physics and Instrumentation | 3 |
| CTMR 405 | Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Sectional Anatomy | 4 |
| CTMR 413 | Advanced Patient Care | 2 |
| CTMR 443 | Imaging Procedures in Computed Tomography | 4 |
| CTMR 451 | Magnetic Resonance Physical Principles of Image Formation | 4 |
| CTMR 455 | Imaging Procedures in Magnetic Resonance | 3 |
| CTMR 461 | Magnetic Resonance Practicum | 5 |
| CTMR 467 | Computed Tomography Practicum I | 5 |
| CTMR 477 | Advanced Imaging Practicum I | 4 |
| CTMR 483 | Seminar in Computed Tomography | 2 |
| CTMR 485 | Advanced Imaging Practicum II | 4 |
| CTMR 499C | Seminar in Magnetic Resonance | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 40 |
CTMR 499C: Course hours included in general education total.
Supplemental Requirements
Choose one of the following:
| BIOL 234 | Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| | and | |
| BIOL 235 | Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| | or | |
| BIOL 244 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| | and | |
| BIOL 244A | Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| | and | |
| BIOL 245 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| | and | |
| BIOL 245A | Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| | | |
| CIS 101 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| IMS 202 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8-13 |
BIOL 234 — (NSC I exchange). Course hours included in general education total.
Upon permission, experienced computed tomography/magnetic resonance practitioners may elect to take "CLEP" tests for credit in subjects they have mastered. Refer to the University and department "CLEP" policies for additional information.