Director of Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging Programs 

Ellen Collins, M.S., R.T.(R)(M) 

P: 800.647.5500 or 402.552.6140 

E: collins@clarksoncollege.edu  

  

Purpose 

The Medical Imaging program is designed to prepare graduates for additional career opportunities and advancement within the profession. These include Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Angiography/Interventional Procedures, Mammography, Quality Management, Bone Densitometry, PACS and Management. Upon completion of the program, graduates may be eligible for advanced registry certifications by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

  

Mission 

The program for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging provides a learning environment that stirs the affective, challenges the cognitive, and hones the technical abilities and resources of the lifelong learner in Medical Imaging. 

  

Program Outcomes  

Upon completion of the Medical Imaging program, the student will be able to: 

• exhibit professionalism in a variety of health care milieus.
• take part in quality management roles and procedures.
• synthesize theoretical principles necessary to perform specialized imaging procedures.
• compare cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle differences amongst the population.
• determine effective verbal and written communication skills when interacting with patients, colleagues and peers.

  

Philosophy 

The discipline of Medical Imaging focuses on the pictorial representation of the temporal, contextual and spatial states of being. Pictorial states of being reflect the individual's state of physical health. Pictorial representations are necessary to affirm health and/or illness. The creation of pictorial images requires a humanistic, liberally educated professional who is effectively, cognitively and technologically skilled in the production and interpretation of pictorial images. 

  

Curriculum Requirements 

Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Program is limited to ARRT Registered Technologists (Radiography), board-eligible graduates of a JRCERT Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology, and/or current matriculating Clarkson College Radiologic Technology students. Board-eligible students must provide proof of certification from the ARRT within one year to remain in the program.  

  

In order to complete the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging (MI) degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 126 semester hours. The hours must be distributed as follows:                              

• General Education Courses = 42-46 semester hours (The following courses compose the 26 hours: Anatomy, College Algebra, Introduction to Computers, English Composition I & II, Physiology and nine semester hours of Core Curriculum. Each of these courses needs to be completed with a "C" or above.)

• General education Courses = 23-25 semester hours
• Support Courses = 6-8 semester hours (at least 4 semester hours of Anatomy and four semester hours of Physiology)
• Previous RT Coursework = 44 semester hours
• Medical Imaging Major Courses = 12 semester hours
• Medical Imaging Elective Courses = 18 semester hours

  

Advanced Standing Credit 

A maximum of six credit hours may be given for advanced standing credit to Registered Technologists who have successfully completed post primary certifications in advanced modalities. 

  

Service-Learning and Community Service Graduation Requirements 

15 hours (11 Service-Learning)* of Clarkson College Service hours must be completed prior to graduation. Graduates who do not complete the required number of Service hours will not receive diplomas or transcripts, until the hours have been completed. *Note: Service hours accrued beyond the minimum number of required service hours can be applied toward the requirements for the Maltese Cross Certificate or Medal.  

  

Required Courses (click here) 

  

Course Descriptions (click here)  

  

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Students (click here)