BS Medical Imaging Program Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Description | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| RS300 Orientation to Advanced Modalities (1cr) | This course will provide students with the basic knowledge of advanced imaging technologies such as Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (US), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). | Required: No text required. Materials will be provided as needed |
| RS306 Patient Care in Advanced Modalities (3cr) | This course will focus on evidence-based nursing management of patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic radiation procedures. General patient management topics will also be addressed. | Recommended: Torres’ Patient Care in Imaging Technology (Paperback). 9/e Andrea Guillen Dutton, MEd AART (R) CRT (R F), et al. LWW 2018 ISBN-13: 978-1451115659 Retail Price: $45.00 |
| BIOL352 Imaging and Sectional Anatomy (4cr) | This course provides a detailed study of the central nervous system, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system as demonstrated on magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Anatomy will be demonstrated in transverse, sagittal, and coronal sectional imaging planes. Homework exercises and quizzes are provided weekly in order to prepare for the midterm and final examinations. | Required: Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals, 3/e Lorrie L. Kelly and Connie M. Petersen Elsevier Mosby (2013) ISBN-13: 978-0323082600 Retail Price: $89.00 Recommended: CT and MRI of the Whole Body, 5/e. Haaga, John, et al. Elsevier Mosby (2009) ISBN-13: 978-0323053754 Retail Price: $380.00 Recommended Atlases: Neuroanatomy: An Atlas of Structures, Sections, and Systems, 7/e. Duane E. Haines Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins (2008) ISBN-13: 978-0781763288 Retail Price: $58.45 Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy, 5/e. Weir J., Abrahams P., Spratt J., and Salkowski L. Elsevier Mosby (2011) ISBN-13: 978-0723438267 Retail Price: $55.82 Sectional and MRI Anatomy of the Human Body: A Photographic Atlas Marinkovic S., Schellinger D., Milisavljevic M., and Antunovic V. Cic Edizioni Internazionali (2000) ISBN-13: 978-0865778993 Retail Price: $112.99 |
| MI310 Pathophysiology (3cr) | This course provides a detailed study of illness, pathology, and disease in the human body. Basic terminology used in pathology and disease management will be introduced. Classification and causes of disease in body systems including nervous, gastrointestinal, reproductive, circulatory, respiratory, and muscular will be discussed. Radiologic pathology will be emphasized. | Required: Radiographic Pathology for Technologists, 7/e Nina Kowalczyk Mosby 2017 ISBN: 9780323416320 ISBN: 9780323544122 eBook Recommended: Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9/e Vinay Kumar, Abul Abbas, and Jon Aster Elsevier 2014 ISBN: 9781455726134 |
| RS312 Radiation Physics (3cr) | This course serves as a basic introduction to the Medical Physics field, covering all four of its subspecialties. The student will be introduced to radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, and health physics/radiation safety. These topics will include measurement and calculation of radiation dose in humans, radiation biology, and modern technologies. Upon completing this course, the student will have a broad understanding of the widespread applications of physics in the medical field. | Required: The Physics of Radiation Therapy, 3/e Faiz M. Khan Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins (May 31, 2003) ISBN-13: 978-0781730655 Retail Price: $47.70 OR The Physics of Radiation Therapy, 5/e Faiz M. Khan Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins 2014 ISBN-13: 978-1451182453 Retail Price: $153.35 Recommended: The Physics of Radiology, 4/e Harold Elford Johns and John Robert Cunningham Charles C. Thomas Publisher (Feb. 1983) ISBN-13: 978-0398046699 Retail Price: $95.95 Khan’s Lectures: Handbook of the Physics of Radiation Therapy Faiz M Khan PhD, John P. Gibbons PhD, et al. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins (July 5, 2011) ISBN-13: 978-1605476810 Retail Price: $40.97 |
| RS390 Ethics and Law for Advanced Modalities (3cr) | This course provides an introduction to law and ethics concepts in the health care setting. | Required: Ethical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals, 2/e Doreen Towsley-Cook and Terese A. Young. Mosby; (March 20, 2007) ISBN: 0-323-04599-5. Retail Price: $57.95 |
| RS302 Radiation Biology and Protection (3cr) | This course focuses on introducing fundamental radiation biology and radiation protection concepts. Emphasis is placed on radiation interactions, cell damage, cell survival curves, cell sensitivity and response, factors affecting cell response, tissue kinetics, effects on the fetus, biological models, radiobiological risk assessment, and human radiation protection. | Required: Radiobiology for the Radiologist, 6/e Eric Hall and Amato Giaccia Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins (Dec. 1, 2005) ISBN-13: 978-0781741514 Retail Price: $89.06 OR Radiobiology for the Radiologist, 7/e Eric Hall and Amato Giaccia Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2011 ISBN-13: 978-1608311934 Retail Price: $96.51 |
| MI330 Leadership and Communication (3cr) | Introductory course in understanding the characteristics of leadership, the different forms in which it appears, and how it is applied and communicated. | Required: Leadership: Theory and Practice, 6/e Peter Northouse SAGE Publications Inc. (Feb. 2012) ISBN-13: 978-1452203409 Retail Price: $81.97 |
| RS314 Pharmacology (3cr) | This course will include an introduction to the biology of pharmacology and interventional pharmaceuticals. It will also focus on safety and the use of pharmaceuticals. | Required: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9/e Constance Visovsky, Cheryl Zambroski, and Shirley Hosler Mosby; (March 22, 2018) ISBN: 9780323529112 Retail Price: $48.58 |
| RS316 Professionalism and Workplace Experience (3cr) | This course is for licensed Radiation Therapists and imaging professionals. This course will introduce the learner to professional development, professional ethics, and workplace relationships. Emphasis will be placed on the healthcare work environment. | Required: No required textbook. |
| RS403 Professional Practice (3cr) | The goal of this course is to develop professionally sound radiation therapists who strive for excellence, are ethical, and are responsive and accountable to patients, community, and their profession. | Required: No required textbook. |
| RS435 Research Methods and Capstone (3cr) | TBD | TBD |
| RS420 Clinical Practice I (240 hours) (3cr) | This course will provide simple and efficient ways to enhance key leadership skills. The course will explore leadership styles and the art of delivering feedback and constructive criticism; students will engage in tips and techniques for time-management, preventing burnout, and promoting recognition. | Required: No required textbook. |
| NM400 Orientation to Nuclear Medicine (1cr) | Introductory course in nuclear medicine focusing on radionuclide sources, radiation detection equipment, radiopharmaceutical characteristics and their use in nuclear medicine procedures. | Required: Basic Science of Nuclear Medicine: The Bare Bone Essentials 1/e. Kai H. Lee, Ph.D. Reston, VA: Society of Nuclear Medicine (2015) ISBN-13: 978-0932004901 Retail Price: $98.73 Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology & Techniques 8/e. Waterstram-Rich K. M. & Gilmore D. St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier/Mosby (2016) ISBN-13: 978-0323356220 Retail Price: $127.44 Practical Mathematics in Nuclear Medicine Technology 2/e. Patricia Wells Reston, VA: Society of Nuclear Medicine (2011) ISBN-13: 978-0932004673 Retail Price: $289.99 |
| NM406 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures I (2cr) | This course introduces principles and practices of common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine. Topics include anatomy and pathology, disease pathology, patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical administration, biodistribution and excretion, indications and contraindications, and basic acquisition and interpretation for the following nuclear medicine systems: musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, genitourinary, pulmonary, endocrine, central nervous, abscess, infection, inflammation and tumor imaging, and radionuclide therapy. | Required: Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, 9/e. Waterstram-Rich K. M. & Gilmore D. Elsevier (2022) ISBN-13: 978-0323775502 Retail Price: $131.70 Nuclear Medicine Technology: Procedures and Quick Reference, 3/e. Shackett P. Wolters Kluwer (2019) ISBN-13: 978-1975119836 Retail Price: $103.60 |
| NM407 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures II (2cr) | This course analyses and further develops concepts of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine, as well as the addition of infrequent procedures. Topics include developing current knowledge of anatomy and pathology, disease pathology, patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical usage and administration, biodistribution and excretion, indications and contraindications, and basic acquisition and interpretation, as well as further application of technical parameters, interventional drugs, data and image processing, recognition of artifacts, and mathematical calculations related to specific procedures. The nuclear medicine systems to be analyzed are: musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, genitourinary, pulmonary, endocrine, central nervous, abscess, infection, inflammation and tumor imaging, and radionuclide therapy. | TBD |
| NM408 Instrumentation, QC, and QA (3cr) | This course introduces the operating principles and quality guidelines of a variety of instruments used in nuclear medicine technology laboratories. Topics will include the application of the physical characteristics of radioactivity and radiation detection, and measurement of radiation. In addition, nuclear medicine counting equipment, measurement and image acquisition instruments, relevant patient care equipment, computer technology used in nuclear medicine clinical settings will be included topics. Furthermore, the course will explore data analysis and its application in department quality management programs and quality control standards for optimal equipment operation, patient safety, and outcomes. | TBD |
| NM414 Radiopharmacy and Pharmacology (3cr) | This course examines the fundamentals of radiopharmacy in Nuclear Medicine. Topics include radiopharmaceutical production, labeling, preparation and administration, and properties. Radiopharmaceutical laboratory operation, regulations, record retention, quality control, and radioactive waste disposal will be discussed. Students will be able to identify and apply these concepts to clinical applications in the laboratory and clinical setting. | TBD |
| NM424 Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine (2cr) | This course introduces the fundamentals of radiation protection and the safe handling of radioactive materials. Topics examined include radiobiology, radioactive decay, storage and disposal of radioactive materials, the use of radiation monitoring instruments, and regulations regarding the use and safe handling of radioactive materials. | Physics and Radiobiology of Nuclear Medicine, 4/e. Saha G. Springer (2012) ISBN-13: 978-1461440116 Retail Price: $69.42 |
| NM421 Clinical Practice II (495 hours) (11cr) | This is the second and final clinical rotation assigning students to supervised clinical experiences in nuclear medicine technology. This course is designed to provide students with a better understanding of the central role of nuclear medicine in the diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation of patients through participation in clinical training. Students learn by assisting a certified nuclear medicine technologist in the performance of nuclear medicine procedures and related supplementary responsibilities. Competency evaluations are conducted in performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, basic patient care and simple quality control of equipment. Prerequisite: Clinical Practice I (NM420) | TBD |
| US400 Orientation to Sonography (1cr) | This course provides the student with an introduction to the functions and basic procedures of ultrasound imaging. Basic ultrasound instrumentation and clinical terms will be introduced. | Required: Craig’s Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, 4/e. M. Robert de Jong Elsevier (2018) ISBN-13: 978-0323545877 Retail Price: $67.99 |
| US406 Sonographic Procedures and Studies I (3cr) | This course will provide a foundation in abdominal organs, their relation and normal sonographic, presentation including physiologic processes, metabolic activity and functions and the importance of lab data. Included in the course will be topics related to pathologic patterns of abdominal organs including relation to sonographic appearance, physiologic changes, and lab findings. Anatomic variations will be presented as well. Neonatal encephalography and demonstration of anatomy and pathology of superficial structures (small parts) is addressed in the course. | Required: Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 8/e. Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert Elsevier (2017) ISBN-13: 978-0323353755 Retail Price: $299.20 (2-volume set) Workbook for Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 8/e. Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert Elsevier (2017) ISBN-13: 978-0323441834 Retail Price: $80.99 Sonography Scanning: Principles and Protocols (Ultrasound Scanning), 4/e. Betty Bates Tempkin Elsevier (2014) ISBN-13: 978-1455773213 Retail Price: $73.96 |
| US407 Sonographic Procedures and Studies II (3cr) | In this course, female pelvic and obstetrical ultrasound will be presented with focus on physiological processes affecting imaging, pathological processes, and sonographic appearance. Fetal anatomy, gestational age estimation, fetal anomaly detection, and intrauterine growth retardation will be addressed with focus on transabdominal and transvaginal techniques for assessing early intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies. Breast ultrasound techniques will also be presented in this course. | Required: Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 8/e. Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert Elsevier (2017) ISBN-13: 978-0323353755 Retail Price: $299.20 (2-volume set) Workbook for Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 8/e. Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert Elsevier (2017) ISBN-13: 978-0323441834 Retail Price: $80.99 Sonography Scanning: Principles and Protocols (Ultrasound Scanning), 4/e. Betty Bates Tempkin Elsevier (2014) ISBN-13: 978-1455773213 Retail Price: $73.96 |
| US408 Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation (3cr) | In this course, the student will have an in-depth study of physics of diagnostic medical sonography and correlation with instrumentation procedures. Topics will include discussion of sound wave characteristics, matter-ultrasound interaction, basic algebraic review, real-time ultrasound transducer characteristics, the ultrasound beam, and the imaging process. In addition, this course will address application of theoretical concepts in lab. | Required: Sonography Principles and Instruments, 10/e. Frederick W. Kremkau, Ph.D. Elsevier (2021) ISBN-13: 978-0323597081 Retail Price: $79.95 |
| US401 Anatomy and Physiology for Sonography (3cr) | This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth study of human anatomy and physiology as it relates to ultrasound studies. Ergonomic principles in sonography will also be discussed. | Required: Sonography: Introduction to Normal Structure and Function, 5/e. Reva Arnez Curry and Marilyn Prince Saunders (Elsevier) (2021) ISBN-13: 978-0323661355 Retail Price: $140.25 Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 8/e. Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert Elsevier (2017) ISBN-13: 978-0323353755 Retail Price: $299.20 (2-volume set) |
| US421 Clinical Practice II (515 hours) (11cr) | This is the second clinical rotation assigning students to supervised clinical experiences in sonography. This course is designed to provide the student with a better understanding of the central role of ultrasound in the evaluation of patients through participation in clinical training. Students learn by assisting a certified ultrasound technologist in the performance of ultrasound procedures and related supplementary responsibilities. Competency evaluations are performed to allow the student to demonstrate mastery of various ultrasound procedures, basic patient care, and simple quality control of equipment. | Required: Craig’s Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, 4/e. M. Robert de Jong Elsevier (2018) ISBN-13: 978-0323545877 Retail Price: $76.49 Pocket Protocols for Sonography Scanning, 4/e. Betty Bates Tempkin Saunders Elsevier (2014) ISBN-13: 978-1455773220 Retail Price: $67.16 |
| RS404 Communication and Information Management (3cr) | This course focuses on the study of information management. The course covers the background, history, issues, and barriers to communication and health information management. Topics include healthcare settings, the patient record, electronic health records, (EHRs), data collection standards, and legal aspects of health information. | Required: Six Key Communication Skills for Records and Information Managers Kenneth Neal Chandos Publishing; (September 1, 2014) ISBN: 9781843347828 (paperback) ISBN: 97817806634630 (ebook) Retail Price: $78.95 |
| RS318 Productivity and Assessment in Radiation Sciences (3cr) | In this course, the student will be introduced to concepts of productivity and assessment in healthcare. This will include an understanding of health care productivity which typically defines output as spending on health care goods (e.g. drugs, hospital services, physician’s services) deflated by an appropriate price index to get a real measure of output over time. | Required: Medical Office Administration, 5/e. Brenda A. Potter, BS, CPC-I, CPC Saunders 2022 ISBN: 9780323763837 Retail Price: $87.00 |
| CT400 Orientation to Computed Tomography (3cr) | This course provides the student with an introduction to the functions and basic procedures of computed tomography imaging as it is used in the healthcare setting. Basic CT instrumentation and clinical terms will be introduced. | TBD |
| CT406 CT Procedures (3cr) | This course will provide an understanding of clinical procedures in computed tomography. In addition, this course will also provide the student with an introduction to quality assurance procedures in computed tomography. | TBD |
| CT408 CT Instrumentation and Imaging Physics (3cr) | This course focuses on introducing fundamental physics in computed tomography. Included in the course is an overview of the history of CT, fundamentals of computers, scanning methods, and digital imaging. | TBD |
| CT412 CT Anatomy and Pathology Correlation (3cr) | This course will address whole body cross-sectional anatomy and pathology. Also included will be an in-depth review of common CT pathology. | TBD |
| CT414 Planar and Volumetric Post-Processing (3cr) | This course will address whole body cross-sectional anatomy and pathology. Also included will be an in-depth review of common CT pathology. | TBD |
| CT416 Advanced Techniques in CT (3cr) | This course provides the student with an in-depth understanding of quality assurance in computed tomography. This course will also provide the student with an understanding of differences and similarities between various CT scanning equipment currently available on the market. | TBD |
| RS404 Communication and Information Management (3cr) | This course focuses on the study of information management. The course covers the background, history, issues, and barriers to communication and health information management. Topics include healthcare settings, the patient record, electronic health records, (EHRs), data collection standards, and legal aspects of health information. | Required: Six Key Communication Skills for Records and Information Managers Kenneth Neal Chandos Publishing; (September 1, 2014) ISBN: 9781843347828 (paperback) ISBN: 97817806634630 (ebook) Retail Price: $78.95 |
| RS318 Productivity and Assessment in Radiation Sciences (3cr) | In this course, the student will be introduced to concepts of productivity and assessment in healthcare. This will include an understanding of health care productivity which typically defines output as spending on health care goods (e.g. drugs, hospital services, physician’s services) deflated by an appropriate price index to get a real measure of output over time. | TBD |
| MR400 Orientation to MRI (1cr) | This course provides the student with an introduction to the functions and basic procedures of magnetic resonance imaging as it is used in the healthcare setting. Basic MRI concepts, instrumentation, and clinical terms will be introduced. | Required: MRI in Practice, 5/e. Catherine Westbrook, John Talbot Wiley-Blackwell (2011) ISBN: 978-1119391968 Retail Price: $39.56 |
| MR406 MRI Procedures (4cr) | This course provides the student with an in-depth understanding of clinical procedures in MRI. This course will also provide the student with an understanding of responsible MRI imaging practices. | Required: Handbook of MRI Technique, 5/e. Catherine Westbrook Wiley Blackwell (2022) ISBN-13: 978-1119759331 Retail Price: $59.95 |
| MR408 MRI Instrumentation, Imaging Physics, and Safety (4cr) | This course focuses on introducing fundamental physics in magnetic resonance imaging. Included in the course is an overview of the history of MRI, fundamentals of computers, scanning protocols, and digital imaging. Safety in the magnetic field will also covered in this course. | Required: Rad Tech’s Guide to MRI: Basic Physics, Instrumentation, and Quality Control, 2/e. William H. Faulkner Jr. and Euclid Seeram (Series Editor) Wiley-Blackwell (2001) ISBN-13: 978-0632045051 Retail Price: $53.35 |
| MR412 MRI Anatomy and Pathology Correlation (3cr) | This course will address whole body anatomy and pathology seen in MRI scanning. Also included will be an in-depth review of common pathology seen in MRI. | Required: Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals, 4/e. Lorrie Kelley and Connie Peterson Mosby (2018) ISBN-13: 978-0323414876 Retail Price: $134.99 |
| MR414 Pulse Sequences, Image Formation and Contrast (3cr) | An overview of instrumentation, image formation, safety, contrast agents, and imaging sequences will be presented. In addition, common MRI exam protocols will be discussed. | Required: No text required Recommended: MRI in Practice, 5/e. Catherine Westbrook, John Talbot Wiley-Blackwell (2011) ISBN: 978-1119391968 Retail Price: $39.56 |
| MR416 Advanced Techniques in MRI (3cr) | This course provides the student with an in-depth understanding go quality assurance procedures in MRI. This course will also provide the student with an understanding of differences and similarities between various MRI imaging equipment currently available on the market. | TBD |