Laurea in Imaging Medico

The baccalaureate Medical Imaging curriculum is designed to build upon an Associate Degree in Imaging or an approved diploma program. Diploma graduates may need to complete prerequisite courses in general education before acceptance into the Medical Imaging degree program. The baccalaureate program is approximately a two-year completion program.

The Medical Imaging Program at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences will provide the imaging professional with an opportunity to advance their current imaging skills. Leadership skills, along with opportunities to receive advanced credentials in Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance imaging, will prepare the graduate to become a leader in their chosen field. Emphasis on communication and critical thinking skills will prepare the graduate to become adaptable in the diverse healthcare setting. The Medical Imaging Program will provide the knowledge, skills, and professional values required to deliver patient-centred care and high-quality images.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging will be able to:

Expand the knowledge of clinical skills to increase clinical competence in the imaging modalities.

Demonstrate leadership skills necessary for advancement in the medical imaging field.

Practice patient-centred care in all imaging modalities.

Demonstrate practical communication skills (oral and written) for communicating with patients, staff, and other healthcare providers.

Demonstrate medical, legal, and ethical behaviours through ethical practice in the healthcare setting.

Demonstrate the ability to adapt to the ever-changing healthcare field by using critical thinking skills.

Identify quality measures related to high-quality medical imaging.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences provides progressive, exemplary healthcare education.

Named the best small college in North Carolina in 2016, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences has evolved from a small nursing school into a robust educational institution offering degrees in seven health science disciplines. From one-year diplomas to associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees – including part-time and online options – we offer an option to fit our needs, whether you’re new to healthcare or already employed and seeking to advance your career.

At our state-of-the-art campus, situated on the grounds of Atrium Health Cabarrus, you’ll learn in an immersive, professional healthcare environment that embodies excellence and provides unmatched real-life clinical experience. You’ll learn from expert faculty who provide individualized instruction and are committed to helping you succeed while you’re here and after you graduate.

Our students boast 90+ per cent pass rates on licensure and certification, far exceeding state and national averages, and 96 per cent are working in healthcare within six months of graduation.