Degree Structure
College
Health Sciences
Department
Medical Diagnostic Imaging
Level
Undergraduate
Study System
Courses
Total Credit Hours
137 Cr. Hrs.
Duration
4 Years
Intake
Fall and Spring
Language
English
Study Mode
Full Time
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Degree Overview
The Medical Diagnostic Imaging program is designed to satisfy the mission of the Department of MDI in order to produce qualified and competent health professionals.
The program of BSc consists of three plans:
four-year basic program,
two-year bridging program - track A
three-year bridging program - track B.
What You Will Learn
The program trains competent lab Scientists by going through a plethora of batteries of advanced and technically challenging biochemical and molecular tests that need special training and can only be conducted by senior specialists.
The proposed program helps prospective students develop the theoretical background and technical skills needed for such professional roles through tailor-made theoretical and practical courses. Students will also acquire theoretical and practical experience in lab quality control and quality assurance.
University Requirements
College Requirements
College Requirements (CR)
This category consists of two Mandatory courses encompassing 6 credit hours listed in the table below.
| Course # | Title | CrHrs | Prerequisites |
| 0504252 | Biostatistics | 3 | - |
| 0500450 | Introduction to Research | 3 | 0504252 |
Degree Requirements
Course Description
Courses that are offered by the Medical Diagnostic Imaging program are designated (0502ABC) where ABC represents the year, term and sequence as described in the College Section.
Core Courses
Descriptions of the core courses are given below.
| 0502256 | Introduction to Medical Diagnostic Imaging | (2-3-0:3) |
| This course provides the foundation for all following Medical Diagnostic Imaging courses. It covers the field of Medical Diagnostic Imaging Technology, and it will provide the student with an understanding of the role of diagnostic imaging in health care. Content is also designed to provide an overview of the practitioner's role in the healthcare delivery system. Principles, practices, and policies of the healthcare organization(s) are examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the Medical Imaging Specialist (MIS). | ||
| 0502254 | Patient Care and Management (1) | (2-0-0:2) |
| This course forms basics to acquire interpersonal skills, knowledge to provide quality patient care by understanding the varying physical and psychological needs of patients and their family. Students also will be introduced to the standards in radiographic practice, ethical principles, medical laws, safety in the imaging department that provide a theoretical base for students' subsequent Clinical Practicum. | ||
| 0502264 | Patient Care and Management (2) | (2-3-0:3) |
| This course deals with the care of the patient in the Medical Imaging Department, including intravenous techniques, contrast agents and nursing procedures common to the radiology department. Departmental organization and issues of practice in an imaging department will be examined, together with medico-legal issues and local rules of regulation governing practice. | ||
| 0502266 | Skeletal Radiography | (2-6-0:4) |
| This course begins the theoretical and practical experience in the fundamentals of practical radiography. It develops the skills necessary for the examination of patients and for producing actual radiographs. This course provides practical experience of the theory of Skeletal Radiography. It teaches the skills necessary for the examination of patients, and for producing actual radiographs. | ||
| 0502258 | Skeletal Radiography Clinical Practice | (0-0-9:3) |
| The student will be introduced to practical radiography, initially under close supervision, progressing to more independent operation under the supervision of clinical instructors, to provide the opportunity to discover how to image various anatomical areas utilizing different types of radiographic equipment. The student will be introduced to practical radiography, initially under close supervision, in order to be prepared to function clinically as a radiologic technologist and to give the student the opportunity to practice patient care techniques, principles of film storage in the darkroom and to provide the patient the optimum of protection. | ||
| 0502269 | Radiobiology and Radiation Protection | (2-0-0:2) |
| This course provides information on radiation protection, including hazards and biological effects of ionizing radiation. The information on radiation protection will enable the student to ensure safe practice of radiological technology, for both patient and operator. | ||
| 0502358 | Medical Imaging Equipment | (2-3-0:3) |
| This course provides a review of the basic concepts of the construction and operation of modern medical imaging apparatus. A simple x-ray machine will be examined in detail to provide an understanding of the basic components of the system as well as construction and design of modern x-ray tubes, special radiographic procedures, mobile radiographic equipment, and fluoroscopy. Also, this course provides practical exercises and laboratory experiments, which will demonstrate the features of radiographic x-ray systems and introduce the student to the concept of quality control to ensure that the equipment is functioning safely and correctly. | ||
| 0502369 | Digital Imaging | (2-3-0:3) |
| This course introduces students to quality control issues, components, principles and operation of conventional, computed radiography, digital radiography, and digital dynamic imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. The course involves practical work, where film processor and accessory equipment, film screen combination and cassettes, computer radiography and image plate, and digital dynamic radiography will be utilized and examined. | ||
| 0502356 | Radiographic Techniques | (2-6-0:4) |
| This course completes the theoretical studies of the fundamentals of practical radiography. It continues to develop the foundations of the skills necessary for the examination of patients, and for producing diagnostic quality radiographs. This course provides practical experience of the theory of the axial skeleton and skull. | ||
| 0502372 | Radiographic Techniques Clinical Practice | (0-0-15:5) |
| The student will at this stage progress to more independent operation under the supervision of clinical instructors, oriented into different areas of radiology. It allows the students to clinically practice theoretical knowledge gained related to general X-ray procedures, patient care and radiation protection techniques. | ||
| 0502359 | Radiologic & Cross Sectional Anatomy | (0-6-0:2) |
| This course relates images on radiographs, and from other imaging modalities to basic anatomical knowledge. It develops a fundamental understanding related to radiographic positioning and techniques. The course also provides an awareness of common anomalies, which may be encountered in general radiographic practice. | ||
| 0502366 | Special Radiographic Techniques | (3-0-0:3) |
| This course covers special procedures in the medical imaging department for the urinary system and gastrointestinal system, dental radiography, Operation Theatre, and Mammography. | ||
| 0502367 | Special Radiographic Technique Clinical Practice | (0-0-15:5) |
| Progressing to more independent clinical practice under the supervision of clinical instructors, the student will be oriented to different areas in the radiology department, including special radiographic imaging procedures. | ||
| 0502473 | Radiologic Pathology and Image Interpretation | (0-6-0:2) |
| This course is a survey of medical and surgical diseases with emphasis placed on radiographic manifestations of disease processes, alteration of radiographic techniques to compensate for the presence of disease. | ||
| 0502455 | AI and Informatics in Radiology | (2-3-0:3) |
| This course introduces AI and Informatics in Radiology and its role in medical diagnostic imaging. Also, it covers the fundamentals of computing, networking, DICOM, image acquisition, workflow, RIS, HIS, Image Compression, Digital Image visualization, and Voice recognition. In the practical sessions, students will practice on PACS to fully grasp the theoretical part. A small project of developing PACS and Tele-radiology will be carried out. | ||
| 0502362 | Computed Tomography | (2-3-0:3) |
| This course provides the knowledge of CT as it relates to physics, image display, quality control and radiation protection, CT scanner components and operating principles. The course provides the students with the theory for image reconstruction techniques and examination planning. Skill development in the operation of computed tomographic equipment, focusing on routine protocols, image quality, and quality assurance and radiation protection. The course schedule will be designed so the students will spend time practicing the techniques and protocols at the lab. | ||
| 0502457 | Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (1) | (0-0-15:5) |
| Progressing to more independent operation under the supervision of clinical instructors, the student will be oriented to different areas in the radiology department, including special imaging procedures and Computed Tomography. | ||
| 0502472 | Nuclear Medicine | (2-3-0:3) |
| This course provides information about radionuclide imaging. It includes all aspects of nuclear medicine, such as Instrumentation, Radiochemistry, Radiopharmacology, and the Clinical applications for Central Nervous System, Endocrine System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System. This course will provide the student with the essential requirement to begin working in a Nuclear Medicine department. It offers the basis for further advancement in the field. | ||
| 0502452 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | (2-3-0:3) |
| This course provides the student with a complete theoretical knowledge of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), where the student will be familiar with MRI image acquisition, analysis, and manipulation as well as performing basic routine MRI procedures. It will also prepare the student so that with further study will be ready to acquire international recognition as a registered MRI technologist. | ||
| 0502459 | Ultrasonography | (2-3-0:3) |
| This course provides the students with basic concepts and terminology, as well as scanning protocols and techniques for the ultrasound examination of different body parts, together with sufficient practice (Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (2) course) to enable them to play a useful role in the health system, and to prepare them so that with further study they will be ready to acquire international recognition as a registered ultrasound technologist. | ||
| 0502466 | Research Project | (2-0-0:2) |
| This course encourages the MDI students to search for questions related to their field, it will provide them with experience on writing, presenting and publishing a research paper, and it would facilitate the development of radiological research both at the University and within the community. A research project will be undertaken. | ||
| 0502467 | Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (2) | (0-0-18:6) |
| Students are expected to progress to the more independent operation and function as a clinically competent Medical Imaging Specialist. In this course, the student will spend most of the clinical practice in the advanced imaging modalities such as MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine. | ||
Elective Courses
The elective courses offered by the MDI program are described below.
| 0502265 | Introduction to Radiology | (2-0-0:2) |
| This course provides an insight into the field of Radiology, including Radiography, Computed Tomography, Ultrasound, MRI, and Radionuclide imaging. Further, medical images of different body systems will be introduced and discussed. | ||
| 0502268 | Seminar in Medical Diagnostic Imaging | (1-0-0:1) |
| This course simulates a real seminar environment. It consists of a variety of presentations on Medical Diagnostic Imaging topics. This course will enable students to acquire communication and critique skills as well as allow them to build self-confidence to formulate and ask scientific questions. | ||
Career Path
Radiographers and Medical Imaging Specialists (MIS) are in high demand worldwide. Graduates can pursue careers in hospital settings or outpatient clinics, specializing in computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, digital imaging, PACS, or nuclear medicine. Opportunities also exist in quality assurance and overseeing the implementation of new technology. Graduates may manage entire radiology departments, including budget and personnel, or pursue academic teaching positions.
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