Medical Imaging (MI)

101 Introduction to Medical Imaging (1 credit)

This introduction to the Medical Imaging profession includes the historical development as well as specialties within the fields, organizational structure of hospital departments and opportunities for professional growth. The profession is examined in order to assist the student in making a commitment to pursue this field. Lecture: 1 hour
Fall, Spring (As needed)

104 Medical Terminology I (Web-based) (1 credit)

This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the medical vocabulary necessary for work in health-related fields. It covers the basic techniques of medical word building followed by medical terms relating to body structure, integumentary, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, blood, lymph, and immune systems. No previous knowledge of anatomy, physiology, or pathology is necessary.

105 Medical Terminology II (Web-based) (1 credit)

This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the medical vocabulary necessary for work in health-related fields. It covers the basic techniques of medical work building followed by medical terms relating to musculoskeletal, genitourinary, female reproductive, endocrine and nervous system, and special senses. No previous knowledge of anatomy, physiology or pathology is necessary.

106 Medical Terminology (1 credit)

Anatomical names of bones and organs of the body and other descriptive terms and their common abbreviations; prefixes and suffixes, proper usage, spelling and interpretation of terms. Lecture: 1 hour.
Fall only

112 Methods of Patient Care (2 credits)

Communication, asepsis, body mechanics, vital signs, emergencies, drug administration and isolation technique. Lecture: 2 hours.
Fall only

113/713 Lab Radiographic Procedures I (4 Credits)

This course is designed to develop preclinical competency in specific diagnostic procedures through a combination of lecture and laboratory. It is an introduction to basic theory and principles of radiographic procedures of the upper and lower limbs, bony thorax, chest, and vertebral column.
Prerequisite: BIO 121 or permission of instructor
Fall only

114/714 Lab Radiographic Procedures II (4 credits)

This course is designed to develop preclinical competency in specific diagnostic procedures through a combination of lecture and laboratory. It is a continuation of Radiographic Procedures I, emphasizing theory and principles of radiographic examinations of the abdomen, gastrointestinal system, biliary tract, urinary system, and cranium.
Prerequisite: MI 113; Prerequisite: BIO 122 or equivalent
Spring only

125/725 Lab Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Film Processing I (3 credits)

Elements of x-ray production. Emphasis on factors affecting production of an acceptable diagnostic radiograph: contrast, density, recorded detail, visibility of detail. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours.
Fall only

126/726 Lab Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Film Processing II (2 credits)

Continuation of MI 125. Further study of theories and factors affecting production of a quality radiograph inclusive of processing. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 1 hour
Prerequisite: MI 125.
Spring only

140 Clinical Experience I (2 credits)

Orientation to the clinical setting, equipment familiarization, application of theoretical principles through examination of patients under direct supervision. Film critique. 16 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MI 113; CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, current liability insurance, Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance HIPPA Education
Spring only

160 Clinical Experience II (3 credits)

Continuation of MI 140. Experience in perfecting the application of ionizing radiation under supervision. 40 hours per week. Clinical experience in a hospital setting including diagnostic/fluoroscopic, portable and operating room rotations in addition to evening hours, weekend hours, and outpatient rotation. 40 hours per week, 6 weeks.
Prerequisites: MI 140, CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, current liability insurance, Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
Summer Term A (May–July)

206/706 (lab) Diagnostic Assessment (2 credits)

Through a combination of lecture and lab, this course is designed to provide student education and development of skills in patient assessment. Advanced patient care topics such as venipuncture and contrast media administration, performance and analysis of EKG, history taking, and pharmacology are covered.
Prerequisite: MI 112 or permission of instructor
Spring only

214 Radiation Biology and Protection (2 credits)

A study of the effects of ionizing radiation on living matter; changes in the biochemistry, micro and macro-morphology, genetics and embryology which are produced by ionizing radiation in order to fully understand topics such as patient protection, personnel protection, maximum permissible dose, exposure monitoring.
Prerequisite: MI 160.
Fall only

220/721 Lab Radiographic Physics and Equipment (2 credits)

This course explores the fundamentals of x-ray properties, production of ionizing radiation and its interactions, x-ray circuitry, and equipment through a combination of lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: PHY 107/108 or permission of instructor
Spring only

221 Special Radiographic Procedures (2 credits)

This course deals with special radiographic procedures. Topics covered will be procedures done in the general radiography department including, but not limited to, mammograms, arthrograms and myelograms. Angiographic and interventional radiography as well as related equipment are covered. Lecture: 2 hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 121/122, MI 113/114.
Fall only

225 Clinical Experience III (2 credits)

Continuation of MI 160, including special procedures, operating room, and bedside radiography. 16 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MI 160, CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, and current liability insurance, Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
Fall only

245 Clinical Experience IV (3 credits)

Continuation of MI 225. Practical application of theory and skills acquired in all phases of the curriculum. 24 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MI 225, CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, and current liability insurance, Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
Spring only

251 Radiographic Image Evaluation I (1 credit)

The course bridges the gap between patient positioning and the resulting image. This course will focus on radiographic evaluation of the upper and lower limbs, chest, bony thorax and vertebral column.
Corequisite: MI 113
Fall only

252 Radiographic Image Evaluation II (1 credit)

This course is a continuation of MI 251, Radiographic Image Evaluation I. It will focus on radiographic evaluation of the gastrointestinal system, biliary tract, urinary system, cranial structures and operative procedures.
Prerequisite: MI 251
Spring only

253 Imaging Pathology III (2 credit)

This course will offer a foundation in the basic principles of pathology. The focus is on the appearances of diseases and injury diagnosed by medical imaging procedures. Etiology, treatment and prognosis will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: MI 252
Fall only

260 Clinical Experience V (3 credits)

Continuation of MI 245. 40 hours per week, 6 weeks.
Prerequisite: MI 245. CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, and current liability insurance, Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
Summer Term B (July-August)

265 Clinical Experience VI (2 credits)

Final phase of the clinical component. Advanced practical application of theory and skills in specialty areas. 16 hours per week. Optional minor rotations or internship in specialty areas begin.
Prerequisites: MI 260; CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, and current liability insurance, Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
Fall only

275 Clinical Experience VII (2 credits)

Continuation of MI 265. 16 hours per week. Optional minor rotations or internship in specialty areas.
Prerequisite: MI 265; CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, and current liability insurance, Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
Spring only

290 Introduction to Cross-Sectional Anatomy for Radiographers (2 credits)

A general overview of cross-sectional anatomy as it applies to Radiology. Emphasis on identifying anatomical structures as they relate to Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisites: MI 221, BIO 121/122, or college level anatomy course.
Spring only

300 Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (2 credits)

Advanced-level course for registry-eligible or registered radiographers. Focus of the course is cardiac catheterization, angiography, and interventional procedures. This course also provides instruction in the patient care and procedural techniques necessary to understand this highly complex area of imaging. Lecture: 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Two (2) semesters of college-level anatomy or professional certificate in a health science field.
Fall only

305 Advanced Medical Imaging (2 credits)

Students will explore topics of advanced diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technologies. The focus includes specialized modalities such as computer fundamentals & applications, computed radiography (digital imaging), pediatric imaging, trauma imaging, mammography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), bone densitometry, sonography and radiation oncology. The modalities will be presented in terms of history, indications, and procedures performed.
Prerequisite: Two (2) semesters of college-level anatomy or professional certificate in a health science field.
Spring only

400 Issues in Medical Imaging (1 credit)

This course involves discussion of current issues relevant to medical imaging and their impact upon the profession. Topics include, but are not limited to: mandatory vs. voluntary continuing education, licensure, multiskilling, regional vs. programmatic accreditation, and charting and documentation.
Prerequisite: Senior level status or permission of instructor.
Fall (first seven weeks) only

413 Radiography Cooperative Education (3-12 credits)

Academic study combined with work experience in the community. To be arranged.

415 Senior Seminar (0 credit)

This course assists students in preparation for the ARRT examination taken upon graduation.
Prerequisite: MI 260, must be an MI Major
Fall (December grads), Spring (May grads)

450/750 Lab Quality Management in Medical Imaging Sciences (2 credits)

Through lecture and lab, this course focuses on quality management and its associated topics of quality assurance and quality control as they relate to the field of Medical Imaging. Particular emphasis is on quality control which is the part of the overall program that deals with instrumentation and equipment. Methods used to test, evaluate and ensure radiographic quality will be covered.
Prerequisite: MI 253
Spring only

480 Special Topics in Medical Imaging

Topics vary from semester to semester and are announced with pre-registration information. An example of courses offered include those in magnetic resonance imaging, CT Scan, bone densitometry, and sonography