Diagnostic Medical Imaging

In-demand Career with Room for Growth

The JRCERT nationally accredited Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program is challenging, rewarding and an experience like no other. The Program curriculum prepares students to become clinically competent, entry-level Radiologic Technologists with a combination of classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical education experiences. Students learn how to operate imaging equipment, communicate with patients, properly position body parts, select appropriate exposure factors, and obtain diagnostic quality images. Additionally, students will learn the ethical and legal aspects of the Medical Imaging field and the professional standards required for a successful career. Throughout the duration of the Program, students will complete all educational and clinical requirements for Radiography certification and registration in accordance with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians – est. salary $70,387*

 

**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Courses and Completion Sequence

The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.

Summer I

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
DMI 101 - Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Imaging 2 credits Prerequisite for DMI 105  Major Course
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or
ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)
3 credits Must receive a grade of "C" or better
Prerequisite for ENGL 102
Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra 3 credits   Quantitative Reasoning

All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Semester 1

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
DMI 105 - Image Production and Evaluation I 4 credits Prerequisites: FNMT 118 and DMI 101
Corequisite: DMI 119, DMI 131, DMI 181, DMI 196
Prerequisite for DMI 106 
Major Course
DMI 119 - Introduction to Radiologic Physics 2 credits Corequisite: DMI 105, DMI 131, DMI 181, DMI 196
Prerequisite for DMI 106

Major Course
DMI 131 - Patient Care and Procedures I 4 credits Prereq: ENGL 101
Corequisite: DMI 105, DMI 119, DMI 181, DMI 196
Students spend time in lab practicing procedures under supervision.
Prerequisite for DMI 106
Major Course
DMI 181 - Radiographic Osteology and Pathology I 2 credits Corequisite: DMI 105, DMI 119, DMI 131, DMI 196
Prerequisite for DMI 106
Major Course
DMI 196 - Clinical Education I 1 credit Corequisite: DMI 105, DMI 119, DMI 131, DMI 181
Prerequisite for DMI 106
Major Course
BIOL 109 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits Prerequisite for BIOL 110 and DMI 132
Visit the Science, Technology, & Allied Health Lab in the Library Lower Level, Room L1-LL for support
Scientific Reasoning

All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

  • This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate degree
  • Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register

Semester 2

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
DMI 106 - Image Production and Evaluation II 2 credits Prerequisites: DMI 105, DMI 119, DMI 131, DMI 181, DMI 196
Corequisite: DMI 120, DMI 132, DMI 182, DMI 197
Prerequisite for DMI 198
Major Course
DMI 120 - Radiation Safety II 2 credits Corequisite: DMI 106, DMI 132 , DMI 182, and DMI 197
Prerequisite for DMI 198
Major Course
DMI 132 - Patient Care and Procedures II 4 credits Prerequisites: BIOL 109
Corequisite: DMI 106, DMI 120, DMI 182, DMI 197
Prerequisite for DMI 198
Students spend time in lab practicing procedures under supervision.
Major Course
DMI 182 - Radiographic Osteology and Pathology II 2 credits Corequisite: DMI 106, DMI 120 , DMI 132 DMI 197
Prerequisite for DMI 198
Major Course
DMI 197 - Clinical Education II 1 credit Corequisite: DMI 106, DMI 120, DMI 132, DMI 182
Prerequisite for DMI 198
Major Course
BIOL 110 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credits Prerequisite: BIOL 109
Visit the Science, Technology, & Allied Health Lab in the Library Lower Level, Room L1-LL for support
Prerequisite for DMI 231 
 

All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Summer 1

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
DMI 198 - Clinical Education III 1 credit Prerequisites: DMI 106, DMI 120, DMI 132, DMI 182, DMI 197
Prerequisite for DMI 199
Major Course
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology 3 credits Completion of CIS 103 with a grade of "C" or better is a prerequisite for DMI 221 Technological Competency

All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Summer 2

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
DMI 199 - Clinical Education IV 1 credit Prerequisites: DMI 198
Prerequisite for DMI 221
Major Course
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or
ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)
3 credits Prerequisites: ENGL 101
Prerequisite for DMI 231
Writing, Research, Info Lit 2

All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Semester 3

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
DMI 221 - Advanced Imaging I 4 credits Prerequisites: CIS 103, DMI 199
Corequisite: DMI 231, DMI 261, DMI 297
Prerequisite for DMI 222
Major Course
DMI 231 - Patient Care and Procedures III 3 credits Prerequisites: BIOL 110, ENGL 102
Corequisite: DMI 221, DMI 261, DMI 297
Students spend time in lab practicing procedures under supervision.
Prerequisite for DMI 222
Major Course
DMI 261 - Radiation Safety III 2 credits Prerequisites: DMI 199
Corequisite: DMI 221, DMI 231
Major Course
DMI 297 - Clinical Education V 2 credits Corequisite: DMI 221, DMI 231, DMI 261
Prerequisite for DMI 222
Major Course
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or
SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) or

GEOG 103 - Introduction to Human Geography or
ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology

3 credits Most transfer institutions require a Sociology course. Meet with an academic advisor to ensure SOC 101 is the preferred elective to best meet program and/or transfer requirements. Cultural Analysis & Interpretation

All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Semester 4

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
DMI 222 - Advanced Imaging II  2 credits

Prerequisites: DMI 221,DMI 231, DMI 261, DMI 297
Corequisite: DMI 232, DMI 298
Prerequisite for DMI 299

Major Course
DMI 232 - Registry Review and Career Planning 3 credits Corequisite: DMI 222, DMI 298
Prerequisite for DMI 299
Major Course
DMI 298 - Clinical Education VI 2 credits Corequisite: DMI 222, DMI 232
Prerequisite for DMI 299
Major Course

ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or
ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or
ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or
ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication or
AH 116 - Interpersonal and Professional Skills in the Health Care Setting
3 credits Meet with an academic advisor to ensure the preferred elective to best meet program and/or transfer requirements.
For ENGL 115, 116, 117, 118: ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently
Oral Communication/Creative Expression

All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

  • If this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
  • Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
  • Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship

Summer 1

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
DMI 299 - Clinical Education VII 1 credit Prerequisite: DMI 222, DMI 232, DMI 298 Major Course

All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, log in to MyCCP, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

All General Education courses may be completed before entering the DMI Program or along with DMI Program courses.  Students are encouraged to complete General Education requirements prior to Program commencement to make their schedules more manageable.

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Student in the Diagnostic Medical Imaging program at a CCP podium.

“My college experience has been a second chance. When I was young, I didn’t work to my full potential. When entering college, I needed to take remedial math class before I could go even further. I took on that challenge and even exceeded my expectations by taking statistics and calculus. Tenacity was the key to my success and my hard work has really paid off,”

Jennifer Meyers
DMI student and Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Recipient