Programs in Radiography

Introduction

The Profession. Radiographers provide patient services using imaging techniques that assist the physician radiologist in disease and injury diagnosis and investigation. While performing complex radiographic procedures, they limit radiation exposure to patients, themselves, and to others. Radiographers exercise discretion and judgement in the performance of medical imaging procedures by adapting technical parameters to various techniques, exposure factors, anatomical structures, positioning and condition of the patient. They examine radiographs to evaluate pertinent technical qualities and they initiate lifesaving first aid and basic life support procedures as necessary during medical emergencies.

Admission Procedure for Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Individuals who have completed the Associate of Science degree program in Radiography can also choose to complete the baccalaureate degree with a concentration in radiography. They have a choice of two emphases. 1) Magnetic Resonance Imaging; or 2) Computed Tomography.

Students choosing the Bachelor of Science degree path must first declare Radiologic Sciences as their major at the time of University admission. The application deadline for admittance into the Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance Imagine program is June 1st of each year. Program information is provided upon request from the Radiologic Sciences Department at the UNM School of Medicine. Application submission is required directly to the Radiologic Sciences Program to include: references and official transcripts from all prior colleges attended. 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.

Individuals who have completed a certified Radiography program and hold certification as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT) may apply for admission to complete the certificate in Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Applicants must submit copies of all transcripts to The University of New Mexico Office of Admissions.


Computed Tomography Imaging Certificate Program

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.


  
Fall Semester
 
RADS 410 Physics of Computed Tomography 3
RADS 420 Computed Tomography Clinical I 3
HSCI *480 Human Cross Sectional Anatomy 3
    9
  
Spring Semester
 
RADS 411 CT Physics 3
RADS 421 Computed Tomography Clinical II 3
    6
  
Summer Semester  
RADS 412 Physics Review 1
RADS 422 Computed Tomography Clinical III        
3
    4

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate Program

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.


  
Fall Semester  
RADS 450 Physics of Magnetic Imaging I 3
RADS 460 MRI Clinical I 3
HSCI *480 Human Cross Sectional Anatomy 3
    9
     
Spring Semester
 
RADS 451 Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging II 3
RADS 461 MRI Clinical II 3
    6
  
Summer Semester
 
RADS 452 MRI Physics Review 1
RADS 462 Computed Tomography 3
    4

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences–Concentration in Radiography

Hours required for graduation: 129

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.


First Year Fall Semester  
ENGL 101 Composition I: Exposition 3
MATH 121 College Algebra 3
BIOL 123 and 124L Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors 4
PSY 105 General Psychology 3
ECON 105 Introductory Macroeconomics 3
    16
First Year
Spring Semester
 
ENGL 102 Composition II: Analysis and Argument 3
CS 150L Computing for Business Students 3
BIOL 237 Human Anatomy & Physiology I for the Health Sciences 3
BIOL 247L Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory I 1
PHIL 245 Professional Ethics 3
-or-    
PHIL 102 Current Moral Problems  
ECON 106 Introductory Microeconomics 3
    
16
 
Note: At this point, the student's completed and proposed coursework must be approved by the selection committee prior to continuing in this program.  
Second Year Summer Session  
HSCI 331 Patient Care Lab I 1
HSCI 381 Medical Language Systems Review 1
    2
Second Year Fall Semester  
BIOL 238 Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences 3
BIOL 248L Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory II 1
RADS 250 Introduction to Radiography 3
RADS 260 Radiographic Procedures I 3
HSCI 330 Patient Care 2
    12
Second Year Spring Semester  
RADS 271 Radiographic Procedures II 6
HSCI 399 Current Problems II 3
  Hum/Fine Arts/Lang Elective 3
    12
Third Year Summer Semester  
RADS 275 Clinical Radiography I 5
RADS 290 Principles of Radiographic Imaging 4
    9
Third Year Fall Semester  
RADS 355 Clinical Radiography II 6
RADS 382 Special Procedures 3
HSCI *480 Human Cross Sectional Anatomy 3
ECON 335 Health Economics 3
    15
Third Year Spring Semester  
RADS 352 Radiologic Physics 3
RADS 365 Clinical Radiography III 6
RADS 391 Radiographic Pathology/Biology 4
    13
Fourth Year Summer Session  
RADS 390 Clinical Radiography IV 5
RADS 399 Comprehensive Radiography Reviews 2
    7

  
NOTE: When all of the above coursework has been satisfactorily completed, the student is eligible to take the certification examination from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography. The student is strongly encouraged to take this examination at this point. 

  Management Emphasis  
Fourth Year Fall Semester  
CJ Elective from list 3
HSCI 406 Medical Imaging Theory III 3
HSCI 378 Current Problems I 3
  Hum/Fine Arts/Lang elective 3
    12
  Spring Semester  
CJ Elective from list 3
HSCI 405 Medical Imaging Theory II 3
HSCI 406 Medical Imaging Theory III 3
  Hum/Fine Arts/Lang elective 3
  Hum/Fine Arts/Lang elective 3
    15
  Magnetic Resonance Imaging Emphasis  
Fourth Year Fall Semester  
CJ Elective from list 3
RADS 450 Physics of Magnetic Imaging I 3
RADS 460 MRI Clinical I 3
HSCI 406 Medical Imaging Theory III 3
    12
  Spring Semester  
CJ Elective from list 3
RADS 461 MRI Clinical II 3
RADS 451 Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging II 3
HSCI 405 Medical Imaging Theory II 3
HSCI 406 Medical Imaging Theory III 3
    15
  Summer Session  
RADS 452 MRI Physics Review 1
RADS 462 MRI Clinical III 3
    4
Computed Tomography Emphasis  
Fourth Year Fall Semester  
CJ Elective from list 3
RADS 410 Phys Computed Tomography 3
RADS 420 Computed Tomography Clinical I 3
HSCI 406 Medical Imaging Theory III 3
    12
  Spring Semester  
CJ Elective from list 3
RADS 421 Computed Tomography Clinical II 3
HSCI 405 Medical Imaging Theory II 3
HSCI 406 Medical Imaging Theory  III 3
RADS 411 CT Physics 3
    15
  Summer Semester  
RADS 412 Physics Review 1
RADS 422 Computed Tomography 3
    4
  

Please note:
HSCI and 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 credits. All required general education courses should be completed by the Radiography student by the end of the first spring semester.


Associate of Science in Radiography*

*A moratorium has been placed on admission of new students in the entry level Radiography Program (associate degree).

First Year
Fall Semester  
RADS 250 Introduction to Radiography 3
RADS 260 Radiographic Procedures I 3
HSCI 330 Patient Care 2
HSCI 381 Medical Language Systems review 1
    9
 
Spring Semester  
RADS 271 Radiographic Procedures II 6
    6
    Summer Semester    
RADS 275 Clinical Radiography I 5
RADS 290 Principles of Radiographic Imaging 4
HSCI 381 Medical Language Systems Review (either Summer or Fall Semester) (1)
    9(10)
Second Year Fall Semester
 
RADS 355 Clinical Radiography II 6
RADS 382 Special Procedures 3
    9
  Spring Semester  
RADS 352
Radiologic Physics
3
RADS 365
Clinical Radiography III 6
RADS 391 Radiographic Pathology/Biology
4
    13
  Summer Semester
 
RADS 390 Clinical Radiography IV 5
RADS 399 Comprehensive Radiography Reviews 2
    7

Courses

HSCI 330. Patient Care. (2)



HSCI 331. Patient Care Lab. (1)



HSCI 378. Current Problems I. (3)



HSCI 381. Medical Language Systems Review. (1)



HSCI 399. Current Problems II. (3)



HSCI 405. Medical Imaging Theory II. (3)



HSCI 406. Medical Imaging Theory III. (3 to a maximum of 9 ∆)



HSCI *480. Human Cross Sectional Anatomy. (3)



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 385. Imaging Instrumentation II. (3)



NUCM 390. In Vitro Nuclear Medicine. (2)



NUCM 392. Pathology Seminar. (4)



NUCM 396. Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging I. (3)



NUCM 400. Clinical Nuclear Technology III. (4)



NUCM 409. Introduction to PET. (3)



NUCM 410. Positron Emission Tomography Clinical I. (3)



NUCM 412. Nuclear Radiation Biology. (2)



NUCM 415. Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging II. (2)



NUCM 420. Positron Emission Tomography Clinical II. (3)



NUCM 430. Essentials of PET Imaging. (3)



NUCM 440. Positron Emission Tomography Clinical III. (2 to a maximum of 4 Δ)



NUCM 450. Positron Emission Tomography Review. (2)



RADS 250. Introduction to Radiography. (3)



RADS 260. Radiographic Procedures I. (3)



RADS 352. Radiologic Physics. (3)



RADS 365. Clinical Radiography III. (6)



RADS 391. Radiographic Pathology/Biology. (4)



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)



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