8 Online Diagnostic Imaging Degree Programs

The VAS e-learning Vascular Ultrasound Course is intended for medical doctors with an interest in vascular ultrasound. The course consists of video tutorials that cover ultrasound anatomy of vascular beds from the neck to the calves, the techniques of vascular ultrasound examination and ultrasound imaging of various vascular pathologies. The use of vascular ultrasound in clinical decision-making is also discussed.

Our Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging (BSDI) degree is the first of its kind in Missouri. It is also one of only a few in the surrounding states. Join in a legacy of success that stretches over 40 years! Cox College has trained hundreds of speciality imaging professionals who have gone on to rewarding, life-changing careers, and you could be next!

Medical imaging refers to several different technologies that are used to view parts of the human body in order to diagnose, monitor, and treat medical conditions. The need for qualified medical imaging staff continues to grow and earning an advanced certificate in imaging is a great return on investment.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography plays a vital role in helping physicians diagnose and monitor a range of medical conditions, from pregnancy to heart disease and cancer. Sonographers use high-frequency sound waves or ultrasound to produce dynamic images of organs, tissues, or blood flow in the body.

Students who earn Clarion University's 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences choose between the radiologic technology or ultrasound (sonography) concentration. Both concentrations are designed as two-plus-two programs. The programs have an academic preparation of two years (60 semester hours of science and general education) at either Venango or Clarion campus. The radiologic technology concentration continues with a two-year program of a clinical study (60 semester hours) at one of six JRCERT-accredited, hospital-based schools of radiologic technology. The ultrasound concentration continues with a two-year program of clinical study in sonography (60 semester hours) at the Great Lakes Institute of Technology. Application to an affiliated clinical site in radiologic technology or sonography typically occurs in the second semester of the sophomore year. Clarion also offers an online degree completion option. This option is restricted to individuals who are already credentialed as radiologic technologists, sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists, radiation therapists, or medical dosimetrists and who have completed a properly-accredited educational program. These individuals may conveniently complete the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences online degree.

If you are a licensed Sonographer this completion degree was designed to help you finish your undergraduate degree to grow in your profession. You will complete the Concordia core curriculum and electives, in addition to the credits transferred, to complete your bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Computed Tomography Technologists are highly skilled professionals trained to operate CT equipment, which produces cross-sectional images of patients' bones, organs, and tissue used to diagnose medical conditions in medical facilities and outpatient centres under the direct supervision of a health care provider.

MRI technologists are highly educated and possess the advanced skills and knowledge necessary for competent practice.