Medical Imaging - Computed Tomography Concentration Course Descriptions

The Medical Imaging Major at Grace College is in partnership with John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences in South Bend, Ind, offers a unique opportunity for students interested in a career in Computed Tomography (CT). A medical imaging major at Grace College will prepare you for compassionate and competent work as a CT technologist.
In our medical imaging program, we recognize that Christian ethics play a significant role in the well-being of healthcare patients. Respect for life and individual dignity are central Christian ethical values contributing to holistic care.

Note: You will complete at least one clinical experience as a medical imaging major. Grace College and John Patrick University have relationships with hospital systems, most within one hour of Grace’s campus. There are additional clinical locations in California, New York, and Florida.

Required Biology Courses (15 Credits)

This course is designed for students pursuing a career in an allied health field (nursing, medical imaging, health and wellness, etc.) The class includes the study of basic gross and microscopic anatomy and the function of the body on cellular, tissue, and organ system levels. The class will include organization of the body, cytology, basic histology, and the study of several organ systems – integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine. Remaining body systems are covered in course BIO 2040. Students must enroll concurrently in BIO 2020. Four hours.

This course is designed for students pursuing a career in an allied health field (nursing, medical imaging, health and wellness, etc.) This course includes a basic study of the gross and microscopic structure of several major organ systems – endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. The other body systems are covered in course BIO 2010. Students must enroll concurrently in BIO 2050. Prerequisites: BIO 2010/2020 or consent of the instructor. Four hours.

An organ systems approach to the study of disease-related microorganisms intended for the nursing major. The foundations of microbiology are presented through the lens of disease processes as bacterial, viral and parasitic infections relevant to health professionals are explored. Other course topics include: host-parasite interaction; virulence factors; hospital and community acquired infections; mechanisms of gene transfer; disinfection; antimicrobial drugs; and, immunology. Prerequisite: BIO 1010/1020; or BIO 1610/1620; or BIO 2010/2020; or consent of the instructor. Students must enroll concurrently in BIO 2710. Four hours.

This course covers the biological basis for disease within the human body. Pathological conditions are presented by organ system, including disorders caused by injury, infection, deficiency, and genetics. A review of basic anatomy and physiology is included with each body system in order to contrast normal and diseased states of tissues and organs. The origin of each disease is analyzed down to a cellular or tissue level to provide root understanding of the cause of human disease. Prerequisite: BIO 1710/1720 or BIO 2040/2050. Three hours.

Required Physical Science Courses

This course is designed to give the student a broad introduction to general, organic, and biological chemistry. The lecture emphasizes general chemical concepts while the laboratory concentrates on techniques and data handling. Students must enroll concurrently in CHM 1020. Four hours.

Activities and lectures will cover motion, energy, gravity, light, radiation, earth materials, and space. Three hours.

Required Math Courses (3 Credits)

This course in statistics provides a rigorous introduction to applied statistics. Topics include sampling principles, elementary probability, the normal distribution, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, inference on numerical and categorical variables, chi-squared, ANOVA, and linear regression. Multiple linear regression and logistic regression will be covered if time permits. Three hours.

Grace/JPU Required Medical Imaging Core (33 credits)

This is a course taught by a partner college/university.

Grace/JPU Required CT Concentration (44 Credits)

This is a course taught by a partner college/university.

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Medical Imaging – Computed Tomography Concentration Course Descriptions