Medical Imaging/Echocardiography, BS

The program leading to the bachelor of science degree in Medical Imaging is designed to prepare students for admission into an IUP affiliate institution focused on one of three tracks: Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), or Echocardiography. This program is a 3+1 whereby the student spends the first three years at IUP taking the required math/science and liberal studies courses and then 12 -20 months at an affiliate where they earn a certificate in one of the specialty diagnostic imaging programs. All of the coursework at IUP is preparatory towards the final year and the requirements by the Medical Imaging profession. A “C” or better in the following courses is required: MATH 105 , CHEM 103 , ENGL 101 , PHYS 111 , BIOL 150 , BIOL 200, and BIOL 240. Acceptance at an affiliate school is contingent upon the student meeting the academic program requirements. At the end of their senior year, upon successful completion of the certificate program at an articulated clinical affiliate accredited within the specific discipline, IUP will grant 32 credits that will be applied to the student’s transcript and the bachelor’s degree in the Diagnostic Imaging specialization will be conferred.

Echocardiography is a medical specialty in which allied health care professionals use specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body. These professionals use echocardiogram technology to produce images of the patient’s hearts. They create 2-D and 3-D pictures of the heart through the use of high frequency sound waves and special equipment. A transducer is placed against the patient’s skin by sending a stream of high frequency sound waves into the body and then detects the sound waves as they bounce off the heart. The reflected sound waves are analyzed by a computer to make an image of the structure(s) on a monitor or images that can be recorded on hard copy. The images created by sonographers help aid physicians in diagnosing and treating numerous disease processes. Sonograpbers are trusted members of the healthcare team and are relied upon to obtain diagnostic images that will allow physicians to provide the best possible care for their patients. Echocardiography technicians may specialize in adult echocardiography, pediatric echocardiography or fetal echocardiography.

Crimson Core: 41cr

As outlined in the Crimson Core Requirements with the following specifications:

Major: 35cr

Required Courses: 35cr

(1)

IMAG 101 - Careers in Medical Imaging Credits: 1
IMAG 480 - Medical Imaging Seminar Credits: 2
Articulated courses in program transferred from affiliation agreement (1) Credits / Units: 32cr

Other Requirements: 21cr

(2)

BIOL 150 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BIOL 200 - Medical Terminology Credits: 2
BIOL 240 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
CMSC 101 - Computer Literacy Credits: 3
PHYS 111 - Physics I Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 121 - Physics I Lab Credits: 1
PHYS 112 - Physics II Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 122 - Physics II Lab Credits: 1

Free Electives: 23-24cr

(3)

Total Requirements: 120

(1) These courses are oﬀered at the University of Findlay, Saint Joseph’s University, Widener University, and South Hills School of Business & Technology. These courses are consistent with requirements of the Joint Review committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The courses are completed during the ﬁnal 12-20 months of the degree program.

(2) Students are required to complete these courses before the clinical training.

(3) Students are required to take 23-24 free electives to explore additional interests that may support alternative career paths.