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Diagnostic Imaging, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Imaging will be able to:

  • Demonstrate competency in ARRT designated Radiological Procedures.
  • Operate equipment, store, handle and/or process any imaging information to industry standards.
  • Provide patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence.
  • Abide by the ethics and the professional conduct of medical professionals, the ASRT Code of Ethics, and the ARRT Standard of Ethics.
  • Position patients accurately and provide quality images.
  • Protect patients, self, and others by applying the principles of radiation physics.
  • Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools/devices.

See the graduation requirements for Associate of Applied Science degree.

PRE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

This course must be completed with a grade of C or higher prior to the admission of the Diagnostic Imaging program.

Required Course

WR 121English Composition

3

RELATED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

These courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher prior to the admission of the Diagnostic Imaging program.

Computation

MTH 111College Algebra

5

Communication

Communication Course

3
COMM 218 Interpersonal Communication is recommended. Other COMM courses could qualify with department approval.

Human Relations

Human Relations Course

3
See the Related Instruction Requirements section for a list of approved courses.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

First Year

Summer Term

DI 100Comprehensive Patient Care

3
DI 110Radiographic Proc-Chest/Abd

3
DI 120Exposure I - Production

3
DI 140Radiation Protection

3

Fall Term

DI 111Rad Proc-Extremities & Spine

6
DI 121Exposure II

3
DI 141Radiation Biology

3

Winter Term

DI 112Radiographic Proc:Skull&Review

4
DI 113Radiographic Proc-Fluoroscopy

4
DI 122Exposure III: Digital Imaging

2
DI 130Pharmacology for Imaging

2

Second Year

Spring Term

DI 210Clinical Externship I

11
DI 220Radiographic Pathology

3

Summer Term

DI 211Clinical Externship II

11
DI 230Basic Prin Computed Tomography

1
or
DI 231Interventional Lab Fundamentals

1

Fall Term

DI 200Radiographic Comp Review I

1
DI 212Clinical Externship III

11

Winter Term

DI 201Radiographic Comp Review II

1
DI 213Clinical Externship IV

11

Total Credit Hours: 97