Course Catalog

MIM 110 Introduction to Medical Imaging

Provides the student with a basic understanding of the role of medical imaging in the health care delivery system. The student will develop basic skills in radiography and patient care.

Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness AND Basic Algebra Readiness

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  3.00

MIM 111 Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning I

Includes a study of the radiographic anatomy, examination procedure, medical terminology and pathology for the chest, abdomen, ribs, pelvis, and upper and lower extremities. Students will learn how to read various types of technique charts and program the x ray units for correct exposures for these examinations.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Imaging Program

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  5.00

MIM 112 Principles of Radiographic Exposure

Covers the factors that control the production of a radiographic image and provides a basic understanding of radiation protection.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Imaging Program Corequisite: MIM 110 and MIM 111 (C or better in both)

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  3.00

MIM 113 Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning II

Includes a study of the radiographic anatomy, examination procedure, medical terminology, and pathology for the head and vertebral column. Students will learn how to read various types of technique charts and program the x ray units for correct exposures for these examinations.

Prerequisite: MIM 110, MIM 111, MIM 112 and MIM 170 (C or better in all)

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  5.00

MIM 114 Clinical Practice I

Supervised competency based clinical practice. Emphasis on routine chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities.

Prerequisite: MIM 110 and MIM 111 and MIM 112 and MIM 170 (C or better in all) Corequisite: MIM 113

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  3.00

MIM 115 Clinical Practice II

Supervised competency based clinical practice. Emphasis on routine examinations of the appendicular and axial skeleton.

Prerequisite: MIM 113 and MIM 114 (C or better)

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: Yes

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  3.00

MIM 116 Advanced Radiographic Procedures

Studies the special radiographic procedures routinely performed in the majority of radiology departments. Includes identification of the contrast agents, anatomical structures investigated, and examination procedures.

Prerequisite: MIM 113 and MIM 114 (C or better) Corequisite: MIM 115

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: Yes

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  1.00

MIM 170 Introduction to the Clinical Education Center

This course is an introduction to the Medical Imaging department and clinical practice. The student will become familiar with the physical plant and protocols of the clinical education center where he/she will receive clinical experience. The course will include supervised performance of routine radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, and appendicular skeleton.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Imaging Program Corequisites: MIM 111 and MIM 112

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  1.00

MIM 210 Technical Aspects of Patient Care

Surveys physical patient assessment, specialty medical equipment, medical emergencies, and trauma radiography. Pharmacologic properties of contrast media and venipuncture principles are also emphasized.

Prerequisite: MIM 115 and MIM 116 (both C or better).

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  2.00

MIM 211 Imaging Equipment

Covers mechanical and electrical physics applied to x-ray equipment and factors affecting x-ray emission. Survey of digital vascular radiography and interventional procedures. Labs and discussions in principles of radiographic exposure and image evaluation are included.

Prerequisite: MIM 115 and MIM 116 (both C or better).

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  6.00

MIM 212 Clinical Practice III

Supervised clinical practice. Emphasis on routine special procedures, surgical, trauma, and mobile radiography. Observations and practice in vascular and interventional procedures are included.

Prerequisite: MIM 115 and MIM 116 (both C or better).

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  3.00

MIM 214 Advanced Topics in Radiography

Surveys radiation therapy and nuclear medicine. Radiation biology, radiation regulations, radiation measurements, pediatric and geriatric radiography, and sensitometry and quality control are included. Labs and lectures include principles of radiographic exposure, quality control, and film critique.

Prerequisite: MIM 210, MIM 211, and MIM 212 (C or better in all)

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  6.00

MIM 215 Clinical Practice IV

Supervised competency based clinical practice. Emphasis continued on routine and vascular special procedures, surgical, trauma, and mobile radiography. Includes orientation rotations to advanced imaging modalities.

Prerequisite: MIM 210, MIM 211, and MIM 212 (C or better in all)

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  3.00

MIM 216 Computed Imaging

Introduces the student to computer design as it applies to radiology, including a survey into computed tomography and digital radiography functions and processing parameters. Discusses concepts from pararadiologic modalities, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, cardiovascular/interventional radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. Physics and imaging parameters of computed tomography and planar image techniques are emphasized. Case studies will be presented.

Prerequisite: MIM 210, MIM 211, and MIM 212 (C or better in all)

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  2.00

MIM 251 MRI Physics & Instrumentation

This course introduces the principles of magnetic resonance imaging. The course will focus on imaging sequences/parameters and their effects quality exams. Imaging hardware and production, quality assurance, and safety considerations are also presented.

Prerequisite: Admission to the MRI Program

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  3.00

MIM 253 MRI Procedures

This course introduces MRI scanning procedures and application. Scanning parameters and patient care will be emphasized for examination of the head and neck, spine, thorax, abdomen/pelvis, musculoskeletal and advanced imaging procedures. Radiographic critiques and quality assurance will also be emphasized.

Prerequisite: Admission to the MRI Program

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  2.00

MIM 254 CT Physics, Instrumentation, and Procedures II

This course introduces the student to the principles of single slice, multislice and volume scanning computed tomography. It will also cover CT fluoroscopy, angiography, and quality control. Other topics include patient care and assessment, medical emergencies, radiation protection, aseptic techniques and imaging procedures of the musculoskeletal and reproductive systems. Trauma imaging will also be discussed for the central nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems.

Prerequisite: MIM 252 (C or better) and Acceptance into the CT program OR Approval by department chair

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  3.00

MIM 258 CT Sectional Anatomy and Pathology II

This course is a continuation of CT Sectional Anatomy and Pathology I (MIM 256). Emphasis is placed on the cross-sectional anatomy and pathology of the pelvis, vertebral column/spinal cord, reproductive, urinary, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular/systemic vascular systems. Trauma imaging and pediatric specificities are also presented. Comprehensive reviews of all systemic anatomy and pathology are completed.

Prerequisite: MIM 256 (C or better) and Acceptance into the CT program OR Approval by department chair

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  3.00

MIM 271 Clinical Practice V

Supervised competency based clinical practice. Emphasis continued on routine and non-routine radiographic procedures. Students will complete all competencies required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Prerequisites: MIM 214, MIM 215, and MIM 216 (C or better in each)

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: Yes

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  3.00

MIM 272 MRI Practicum

This course introduces the student to supervised competency based clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on patient care, safety considerations, positioning and scanning parameters, MR imaging procedures, and non-imaging procedures.

Prerequisite: Admission to the MRI Program

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  6.00

MIM 274 CT Practicum II

This course provides students continued supervised competency based clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on patient care, safety considerations, positioning and scanning parameters, CT imaging procedures, and non-imaging procedures.

Prerequisite: MIM 273 (C or better) and Acceptance into the CT Program OR Approval by department chair

Typically Offered: Offered summer, fall & spring.

Offered Summer 2019: No

• Subject:
  MIM
• Units:
  2.00