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Imaging Science Assistant
Technical Certificate of Credit

 

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Program Description
The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for positions in imaging departments and related industry. The imaging specialization area includes an introduction to radiography, office procedures, and a clinical component. Graduates will be able to perform a variety of duties to include front and back office procedures, film files, film processing, patient transportation, and basic patient care.
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Program Length
A minimum of 39 credit hours is required for graduation.
Length of program varies with student’s ability to schedule classes.

Salary Range
$12,000-$14,000 annually

Career Opportunities
Graduates obtain potential for employment as patient transporters in the radiology department or as hospital male attendants. Office skills allow students to have the capability of becoming office secretaries in the radiology department, clinics, physicians’ offices and other hospital areas.

Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals must be friendly, caring, professional, compassionate, respectful, and be able to interact with other allied health professionals. Students must be capable of working independently with emphasis in patient contact and empathy. Students also need emotional stability, problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to multitask.

Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.

Program Courses

General Education

13

ENG 1010

Fundamentals of English I

5

MAT 1013

Algebraic Concepts

5

EMP 1000

Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

3

Occupational Education

26

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

3

AHS 1011

Anatomy and Physiology

5

AHS 104

Introduction to Health Care

3

AHS 109

Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

3

BUS 1240

Office Procedures

5

RAD 101

Introduction to Radiography

5

ISA 132

Clinical Practices for ISA

2

Total Required Credits for Graduation

39

 

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