For prerequisite requirements or additional course description information, please contact the Business Management PACS Director. 

  

BU 340 Management of Information Systems

3 semester hours

This course examines the use of information technologies in business and health care. Information processing is studied at a system level, including discussions of information technology, management information systems, information services and programming languages. 

  

HM 105 Medical Terminology

3 semester hours

This course introduces students to medical terminology using the basic rules for medical word-building. Classroom discussion and text provide an overview of a medical specialty, with their respective body system. Authentic medical records and critical thinking are used to help students interpret medical records. 

  

HM 224 Anatomy and Physiology for HIM

4 semester hours

The course is designed to teach important concepts about human anatomy and physiology in preparation for degree coursework. The course focuses on the structure of organs and their relationship to one another. The course also examines how organs function. 

  

HM 245 Electronic Medical Records

3 semester hours

One of the most unifying practices of modern health care delivery is centered around the development of the electronic medical record. This course offers a broad foundation in health care models and legal policy perspectives, multiple user information requirements, and strategies for mounting and managing organizational initiatives regarding the electronic medical record. 

  

HM 353 Database Management and Networks

3 semester hours

This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of databases. The students will develop skills in the design, construction, modification and use of databases. Structured Query Language (SQL) will be emphasized, as will (to a lesser extent) Microsoft Access. Special attention will be paid to issues surrounding the use of database technology on the Web, including typical Web database uses, platform options and application server options and concepts. 

  

MI 308 Overview of Medical Imaging

3 semester hours

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the field of diagnostic medical imaging. Department personnel, organization, and workflow will be discussed to help familiarize the student with the intricacies of this unique clinical setting. Basic x-ray physics and instrumentation as well as the various diagnostic imaging modalities will be discussed. The course also stresses the importance of radiation safety, ethics and legal considerations, as well as professionalism. 

  

MI 390 Digital Imaging and PACS Externship

3 semester hours

This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in a supervised clinical setting. Working closely with a designated liaison, the student will apply concepts learned in their coursework to performance of digital imaging and PACS related procedures. The student will be exposed to a variety of issues and problems that will require them to contribute successful solutions. Projects, writing assignments and demonstration of prescribed competency procedures are requirements of the course. This externship will be followed by the advanced level externship course MI 480. 

  

MI 445 Digital Imaging Systems

3 semester hours

(3 hours theory per week) This course explores the essential components of Digital Imaging Systems for a diagnostic imaging facility. The process of digital imaging will be discussed in detail, focusing on the various aspects from initial selection and purchase to analysis and quality control of the system. Legal and security issues will also be discussed. 

Pre-requisite: MI 308. 

Co-requisite: MI 308. 

  

MI 480 Advanced PACS and Digital Imaging Externship

3 semester hours

The externship is the capstone to the PACS curriculum. This field experience will be under the supervision of designated administrators and Clarkson College faculty. This is an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real world use of a PACS system. During this course, the student will perform clinical hands-on practice in a supervised clinical setting and will put into practice the knowledge acquired in the PACS (MI 486 and MI 487) coursework. The student will be required to demonstrate competency for numerous procedures within the specialty area, focusing on both the routine and advanced including a wide variety of troubleshooting tasks that PACS administrators and managers experience. 

  

MI 486 PACS and Imaging Informatics I

3 semester hours

This introductory course focuses on the role of the PACS administrator, process mapping, financial aspects of PACS procurement and project management skills. It also includes focus on computer networking and components such as HIS, RIS, HL7, and DICOM. This course is offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. 

  

MI 487 PACS and Imaging Informatics II

3 semester hours

This class is a continuation of PACS and Imaging Informatics I. This course focuses on the requirements and ergonomics of a reading room and OR PACS. Legal issues such as HIPAA and necessary safeguards, disaster recovery, acceptance testing, and troubleshooting are also covered. This course is offered during the Spring and Summer semesters.