Health Professions Programs

Instructors (Clinical)
Angie Bagwell, Selena Banks, Melanie Baxley, Randy Bethea, Janine Brancato, Carm Collella, Michael Daise, Sherry Davis, Eric Edmondson, Olivia Glass, Jason Han, Tonya Knight Haney, Lisa Hecht, Bertu Kedir, Pat Kimbell, Diane King, Kim Landmon, Christine Lemon, Linda Linn, Alan Mackey, Lisa McClure, Deon Moore, Jan Mosley, Kelly Mostek, Kathie Parker, Sonia Parson Smith, Veena Rajeevan, Sheila Reynolds, Anita Riley, Tracy Ryan, Gail Sanders, Janiece Scott, Tiffany Seacrest, Stacy Sexton, Mary Street, Pat Stuart, Nancy Turner, Amanda Wadford, Vicki White, Brandy Zorn

Admission email: med.imaging.program@emoryhealthcare.org

Programs

The Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Radiology, in cooperation with the medical school’s affiliated hospitals and clinics, offers a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology–approved program leading to a bachelor of medical science degree in medial imaging. Students satisfactorily completing the program fulfill requirements for certification set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 1255 Northland Drive, St. Paul, MN, 55120-1155; 651.687.0048.

The department also offers credentialed certificate and associate degree radiologic technologists the opportunity to complete the bachelor of medical science degree program. This program prepares the graduate for positions in either medical imaging education, administration, CT or MRI.

Information on applying for admission to these programs may be obtained by writing to Dawn Couch Moore, Medical Imaging Program, Emory University, PO Box 25901, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, by calling 404.712.5005, by email at med.imaging.program@emoryhealthcare.org or by visiting the program website at www.radiology.emory.edu/medimag.

Bachelor of Medical Science Degree

Mission Statement
The Emory University Medical Imaging Program seeks to develop leaders in medical imaging by fostering an environment of academic and clinical excellence. Specifically, the mission of the program is to produce well-educated, fully competent, and highly motivated medical imaging professionals who will safely perform diagnostic imaging procedures. Program graduates will also possess either advanced medical imaging skills in CT or MRI, or leadership skills in education or management.

Admission Requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied for admission:

1. Satisfactory physical and mental health.
2. Graduation from an accredited high school with a 2.0 or higher GPA, or high school equivalent diploma (GED) with a composite score of at least 50 percent. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all secondary schools that have been attended. Applicants must submit official GED scores, if applicable.
3. All applicants, regardless of past educational experience, must submit scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Entrance Examination Board (institutional code 5196) or the American College Test. A minimum composite SAT score (critical reading + math sections) of 900 or a minimum composite ACT score of 19 is required for admission.
International students from non-English-speaking countries must also have a score of at least 600 on the written TOEFL exam or 250 on the computer-based TOEFL exam.
4. Applicants must have satisfactorily completed (grade of C or better) a minimum of thirty semester hours (45 quarter hours) of undergraduate courses distributed as follows:

a. Ten semester hours (fifteen quarter hours) in humanities

i. Composition I (required)
ii. Composition II (recommended)
iii. Literature (required)
iv. Course in either art, music, theater, or dance (required)

b. Ten semester hours (fifteen quarter hours) in social science

i. General psychology (required)
ii. U.S. history (required)
iii. World history (required)
iv. Elective (sociology, economics, political science, anthropology, etc. as needed to meet the 10 semester hour requirement)

c. Ten semester hours (fifteen quarter hours) in natural and mathematical science

i. College algebra (required)
ii. Anatomy and physiology (required)
iii. Introduction to computer science (required)
iv. General biology with lab (recommended)
v. Elective (chemistry, physics, statistics, etc. as needed to meet the 10 semester hour requirement)

Applicants must submit official transcripts from all postsecondary institutes that have been attended. Applicants must have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all required courses.

5. All courses taken to satisfy the requirements set forth in 4. above must be taken at a regionally accredited institution. Graduates of foreign institutions must present transcripts of at least one full academic year (preferably in the sciences and in English) from an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
6. Submission of three (3) letters of reference from instructors (preferably), coworkers, or employers.
7. Verification of a minimum of 4 hours observation in an Emory-affiliated radiology department. The program will contact each applicant to schedule the clinical observations after the application and all supporting documents have been received.
8. Submission of an online application. All supporting documentation should be submitted together as a packet. If some required courses are still in progress, submit an initial transcript with the application packet and a final transcript when all courses are completed.
9. Personal interview with program faculty. Interview sessions are scheduled between March and July. An applicant will be invited to attend an interview session after the application and all supporting documents have been received.

Technical Standards
Students enrolled in the bachelor of medical science program in medical imaging must possess the physical, mental, and emotional skills indicated below:

I. The student must have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:

A. Transport, move, lift, and transfer patients from a wheelchair or stretcher to an x-ray table or patient bed.
B. Move, adjust, and manipulate a variety of radiographic equipment, including the physical transportation of mobile radiographic machines, in order to arrange and align the equipment with respect to the patient and the image receptor according to established procedure and standards of speed and accuracy.

II. The student must be capable of:

A. Handling stressful situations related to technical and procedural standards and patient care situations.
B. Providing physical and emotional support to the patient during the radiographic procedures, being able to respond to situations requiring first aid, and providing emergency care to the patient in the absence of or until the arrival of a physician.
C. Communicating verbally in an effective manner with patients and personnel.
D. Reading and interpreting patient charts and requisitions for radiographic examinations.

III. The student must have the mental and intellectual capacity to:

A. Calculate and select proper technical exposure factors according to the individual needs of the patient and the requirements of the procedure’s standards of speed and accuracy.
B. Review and evaluate the recorded images on radiographs for the purpose of identifying proper patient positioning, accurate procedural sequencing, proper radiographic exposure, and other appropriate and pertinent technical qualities.

The director of the Medical Imaging Program welcomes questions or inquiries from individuals with disabilities regarding the standards and their application to each individual’s unique situation. In each case, a determination will be made as to whether the individual is qualified for admission to the program and if reasonable accommodations can be made. While the Medical Imaging Program is prohibited by federal law from making inquiries about specific disabilities prior to admission, applicants who are selected for admission must be prepared to meet the performance standards in order to complete the program.

Continuation Requirements
A student’s continued enrollment at Emory University is subject to the decision by the dean and other designated officers that academic grades are satisfactory, that rules of the University are being complied with, and that the best interests of the school and other students are being served. The program director and faculty may, at their discretion and irrespective of grades, declare probationary status for any student who, in their opinion, is not properly utilizing time and talents.

At the end of any grading period, a student whose cumulative or senior GPA is less than 2.0 will incur academic probation. A student who fails in any semester to pass two-thirds of the hours taken or to attain at least a 1.5 GPA will be placed on probation regardless of previous averages. Clinical education grades will not be considered in the cumulative average if probation or exclusion in imminent. Students on probation will be expected to concentrate their energies on studies in order to bring their work up to the required standard.

Any student who fails for two successive semesters of full-time work to pass two-thirds of the semester hours taken or who fails to attain at least a 1.5 GPA shall be automatically excluded regardless of previous averages. A student excluded under this rule will not be eligible to apply for readmission for the next regular semester. A petition for readmission for any subsequent semester will be acted upon by the program’s progress and promotion committee and by the admissions committee.

Degree Requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied to earn the BMSc degree:

1. Applicants must meet a minimum residency requirement of three semesters.
2. Applicants must complete all courses in the Emory University bachelor of medical science degree program in medical imaging with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
3. Applicants must satisfactorily complete (grade of C or better) a minimum of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of specified undergraduate core curriculum courses.
4. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 128 semester hours of undergraduate credit.

MEDICAL IMAGING CORE COURSES

MI 201. Introduction to Medical Imaging
Fall. Credit, 2 hours. This course introduces the student to the principles and practices of medical imaging. The function of radiographer and their relationship with the health care team is stressed. The student is also oriented to the hospital environment and health care systems.

MI 203. Medical Terminology
Fall. Credit, 1 hour. This online course introduces the student to medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on terminology pertinent to diagnostic radiology.

MI 211A, B, C. Patient Care I, II, and III
Fall, Spring, and Spring. Credit, 9 hours total. Prerequisites: MI 211A prior to MI 211B prior to MI 211C. Basic patient care needs and interpersonal relationships with patients, peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team are stressed. Basic principles of radiographing the pediatric patient and geriatric patient are included. Confidentiality and medicolegal considerations including professional liability, patient records, and professional guidelines are introduced. MI 211C focuses on advanced patient care techniques such as cardiac monitoring and trauma situations.

MI 213A, B, C, D, E. Medical Imaging Procedures I, II, III, IV, and V
Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Spring. Credit, 13 hours total. Prerequisites: MI 213A prior to MI 213B prior to MI 213C prior to MI 213D prior to MI 213E. Lecture, online, and laboratory course emphasizing routine and specialized procedures used in diagnostic radiology.

MI 221A, B, C. Anatomy and Physiology I, II, and III
Fall, Spring, and Fall. Credit, 9 hours total. Prerequisite: MI 221A prior to MI 221B prior to MI 221C. Human anatomy emphasizing the body tissues and all body systems, especially the skeletal system is introduced. Cross-sectional anatomy is the focus of MI 221C. Emphasis is placed on radiographic anatomy in all courses.

MI 301. Survey of Medical and Surgical Diseases
Spring. Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisites: MI 203, MI 221A–C. An overview of common diseases intended to orient the technologist to the nature of a patient’s disease is presented. Emphasis is placed on the radiographic appearance of common pathologies.

MI 321A, B. Physical Principles of Imaging I and II
Spring and Summer. Credit, 6 hours total. Prerequisites: MI 321A prior to MI 321B. Fundamentals of radiologic physics and its application to diagnostic radiology are included. These courses include both the rudiments of basic physics and elementary principles of electricity and magnetism required for understanding x-ray production and interaction.

MI 323. Medical Imaging Safety
Summer. Credit, 2 hours. Radiation protection, personnel monitoring, radiation shielding, and patient protection are introduced in this course. Emphasis is placed on protection mechanisms utilized in diagnostic radiology. Safety issues related to CT and MRI are also presented.

MI 325A, B. Principles of Radiographic Technique I and II
Summer and Fall. Credit, 6 hours total. Prerequisites: MI 325A prior to MI 325B. Technical factors regulating the four radiographic qualities of density, contrast, detail, and distortion are emphasized. Students acquire the skills necessary to adapt technical factors in order to produce diagnostic radiographs.

MI 327. Computer Applications in Medical Imaging
Fall. Credit, 2 hours. This course introduces the student to the use of computers in radiology. Exploratory seminars and hands-on experience in the University computer lab are required.

MI 329. Image Processing Technique
Summer. Credit, 3 hours. Current trends in automatic processing, including routine and preventive maintenance are presented. Film characteristics (contrast, speed, latitude, and resolution) and film handling techniques are also included.

MI 390R. Medical Imaging Seminar
Fall and Spring. Credit, 2 hours total. These courses will explore a current topic in the radiologic sciences. Discussion of journal readings pertinent to the assigned topic will be required.

MI 411. Pharmacology
Summer. Credit, 2 hours. Prerequisites: MI 221A, B, MI 211A–C. This course is designed to provide basic concepts of pharmacology. The theory and practice of basic techniques of venipuncture and the administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or intravenous medications is included. The appropriate delivery of patient care during these procedures is emphasized.

MI 421. Imaging Equipment
Summer. Credit, 2 hours. Prerequisites: MI 321A, B, MI 325A, B. This course introduces the student to the different types of imaging systems. The basic principles of digital imaging, CT, MRI, mammography, and sonography are presented.

MI 423. Radiation Biology
Fall. Credit, 2 hours. Prerequisites: MI 321A, B, and MI 323. This course involves the study of organisms following absorption of energy from ionizing radiation. Interactions of radiation in matter, short and long-term biological effects, and cell survival kinetics are emphasized.

MI 425. Quality Control
Fall. Credit, 2 hours. Prerequisites: MI 321A, B, and MI 329. This course focuses on external factors affecting the quality of a radiograph. Emphasis is placed on the measurement of beam quality, control of automatic processors, and image receptor evaluation.

MI 427. Evaluation and Measurement
Spring. Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisites: All prior courses. This course utilizes various methods to determine achievement of cognitive competencies. Preparation for the ARRT national certifying examination is emphasized.

MI 496R. Independent Study
Spring. Credit, 2 hours. Prerequisites: All prior courses. This course involves the completion of a research paper and project on a selected medical imaging topic. The findings must then be presented to the class in a formal presentation.

MI 497R. Directed Study
Fall. Credit, 2 hours. This course involves preliminary preparation for the national certifying examination, as well as the completion of a proposal and project plan on a pertinent topic in radiology.

MI 261A, B. Clinical Clerkship
Fall and Spring. Credit, 6 hours total. Prerequisites: MI 261A prior to MI 261B.

MI 361A, B, C. Clinical Internship
Summer, Fall, and Spring. Credit, 12 hours total. Prerequisites: MI 361A prior to MI 361B prior to MI 361C.

MI 461A, B, C. Clinical Practicum
Summer, Fall, and Spring. Credit, 12 hours total. Prerequisites: MI 461A prior to 461B prior to MI 461C.

MANAGEMENT TRACK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MI 430. Principles of Management
Summer. Credit, 3 hours. This course will explore management theory and practice and their impact on the development and performance of organizations. Through a critical assessment of the classical and alternative approaches to the discipline, the student will learn the essentials of leadership of contemporary organizations in a global environment. Related topics such as human resource management, organizational development and change, and their effect on productivity and performance will be examined.

MI 431. Business Communication
Summer. Credit, 3 hours. This course is designed for the professional whose activities require communicative abilities in a variety of interpersonal group situations. This course will help students develop an understanding of the communication process and will allow students to critically evaluate their skills. Methods of effective oral and written presentation will be introduced.

MI 433. Organizational Behavior
Fall. Credit, 3 hours. This course will examine the theories and practice of organizational behavior. Individual and group behaviors in organization will be addressed. Organizational dynamics and the development of work environment that fosters successful team building will be studied. Case studies will also be used to enhance students’ experiences.

MI 435. Hospital Organization and Personnel Management
Fall. Credit, 3 hours. This course will explore health care systems and contemporary problems and issues in health care administration. Functional and structural aspects of the hospital organization will also be discussed—authority, responsibility and role relationship of the governing board, administration and medical staff. The internal and external forces affecting the administrative process will be included.

MI 437. Health Care Finance
Spring. Credit, 3 hours. Decision-making processes as they relate to effective management of financial resources will be discussed. Students will acquire knowledge in interpreting health care institution financial reports and techniques of financial planning and control. Emerging trends in the system and the changing roles of government, and other private providers will be discussed.

MI 439. Principles of Marketing
Spring. Credit, 3 hours. This course provides students with an understanding of modern marketing practice, philosophy, marketing decisions, market segmentation, product positioning, buyer psychology, and behavior and new product development. Marketing represents both a key function and philosophy that provides a foundation for the successful operation of all business and nonprofit organizations today. Marketing executives perform the essential tasks of planning the firm’s competitive market position, product distribution, and advertising strategies.

MI 463A, B, C. Management Practicum I, II, and III
Summer, Fall, and Spring. Credit, 6 hours total. The practicum will involve an individually designed learning experience. It will be a field-based experience designed to reinforce classroom content and to help the student make a successful role transition into a health care setting. The student will be assigned to radiology departments for administrative practical experience. The course is designed to help the student identify a systematic approach to: work-flow analysis, organization, department budget, planning, record systems, job evaluations, quality assurance, and other problem-solving tasks.

EDUCATION TRACK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MI 440. Introduction to Medical Imaging Education
Summer. Credit, 3 hours. This course provides an overview of radiologic science education. Professional organizations and accreditation requirements influencing the curriculum will be identified. The student will be introduced to effective lesson preparation and utilization of selected multimedia materials.

MI 441. Methods and Materials of Teaching Medical Imaging
Summer. Credit, 3 hours. This course involves the development of instructional materials for specific units in the radiography curriculum. Objectives, lesson plans, visual aids, and evaluation instruments will be developed. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and presentation of educational materials.

MI 443R. Practice Teaching (Didactic)
Fall and Spring. Credit, 5 hours total. These courses prepare the student for teaching basic radiologic science didactic material. The student will prepare lesson plans, present course material, and evaluate student progress in selected subject areas.

MI 445R. Practice Teaching (Clinical)
Fall and Spring. Credit, 5 hours total. These courses prepare the student for teaching in the clinical setting. Concepts related to clinical objectives, instructional methodologies, scheduling, and competency evaluation are introduced. Students will be assigned to work with students in the clinical education settings.

MI 447. Administration of Medical Imaging Programs
Spring. Credit, 3 hours. This course will explore contemporary problems and issues in radiologic science program administration. Functional and structural aspects of the program organization will also be discussed. This course also involves the design of a radiologic science program according to the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Standards or comparable guides for other imaging disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the determination program compliance with the JRCERT Standards.

COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY TRACK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MI 450. CT Physics and Instrumentation
Summer. Credit, 3 hours. Physics topics covered include the characteristics of radiation, CT beam attenuation, linear attenuation coefficients, tissue characteristics, and Hounsfield number application. Data acquisition and manipulation techniques and image reconstruction algorithms will be explained. CT systems and operations will be fully explained.

MI 451A, B, C. CT Procedures I, II, and III
Summer, Fall, and Spring. Credit, 8 hours total. CT protocols will be taught for differentiation of specific structures and pathology. Patient history, education and preparation, contrast media type, amount and administration route, patient positioning and orientation, scan parameters, and filming will be covered. These courses complement Clinical Practicum I, II, and III.

MI 465A, B, C. CT Practicum I, II, and III
Summer, Fall, and Spring. Credit, 7 hours total. These courses involve the application of didactic information in the clinical setting. The student will observe, assist, and perform basic patient care and clinical procedures under direct supervision. The student will be required to demonstrate competency in numerous CT procedures.

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING TRACK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MI 453A, B, C. MRI Physics and Instrumentation I, II, and III
Summer and Fall. Credit, 6 hours total. These courses introduce the student to the concepts related to production of the MR image. Pulse sequences, parameters and tissue characteristics, types of magnets, gradient fields, and spectroscopy will be covered in these courses.

MI 455A, B, C. MRI Procedures I, II, and III
Summer, Fall, and Spring. Credit, 6 hours total. MRI protocols will be taught for differentiation of specific structures and pathology. Patient history, education and preparation, contrast media type, amount and administration route, patient positioning and orientation, scan parameters, and filming will be covered. These courses complement Clinical Practicum I, II, and III.

MI 467A, B, C. MRI Practicum I, II, and III
Summer, Fall, and Spring. Credit, 7 hours total. These courses involve the application of didactic information in the clinical setting. The student will observe, assist, and perform basic patient care and clinical procedures under direct supervision. The student will be required to demonstrate competency in numerous MRI procedures.

RT to Bachelor of Medical Science Degree in Medical Imaging

Mission Statement
The Emory University Medical Imaging Program seeks to develop leaders in medical imaging by fostering an environment of academic and clinical excellence. Specifically, the mission of the RT to BMSc program is to provide medical imaging professionals with the opportunity to gain either advanced medical imaging skills in CT or MRI, or leadership skills in education or management.

Admission Requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied for admission:

1. Satisfactory physical and mental health.
2. Graduation from an accredited high school with a 2.0 or higher GPA, or high school equivalent diploma (GED) with a composite score of at least 50 percent. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all secondary schools that have been attended. Applicants must submit official GED scores, if applicable.
3. All applicants, regardless of past educational experience, must submit scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Entrance Examination Board (institutional code 5196) or the American College Test. A minimum composite SAT score (critical reading + math sections) of 900 or a minimum composite ACT score of 19 is required for admission.
International students from non-English-speaking countries must also have a score of at least 600 on the written TOEFL exam or 250 on the computer-based TOEFL exam.
Candidates who can substantiate for the Admissions Committee through written documentation of their academic and professional experience that they are prepared for success in the program may request a waiver of the SAT/ ACT requirement.
4. Applicants must have satisfactorily completed (grade of C or better) a minimum of thirty semester hours (45 quarter hours) of undergraduate courses distributed as follows:

a. Ten semester hours (fifteen quarter hours) in humanities

i. Composition I (required)
ii. Composition II (recommended)
iii. Literature (required)
iv. Course in either art, music, theater, or dance (required)

b. Ten semester hours (fifteen quarter hours) in social science

i. General psychology (required)
ii. U.S. history (required)
iii. World history (required)
iv. Elective (sociology, economics, political science, anthropology as needed to meet the 10 semester hour requirement)

c. Ten semester hours (fifteen quarter hours) in natural and mathematical science

i. College algebra (required)
ii. Anatomy and physiology (required)
iii. Introduction to computer science (required)
iv. General biology with lab (recommended)
v. Elective (chemistry, physics, statistics as needed to meet the 10 semester hour requirement)

5. Applicants must have satisfactorily completed a program of study in medical imaging (certificate, diploma, or associate degree program). Applicants who are graduates of JRCERT-accredited medical imaging programs that award certificates or diplomas will be awarded a block of forty-eight semester hours of academic credit toward the BMSc degree. Applicants who are graduates of medical imaging programs that award associate degrees will be awarded transfer credit equivalent to their earned credit hours.
6. All courses taken to satisfy the requirements set forth in 4. above must be taken at a regionally accredited institution. All courses taken to satisfy the requirements set forth in 5. above must be taken at a regionally accredited or JRCERT-accredited institution. Graduates of foreign institutions must present transcripts of at least one full academic year (preferably in the sciences and in English) from an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
7. Applicants must hold current certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent organization.
8. Submission of three (3) letters of reference from instructors, coworkers, supervisors, or employers.
9. Submission of an online application. All supporting documentation should be submitted together as a packet. If some required courses are still in progress, an initial transcript should be submitted with the application packet, and a final transcript should be sent when all courses are completed.
10. Personal interview with program faculty. Interview sessions are scheduled in February. An applicant will be invited to attend an interview session after the application and all supporting documents have been received.

Degree Requirements
1. Applicants must meet a minimum residency requirement of three semesters.
2. Applicants must satisfactorily complete (grade of C or better) courses comparable to all courses in the Emory University bachelor of medical science degree program in medical imaging.
3. Applicants must satisfactorily complete (grade of C or better) a minimum of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of specified undergraduate core curriculum courses.
4. Satisfactory completion of 46 semester hours of required courses. All required coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better.
5. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 128 semester hours of undergraduate credit.

Note: Students, who are graduates of JRCERT-accredited medical imaging programs that award certificates/diplomas, will be awarded a block of 48 semester hours of academic credit toward the BMSc degree.

RT to BMSc Course Descriptions
Applicants must have satisfactorily completed (grade of C or better) courses comparable to all core courses in the Emory University bachelor of medical science degree program in medical imaging. Courses not completed prior to enrollment must be completed as part of the RT to BMSc curriculum.

CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MI 211C. Patient Care III
Spring. Credit, 3 hours. MI 211C focuses on advanced patient care techniques such as cardiac monitoring and trauma situations.

MI 221C. Anatomy and Physiology III
Fall. Credit, 3 hours. MI 21C focuses on human anatomy with emphasis on cross-sectional anatomy.

MI 421. Imaging Equipment
Summer. Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisites: MI 321A, B, MI 325A, B. This course introduces the student to the different types of imaging systems. The basic principles of digital imaging, CT, MRI, mammography, and sonography are presented.

MI 496R. Independent Study
Spring. Credit, 2 hours. Prerequisites: All prior courses. This course involves the completion of a research paper and project on a selected medical imaging topic. The findings must then be presented to the class in a formal presentation.

MANAGEMENT TRACK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MI 435. Hospital Organization and Personnel Management
Fall. Credit, 3 hours. This course will explore health care systems and contemporary problems and issues in health care administration. Functional and structural aspects of the hospital organization will also be discussed—authority, responsibility and role relationship of the governing board, and administration and medical staff. The internal and external forces affecting the administrative process will be included.

MI 437. Health Care Finance
Spring. Credit, 3 hours. Decision-making processes as they relate to effective management of financial resources will be discussed. Students will acquire knowledge in interpreting health care institution financial reports and techniques of financial planning and control. Emerging trends in the system, the changing roles of government, and other private providers will be discussed.

MI 439. Principles of Marketing
Spring. Credit, 3 hours. This course provides students with an understanding of modern marketing practice, philosophy, marketing decisions, market segmentation, product positioning, buyer psychology and behavior, and new product development. Marketing represents both a key function and philosophy that provides a foundation for the successful operation of all business and nonprofit organizations today. Marketing executives perform the essential tasks of planning the firm’s competitive market position, product distribution, and advertising strategies.

EDUCATION TRACK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MI 431. Business Communication
Summer. Credit, 3 hours. This course is designed for the professional whose activities require communicative abilities in a variety of interpersonal group situations. This course will help students develop an understanding of the communication process and will allow students to critically evaluate their skills. Methods of effective oral and written presentation will be introduced.

MI 435. Hospital Organization and Personnel Management
Fall. Credit, 3 hours. This course will explore health care systems and contemporary problems and issues in health care administration. Functional and structural aspects of the hospital organization will also be discussed—authority, responsibility, and role relationship of the governing board, administration, and medical staff. The internal and external forces affecting the administrative process will be included.

MI 440. Introduction to Medical Imaging Education
Summer. Credit, 3 hours. This course provides an overview of radiologic science education. Professional organizations and accreditation requirements influencing the curriculum will be identified. The student will be introduced to effective lesson preparation and utilization of selected multimedia materials.

MI 441. Methods and Materials of Teaching Medical Imaging
Summer. Credit, 3 hours. This course involves the development of instructional materials for specific units in the radiography curriculum. Objectives, lesson plans, visual aids, and evaluation instruments will be developed. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and presentation of educational materials.

MI 443R. Practice Teaching (Didactic)
Fall and Spring. Credit, 5 hours total. These courses prepare the student for teaching basic radiologic science didactic material. The student will prepare lesson plans, present course material, and evaluate student progress in selected subject areas.

COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY TRACK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING TRACK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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