Sectional Imaging in Radiation Science

  What is Sectional Imaging in Radiation Science ?

Sectional imaging is a one-year certificate program that focuses on computed tomography or CT. In CT, the computer processes information that is collected as an X-ray beam is rotated around the patient. The images created are termed cross-sectional and demonstrate the internal structures of the body as in an image analogous to a “slice.”

  Success Factors

Students entering this program must be registered in radiography or radiation therapy. Successful professionals must want to help others, be able work as part of a team, possess good verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and have a professional demeanor. 

  Career Possibilities

CT images are used for diagnosis of many diseases, including cancer, and are utilized in radiation therapy treatment planning. Career opportunities are available in specialized positions associated with acquiring and manipulating these images.

  Majoring in Sectional Imaging in Radiation Science

This certificate is designed to provide registered radiographers and radiation therapists with experience and knowledge of aspects of computed tomography and other sectional imaging modalities as they apply to diagnosis and treatment. Students will be exposed to advanced technical and patient care skills associated with sectional imaging. Internships are designed to provide students with practical skills.

  Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the Course Applicability System (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

Summer Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Human Sectional Anatomy	BIOL 270	4
TOTAL		4

Fall Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Introduction to Computed Tomography	RDSC 411	3
Introductory Computer Course (see note 1)	OATN 179	3
Communication & Imaging Systems in Radiology	RDSC 471	3
Approved Electives (see note 2)		6
TOTAL		15

Winter Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Imaging Procedures in Computed Tomography	RDSC 412	3
Ethics in the Radiation Sciences	RDSC 498	3
Internship in Sectional Imaging I	RDSC 417	4-8
Approved Electives (note 2)		3
TOTAL		13-17

Spring Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Venipuncture & IV Therapy	ALH 411	3
Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation	RDSC 413	3
Internship in Sectional Imaging II	RDSC 418	4-8
Approved Electives (note 2)		3
TOTAL		13-17

1. Choose from Microcomputer Office Applications, Computer Business Applications, or Introduction to Computer Science: Survey.

2. The student must acquire academic adviser approval for these courses.

  UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

The program faculty are experts in the fields of medical imaging and radiation therapy. Internships will allow you the opportunity to work closely with leaders and experienced, practicing professionals in the radiation sciences.

  Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for this certificate.

• Cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or better upon completion of radiation therapy or radiologic technology program
• Proof of registered status and appropriate state license, or "registry eligible"* as a radiologic technologist in radiation therapy or radiography and appropriate state license
• Completion of the following courses or equivalent with a "C" or better:  English Composition I, II, III; Anatomy & Physiology I, II, III
• Current health care provider or professional rescuer CPR certification
• Qualify for college algebra I on the RWC math placement test

* Students may provide a written notice from their program director to verify "registry eligible" status.  Students must be registered in the appropriate discipline and hold a state license in order to participate in internship courses.

  Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.