PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
The following is a list of competencies that are necessary to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Imaging:
- Demonstrate effective use of oral and written medical language and terminology.
- Identify standards of professional and ethical behavior.
- Recognize the need for further professional development and education.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of the Christian faith.
- Display respect towards diversity.
- Develop comprehension of the basic foundational principles of business administration.
- Understand the principles of leadership and teamwork within health care services.
- Display a sense of informed perspective and a mature view of human nature.
- Demonstrate effective critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Acquire the ability to perform as a coordinator, leader and manager of care through collaborating, delegating, negotiating and evaluating within health care services.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Washington Adventist University B.S. in Medical Imaging program requires:
- WAU acceptance
- A.A.S. degree in radiologic technology or equivalent
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certified and registered, or registry-eligible
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Before participating in Commencement and receiving the Bachelor of Science degree, the student must meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of all required course work
- Paid in full all applicable tuition and fees
The B.S. Medical Imaging program is a four-year degree program. This curriculum is structured as follows: (1) General Education courses, (2) Two years of didactic and clinical radiography courses in which students are required to attend classes during both summer sessions; (3) Fourth year is the bachelor completion component.
The program commences with one year of General Education courses. As a faith-based institution, a number of religion courses are included as part of these general education requirements.
During the next two years of the Medical Imaging program, the student will learn the basics of radiography and receive supervised clinical instruction. Students will attend lectures in advanced subjects and complete clinical assignments involving complex radiologic procedures. These assignments will give students greater involvement and responsibility in patient care.
In addition, students will have rotations through many different and unique clinical areas and will learn to care for all types of patients in all stages of illness. Students will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), heart catheterization, angiography, mammography, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology and ultrasound.
At this time, the student may also elect the take the certification examination that is administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
A student can transfer into the program if they have passed the certification examination that is administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
The fourth year will be designed to build management and leadership skills in health care. Courses will strengthen the students’ knowledge in the planning and implementation in health care. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking skills and communication to provide the highest quality of care for the community.
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will receive a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging.
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