Medical Imaging Program
The medical imaging program at Rhode Island College is a joint program in conjunction with Rhode Island Hospital's School of Diagnostic Imaging. It is a comprehensive four-year program consisting of General Education and cognate courses at Rhode Island College followed by clinical education courses at the School of Diagnostic Imaging.
You may choose from one of the following concentrations:- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Radiologic Technology Day Students
- Certified RT Computed Tomography
- Certified RT Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Certified RT Management
Clinical education is held at Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, University of Orthopedics, and Rhode Island Medical Imaging. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the national certification examinations offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the Nuclear Medicine Certification Board.
Students must consult with their assigned advisor before they will be able to register for courses. Students must maintain a minimum grade of C in all required courses in concentration.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the School of Diagnostic Imaging - Radiologic Technology Program is to prepare its graduates to be competent in the art and science of Radiography.
Program Goals:
Graduates of the Medical Imaging, Concentration in Radiologic Technology program will:
- Have entry-level employment skills.
- Have effective communication skills.
- Be able to critically think to solve problems.
- Have the skills necessary to provide appropriate patient care and comfort.
- Be encouraged to value lifelong learning as a means to achieve personal and professional growth.
- Serve as the qualified radiographers to meet the heath care needs of the community.
For information contact Program Directors:
 | Eric Hall Associate Professor Fogarty Life Science 251 (401) 456-8480 (401) 456-8010 ehall@ric.edu |
 | Kenneth Kinsey Associate Professor Fogarty Life Science 246 (401) 456-8010 (401) 456-9596 kkinsey@ric.edu |
Course Requirements
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Choose concentration A, B, C, D, E, or F below. | ||
A. Nuclear Medicine Technology ( | ||
| NMT 231 | Clinical Observation | 3 |
| NMT 301 | Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Technology | 4 |
| NMT 311 | Radiation Safety and Radiation Physics | 2 |
| NMT 321 | Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures I | 3 |
| NMT 332 | Clinical Diagnostic Procedures I | 7 |
| NMT 402 | Instrumentation and Radiobiology | 2 |
| NMT 405 | Radiopharmacy | 1 |
| NMT 421 | Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures II | 2 |
| NMT 425 | Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures III | 3 |
| NMT 430 | Registry Review | 2 |
| NMT 431 | Clinical Diagnostic Procedures II | 8 |
| NMT 432 | Clinical Diagnostic Procedures III | 7 |
| RADT 201 | Orientation to Radiologic Technology | 1 |
| RADT 255 | Patient Care Interventions for Allied Health | 1 |
| RADT 440 | Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 1 |
Cognates | ||
| BIOL 108 | Basic Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 231 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 335 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 104 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| COMM 358 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MATH 181 | Applied Basic Mathematics | 3 |
| PHYS 110 | Introductory Physics | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 78 | |
| B. Radiologic Technology Day Students ( | ||
| RADT 201 | Orientation to Radiologic Technology | 1 |
| RADT 255 | Patient Care Interventions for Allied Health | 1 |
| RADT 301 | Introduction to Radiologic Technology | 3.5 |
| RADT 305 | Skeletal Anatomy | 3 |
| RADT 306 | Radiographic Procedures I | 3 |
| RADT 307 | Radiographic Procedures II | 3 |
| RADT 308 | Radiographic Procedures III | 3 |
| RADT 309 | Clinical Education I | 3.5 |
| RADT 310 | Clinical Education II | 3.5 |
| RADT 320 | Principles of Radiography I | 3 |
| RADT 321 | Principles of Radiography II | 3 |
| RADT 330 | Radiation Physics I | 3 |
| RADT 411 | Clinical Education III/IV | 8 |
| RADT 412 | Clinical Education IV/V | 8 |
| RADT 425 | Ethics/Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | 2 |
| RADT 431 | Radiation Physics II | 3 |
| RADT 440 | Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 1 |
| RADT 455 | Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| RADT 461 | Registry Review | 3 |
Cognates | ||
| BIOL 108 | Basic Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 231 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 335 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| COMM 358 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MATH 181 | Applied Basic Mathematics | 3 |
| PHYS 110 | Introductory Physics | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 82.5 | |
| C. Certified RT Computed Tomography ( | ||
| CTSC 300 | Principles of Computed Tomography | 2 |
| CTSC 301 | Computed Tomography Physics and Radiation Protection | 2 |
| CTSC 407 | Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 2 |
| CTSC 432 | Computed Tomography Clinical Practice | 8 |
Cognates | ||
| COMM 358 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MATH 181 | Applied Basic Mathematics (*) | 3 |
| Electives | 8-11 | |
| Radiologic Technology Certification Transfer Credits | 60 | |
| *Fulfills the Mathematics category of General Education | ||
Total Credit Hours | 88-91 | |
| D. Certified RT Diagnostic Medical Sonography ( | ||
| DMS 303 | Abdominal Sonography I | 1 |
| DMS 305 | Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography I | 1 |
| DMS 307 | Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation I | 1 |
| DMS 310 | Clinical Practice I | 8 |
| DMS 311 | Clinical Lab I | .5 |
| DMS 330 | Clinical Practice II | 8 |
| DMS 331 | Clinical Lab II | .5 |
| DMS 333 | Abdominal Sonography II | 1 |
| DMS 335 | Obstetrical & Gynecological Sonography II | 1 |
| DMS 337 | Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation II | 1 |
| DMS 403 | Abdominal Sonography III | 1 |
| DMS 405 | Obstetrical & Gynecological Sonography III | 1 |
| DMS 410 | Clinical Practice III | 8 |
| DMS 411 | Clinical Lab III | .5 |
| DMS 430 | Clinical Practice IV | 8 |
| DMS 433 | Abdominal Sonography IV | 1 |
| DMS 435 | Obstetrical & Gynecological Sonography IV | 1 |
| DMS 438 | Registry Review | 1.5 |
Cognates | ||
| COMM 358 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MATH 181 | Applied Basic Mathematics (*) | 3 |
| Radiologic Technology Certification Transfer Credits | 60 | |
| *Fulfills the Mathematics category of General Education | ||
Total Credit Hours | 111 | |
| E. Certified RT Management ( | ||
Cognates | ||
| BIOL 348 | Microbiology | 4 |
| COMM 358 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MATH 181 | Applied Basic Mathematics (*) | 3 |
| MGT 301 | Foundations of Management | 3 |
| Two courses in management at the 300-level or above | 6 | |
| Electives | 9-12 | |
| Radiologic Technology Certification Transfer Credits | 60 | |
| *Fulfills the Mathematics category of General Education | ||
Total Credit Hours | 88-91 | |
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