Medical Imaging
Degree and Certificates Offered
- Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (B.S.)
Concentration: Medical Imaging - Certificate in Computed Tomography Imaging (CERT)
- Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CERT)
Introduction
The Profession. Medical imaging professionals provide patient services using imaging modalities that peer inside the human body and create images to assist physicians and radiologists in disease and injury diagnosis. The professional is trained to initiate lifesaving first aid and basic life support procedures as necessary during medical emergencies. Medical imaging professionals exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of medical imaging procedures by selecting technical parameters to address various exposure factors, anatomical structures, positioning and patient conditions. The professional examines images to evaluate technical qualities that result in quality diagnostic images. The ever-changing career paths offer multiple opportunities in Radiologic Sciences.
Admission Procedures
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences, Medical Imaging concentration
Individuals who have completed an associate's degree or higher in a medical imaging primary pathway (radiography, nuclear medicine, sonography, radiation therapy, or magnetic resonance imaging) and hold primary certification may apply for admission to the B.S. in Radiologic Sciences with a concentration in Medical Imaging. Applicants to the B.S. must first declare Radiologic Sciences as their major at the time of University admission. The application deadline for admittance into the Radiologic Sciences program is posted on the Radiologic Sciences program Web site.
Certificate in Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Individuals who have completed an associate's degree or higher in a medical imaging primary pathway (radiography, nuclear medicine, sonography, radiation therapy, or magnetic resonance imaging) and hold primary certification may apply for admission to the Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate program. Application submission is required directly to the Radiologic Sciences program to include: references and transcripts from all prior colleges attended. The application deadline for admittance into the Certificate programs are posted on the Radiologic Sciences program Web site. A selection committee may choose 6-8 students for each program.
The program’s selection process does not discriminate against any applicant based on sex, age, race, religion, creed, or national origin.
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
- Concentration: Medical Imaging
Admission Information
Applicants to the B.S. in Radiologic Sciences with a concentration in Medical Imaging program must have completed a certified Radiography associate program and hold certification as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Students can complete the B.S. once AART-certified and all course work from an outside A.S. or A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology program has been transferred to and accepted by UNM. Students enrolled in an entry-level certificate program at an outside institution should seek advisement as to when to start the B.S. program. Contact the Radiologic Sciences program for more information.
NOTE: To count towards graduation credit hours, the minimum grade point average must be 2.50 and each course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better (does not include “C-”). Courses may be taken in a different order with approval from the student’s advisor.
Requirements
| Credit Hours |
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| Semester 1 | ||
| BIOL 123 -and- BIOL 124L |
Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors Lab |
4 |
| ENGL 110 (or ENGL 112; or ENGL 113) |
Accelerated Composition (or Composition II; or Enhanced Composition) |
3 |
| MATH 121 -or- STAT 145 |
College Algebra Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
| PSY 105 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CS 150L | Computing for Business Students | 3 |
| BIOL 237 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 3 |
| BIOL 247L | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 1 |
| ENGL 120 | Composition III | 3 |
| PHIL 102 -or- PHIL 156 -or- PHIL 245 |
Current Moral Problems Reasoning and Critical Thinking Professional Ethics |
3 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Session 3 | ||
| BIOL 238 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences | 3 |
| BIOL 248L | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 1 |
| CJ 221 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| UNM Core | Foreign Language | 3 |
| UNM Core | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CJ electives | Choose from: CJ 314, 320, 323, 344, 450. | 3 |
| UNM Core | Fine Arts | 3 |
| UNM Core | Humanities | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Note: At this point, the student must have completed an A.S. or A.A.S. Radiologic Technology degree and be ARRT-certified to continue this program. | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| RADS 378 | Healthcare Delivery and Compliance | 3 |
| RADS 405 | Introduction to Research and Medical Imaging | 3 |
| RADS 406 | Community Engagement and Service Learning | 3 |
| RADS 480 | Human Cross Sectional Anatomy | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| RADS 398 | Topics in Healthcare Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| RADS 406 | Community Engagement and Service Learning | 3 |
| RADS 481 | Medical Imaging Pathology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| A.A.S. or A.S. in Radiologic Technology Total | 54 | |
| RADS 355 | Degree Total | 123 |
Emphases
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Computed Tomography
| Credit Hours |
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| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Emphasis | ||
| Fourth Year | Fall Semester | |
| RADS 405 | Introduction to Research and Medical Imaging | 3 |
| RADS 406 | Community Engagement and Service Learning | 3 |
| RADS 450 | Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging I | 3 |
| RADS 460 | MRI Clinical I | 3 |
| 12 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| RADS 406 | Community Engagement and Service Learning | 3 |
| RADS 451 | Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging II | 3 |
| RADS 461 | MRI Clinical II | 3 |
| RADS 481 | Medical Imaging Pathology | 3 |
| 12 | ||
| Summer Session | ||
| RADS 452 | MRI Physics Review | 1 |
| RADS 462 | MRI Clinical III | 3 |
| 4 | ||
| Computed Tomography Emphasis | ||
| Fourth Year | Fall Semester | |
| RADS 405 | Introduction to Research and Medical Imaging | 3 |
| RADS 406 | Community Engagement and Service Learning | 3 |
| RADS 410 | Physics of Computed Tomography | 3 |
| RADS 420 | Computed Tomography Clinical I | 3 |
| 12 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| RADS 406 | Community Engagement and Service Learning | 3 |
| RADS 411 | Physics of Computed Tomography II | 3 |
| RADS 421 | Computed Tomography Clinical II | 3 |
| RADS 481 | Medical Imaging Pathology | 3 |
| 12 | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| RADS 412 | Computed Tomography Physics Review | 1 |
| RADS 422 | Computed Tomography Clinical III | 3 |
| 4 |
NOTE: RADS courses may be taken only by those enrolled in the Radiologic Sciences program.
Students are expected to have completed some of these courses before entering the program. They are listed here to show total credit hours. All required general education courses should be completed by the end of the first spring semester.
Certificate in Computed Tomography Imaging
Introduction
This 12-month program is an advanced specialty course intended for advanced imaging specialists who desire specific training in CT. The CT Certificate Program at the University of New Mexico is designed to prepare those individuals interested in sitting for the: 1) America Registry of Radiologic Technologists Computed Tomography (CT) specialty exam.
| Credit Hours |
||
| Fall Semester | ||
| RADS 410 | Physics of Computed Tomography | 3 |
| RADS 420 | Computed Tomography Clinical I | 3 |
| RADS *480 | Human Cross Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| 9 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| RADS 411 | Physics of Computed Tomography II | 3 |
| RADS 421 | Computed Tomography Clinical II | 3 |
| RADS 481 | Medical Imaging Pathology | 3 |
| 9 | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| RADS 412 | Computed Tomography Physics Review | 1 |
| RADS 422 | Computed Tomography Clinical III | 3 |
| 4 |
Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Introduction
This 12-month program is an advanced specialty course intended for advanced imaging specialists who desire specific training in MRI. The MRI Certificate Program at the University of New Mexico is designed to prepare those individuals interested in sitting for the: 1) America Registry of Radiologic Technologists MRI specialty exam.
| Credit Hours |
||
| Fall Semester | ||
| RADS 450 | Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging I | 3 |
| RADS 460 | MRI Clinical I | 3 |
| RADS *480 | Human Cross Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| 9 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| RADS 451 | Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging II | 3 |
| RADS 461 | MRI Clinical II | 3 |
| RADS 481 | Medical Imaging Pathology | 3 |
| 9 | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| RADS 452 | MRI Physics Review | 1 |
| RADS 462 | MRI Clinical III | 3 |
| 4 |
Courses
NUCM 315. Radiation Safety. (2)
NUCM 320. Clinical Nuclear Technology I. (4)
NUCM 354. Clinical Radiopharmacy. (3)
NUCM 360. Imaging Instrumentation I. (3)
NUCM 365. Clinical Nuclear Technology II. (4)
NUCM 375. Nuclear Physics and Instrumentation. (3)
NUCM 380. Nuclear Medicine Cross Sectional Anatomy. (2)
NUCM 385. Imaging Instrumentation II. (3)
NUCM 392. Pathology Seminar. (4)
NUCM 396. Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging I. (3)
NUCM 400. Clinical Nuclear Technology III. (3 [4])
NUCM 412. Nuclear Radiation Biology. (2)
NUCM 415. Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging II. (3 [2])
RADS 330. Patient Care. (2)
RADS 331. Patient Care Lab. (1)
RADS 378. Healthcare Delivery and Compliance [Current Problems I]. (3)
RADS 381. Medical Language Systems Review. (1)
RADS 398. Topics in Healthcare Ethics and Diversity [Current Problems II]. (3)
RADS 405. Introduction to Research and Medical Imaging [Medical Imaging Theory II]. (3)
RADS 406. Community Engagement and Service Learning [Medical Imaging Theory III]. (3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
RADS 410. Physics of Computed Tomography. (3)
RADS 411. Physics of Computed Tomography II. (3)
RADS 412. Computed Tomography Physics Review. (1)
RADS 420. Computed Tomography Clinical I. (3)
RADS 421. Computed Tomography Clinical II. (3)
RADS 422. Computed Tomography Clinical III. (3)
RADS 450. Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging I. (3)
RADS 451. Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging II. (3)
RADS 452. MRI Physics Review. (1)
RADS 460. MRI Clinical I. (3)
RADS 461. MRI Clinical II. (3)
RADS 462. MRI Clinical III. (3)
RADS *480. Human Cross Sectional Anatomy. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
RADS 481. Medical Imaging Pathology. (3)
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