Comprehensive Medical Imaging Major

Comprehensive medical imaging employs advanced imaging modalities to make diagnostic evaluations of the body. The CMI program at UNLV is an innovative academic program designed to educate students in a foundation of mathematics and the sciences applicable to the interdisciplinary and applied science of diagnostic medical imaging. The program offers theoretical and clinical course work in the advanced-level modalities of magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and computed tomography. Graduates of the program help meet the demand for professional personnel to perform patient imaging procedures on state-of-the-art advanced imaging systems, process and enhance computer images, prepare and administer contrast agents, maintain strict quality control guidelines, and conduct research in the comprehensive medical imaging area. The specific program objectives are that, upon graduation, the graduate should:

1. Apply theoretical and practical diagnostic medical imaging concepts in the workplace.
2. Support their aspirations for obtaining professional certifications.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the research process and its relationship to current and future diagnostic medical imaging activities.
4. Continue to acquire knowledge and experiences required to assume leadership roles in the diagnostic medical imaging profession.
5. Function collaboratively with members of other health care disciplines.
6. Become involved with national and local medical imaging-related professional societies.
7. Have a solid academic foundation to allow entry into graduate programs.
8. Conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner.