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Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences-Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences-Diagnostic Medical Sonography is designed as a completion program for the registered radiographer, and prepares students to:
  • Employ basic patient care, professional judgment and communication and adhere to the professional codes of conduct.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human gross and sectional anatomy, and pathophysiology relevant to the role of the diagnostic medical sonographer.
  • Perform sonographic examinations using technical knowledge and clinical skills.
  • Pass the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers examination.
  • Perform as competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domain.
The Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences-Leadership is designed as an ON-LINE completion program for the registered radiographer, and prepares students to:
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of modes (verbal, nonverbal, written, and technological).
  • Critically examine political, socioeconomic, legal, ethical and global issues from a medical imaging perspective.
  • Synthesize, evaluate and conduct professional research in medical imaging.
  • Demonstrate leadership and competence in promoting and influencing professional development and professional excellence.
The Associate of Applied Science in Radiography prepares students to:
  • Apply effective communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills in clinical situations.
  • Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations using technical knowledge and clinical skills while demonstrating quality patient care.
  • Provide care indicative of high ethical standards and professional growth and development.
  • Function in the health care community as a professional and competent entry-level radiographer.

What can you do with an Imaging Sciences Degree?

Once a student has passed the national certification examination, practice in Diagnostic Medical Sonography may occur in:
  • Acute Care Hospitals
  • Physicians’ offices
  • Outpatient Surgery Centers
  • Medical Clinics
  • Mobile Services
  • Sales and Service
  • Traveling Technology businesses
  • Veterinarian clinic or mobile veterinarian
 Designed as a completion program for the registered radiographer, the Imaging Sciences-Leadership degree will:
  • Facilitate educational opportunities for professional mobility
  • Provide economic and organizational advancement
  • Enhance critical thinking skills necessary in leadership positions
  • Create a desire for lifelong learning in response to the clinical, organizational and fiscal demands facing the health care industry
Once a Radiography student has passed the national certification examination, practice may occur in:
  • Acute Care Hospitals
  • Physicians’ offices
  • Outpatient Surgery Centers
  • Medical Clinics
  • Mobile Radiography Services
  • Industrial Radiography
  • Sales and Service
  • Traveling Technology businesses
Specialization in CT, MRI, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Special Procedures or any number of other areas such as Cardiac Cath Lab are other employment options.

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