Imaging Sciences Classes and Scheduling

Focused on guiding students to become influential leaders in thought and skill through discussion of civil engagement, ethics, diversity, and internationalization.

Familiarization with research and communication expectations related to the online AS to BS Program; improves comfort within the online environment through the use of technology, time management skills, and an understanding of program outcomes and expectations.

Overview and application of the major human resource management functions: selection and placement, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee and labor relations, health, safety, and security, and strategic management practices related to the health care industry. Legal, motivational, international, merger, and acquisition, and human resource information system issues are included.

Employment of critical thinking to analyze patient dose and safety consideration within radiographic digital imaging. Primary emphasis on problem solving and reasoning to improve patient care through analysis of digital imaging methods and equipment.

Public health concepts and practice. Topics include philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities and results at national, state, and community levels.

Managerial application of information technology in medical imaging to include basis networking, PACS, RIS, HIS, DICOM, standards and information security.

Process of legal change and health care practitioners’ potential interactions with patients, law enforcement, and governmental agencies. Consent, liability, negligence, employment and licensure of professionals.

Provides an introduction to health information systems, current legislation impacting health informatics, privacy and security of healthcare records, and healthcare technology as related to Imaging Sciences.

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

Analysis of the biological effects of ionizing radiation. Promotion and advocacy for patients, focused on dose and exposure reduction.

Examination of the disease processes demonstrated with imaging sciences related to pathogenesis, patient populations, treatment options and prognosis.

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

Analysis of preventative care measures provided through medical imaging procedures. Patient care, responsibilities, ethics, and policies required of healthcare providers.