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 identified by the ASRT standards 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

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

Required Course

WR 121English Composition

3

Related Instruction Requirements

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

Computation

MTH 111College Algebra

5

Communication

Communication

3

Human Relations

Human Relations Course

3

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

Program Requirements

Required Courses

DI 100Comprehensive Patient Care

3

DI 110Radiographic Proc-Chest/Abd

3

DI 111Rad Proc-Extremities & Spine

6

DI 112Radiographic Proc:Skull&Review

4

DI 113Radiographic Proc-Fluoroscopy

4

DI 120Exposure I - Production

3

DI 121Exposure II

3

DI 122Exposure III: Digital Imaging

2

DI 130Pharmacology for Imaging

2

DI 140Radiation Protection

3

DI 141Radiation Biology

3

DI 200Radiographic Comp Review I

1

DI 201Radiographic Comp Review II

1

DI 210Clinical Externship I

11

DI 211Clinical Externship II

11

DI 212Clinical Externship III

11

DI 213Clinical Externship IV

11

DI 220Radiographic Pathology

3

DI 230Basic Prin Computed Tomography

1

or

DI 231Interventional Lab Fundamentals

1

Total Credit Hours: 97