MRI machine

The Radiologic Technology program (DMIR) in diagnostic medical radiography (X-ray technology) includes extensive clinical experience. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible for certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); licensure is required for employment in the field in the state of Illinois through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).  

Students must achieve a grade of C or better in all DMIR courses to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in DMIR.

For more information about Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography, please visit the program page.

This degree requires program application and admission; please visit the above link for details.

Degree Requirements

Field of Study Code: DMIR.AAS

Program Requirements
DMIR 1100Introduction to DMIR2
DMIR 1111Clinical Education I1
DMIR 1112Clinical Education II2
DMIR 1113Clinical Education III2
DMIR 1121Radiographic Equipment4
DMIR 1122Image Formation and Evaluation5
DMIR 1131Radiographic Procedures I4
DMIR 1132Radiographic Procedures II3
DMIR 1133Radiographic Procedures III3
DMIR 1145Ethics, Law & Basic Pharmacology1
DMIR 2201Radiation Physics, Biology & Protection3
DMIR 2211Clinical Education IV1
DMIR 2212Clinical Education V3
DMIR 2213Clinical Education VI3
DMIR 2225Basic Pathophysiology3
DMIR 2235Quality Management in Diagnostic Imaging2
DMIR 2240Radiographic Image Analysis3
Select one of the following:4
Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology With Cadaver I
ENGLI 1101English Composition I3
ENGLI 1102English Composition II3
HLTHS 1110Biomedical Terminology3
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Small-Group Communication
Introduction to Business Communication
General Education
Select 3 credits in Humanities 13
Select 3-5 credit hours in Math 1,23-5
Select 3 credits in Social and Behavioral Sciences 13
Total Credits70-72
1

In addition to the courses listed above.

2

MATH 1102 Mathematics for Health Sciences and MATH 1120 Mathematical Foundations for Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonographers will fulfill this degree requirement.

Students must achieve a grade of C or better in all DMIR courses to earn an AAS degree in Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A.S. degree, please visit the A.A.S. degree catalog page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Pre-Program Courses

ANAT 1500Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology4
or ANAT 1551 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
or ANAT 1571 Anatomy and Physiology With Cadaver I
ENGLI 1101English Composition I3
ENGLI 1102English Composition II3
HLTHS 1110Biomedical Terminology3
SPEEC 1100Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
or SPEEC 1120 Small-Group Communication
or SPEEC 1150 Introduction to Business Communication
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences3
Gen EdMathematics3-5
DMIR 1100Introduction to DMIR2
Total Credits27-29

Program Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Semester – SummerCredits
DMIR 1111 Clinical Education I 1
DMIR 1131 Radiographic Procedures I 4
 Credits5
Second Semester – Fall
DMIR 1112 Clinical Education II 2
DMIR 1121 Radiographic Equipment 4
DMIR 1132 Radiographic Procedures II 3
 Credits9
Third Semester – Spring
DMIR 1113 Clinical Education III 2
DMIR 1122 Image Formation and Evaluation 5
DMIR 1133 Radiographic Procedures III 3
 Credits10
Fourth Semester – Summer
DMIR 1145 Ethics, Law & Basic Pharmacology 1
DMIR 2211 Clinical Education IV 1
 Credits2
Fifth Semester – Fall
DMIR 2201 Radiation Physics, Biology & Protection 3
DMIR 2212 Clinical Education V 3
DMIR 2225 Basic Pathophysiology 3
 Credits9
Sixth Semester – Spring
DMIR 2213 Clinical Education VI 3
DMIR 2235 Quality Management in Diagnostic Imaging 2
DMIR 2240 Radiographic Image Analysis 3
 Credits8
 Total Credits43