Medical Imaging
Degree and Certificates Offered
- Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (B.S.)
Concentration: Medical Imaging - Certificate in Advanced Computed Tomography Imaging (CERT)
- Certificate in Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CERT)
- Certificate in Structured Education Requirements Computed Tomography (CERT)
- Certificate in Structured Education Requirements 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.
Application Information
Application deadlines for admission to the Radiologic Sciences baccalaureate and certificate programs are found on the Radiologic Sciences program Web site. The selection process does not discriminate against any applicant based on sex, age, race, religion, creed, or national origin.
Undergraduate Degree Program: 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.
Undergraduate Certificate Programs: 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 Radiologic Sciences departmental undergraduate certificate programs. Application submission is made directly to the Radiologic Sciences program and must include references and transcripts from all prior colleges attended. A selection committee may choose 6-8 students for each program.
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.
Requirements
Refer to the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog for information on courses that meet General Education curriculum and U.S. and Global Diversity and Inclusion requirements.
The required courses found below must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.50, with each course completed with a grade of “C” or better. Courses may be taken in a different order with approval from the student’s advisor.
| Credit Hours |
||
| Semester 1 | ||
| BIOL 1140 | Biology for Health Sciences | 3 |
| BIOL 1140L | Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 1110 -or- ENGL 1110Y -or- ENGL 1110Z |
Composition I Composition I: Stretch II Enhanced Composition |
3 |
| MATH 1220 -or- MATH 1350 |
College Algebra Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
| PSYC 1110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BCIS 1110 | Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems | 3 |
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2210L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 1120 | Composition II | 3 |
| PHIL 1120 -or- PHIL 1130 -or- PHIL 2140 |
Logic, Reasoning, and Critical Thinking Contemporary Moral Issues Professional Ethics |
3 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Session 3 | ||
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2225L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
| COMM 2120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| General Education: Foreign Language | 3 | |
| General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CJ electives | Choose from: CJ 314, 320, 323, 344, 450. | 3 |
| General Education: Arts and Design | 3 | |
| General Education: 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
Computed Tomography
| Credit Hours |
||
| 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 |
| Subtotal | 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 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| RADS 412 | Computed Tomography Physics Review | 1 |
| RADS 422 | Computed Tomography Clinical III | 2 |
| Subtotal | 3 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
| Credit Hours |
||
| 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 |
| Subtotal | 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 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| RADS 452 | MRI Physics Review | 1 |
| RADS 462 | MRI Clinical III | 2 |
| Subtotal | 3 |
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.
Undergraduate Certificates
Students pursuing these certificate programs must adhere to requirements as found in the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog.
Certificate in Advanced Computed Tomography Imaging
This 12-month specialty program is intended for advanced imaging specialists who desire specific training in computed tomography. This certificate program is designed to prepare those individuals interested in sitting for the 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 |
| Subtotal | 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 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| RADS 412 | Computed Tomography Physics Review | 1 |
| RADS 422 | Computed Tomography Clinical III | 2 |
| Subtotal | 3 |
Certificate in Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This 12-month specialty program is intended for advanced imaging specialists who desire specific training in magnetic resonance imaging. This certificate program is designed to prepare those individuals interested in sitting for the 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 |
| Subtotal | 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 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| RADS 452 | MRI Physics Review | 1 |
| RADS 462 | MRI Clinical III | 2 |
| Subtotal | 3 |
Certificate in Structured Education Requirements Computed Tomography
The required courses found below must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.50, with each course completed with a grade of “C” or better. Courses may be taken in a different order with approval from the student’s advisor.
Students are required to hold a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) license to complete the program.
| Credit Hours |
||
| Fall Semester | ||
| RADS 410 | Physics of Computed Tomography | 3 |
| RADS *480 | Human Cross Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| RADS 411 | Physics of Computed Tomography II | 3 |
| RADS 481 | Human Cross Sectional Pathology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| RADS 406 | Community Engagement and Service Learning | 3 |
| RADS 412 | Computed Tomography Physics Review | 1 |
| Subtotal | 4 |
Certificate in Structured Education Requirements Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The required courses found below must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.50, with each course completed with a grade of “C” or better. Courses may be taken in a different order with approval from the student’s advisor.
Students are required to hold a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) license to complete the program.
| Credit Hours |
||
| Fall Semester | ||
| RADS 450 | Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging I | 3 |
| RADS *480 | Human Cross Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| RADS 451 | Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging II | 3 |
| RADS 481 | Human Cross Sectional Pathology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 |
|
| Summer Term | ||
| RADS 406 | Community Engagement and Service Learning | 3 |
| RADS 452 | MRI Physics Review | 1 |
| Subtotal | 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)
NUCM 412. Nuclear Radiation Biology. (2)
NUCM 415. Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging II. (3)
RADS 330. Patient Care. (2)
RADS 331. Patient Care Lab. (1)
RADS 378. Healthcare Delivery and Compliance. (3)
RADS 381. Medical Language Systems Review. (1)
RADS 398. Topics in Healthcare Ethics and Diversity. (3)
RADS 405. Introduction to Research and Medical Imaging. (3)
RADS 406. Community Engagement and Service Learning. (3, may be repeated once 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. (2)
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. (2)
RADS *480. Human Cross Sectional Anatomy. (3, may be repeated once Δ)
RADS 481. Human Cross Sectional Pathology. (3)
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