Advanced Medical Imaging

Mission Statement

The mission of Southside College of Health Sciences School of Radiation Sciences is to provide quality educational experiences to graduate advanced-level, multi-skilled imaging professionals to meet the needs of the profession and improve health care of the communities it serves.

Program Objective

Provide an opportunity for registered radiologic technologists to earn a baccalaureate degree and be eligible to take a modality certification examination. Didactic courses are offered online and a clinical component is required at specific clinical sites throughout the program. Applicants can choose one of three modality tracts:

• Computed tomography (CT)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Mammography (M)

Admission Criteria

• High school diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
• Graduate from SCHS School of Radiation Sciences 2013 to present
• Current non-restricted ARRT(R) certification in radiography
• Two (2) professional recommendation questionnaires; one from an employer or faculty member
• Successful completion (C or better) of the following pre-requisite college courses from an accredited institution prior to entry.
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I – 4 credits
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II – 4 credits
  • College Algebra – 3 credits
  • English Composition I – 3 credits
  • English Elective – 3 credits
  • General or Developmental Psychology – 3 credits
  • Social Science Elective – 3 credits
  • History Elective – 3 credits
  • Humanities Elective – 3 credits
  • Ethics – 3 credits
  • Statistics – 3 credits
  • Communications (Public Speaking) – 3 credits

Classes Begin

Spring 2020 & Fall 2020

2 Semesters:

• Online Didactic
• Onsite Clinical

Program Curriculum by Modality Tract