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Medical imaging plays a major role in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of medical conditions. With advances in technology and a growing need for college-educated health care professionals, PennWest’s bachelor’s in Medical Imaging might be just what you need to jumpstart a rewarding career.
This program is a two-plus-two program that requires completion of approximately 60 credits of allied health, science, math, and general education course work followed by completion of a two-year program of clinical study in either radiologic technology or ultrasound (diagnostic medical sonography) offsite at a JRCERT or CAAHEP accredited clinical school with which PennWest has a formal affiliation agreement. Most of the coursework in the four-year program is completed face-to-face.
Choose from five different concentrations that will prepare you for a career in medical imaging. General education credits will hone your critical thinking and communication skills, while our expert Allied Health faculty help you build a strong foundation in the health sciences. They will then coach you for a successful transition from the online program to a PennWest-approved clinical site – either a JRCERT accredited hospital-based school of radiologic technology or the Great Lakes Institute of Technology’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
After 24 months of clinical school, you will be ready for certification exams and a rewarding career as an X-ray or ultrasound technologist.
Credits: 120
Contact:
Renee Bloom
RBloom@Pennwest.edu
814-393-1277
Of all graduates in the 20-year history of our Medical Imaging program have passed the national credentialing examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) on the first attempt.
The B.S. in Medical Imaging requires two years of coursework coupled with two years of in-person clinical experience at a PennWest-affiliated site.
Join the Medical Imaging Sciences Club to develop leadership skills and a better understanding of your chosen profession.
What can I do with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging?
Your undergraduate degree in Medical Imaging can bolster your career in health care. You may advance from performing scans to becoming a diagnostic imaging director in a hospital or health care facility where you will ensure that correct protocols are met and professional standards are upheld. In addition to working in hospitals, you may opt for a career as an imaging specialist in a dental office or on a military base. You may also assist use your expertise in veterinarians’ offices. Individuals with an undergraduate degree in Medical Imaging are in high demand and are frequently rewarded both professionally and financially.
PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.
