Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging

Program Title:	Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging
Credit Hours:	139
Award Granted on Completion:	Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging
Delivery Mode:	Face-To-Face
Local Accreditation Status:	Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE (CAA)
Language of Study:	English
Duration:	4 Years
Campus:	Abu Dhabi
Faculty Info:	Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

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About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging is an integrated academic and clinical program designed to prepare you to take the Medical Imaging Technologist licensing examination of the MOHAP, DHA, and DOH as per the UAE-P PQR: Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements after completion of the mandatory period of training.

The courses are integrated vertically and horizontally in relation to the various imaging modalities studied in the course. For example, you will study cross-sectional anatomy when learning about imaging modalities capable of generating cross-sectional images. This approach is integrated with periods of clinical placement every semester related to academic teaching activities.

The overall goals of the program are to:

Provide students with the necessary clinical and didactic experience to become competent diagnostic radiographers with the required skills to produce high-quality medical images.
Develop critical, analytical problem-based learning skills with the ability to explain the scientific basis of diagnostic radiography and theoretical and practical knowledge about different medical imaging modalities, such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine.
Provide students with an understanding of the ethics and regulations of a radiography career and the principles of health organizations and society.
Provide students with the ability to provide professional patient care and personal and professional development.
Provide students with the skills required to protect patients, themselves, and others from unnecessary radiation exposure.
Provide students with academic and practical content in sufficient detail to ensure they are competent to work as diagnostic technologists within a healthcare team.

Objectives

Demonstrate the required knowledge for practice
Be clinically competent
Demonstrate communication skills
Develop critical thinking skills
Model professionalism
Demonstrate research skills and lifelong learning

Learning Outcomes

Integrate knowledge of the fundamental scientific principles of all medical imaging modalities and medical imaging sciences to perform different protocols and techniques and conduct scientific research in the field
Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of interactions, biological consequences, and detection of ionizing radiation
Apply knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology to the role of medical imaging technologist
Produce high-quality, diagnosable medical images by applying positioning skills, selecting technical factors, and utilizing radiation protection
Operate imaging equipment consistent with the procedure and the patient’s condition within acceptable parameters and perform quality control measures relevant to each modality
Use information technology to present, explain, and critique matters related to medical imaging
Demonstrate effective verbal and appropriate written communication skills
Work both independently and as part of a team, in a variety of situations
Critically evaluate and critique the quality of dynamic, planar, sectional, and 3D medical images
Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis, and research skills to modify standard procedures to adapt to new circumstances, difficult cases, or unusual situations while maintaining appropriate medical imaging quality
Practice safely within relevant legal, ethical, professional, and managerial frameworks for a diverse population of patients
Make reasoned judgments based on a range of evidence sources and, in the absence of complete information, in line with socio-cultural norms
Demonstrate the scientific research knowledge and the ability to read, critique, evaluate, and apply the latest developments and technology in the field of medical imaging sciences
Adapt to new medical imaging technologies to stay at the leading edge of trends and practice
Show responsibility, self-awareness, and leadership within the practice of medical imaging
Recognize the need for further professional education, manage learning tasks in medical imaging independently, and acquire skills for lifelong learning

Career Opportunities

After completing the Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging in Medical Diagnostic Imaging, numerous career opportunities are available to you. Here are some of the positions previous graduates of the program have secured:

Radiographer/Radiography Technologist
Radiation Protection Officer (RPO)
PACs Administrator
Clinical Instructor/Preceptor
Research Assistant
Application Specialist

Program Curriculum

General Requirements (GE) 11 Courses – (33 CH)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit hours
ENG100	English I	3
GEN100/GEN101	Communication Skills in Arabic/Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3
GEN102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3
GEN105	Emirates Society	3
BIT100	Introduction to Information Technology	3
GEN201	Psychology	3
PHI200	Ethics	3
GEN302	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
ENG104	English II	3
GEN103	Critical Thinking	3
MTH100	Mathematics & Statistics	3

Basic Medical Science Courses 4 Courses – (12 CH)

Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Credit hours
BMS 110	Medical Terminology		3
BMS 121	Gross Anatomy and Histology	BMS 110	3
BMS 122	Human Physiology	BMS 110	3
BMS 410	Pathology	BMS 121, BMS 122	3

Basic Science Courses 2 Courses – (6 CH)

Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Credit hours
BSC 220	Biostatistics		3
BSC 320	Research Methodology	BSC 220	3

Core Major Courses 28 Courses- (88 CH)

Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisite	Credit hours
MDI 111	Radiation Physics	Admission Criteria	3
MDI 112	Radiation Physics, Biology and Dosimetry	MDI 111	3
MDI 211	Musculoskeletal Anatomy	BMS 121	3
MDI 212	MDI-Ethics, law, and Patient care	BMS 110	2
MDI 213	Image Principle, Acquisition and Display	MDI 111, MDI 112	3
MDI 214	Radiation Protection and Safety	MDI 111, MDI 112	2
MDI 221	Informatics and Image Processing	MDI 213	2
MDI 222	Radiation Protection and Safety	MDI 214	2
MDI 223	Image Production and Evaluation-1	MDI 213	2
MDI 224	Imaging Procedures and Critique-1	MDI 213, MDI 221	2
MDI 225	Clinical Practice – 1	MDI 111, MDI 112, MDI114, MDI 213	3
MDI 311	Advanced Patient Care [Pharmacology and Venipuncture]	MDI 212	2
MDI 312	Imaging Pathology -1	BMS 410	2
MDI 313	Image Production and Evaluation-2	MDI 223	3
MDI 314	Imaging Procedures and Critique-2	MDI 224	3
MDI 315	Clinical Practice – 2	MDI 225	4
MDI 321	Quality Management	MDI 221	3
MDI 322	Imaging Pathology -2	MDI 312	2
MDI 323	Image Production and Evaluation-3	MDI 313	3
MDI 324	Imaging Procedures and Critique-3	MDI 314	3
MDI 325	Clinical Practice – 3	MDI 315	4
MDI411	Artificial intelligence in Medical Imaging and Future Practice	MDI 321	2
MDI412	Image Production and Evaluation-4	MDI 323	3
MDI413	Imaging Procedures and Critique-4	MDI 324	3
MDI414	Clinical Practice – 4	MDI 325	7
MDI 421	Hybrid Imaging Technology	MDI412 MDI413	4
MDI 422	Evidence Based Practice [Research Project]	BSC 220 BSC 320	4
MDI 423	Clinical Practice – 5	MDI414	9

Study Plans

YEAR 1 (36 CH)
Semester 1		CH	Semester 2		CH
ENG 100	English I	3	GEN 105	Emirates Society	3
MTH 100	Mathematics & Statistics	3	ENG 104	English II	3
BIT 100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	GEN 103	Critical Thinking	3
GEN100/ GEN101	Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non -Arabic speakers	3	BMS 121	Gross Anatomy and Histology	3
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3	BMS 122	Human Physiology	3
MDI 111	Radiation Physics	3	MDI 112	Radiation Physics, Biology and Dosimetry	3
Total		18		Total	18
YEAR 2 (36 CH)
PHI200	Ethics	3	GEN 102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3
GEN 201	Psychology	3	BSC 220	Biostatistics	3
BMS 410	Pathology	3	MDI 221	Informatics and Image Processing	2
MDI 211	Musculoskeletal Anatomy	3	MDI 222	Radiation Protection and Safety	2
MDI 212	MDI-Ethics, law, and Patient care	2	MDI 223	Image Production and Evaluation-1	2
MDI 213	Image Principle, Acquisition and Display	3	MDI 224	Imaging Procedures and Critique-1	2
MDI 214	Radiation Protection and Safety	2	MDI 225	Clinical Practice – 1	3
Total		19		Total	17
YEAR 3 (35 CH)
GEN 302	Fundamentals of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Sustainability	3	BSC 320	Research Methodology	3
MDI 311	Advanced Patient Care [Pharmacology and Venipuncture]	2	MDI 321	Quality Management	3
MDI 312	Imaging Pathology -1	2	MDI 322	Imaging Pathology -2	2
MDI 313	Image Production and Evaluation-2	3	MDI 323	Image Production and Evaluation-3	3
MDI 314	Imaging Procedures and Critique-2	3	MDI 324	Imaging Procedures and Critique-3	3
MDI 315	Clinical Practice – 2	4	MDI 325	Clinical Practice – 3	4
Total		17		Total	18
YEAR 4 (32 CH)
MDI411	Artificial intelligence in Medical Imaging and Future Practice	2	MDI 421	Hybrid Imaging Technology	4
MDI412	Image Production and Evaluation-4	3	MDI 422	Evidence Based Practice [Research Project]	4
MDI413	Imaging Procedures and Critique-4	3	MDI 423	Clinical Practice – 5	9
MDI414	Clinical Practice – 4	7
Total		15		Total	17

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