Overview
The online credit certificate program offers students a plan of study that provides fundamental didactic training on the essentials of women’s health imaging (WHI). The program will prepare students for advanced roles in medical imaging. All earned college credits from the WHI Credit Certificate program will apply directly to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging program.
Philosophy
Course goals and objectives are based on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Mammography (M) and Bone Densitometry (BD) post-primary certification exam content specifications. The program goal is to provide students with focused instruction to expand their technical knowledge in M & BD, with a supporting objective of preparing students for the ARRT post-primary certification exam in M and/or BD*.
*Clinical repetitions are required to apply for ARRT M and/or BD certification. The WHI Credit Certificate does NOT incorporate a clinical practicum. However, for those with experience in M and/or BD, the credit certificate meets and exceeds all ARRT M and BD Structured Education requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
A student that completes the WHI Credit Certificate program will be able to:
- Explain the physical principles, system components and the image formation process for Mammography and Bone Densitometry.
- Describe WHI-related protocols.
- Indicate various anatomical structures and pathologies pertinent to WHI.
- Identify safety concerns associated with advanced imaging modalities.
Admission Requirements
Pathway 1:
Students must have the following:
- Certification in Radiography by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); AND
- Associate’s degree in related field.
Pathway 2:
Students must be currently enrolled in Mercy College of Ohio’s Radiologic Technology Program.
- Students will be eligible to enroll in their third semester of the Radiologic Technology Program
- Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher at Mercy College of Ohio.
- Note: Certificate will not be conferred until after graduating from the Radiologic Technology Program.
Progression
Pathway 1 - Once enrolled in the program the student is required to:
- Maintain a “C” grade, or higher, in all courses of the WHI Credit Certificate program. Any grade lower than a “C” is considered failure. Students who fail an imaging (IMG) course or withdraw from an IMG course failing may repeat the course one-time only.
Pathway 2 - Once enrolled in the program the student is required to:
- Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- Maintain a “C” grade, or higher, in all courses of the WHI Credit Certificate program. Any grade lower than a “C” is considered failure. Students who fail an imaging (IMG) course or withdraw from an IMG course failing may repeat the course one time only.
- If a student should fail an IMG and/or RAD course, the Program Director reserves the right to consider the student for dismissal from the WHI Credit Certificate program.
Certificate Requirements
Required Courses
Complete All of the Following Courses:
| IMG 345 | Principles of Bone Densitometry | 3 |
| IMG 350 | Principles of Mammography | 3 |
| IMG 355 | Advanced Breast Imaging | 3 |
| IMG 400 | Medical Imaging Safety and Standards | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |