BSRS Curriculum

Program Mission Statement

To educate individuals with an Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology in enhanced leadership skills, increased knowledge of medicolegal issues that affect imaging professionals, medical imaging management, and understanding of research methodology and literacy. Graduates will have increased career opportunities in management and supervisory positions.

Goals and Program Student Learning Outcomes

Goal #1: Graduate students will demonstrate communication and soft skills

• Describe the role of emotional intelligence in effective communication.
• Demonstrate a variety of professional communication skills.
• Explain conflict management techniques.
• List the elements of an effective presentation.

Goal #2: Graduate students will demonstrate cultural competency and inclusivity

• Recognize the need for diversity and inclusion in health care practice.
• Explain the Population Health perspective and the disparities in health care faced by various patient populations.
• Describe culturally competent approaches to patient care.

Goal #3: Graduate students will be knowledgeable of health care delivery

• Explain the formulation and implementation of health care policies, and their effects on patient care.
• Recognize the elements of the U.S. health care delivery system.

Goal #4: Graduate students will show leadership

• Describe the principles of ethical leadership, as well as formal leadership styles and models.
• Explain the importance of governance and professional advocacy.
• Recognize the value of quality management programs.
• Apply effective teambuilding practices.

Goal #5: Graduate students will know research methods and information literacy

• Recognize appropriate and trustworthy sources of information.
• Describe the types of research and process of research development.

Goal #6: Graduate students will be able to provide clinical coaching

• Explain various teaching strategies, and the role of the technologist as a facilitator of learning.
• List key elements of adult education. Apply workplace assessment and feedback techniques.

General Education Course Curriculum

Curriculum

Professional Rad Science Course Curriculum

Professional courses taken at other institutions will not be accepted.

* Students who apply for the modality pathway will be given admission priority to the modality courses of their choice. Principles of Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Mammography, along with their respective Clinical Practicum, can substitute for any combination of 9 units (3 courses) from the starred (*) elective Professional courses: RSC 402, 404, 410, 412, and 420.

Students who apply for the modality pathway track must first provide proof of certification as a Radiologic Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the California Registry of Technologists (CRT).

Medical Imaging Certificate Pathway Courses