Advanced Medical Imaging Degree Plan

BS in Advanced Medical Imaging Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Advanced Medical Imaging curriculum table shows the courses required for the 120-credit program.

Credentialed medical professional: credit for prior learning for passing ARRT credentialing exam or equivalent. (15 credits lower division/10 credits upper division.) (up to 25 credits)

Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree students must complete the following:

• Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Arts (AA) degree earned from a regionally accredited institution (up to 48 credits)
• College statistics course (3 credits)

Associate of Applied Science degree students must complete the following:

AMI 300 Pharmacology

Emphasis on applications in drug therapy for health and illness, legal aspects, and patient education. Contrast media, advanced cardiac life support drugs and other select medications related to imaging procedures will be highlighted. Application of prerequisite information in Pathophysiology to study drugs and their intersystem relations.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 400 Advanced Modality Case Studies

This course includes the fundamental conversations surrounding the use of CT, MR and ultrasonography and how it is used for invasive and non-invasive imaging and access. Examine disease processes common through multiple imaging modalities discussing patient diagnosis and prognosis in the context of imaging decisions.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 410 Clinical Experience I

Taken up to 2 times per option. Supervised clinical experience within an imaging sciences modality. Requires performance and documentation of clinical competencies.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 411 Clinical Experience II

Taken up to 2 times per option. Supervised clinical experience within an imaging sciences modality. Requires performance and documentation of clinical competencies.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

BIOL 227 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (FN)

The first in a two-semester sequence for students whose career objectives require a thorough study of human anatomy and physiology. This course covers basic chemistry, cell biology, and histology, as well as the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, and endocrine systems. This course emphasizes the ability to apply knowledge and methods of scientific inquiry to think critically about and solve problems about the structure and function of the human body. Prior or concurrent enrollment in HLTH 101 and CHEM 101 is recommended.

BIOL 228 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

The second in a two-semester sequence for students whose career objectives require a thorough study of human anatomy and physiology. This course covers the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as metabolism. Prior or concurrent enrollment in HLTH 101 and CHEM 101 is recommended.

PREREQ: BIOL 227.

HLTH 300 Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology provides the basic link between the sciences of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry and their application to clinical practice. Emphasizes the dynamic aspects of disease processes in the human body. This includes disruption of normal physiology and a “system approach” to focus on risk factors, symptomatology, diagnostic tools, and treatment modalities. 

PREREQ: BIOL227 and BIOL228.

IMGSCI 382 Research Methods in Imaging Sciences

Design of experiments, analysis methods, and interpretation of results and conclusions as related to evidence-based research in health. 

PREREQ: Admission to Imaging Sciences BS or Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

IMGSCI 408 Sectional Anatomy in Imaging Sciences

Identification of anatomical structures on sectional images to include sagittal, coronal, and transverse body planes utilizing MRI and CT imaging.

PREREQ: Admission to Imaging Sciences BS or Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

For the most recent version of these course descriptions, please view the undergraduate catalog.

Interventional Radiology Course Descriptions

AMI 420 Interventional Equipment and Techniques

Introduces the resources and supplies required for interventional procedures. Discusses the preparation of the materials and sterile supplies prior to beginning a procedure, techniques and uses of materials and devices during a procedure and postprocedural cleanup and care of interventional materials and devices.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 421 Physiologic Monitoring

Provides strategies for patient assessment prior to, during and following the completion of interventional examinations. Important measures such as vital signs, lab values and physiologic monitoring are described. Explains how to identify and respond to patient status changes and medical emergencies as diagnosed through the course of monitoring.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 422 Vascular-Interventional Procedures

Presents a systematic approach to the techniques and procedures technologists use in the performance of select vascular-interventional procedures. Discusses indications, contraindications, procedural processes, access and closure methods and possible complications.

PREREQ:  Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

For the most recent version of these course descriptions, please view the undergraduate catalog.

Interventional Cardiology Course Descriptions

AMI 420 Interventional Equipment and Techniques

Introduces the resources and supplies required for interventional procedures. Discusses the preparation of the materials and sterile supplies prior to beginning a procedure, techniques and uses of materials and devices during a procedure and postprocedural cleanup and care of interventional materials and devices.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 421 Physiologic Monitoring

Provides strategies for patient assessment prior to, during and following the completion of interventional examinations. Important measures such as vital signs, lab values and physiologic monitoring are described. Explains how to identify and respond to patient status changes and medical emergencies as diagnosed through the course of monitoring.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 432 Cardiac-Interventional Procedures

Presents a systematic approach to the techniques and procedures technologists use in the performance of select cardiac-interventional procedures. Discusses indications, contraindications, procedural processes, access and closure methods and possible complications.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

For the most recent version of these course descriptions, please view the undergraduate catalog.

Computed Tomography Course Descriptions

AMI 450 Principles of Computed Tomography I

Provides descriptive information of the basic principles of physics and instrumentation relative to computed tomography. Historical development, mathematical and physical concepts of operation, component and systems integration and peripheral apparatus.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 451 Principles of Computed Tomography II

Continued descriptive information on the physics and instrumentation relative computed tomography. Analysis of application principles relating the physics and instrumentation of computed tomography to the final image.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

For the most recent version of these course descriptions, please view the undergraduate catalog.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Course Descriptions

AMI 440 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging I

Provides an introduction to the physical and biological principles of MRI. Includes physics of electricity and magnetism, image production, image weighting, and basic pulse sequences as well as safety procedures and bioeffects of MRI.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 441 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging II

Clinical application of patient positioning coil selection, choice of pulse sequence parameters, post-processing techniques, cardiac and respiratory gating procedures, and patient assessment and monitoring.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 442 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging III

Provides a comprehensive overview of advanced physical principles and applications of MRI. Include MR angiography, spectroscopy, diffusion/perfusion studies, subsecond imaging methods, and quality assurance procedures.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 443 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging IV

Comprehensive discussion and analysis of clinical applications to correlate the physical principles of the advanced MRI applications.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

For the most recent version of these course descriptions, please view the undergraduate catalog.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Course Descriptions

AMI 460 Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation

Provides the student with a thorough knowledge of basic acoustic physics and its application in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. Content includes an examination of the different types of equipment available for medical ultrasonic procedures, quality control, and safety features.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 461 Abdominal Sonography

Provides descriptive information on the sonographic procedures of the abdomen, to include normal sonographic anatomy, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms of disease, differential diagnosis, equipment set-up, scanning techniques, and echographic patterns of abdominal vasculature.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS. COREQ: Completed or concurrently enrolled in AMI 461L.

AMI 461L Abdominal Scan Simulation

Simulation practice of the sonographic scanning techniques and anatomy of the abdomen.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 462 Obstetrics/Gynecology Sonography

Sonographic examination performance and critical analysis of the normal, anomalous and pathologic gravid and non-gravid female pelvis.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

AMI 463 Doppler Procedures

Provides the foundation needed to understand concepts of producing diagnostic images and information utilizing the various Doppler tools currently available.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS. COREQ: Completed or concurrently enrolled in AMI 463L.

AMI 463L Doppler Scan Simulation

Simulation practice of the sonographic scanning techniques and anatomy visualized.

PREREQ: Admission to Advanced Medical Imaging BS.

For the most recent version of these course descriptions, please view the undergraduate catalog.