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From student to leader: Advancing your career with a medical imaging degree

With a high-quality curriculum focused on current and future technologies and rigorous academic standards, Boise State University’s online Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences is an ideal way to prepare for advancement into a leadership role.

The medical imaging degree prepares you to better serve as a resource for your patients, co-workers and employers and to become active in the administration and leadership of your organization.

The coursework aligns with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences core curriculum, so you will receive a thorough education that meets industry standards and equips you with knowledge and skills essential to leadership.

By earning a medical imaging degree, you open yourself up to several possible leadership roles in the field, including:

  • Department manager: Manage the staff, daily operations and budget for a medical imaging department.
  • Administrator: Oversee a medical imaging department’s management and administration to ensure compliance and a strong support staff.
  • Lead sonographer: Run the daily operations of and ensure the quality and accuracy for a sonography staff.
  • Lead MRI technologist: Manage MRI staff operations to ensure safety, efficiency and quality.
  • Director of radiology: Oversee the elements of a diagnostic imaging department, including staff, budgets and equipment while ensuring compliance.
  • Imaging science instructor: Develop curriculum and teach courses in imaging science for a college or university.

Unparalleled flexibility

Boise State’s medical imaging degree is designed for working professionals, including seven-week courses that allow you to complete your degree in as few as 12 months.

You can quickly add to your qualifications and advance your career while balancing professional and personal commitments. There are also no clinical hour requirements to complete the medical imaging degree, saving you time and money.

As an online student, you will create meaningful connections with classmates, alumni and medical imaging professionals. You will also benefit from a strong support system in the form of Boise State’s faculty and staff.

By focusing on current and future technologies and practices, the medical imaging degree curriculum allows you to immediately apply what you are learning to your career.

“The first course I took, Civil Engagement, Ethics and Global Diversity, was all about leadership,” said graduate Nathaniel Montiel. “That applies because I want to go into administration one day. Leadership applies to any position. I also learned about research papers and professionalism.

“In the imaging course, we did a group paper about what equipment we would choose if we were running our own department. What’s funny is we had just bought new equipment at the hospital where I work. It couldn’t have been more applicable.”

Learn more about the imaging sciences program

Earning an online Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences from Boise State University can open doors to new opportunities and a brighter future — and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re exploring if an online degree is right for you or need help transferring credits, connecting with a student success coach is the perfect first step.

Ready to learn more? Attend one of our online information sessions or contact a student success coach today.

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