Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology Ultrasound

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology Ultrasound program is designed to provide students seeking additional education beyond the Associate Degree in Radiography and offers course work and/or clinical field experience in ultrasound. The ultrasound program is 15-months and is full-time. Clinical practicums take place in the local community at various healthcare agencies.

Students must graduate from an accredited AS program or have a certificate before joining the ultrasound program. Students may also join the ultrasound program with approval from the program director.

At the end of the ultrasound program, students are eligible to sit for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) credential.

Admission Information

The BSMIT program builds on the knowledge of registered technologists in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Individuals interested in ultrasound must hold a professional license before applying unless approved by the program director.

Additional Academic Requirements

• A minimum CGPA of 2.5 is required.
• Essential abilities - Essential abilities for admission and retention have been developed and are utilized by the program. Once admitted, students are expected to meet these program standards.
• Health and Age Requirements - Students are required to show proof that they have met the immunization and health requirements for the Program as well as CPR certification. Additionally, all students must be 18 years or older. Specific information is provided to all accepted students prior to enrolling in clinical coursework.
• Criminal History Check – A criminal history check is required prior to beginning clinical experience. A positive background check may make a student ineligible for clinical coursework.
• Drug Screening Policy-Students are required to have a drug screen prior to attending clinical experience and annually. It may be also be required on demand under certain situations in the clinical site. A positive drug screen will result in removal from the clinical site and possible dismissal from the program.
• Health Insurance Requirement-Students are required to show proof that they have health insurance.

Degree Requirements

Students receiving the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology—Ultrasound must complete 120 credits including:

• Pre-Requisite Coursework (87 cr.) to include

• Computer Literacy (3 cr.)
• Diversity in United States Society (3 cr.)
• Critical Thinking (3 cr.)
• Common Core | Select from approved 390 or 399 course list (3 cr.)
• Associate of Science Completion (75 cr.)

• Major Coursework (33 cr.)

Major Coursework (33 cr.)

Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated

• AHLT-R 408 Topics in Radiologic Sciences (2 cr.)
• AHLT-R 408 Topics in Radiologic Sciences (2 cr.)
• AHLT-R 480 Clinical Practicum in Advanced Medical Imaging
• AHLT-R 480 Clinical Practicum in Advanced Medical Imaging
• AHLT-R 480 Clinical Practicum in Advanced Medical Imaging (6 cr.)
• RADI-R 361 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• RADI-S 420 Medical Sonography Procedures I (4 cr.)
• RADI-S 421 Medical Sonography Procedures III (4 cr.)
• RADI-S 440 Sonographic Physical Principles I
• RADI-S 441 Sonographic Physical Principles