Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Medical Imaging

The comprehensive medical imaging program at UNLV is an innovative academic program designed to educate students in a foundation of mathematics and the sciences applicable to the interdisciplinary and applied science of diagnostic imaging. The program currently offers theoretical and clinical course work in the advanced level modalities of Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Ultrasound.

About

Graduates of the program will meet the demand for professional personnel to perform patient imaging procedures on state-of-the-art advanced imaging systems, process and enhance computer images, prepare and administer contrast agents, maintain strict quality control guidelines, and conduct research in the comprehensive medical imaging area.

Available Options

• CT/MRI Track
• Radiography Track
• Ultrasound Track

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please refer to the Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology of importance to imaging professionals.
• Familiarity with the law and ethics applicable to imaging professionals.
• Familiarity with the structure and organization of hospital imaging departments.
• Knowledge of basic patient care procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles and techniques of the student's chosen imaging modality (CT, MRI, or Ultrasound).
• Basic knowledge of the fundamental principles and techniques of all the major imaging modalities including, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and nuclear medicine (PET and SPECT).
• Understanding of the basic principles associated with radiation science and safety.
• Knowledge of the chemical and biological effects of radiation.
• Understanding of basic sectional (transverse, sagittal and coronal) anatomy in medical imaging.
• Obtain a strong foundation in the basic sciences.

Career Possibilities

Radiology administrators and physicians in hospitals and outpatient clinics have responded to the concerns of cost containment and competition by seeking prospective employees who can demonstrate competency in a variety of imaging areas. The comprehensive imaging program at UNLV provides an opportunity for students to become competent professionals in multiple diagnostic modalities within the framework of a strong baccalaureate program.

Job opportunities for graduates may be found in:

• Major medical centers
• Smaller hospitals
• Independent imaging centers

Opportunities are also available for obtaining positions in clinical research and administration.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Comprehensive Medical Imaging offers theoretical and clinical course work in the advanced-level modalities of magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and computed tomography. Graduates of the program help meet the demand for professional personnel to perform patient imaging procedures on state-of-the-art advanced imaging systems, process and enhance computer images, prepare and administer contrast agents, maintain strict quality control guidelines, and conduct research in the comprehensive medical imaging area.

University Graduation Requirements

Please refer to the Graduation Policies for complete information.

Comprehensive Medical Imaging (BS) Degree Requirements - Total: 120 Credits

Comprehensive medical imaging employs advanced imaging modalities to make diagnostic evaluations of the body. The CMI program at UNLV is an innovative academic program designed to educate students in a foundation of mathematics and the sciences applicable to the interdisciplinary and applied science of diagnostic medical imaging.

General Education Requirements - Subtotal: 38-39 Credits

• First-Year Seminar - Credits: 2-3
• English Composition - Credits: 6
  • ENG 101 - Composition I
  • ENG 102 - Composition II
• Second-Year Seminar - Credits: 3
• Constitutions - Credits: 3-6
• Mathematics - Credits: 5
  • MATH 128 - Precalculus and Trigonometry
• Distribution Requirements - Credits: 18
  • Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 Credits
    • Two courses 3 credits each from two different humanities areas - 6 credits
    • One course in fine arts- 3 credits
  • Social Science: 9 Credits
    • One course each from three different fields
  • Life and Physical Sciences and Analytical Thinking:
    • Automatically satisfied by Major requirements

Multicultural and International

Multicultural, one 3 credit course required
International, one 3 credit course required

These courses may overlap with general education and major requirements. A single course may not meet the multicultural and international requirements simultaneously.

Major Requirements- BS in Comprehensive Medical Imaging - Subtotal 65-83 Credits

• CHEM 108 - Introduction to Chemistry
• CS 115 - Introduction to Computers
• or
• IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems
• KIN 223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• KIN 224 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• PHYS 151A - General Physics I
• PHYS 151L - General Physics I Lab
• PHYS 152A - General Physics II
• PHYS 152L - General Physics II Lab
• Comprehensive Medical Imaging Core - Credits: 15-29
  • (Credits depending on track)
  • RAD 100 - Introduction to Medical Imaging
  • RAD 117 - Patient Care in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
  • HPS 102 - Radiation Science
  • or
  • RAD 102 - Radiation Science
  • HPS 420 - Radiation Biology
  • CMI 376 - Sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging
  • CMI 485 - Imaging Case Reviews
  • CMI 490 - Comprehensive Medical Imaging Clinical Education

Advanced Modality Studies - Credits: 12-43 (Credits depending on track)

Students select one of the following tracks:

• CT/MRI Track:
  • CMI 330 - Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • CMI 332 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pathology
  • CMI 360 - Principles of Computed Tomography
  • CMI 361 - Computed Tomography Pathology
• Ultrasound Track:
  • CMI 350 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
  • CMI 351 - Abdominal Ultrasound
  • CMI 352 - Obstetric Ultrasound
  • CMI 353 - Gynecologic Ultrasound
  • CMI 354 - Vascular Ultrasound
  • CMI 355 - Ultrasound Practicum
• Radiography Track:
  • CMI 360 Principles of Computed Tomography
  • RAD 317 - Advanced Patient Care for the Radiologic Sciences
  • RAD 331 - Radiography Clinical Education II
  • RAD 332 - Radiography Clinical Education III
  • RAD 333 - Radiography Clinical Education IV
  • RAD 334 - Radiography Clinical Education V
  • RAD 350 - Physics of X-Ray Production
  • RAD 351 - Physics of X-Ray Production Laboratory
  • RAD 354 - Digital Radiographic Techniques and Practices
  • RAD 371 - Radiographic Procedures Skill Laboratory I
  • RAD 372 - Radiographic Procedures II
  • RAD 373 - Radiographic Procedures Skills Laboratory II
  • RAD 474 - Radiographic and Special Imaging Pathology
  • RAD 486 - Ethics and Medical Law in Radiology
  • RAD 370 - Radiographic Procedures I

General Electives - Credits: 2-20

Must be approved by the student's advisor

Up to 5 credits of lower-division RAD courses may be used as electives in the ultrasound track.

CT/MRI and Ultrasound Tracks may use up to 20 credits upper division RAD courses may be used as electives (note: they are required in the RAD Track).

Up to six additional credits of CMI 490 (beyond the required nine) may be used for electives in the CT/MRI track.

Total Credits: 120

Notes

1. Students in the Ultrasound track may take CMI 490 four times for a total of 12 credits.
2. PHYS 152A and 152L are not required of the Radiography Track.
3. CMI 485 and CMI 490 are not required of the Radiography Track.
4. Student in the Ultrasound track and CT/MRI track should take CMI 485 twice to total 2 credits.
5. RAD 331 and 334 require 5 credits.
6. CMI 376 is a Milestone Experience course Comprehensive Medical Imaging B.S.
7. CMI 490 is a Culminating Experience course for Comprehensive Medical Imaging B.S.