Suzieann Richards-Bass MAED, MBA, RT (R) University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

1. Welcome to Diagnostic Imaging Suzieann Richards-Bass MAED, MBA, RT (R) University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Sciences Diagnostic Imaging Program

2. History of Radiology • November 11, 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen • Roentgen the first Nobel prize in physics in 1901

3. History of Radiology X-ray of a colleagues hand after presenting the“new ray” to the Physics – Medical Association X-ray of Roentgen’s Wife’s Hand

4. History of Radiology

5. History of Radiology

6. Diagnostic Imaging Technologists • Radiologists • Medical Doctors • 7 to 10 years education • Interpret Diagnostic Images • Ultimate responsibility • Radiologic Technologists / Diagnostic Imaging Technologists • Technologists • 2 to 4 years education • Perform diagnostic imaging procedures

7. Diagnostic Imaging Technologists Career Opportunities

8. Diagnostic Imaging Technologists Radiography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mammography Pet Scanning Spec Scanning Bone Densitometry Interventional Imaging Nuclear Medicine Sonography Radiation Therapy Computed Tomography Cardiac Imaging

9. Diagnostic Imaging Technologists The Future is Here! Digital Radiography Molecular Imaging

10. Advanced Practice Radiologist Assistant Radiology Practioner Assistant Radiologist

11. Diagnostic Imaging Technologists Sales and Service Quality Assurance Administration Application Specialist Medical Physics Traveling Information Systems Management Education Research

13. Compassionate Mature Dependable Responsible Detail oriented Good communicator Professional Qualities of a Diagnostic Imaging Technologist

14. Diagnostic Radiography

15. Diagnostic Radiography

16. Education for Diagnostic Imaging Technologist • Radiography - foundation • Radiography Programs • 2 years – 24 months (yes school during summer!) • FULL-TIME education! Not like previous education. Up to 40 hours per week on campus. • Requires up to 24 hrs a week in clinical setting performing radiographic procedures • Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Associate Degree

17. Education for Diagnostic Imaging Technologist • Radiography Programs • Certificate – Institutional • Associate of Applied Science – Technical • Associate degree – completed general education requirements • Bachelor degree – M. D. Anderson Program

18. 2 years (24 months) 1 year MRI CT Education/Management Bachelors of Science Application Deadline April 1 Selection criteria GPA References Personal Interview Site visit Radiographers Prerequisite Courses UT MD Anderson Cancer CenterSchool of Health Sciences Diagnostic Imaging Technologist Program

19. Prerequisite Courses • 6 Communication (English rhetoric/composition) • 3 Mathematics • College Algebra- or higher • 12 Natural Sciences • Must include Anatomy & Physiology 1 (Mandatory) • Anatomy and Physiology II recommended • 6 Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts • 3 hours in Humanities • 3 hours in visual and performing arts

20. Prerequisite Courses continued • 15 Social and Behavior Sciences • Must include: • 6 hours of U. S. • 6 hours in political • 3 hours in social/behavior science • Psychology recommended • Minimum total of 42 hours required

21. What the student should expect • Demonstration of clinical competency • Participation in Clinical education 24 hours per week • Full didactic course load • Participation in Professional responsibilities/duties

22. Upon Completion • Students sit for the National certification examination with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist • State Licensure is required in many states • Continued education is required to maintain Certification and license

23. Trauma Radiography

24. Trauma Radiography

25. Digital Radiography

26. Diagnostic Radiography

27. Imaging Modalities – Advanced Levels • Mammography • Sonography • Computed Tomography • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Nuclear Medicine • SPECT • PET Tomography • Radiation Therapy

28. Sonography

29. Nuclear Medicine

30. Nuclear Medicine

31. Fusion Imaging SPECT (Single Photon Emission Tomography)

32. Computed Tomography

33. Computed Tomography

34. Computed Tomography

35. Magnetic Resonance Imaging

36. Magnetic Resonance Imaging

37. Magnetic Resonance Imaging

38. Magnetic Resonance Imaging

39. Fusion Imaging MRI and Nuclear Medicine

40. Fusion Imaging PET (Positron Emission Tomography – CT and Nuclear Medicine)

41. Molecular Imaging

42. Advanced Level Practice • Master’s Programs • Education • Management • Radiology Physician Assistant

43. Interested? • Clinical visit – get to know the profession BEFORE you apply • Complete your core-curriculum requirements for a BS degree • Be prepared for 24 hours of clinical experience per week PLUS didactic classes • Classes for radiography are typically held in traditional setting • Blackboard • Internet • Online testing

44. Additional information regarding the Diagnostic Imaging Program can be obtained by calling the Program Office at (713) 792-3455 Visit us on the Web at www.mdanderson.org/healthsciences

45. That's All Folks!