Allied Health Sciences - The College of Allied Health

Welcome to the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Website.

The Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences offers undergraduate baccalaureate degrees in the healing arts of medical imaging and therapy.   We offer four distinct baccalaureate degree programs in radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and sonography.  After successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to sit for certification in the profession.

In addition to the regional accreditation of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, each of the traditional baccalaureate degree programs is programmatically accredited by their national accrediting agency;

• Radiography and Radiation Therapy are accredited by the Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
  
  
• Nuclear Medicine Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee for Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)
  
  
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

In addition to the traditional baccalaureate degree programs, the Department also offers a B.S. in Radiation Sciences, online,  non-clinical,  post-professional degree that allows students to advance their degree while maintaining their current employment status.  This program is intended for students who already hold a credential in nuclear medicine, radiography, radiation therapy or sonography but wish to obtain their baccalaureate degree.

The Medical Dosimetry program is a Master of Science degree in Allied Health Sciences with specialization in Medical Dosimetry, also accredited by JRCERT.  The program is designed to provide registered radiation therapists with a B.S. degree or professionals with a B.S. science degree, an opportunity for advanced education, training and research. Graduates of the program are eligible to make application to the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).  
 
The primary mission of the faculty in the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences is to
1.) Educate individuals to become competent professional practitioners capable of assuming leadership in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Medical Dosimetry. 2.) Prepare individuals to participate in research, scholarship and policy development which enhances the educational process, the professions and health care. 3.)  Encourage individuals to provide service to the University, the community and the professions which contribute to enhancing the well being of the individual, Oklahoma and the global community.

For more information on admissions into the program, please link to the specific profession you are interested or go to the Admissions link.