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Magnetic Resonance Imaging, B.S.

Doisy College of Health Sciences Learning Outcomes

  1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the Jesuit mission by caring for the whole patient.
  2. Graduates will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting in the MRI profession.
  3. Graduates will be able to apply critical reasoning as it relates to the MRI setting.
  4. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the application of professional knowledge.
  5. Graduates will be able to recognize ethical practices in the health care setting.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program Learning Outcomes and Goals

  1. Students will be clinically competent.
    1. Students will appropriately use, record, and verify patient data.
    2. Students will position patients as directed.
    3. Students will use the proper imaging sequences for ordered exams.
    4. Students practice proper MRI and patient safety.
  2. Students will demonstrate problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
    1. Students will complete imaging procedures, explaining steps in detail.
    2. Students will present case studies and MRI final capstone project.
  3. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
    1. Students will appropriately communicate with patients.
    2. Students will demonstrate appropriate written communication.
    3. Students will demonstrate proper presentation skills.
  4. Students will demonstrate professional growth and development.
    1. Students will demonstrate professional behaviors.
    2. Students will have knowledge of ethical behaviors.
    3. Students will demonstrate professional growth through critical thinking.

The program annually tracks student learning outcomes as they relate to the above student goals.

Students in Saint Louis University's magnetic resonance imaging program take the following courses.

Undergraduate University Core32-35
Foundation
BIOL 1240
BIOL 1245
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution
and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (satisfies CORE 3800)
4
CHEM 1080
CHEM 1085
Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture
and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab
4
CMM 1200Public Speaking (satisfies CORE 1200)3
ENGL 1900Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (satisfies CORE 1900)3
HCE 1600Embodiment, Life, and Death in Context3
HIM 4750Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine3
HSCI 2100Health Care Management3
HSCI 2200Medical Terminology3
HSCI 3200Aspects of Health Law3
HSCI 3300
HSCI 3310
Anatomy & Physiology I
and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
4
HSCI 3400
HSCI 3410
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II
and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
4
HSCI 3700Research Methods (satisfies CORE 4000)3
IPE 4200Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice3
MATH 1200College Algebra3
MATH 1320Survey of Calculus3
PHIL 2050Ethics3
PHYS 1220
PHYS 1235
General Physics I
and General Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 1240
PHYS 1255
General Physics II
and General Physics II Lab
4
PSY 1010General Psychology (satisfies CORE 3600)3
STAT 1300Elementary Statistics with Computers (satisfies CORE 3200)3
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRI 4300MRI Clinical Practicum I (satisfies CORE 4500)6
MRI 4310Physical Principles3
MRI 4320Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology3
MRI 4330Instrumentation and Quality Analysis3
MRI 4340Clinical MRI & Imaging Production I3
MRI 4345Clinical MRI & Imaging Production II3
MRI 4350Patient Care and MRI Safety3
MRI 4420Emerging Technologies2
MRI 4700MRI Clinical Practicum II10
MRI 4750MRI Clinical Practicum Senior Seminar (satisfies CORE 3500)1
MRI 4860Capstone in MRI2
Total Credits137-140

Second Bachelor's Degree Option

Total program credits vary based on transfer credits. Each student will work with their advisor to create their specific course plan.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 and meet grade and term GPA requirements as outlined in the AT Program Handbook to remain in good standing.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
CHEM 1080
CHEM 1085
Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture
and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab
4
CMM 1200 Public Speaking (satisfies CORE 1200) 3
CORE 1000 Ignite First Year Seminar 2 or 3
CORE 1500 Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community 1
MATH 1200 College Algebra 3
XXXXElective 3
 Credits16-17
Spring
CORE 1700 Ultimate Questions: Philosophy 3
ENGL 1900 Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (satisfies CORE 1900) 3
MATH 1320 Survey of Calculus 3
PSY 1010 General Psychology (satisfies CORE 3600) 3
STAT 1300 Elementary Statistics with Computers (satisfies CORE 3200) 3
 Credits15
Year Two
Fall
Critical course:  BIOL 1240
BIOL 1245
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution
and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (Critical course:  satisfies CORE 3800)
4
HSCI 2200 Medical Terminology 3
IPE 2100 Interprofessional Collaboration and Healthcare in Global Context 3
PHYS 1310 College Physics I 3
PHYS 1320 College Physics I Laboratory 1
 Credits14
Spring
CORE 2500 Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation 0
CORE 2800 Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression 2-3
CORE 3400 Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture 3
HCE 1600 Embodiment, Life, and Death in Context (satisfies CORE 1600) 3
HSCI 2100 Health Care Management 3
PHYS 1330 College Physics II 3
PHYS 1340 College Physics II Laboratory 1
 Credits15-16
Year Three
Fall
HIM 4750 Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine 3
HSCI 3200 Aspects of Health Law 3
HSCI 3300
HSCI 3310
Anatomy & Physiology I
and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
4
HSCI 3700 Research Methods (Critical course:  satisfies CORE 4000) 3
General Elective 3
 Credits16
Spring
HSCI 3400
HSCI 3410
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II
and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
4
IPE 4200 Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice 3
MRI 4340 Clinical MRI & Imaging Production I 3
MRI 4350 Patient Care and MRI Safety 3
 Credits13
Year Four
Fall
MRI 4300 MRI Clinical Practicum I (Critical course:  satisfies CORE 4500) 6
MRI 4310 Physical Principles 3
MRI 4320 Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology 3
MRI 4330 Instrumentation and Quality Analysis 3
MRI 4345 Clinical MRI & Imaging Production II 3
 Credits18
Spring
MRI 4420 Emerging Technologies 2
MRI 4700 MRI Clinical Practicum II 10
MRI 4750 MRI Clinical Practicum Senior Seminar (Critical course:  satisfies CORE 3500) 1
MRI 4860 Capstone in MRI 2
 Credits15
 Total Credits122-124

Apply for Admission

Contact Doisy College of Health Sciences
Recruitment specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu

2+SLU programs provide a guided pathway for students transferring from a partner institution. 

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, B.S. (STLCC 2+SLU)