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About the Medical Imaging/Radiography Program

The Medical Imaging Sciences Program provides education to students to become Radiologic Technologists. As a Radiologic Technologist, you will use highly sophisticated medical equipment and computer applications to help doctors diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. 

Students in this program will take coursework that includes subjects such as anatomy, radiation safety, positioning, and imaging physics. They will work with computers to acquire and manipulate images, and will work with some of the most technologically advanced equipment in healthcare.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Imaging Sciences/Radiography

Students in the Medical Imaging Radiography BS program have a variety of clinical education settings offering the use of different equipment, with a variety of exam experiences. All students are initially accepted into the radiography track and determination for a dual track in CT or MRI is made in the second semester of the junior year. 

Students will learn to communicate with patients, solve problems and work with other members of the healthcare team, including doctors, nurses and experienced radiologic technologists. During this part of the education, in the clinical setting, students will have a hands-on opportunity to practice patient care skills and fine-tune their technical knowledge. They will develop skills that allow them to provide proper and compassionate patient care. 

Graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Examination in Radiologic Technology, given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and qualify for licensure to practice in New York state.  

It is recommended that prospective students visit the Medical Imaging Department of a local clinic or hospital to observe what a Technologist does. 

Clinical Education Settings, Radiography

Students in our program gain clinical experiences from a wide range of supervised health care settings.

Clinical Education Locations

Note: Students may have to travel to clinical sites as far as 60 miles from the college campus. Evening rotations are available in the final semester of the program. These hours are limited to 40 hours and scheduled at the student’s request. Evening rotations are not mandatory, currently weekend rotations are not available.

Mission & Goals

The primary mission of the Medical Imaging Sciences Program is to educate competent and professional medical imaging technologists. Didactic and clinical components focus on the development of students into knowledgeable, caring, and ethical imaging professionals.

The education and training process is designed to graduate individuals qualified in the art and science of Medical Imaging. Graduates will be able to deliver a health care service based upon scientific principles, technical expertise, sound judgment, and responsible professional conduct.

Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Medical Imaging Sciences Program is to educate competent and professional medical imaging technologists.

Program Goals

  • The program will be effective in educating competent and professional medical imaging technologists.
  • Students will be clinically competent upon graduation.
  • Students will demonstrate effective communications skills.
  • Students will demonstrate professional development and growth.
  • Students will demonstrate effective critical thinking/problem solving skills.

Student Learning Outcomes

The following program outcomes have been established to support the goals of our Mission Statement. How well the program and students achieve these goals determines our success.

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Goal 1: The program will be effective in educating competent, medical imaging professionals

Program Effectiveness Outcomes:

  • Enrolled students will complete the program.
  • Graduates will pass the ARRT credentialing examination on the first attempt.
  • Graduates of the program will secure employment in medical imaging.
  • Graduates will be satisfied with the education received.
  • Employers will be satisfied with the education of graduates employed.

Goal 2: Students will be clinically competent upon graduation

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate effective positioning skills.
  • Students will demonstrate effective patient care skills.
  • Students will demonstrate appropriate use of radiation safety practices.

Goal 3: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate effective oral presentation skills.
  • Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
  • Students will demonstrate effective patient communication skills.

Goal 4: Students will demonstrate professional development and growth

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate professional conduct and behavior.
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of ethical behavior.
  • Graduates will demonstrate participation in continuing professional education.

Goal 5: Students will demonstrate effective critical thinking/problem solving skills

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will be able to adapt procedures to patient condition.
  • Students will be able to evaluate image quality.
  • Students will demonstrate a reasonable use of independent judgment.

Have Questions

Need more specifics about the program? Questions about admissions requirements? Contact the College of Health Professions Admissions Counselor:

Wendy Meyer
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions 
Undergraduate Admissions Advisor

 

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