Medical Imaging Science Bachelor’s Degree
People who work in the medical imaging science field are trained to use sophisticated equipment to help doctors diagnose illness and disease. They can work in hospitals, imaging centers, clinics, and doctors’ offices. Experienced technicians can advance to positions as administrators, teachers, or supervisors.
You may be attracted to this field if you are comfortable using technology and have an interest in science. Since this type of work includes a lot of patient contact under what may be difficult circumstances, good people skills and a degree of empathy are required.
Medical Imaging Science students will be trained to use these imaging systems:
• CTs
• MRIs
• Ultrasound
• X-rays
Courses in this program include:
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Foundations of Professional Communication
• Fundamentals of Imaging
• Health Care Ethics
• Pathology
• Professional And Technical Writing
• Radiation Biology & Protection
If working with patients and using the latest technology appeals to you and you are comfortable treating people with serious illnesses, you may also want to consider pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy. Graduates from this program work with cancer patients of all ages. Not only do they use x-rays to determine the area to be treated, but they are responsible for calculating the correct dose of radiation.
