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Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology

Degree Requirements (120 cr.)

Course Descriptions >>

Students receiving the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology must be a graduate of an accredited degree program and complete the following for a total of 120 credit hours (ultrasound students have an additional 8 credit hours):

• IU South Bend Dwyer College of Health Sciences Campuswide General Education Curriculum (9 cr.)

• Computer Literacy (3 cr.)
• Diversity in United States Society (3 cr.)
• Common Core | select from approved 390 or 399 course list (3 cr.)

• Associate of Science Completion (81 cr.)
• Clinical Professional Course Requirements (30 cr.)

• A minimum of 30 credit hours at the 300- or 400-level.
• Courses required for the major must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
• A minimum CGPA of 2.0 is required.

To start the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology (BSMIT), students must have certification in radiography (ARRT), nuclear medicine (ARRT or NMTCB), sonography (ARRT or ARDMS), or radiation therapy (ARRT). To graduate with the BSMIT, a total of 120  credit hours must be completed.

Students will gain knowledge and skills in the following core areas:

Medical Imaging Technology Principles and Procedures

• Explain the basic imaging principles for a variety of imaging modalities
• Compare and contrast the various modalities in terms of radiation sources, uses, and safety
• Discuss the history of the medical imaging profession
• Analyze new uses and new procedures in medical imaging

Medical Imaging Technology Principles (3 cr.)

Select one of the following:

• AHLT-R 405 Advanced Diagnostice Imaging I (IUSB)
• RADI-R 451 Medical Imaging Theory I (IUPUI)
• RADS-R 405 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging I (IUN)

Medical Imaging Technology Procedures (3 cr.)

Select one of the following:

• AHLT-R 406 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging II (IUSB)
• RADI-R 453 Medical Imaging Theory II (IUPUI)
• RADS-R 406 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging II (IUN)

Anatomy

• Identify anatomical structures of the head, thorax, abdomen, and extremities
• Describe relationships of structures to one another
• Discuss the different appearance of anatomy from one modality to another

Required Courses (3 cr.)

Select one of the following:

• AHLT-R 404 Sectional Imaging Anatomy (IUSB)
• RADI-R 404 Multiplanar Anatomy for Medical Imaging Technology (IUPUI)
• RADS-R 404 Sectional Imaging Anatomy (IUN)

Pathology

• Explain the different disease states that are seen or treated within the field of radiology
• Determine which radiologic procedures are used in the diagnosis and treatment of various disease states
• Analyze how physicians use patient data and images for use in patient case management

Required Courses (3 cr.)

Select one of the following:

• AHLT-R 414 Sectional Imaging Pathology (IUSB)
• RADI-R 452 Multiplanar Imaging Pathology (IUPUI)
• RADS-R 414 Sectional Imaging Pathology (IUN)

Research in Medical Imaging Technology

• Demonstrate computer skills needed to perform a literature search
• Formulate a research question
• Research a selected topic
• Use a variety of multi-media tools to produce images for presentations and posters
• Disseminate scientific information in a professional quality poster and research paper
• Investigate the basic tenets of human subjects research
• Explain patient’s right to privacy regarding their medical data

Required Courses (6 cr.)

Select one option:

Archival and Human Subject Research

• RADI-R 456 Medical Imaging Technology Projects I (IUPUI)
• RADI-R 457 Medical Imaging Technology Projects II (IUPUI)

Advanced Study and Applied Research in Medical Imaging

Select one of the following:

• AHLT-R 407 Seminar in Medical Imaging (IUSB)
• AHLT-R 408 Topics in Radiologic Sciences (IUK)
• RADS-R 408 Topics in Medical Imaging (IUN)

Select one of the following:

• AHLT-R 409 Project in Medical Imaging (IUSB)
• AHLT-R 409 Senior Project in Medical Imaging Technology (IUK)
• RADS-R 409 Senior Project in Medical Imaging Technology (IUN)

Medical Imaging Technology Nonclinical Concentration (12 cr.)

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