Faculty: Health Sciences Medical Imaging Techniques focuses on the use of various imaging modalities to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Students develop skills in radiography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and nuclear medicine. Graduates are prepared for careers in hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, and healthcare facilities. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of medical imaging techniques. - Develop skills in radiography, ultrasound, MRI, CT, and nuclear medicine. - Learn techniques for performing and interpreting medical imaging examinations. - Explore principles of radiation safety, image quality, and patient care. - Analyze and interpret medical imaging data. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills for effective medical imaging practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Medical Imaging Techniques** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in medical imaging. - Fundamentals of different imaging modalities and their applications. 2. **Radiography** - Principles of radiography, including X-ray production, image formation, and radiation safety. - Techniques for performing and interpreting radiographic examinations. 3. **Ultrasound** - Principles of ultrasound, including sound wave properties, image formation, and clinical applications. - Techniques for performing and interpreting ultrasound examinations. 4. **Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)** - Principles of MRI, including magnetic fields, radiofrequency pulses, and image formation. - Techniques for performing and interpreting MRI examinations. 5. **Computed Tomography (CT)** - Principles of CT, including X-ray computed tomography, image reconstruction, and clinical applications. - Techniques for performing and interpreting CT examinations. 6. **Nuclear Medicine** - Principles of nuclear medicine, including radioactive tracers, imaging techniques, and clinical applications. - Techniques for performing and interpreting nuclear medicine examinations. 7. **Radiation Safety and Protection** - Principles of radiation safety, including radiation biology, dosimetry, and protective measures. - Techniques for ensuring radiation safety for patients and healthcare workers. 8. **Image Quality and Post-Processing** - Principles of image quality, including resolution, contrast, and noise reduction. - Techniques for enhancing image quality and post-processing medical images. 9. **Clinical Placement** - Real-world experiences in medical imaging settings, including clinical rotations, internships, and hands-on practice in hospitals or diagnostic imaging centers. - Application of learned skills in practical medical imaging scenarios. 10. **Capstone Project in Medical Imaging Techniques** - Comprehensive project applying skills in radiography, ultrasound, MRI, CT, or nuclear medicine. - Delivery of a polished medical imaging project, research paper, or presentation. **Assessment Methods:** - Radiography reports, ultrasound projects, MRI studies, CT analyses, nuclear medicine projects, radiation safety plans, image quality projects, clinical placement reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Medical Imaging Techniques" by various authors. - "Radiography" by various authors. - "Ultrasound" by various authors. - "Magnetic Resonance Imaging" by various authors. - "Computed Tomography" by various authors. - "Nuclear Medicine" by various authors. - "Radiation Safety and Protection" by various authors. - "Image Quality and Post-Processing" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and physics. Suitable for students interested in medical imaging, diagnostic techniques, and healthcare services. **Major Duration:** Typically 2-4 years for an associate or bachelor's degree, including coursework, clinical placements, and internships. Additional advanced degrees or certifications may be required for specialized roles. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree or certificate in Medical Imaging Techniques and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). **Target Audience:** Aspiring radiologic technologists, ultrasound technicians, MRI technologists, CT technologists, nuclear medicine technologists, and individuals seeking careers in hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, and healthcare facilities. This major equips students with the technical, analytical, and clinical skills needed to excel in medical imaging techniques, supporting careers in various diagnostic and healthcare settings.