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 ARRT-certified and all coursework 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
	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	Human Cross Sectional Pathology	3
	Subtotal	9
	A.A.S. or A.S. in Radiologic Technology Total	54
	Degree Total	123

Emphases

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Computed Tomography

		Credit Hours
	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	Human Cross Sectional 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	Human Cross Sectional 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	Human Cross Sectional 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	Human Cross Sectional Pathology	3
		9
	Summer Term
RADS 452	MRI Physics Review	1
RADS 462	MRI Clinical III	3
		4