Radiation and Imaging Sciences
Health Sciences, Education & Wellness
Provides a four-year degree designed specifically for certified professionals in Radiologic Technology, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Radiation Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine. The program has two degree concentrations.
Radiation and Imaging Management: for students who wish to lead radiation and imaging departments and clinics.
Radiation and Imaging Technology: for students seeking advanced technical expertise. It will give students access to post-baccalaureate study through the University of Washington’s Master of Health Administration program.
- RAIM 301 Essentials of Imaging & Therapy . 5 CR
- Covers different modalities within the radiology and radiation therapy fields including terminology, equipment, procedures, safety issues, staffing and economics. Emphasis is on understanding the modality from an administrative standpoint. Students complete five modules in modalities in which they are not certified. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.
- RAIM 320 Finance & Accounting for Healthcare Managers . 5 CR
- Addresses issues of financial management in healthcare systems, including budget development and analysis, equipment purchase and depreciation, salaries and benefits, and coding and reimbursement. Case studies are used to bring a contextual focus on radiation and diagnostic imaging departments and the healthcare industry including multinational aspects and parameters of outsourcing. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.
- RAIM 325 Organizational Theory & Behavior in Healthcare . 5 CR
- Presents theory and practice of how organizational design affects group and interpersonal interactions as it applies to healthcare. Includes organizational structures, culture, and change management. Case studies used to bring contextual focus on radiation and diagnostic imaging departments and the global healthcare industry. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.
- RAIM 340 Human Resources Management in Health Professions . 5 CR
- Examines laws, regulations and practices relating to employment in healthcare settings, including requirements for staffing, evaluating employee performance, career development, union relationships, health, safety security, diversity issues, probation and dismissal. Case studies are used to bring a contextual focus on radiation and imaging departments and in a global healthcare industry. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.
- RAIM 350 Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Healthcare . 5 CR
- Covers laws and regulations pertaining to healthcare. Topics include contracts with equipment vendors, HIPAA and Stark laws, and insurance. Case studies are used to bring a contextual focus on radiation and diagnostic imaging departments and the healthcare industry. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.
- RAIM 401 Marketing in Healthcare Environment . 5 CR
- Covers marketing in healthcare including aspects of business-to-business and business-to-customer. Topics include marketing strategies, cost benefit analysis, and assessment of success of marketing campaigns. Case studies are used to bring a contextual focus on radiation and diagnostic imaging departments and the global healthcare industry. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.
- RAIM 410 Institutional Quality & Safety Management . 5 CR
- Covers management of hospital and departmental accreditation. Includes principles of total quality management, interpretation of accreditation standards, design of processes to address standards, and preparation for a site visit. Case studies are used to bring a contextual focus on radiation and diagnostic imaging departments. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.
- RAIM 440 New Business Planning in Healthcare . 5 CR
- Covers planning and developing a new business venture within the healthcare industry. Includes plan development, pro-forma budget, estimates of market audience and planning, sources of financing, tracking response and success. Case studies are used to bring a contextual focus on radiation and diagnostic imaging departments and the healthcare industry. Prerequisite: RAIM 401 or permission of instructor.
- RAIM 460 Management & Leadership in Healthcare . 5 CR
- Prepares for leadership roles in healthcare. Topics include relations with diverse and/or remotely located staff, global and virtual employees, communication skills for managers, time management, motivating employees, and conflict resolution. Case studies are used to bring a contextual focus on radiation and imaging departments and a global healthcare industry. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.
- RAIM 475 Capstone Project . 5 CR
- Students review, integrate and practice the skills and knowledge covered throughout the Radiation and Imaging program. Students select a complete and significant project drawn from case studies involving both management and technology components. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.
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