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Imaging Sciences Area (Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Track) – Bachelor of Science

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be clinically competent.
Student learning 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 CT procedure.  Students apply scientific inquiry in the application of MR.
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 use appropriate communication skills to educate the patient on general aspects of CTMR procedure specifics.

Assessment

  1. Survey of graduates
  2. Survey of employers
  3. Monitoring of certification examinations
  4. Program enrollment records

Program Requirements

General Education

MATH 152, 174 or 175Math General Education Core (choose one)

3-4
BIOL 234Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I (NSC1)

3
CTMR 499CSeminar in Magnetic Resonance

3
Total Credit Hours:36-37

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education courses and requirements for the University.

Area Requirements

Imaging Sciences Core Requirements

RSCI 200Patient Care

3
RSCI 206Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning and Imaging Production I

6
RSCI 210Radiographic Equipment and Imaging I

3
RSCI 230Radiography Clinical Internship I

10
RSCI 310Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning and Image Production II

4
RSCI 320Radiography Clinical Internship II

10
RSCI 335Radiation Biology and Protection

2
RSCI 346Radiation Physics and Electronics

2
BIOL 235Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II

3
IMS/NURS 202Medical Terminology

2
Total Credit Hours:45

CTMR Track Requirements

CTMR 403Computed Tomographic Physics and Instrumentation

3
CTMR 405Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Sectional Anatomy

4
CTMR 413Advanced Patient Care

3
CTMR 443Imaging Procedures in Computed Tomography

4
CTMR 451Magnetic Resonance Physical Principles of Image Formation

4
CTMR 455Imaging Procedures in Magnetic Resonance

3
CTMR 461Magnetic Resonance Practicum

8
CTMR 467Computed Tomography Practicum I

5
CTMR 483Seminar in Computed Tomography

2
IMS 300Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care

3
Total Credit Hours:39

Upon permission, experienced sonographers may elect to take "CLEP" tests for credit in subjects they have mastered. Refer to the University and department "CLEP" policies for additional information.

Total Credit Hours: 120-121