About This Program
PROGRAM IS PENDING APPROVAL FROM HLC. AFTER THAT FINAL APPROVAL, PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS MAY APPLY FOR ADMISSION.
Step into the fast-paced world of medical imaging with the Imaging Assistant certificate, where you will gain the skills to support radiologic technologists, enhance patient safety and care and prepare for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Imaging Assistant certification exam, opening the door to a vital role behind the scenes of modern diagnostic medicine. Read more...
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Admission Requirements
PROGRAM IS PENDING APPROVAL FROM HLC. AFTER THAT FINAL APPROVAL, PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS MAY APPLY FOR ADMISSION.
CIM Program Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
- 18+ years old
- Minimum 2.500 high school or college GPA
- Current employment in a health care facility as an imaging aide
- Submission of an Imaging Assistant application and Technical Standards form
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid | Fall Term |
|---|
| IHS 14020 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 3 |
| RADT 24068 | RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING EXPLORATION | 2 |
| ! | RIS 24001 | ESSENTIALS OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING | 3 |
| TAS 20092 | PRACTICUM FOR TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (ELR) | 2 |
| | Credit Hours | 10 |
| Spring Term |
|---|
| ! | RIS 24002 | PATIENT MANAGEMENT IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING | 2 |
| ! | RIS 24003 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SCREENING AND SAFETY | 2 |
| ! | RIS 24004 | IMAGING ASSISTANT ARRT EXAM PREPARATION | 1 |
| TAS 20092 | PRACTICUM FOR TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (ELR) | 2 |
| | Credit Hours | 7 |
| | Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Communicate effectively with patients, technologists and healthcare personnel.
- Conduct MR safety screenings and identify contraindications.
- Assist with patient positioning and exam preparation.
- Assist with contrast administration.
- Maintain safety and compliance.
Full Description
The Imaging Assistant undergraduate certificate prepares students to support registered technologists with pre- and post-exam tasks while ensuring a safe environment for the patient and other medical personnel. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Imaging Assistant certification exam to practice in a non-imaging role.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
