Medical Imaging Science (MIS)

This course provides a foundation for patient care topics encountered in medical imaging. Discussions include principles, practices, terminology, and professional responsibilities to deliver optimal patient care. Students will evaluate resources to foster academic success.

Focusing on imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and diagnostic medical sonography (DMS), this course emphasizes the physical relationship of anatomic structures developing foundational knowledge of three-dimensional anatomy. Sectional images will be used to evaluate anatomy in multiple planes. Normal and abnormal appearances of the major structures of the body will be investigated.

This capstone course offers students the opportunity to pursue individual research in medical imaging by synthesizing professional knowledge and critical thinking skills. Students will apply concepts from previous coursework to identify, assess, and formulate strategies to manage various challenges encountered in healthcare. Students will also evaluate their professional and personal growth, the benefit of lifelong learning, and the impact these have on the future.