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Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging- Adult Echocardiography BS

 

Medical Imaging - Adult Echocardiography Overview (BS S801B)

Type of Award

BS- Bachelor of Science

Program Website

https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors/

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Medical Imaging provides career advancement for registered radiographers (ARRT(R)), sonographers (ARDMS), nuclear medicine technologists (NMTCB) or radiation therapists ((ARRT(T)). The program enables students to develop management and leadership skills, gain a broader-based knowledge of advanced medical imaging theory, and acquire skills in research and education.

Note: ARRT(R): American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiography; ARDMS: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography; NMTCB: Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board; ARRT(T): American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiation Therapy

Program Learning Outcomes

For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/program-learning-outcomes/bachelor-programs.aspx

Admission Requirements

Eligible students must have one of the following Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees: Radiography, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiation Therapy. 

Applicants must possess, or be eligible for, licensure from the state of Florida.

Applicants must hold a credential from one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiography (ARRT(R))*; American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)*; or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiation Therapy (ARRT(T))*.

Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Students who have earned an A.A. degree or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution may be considered to have met the general education core and elective coursework (60 credit hours) of the degree. Students are permitted to complete any remaining lower division medical imaging program-specific coursework while completing upper division Medical Imaging B.S. core coursework. For additional information regarding lower division course requirements, please see the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging (BS) Requirements section of this catalog.

For additional information regarding admission requirements, please see the Admissions section of this catalog.

Completion Requirements

In addition to the credit hours required for the A.S. degree in Radiography, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiation Therapy, students must also complete the additional general education courses, which may add additional credit hours. The sum of these two credit groups will total 84 credit hours. Students will complete 36 credit hours in upper division coursework for a total B.S. degree requirement of 120 credit hours.

*Students with one of the following credentials: ARRT(R), NMTCB or ARRT(T), will need to complete additional clinical experience to be eligible for specialty exams:

 

The ARDMS Echocardiography registry exam requires 12 months of full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience.

Note: If you are using your Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)/Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program for the educational requirement, you still have to document an additional 12 months of full-time clinical ultrasound.

Documentation required with Application: Letter from a supervising physician, ARDMS-registered sonographer/technologist or the educational program director indicating a minimum of 12 months of full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience.

The Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registry exam requires six months of full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience.

Students must also meet foreign language and civic literacy competency requirements.

For additional information regarding graduation requirements, please see the Graduation section of this catalog.

Program Length

This program can be completed in 24 months.

Location

This program is offered online.

For More Information

Dr. Vicki Shaver, Professor lll, shaverv@palmbeachstate.edu, 561-207-5067

Employment Opportunities

The Medical Imaging B.S. degree prepares students for success in their selected advanced imaging modality and satisfies the requirements needed to sit for advanced national board examinations. The degree also will provide opportunities for advancement in management and education.

Career Path Notes

After completion of this program, students may choose to apply for graduate study at a public or private university.

Career Center

www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career/

For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:

Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh/

O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org/

Required Courses:

General Education Courses (Credits: 36)

ENC1101English Composition 1 (AA)

3 Credits

ENC1102English Composition 2 (AA)

3 Credits

SPC1017Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA)

3 Credits

PSY2012Introduction to Psychology (AA)

3 Credits

Technical Core courses from A.S. Degrees: Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiography or Sonography (Credits: 48)

Upper Division Common Core Courses (Credits: 21)

RTE4213Radiology Information Systems (BS)

3 Credits

RTE4744Advanced Pathophysiology in Medical Imaging (BS)

3 Credits

SON3007Ethics and Law in Diagnostic Imaging (BS)

3 Credits

RTE3205Leadership and Management in Medical Imaging (BS)

3 Credits

RTE4474Quality Management and Compliance (BS)

3 Credits

HSA4702Research Methods and Information Literacy (BS)

3 Credits

RTE4950Directed Capstone Experience in Medical Imaging (BS)

3 Credits

Upper Division Concentration Courses (Credits: 15)

RTE4116Advanced Patient Care (BS)

3 Credits

SON3222Advanced Sonographic Imaging (BS)

3 Credits

SON3402Introduction to Electrocardiology (BS)

1 Credit

SON3404Echocardiology I (BS)

3 Credits

SON4405Echocardiology II (BS)

3 Credits

SON4945LAdult Cardiac Practical (BS)

2 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 120

 

Course Sequence:

Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)

RTE4213Radiology Information Systems (BS)

3 Credits

RTE4744Advanced Pathophysiology in Medical Imaging (BS)

3 Credits

SON3007Ethics and Law in Diagnostic Imaging (BS)

3 Credits

RTE3205Leadership and Management in Medical Imaging (BS)

3 Credits

Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 9)

HSA4702Research Methods and Information Literacy (BS)

3 Credits

RTE4950Directed Capstone Experience in Medical Imaging (BS)

3 Credits

RTE4474Quality Management and Compliance (BS)

3 Credits

Term Three - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 7)

SON3222Advanced Sonographic Imaging (BS)

3 Credits

SON3402Introduction to Electrocardiology (BS)

1 Credit

SON3404Echocardiology I (BS)

3 Credits

Term Four - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 8)

RTE4116Advanced Patient Care (BS)

3 Credits

SON4405Echocardiology II (BS)

3 Credits

SON4945LAdult Cardiac Practical (BS)

2 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 120