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2015-2016 College Catalog | Mount Aloysius College
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. have a solid grounding in liberal arts that includes arts, sciences and advanced imaging technology;
2. be able to effectively interact in the professional setting using various modes of communication;
3. possess advanced knowledge of imaging equipment and accessories, techniques, and procedures demonstrating
expertise in several imaging modalities;
4. understand equipment operation and be able to employ basic interventional procedures to facilitate the production
of high quality images;
5. be able to assess various imaging examination procedures and assist in attaining pertinent information in the
diagnosis and treatment of the patient;
6. understand the code of ethics for imaging specialists, be able to work collaboratively, and attend to patient needs;
7. have developed the commitment to lifelong learning and the pursuit of personal and professional growth through
the participation in educational and professional activities; and
8. be able to apply to take the licensure exam and be registered by the appropriate licensing agency, the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MEDICAL IMAGING
CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Credits
College Foundation LA 101
1
LA 201
1
LA 301
1
Communication/Writing EN 110
3
EN 111 3
Upper-Division Literature EN 300/400 3
Art/English/Music/Theatre
AR, EN, MU, TH 3
History/Political Science HS, PS 3
Science BL 116/BL 201 * 3
Math CM 220 3
Information Communication Technologies
ICT 101
1
ICT 200 level elective
1
ICT 301
1
Religious Studies/Philosophy RS 300
3
RS 3XX/4XX
3
Social Science PY 101 3
CR, EC, GE, PY, SO, WS
3
Cultural Diversity
3
Integrated Discipline Capping
LA 400 OR NU 401 OR RAD 401
3
Total credits in core 45-46
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*Radiography and Ultrasound majors choose BL 116, Nuclear Medicine majors choose BL 201
In addition to the core Medical Imaging courses, students should then choose one of the following areas of focus:
Radiography, Ultrasonography, or Nuclear Medicine.
MEDICAL IMAGING- RADIOGRAPHY
(CT, MR, and QM/M)
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS
LA 400
Capstone Seminar (satisfies core requirement)
RS 300
Christian Health Care Ethics (satisfies core requirement)
RAD 103 Radiologic Sciences I RAD 108 Clinical Practicum I RAD 109 Radiologic Procedures I RAD 110 Radiologic Sciences II RAD 111 Clinical Practicum II RAD 202A Clinical Practicum III RAD 202B Clinical Practicum III RAD 203 Radiological Procedures II RAD 204 Radiologic Sciences III
RAD 205 Clinical Practicum IV RAD 209 Clinical Practicum V RAD 211 Radiological Sciences IV RAD 212 Radiological Procedures III RAD 220 Radiologic Sciences and Procedures RAD 300 Imaging Principles RAD 303 Cross-Sectional Anatomy
RAD*
Degree Completion Requirement RAD*
Degree Completion Requirement Total credits in major (Includes 6 credits in the core) OTHER REQUIRED COURSEWORK
BL 206 Human Skeletal Anatomy
BU 410/NU440
Organizational Behavior
OR
HCA 317
Organizational Management for Health Care Delivery
CM112
College Algebra
CM 305 Statistical Research OR
NU 305
Introduction to Research
CS 230 Technology and Management Information
CS 301 Management Information Systems Analysis RAD 100 Introduction to Basic Health Care Total credits for other coursework Total credits for free electives Total credits for degree Credits
3
3
4
1
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
56
Credits
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
19
6
120
* 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.
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MEDICAL IMAGING - RADIOGRAPHY
The Radiologic Sciences program offers an Associate of Science Degree that is inclusive of all eligibility requirements
for the entry-level American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification exam in Radiography. The
student-focused curriculum includes professional courses in the radiologic sciences and a structured competency-based
clinical education with an emphasis on liberal arts studies.
The mission of the Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Program at Mount Aloysius College is to prepare students to
develop values, attitudes, and competencies necessary to become entry level radiologic technologists.
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Medical Imaging: Radiography the graduate will:
1. have a solid grounding in liberal arts that includes general science and an understanding of the biological and
physiological aspect of human anatomy;
2. develop critical thinking skills;
3. have in-depth knowledge of patient care including legal issues, infection control, safety, and professional and caring
behaviors;
4. have knowledge of radiation protection including utilization of equipment and accessories, techniques and procedures
demonstrating expertise in limiting the radiation exposure to the patient, self and others;
5. understand equipment operation including the basic physical principals of electricity, x-ray production, and digital,
fluoroscopic and radiographic imaging;
6. be able to critically assess images according to the four qualities of image production and make appropriate
adjustments when necessary;
7. be able to perform radiographic examinations that provide pertinent information in the diagnosis and treatment of the
patient;
8. demonstrate effective communication skills;
9. model professionalism by understanding the code of ethics for radiologic technologists, be able to work collaboratively,
and attend to patient needs; and
10. have developed a commitment to life-long learning and the pursuit of personal and professional growth through the
participation in educational and professional activities.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MEDICAL IMAGING - RADIOGRAPHY
CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Credits
College Foundation LA 101
1
LA 201
1
Communication/Writing EN 110 3
EN 111 3
Art/English/Music/Theatre/Social Science
PY 101 3
History/Political Science HS, PS 3
Science/Math BL 116 3
Information Communication Technologies
ICT 101
1
ICT 200 level elective
1
Religious Studies RS
3
Cultural Diversity 3
Total credits in core 25
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS
RAD103 Radiologic Sciences I RAD108 Clinical Practicum I RAD109 Radiologic Procedures I RAD110 Radiologic Sciences II RAD111 Clinical Practicum II RAD202A Clinical Practicum III RAD202B Clinical Practicum III RAD203 Radiological Procedures II Credits
4
1
3
3
2
2
2
3
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RAD204 Radiologic Sciences III RAD205 Clinical Practicum IV RAD209 Clinical Practicum V RAD211 Radiological Sciences IV
RAD212 Radiological Procedures III RAD220 Radiologic Sciences and Procedures Total credits in major OTHER REQUIRED COURSEWORK
BL 206 Human Skeletal Anatomy CM 112 College Algebra
RAD 100 Introduction to Basic Health Care Total credits for other coursework
Total credits for degree 130
3
3
3
3
3
3
38
Credits
1
3
3
7
70