Program Overview
Lincoln University's Diagnostic Imaging program offers a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in Sonography and Echocardiography. The program emphasizes professional development and lifelong learning, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to use diagnostic ultrasound imaging and echocardiography equipment for testing the human body. Graduates are prepared for employment in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and research facilities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Lincoln University undergraduate studies in Diagnostic Imaging (DI) with concentrations in Sonography and Echocardiography are dedicated to providing high-quality education and training that leads to employment as a competent, ethical health care professional, and results in the Bachelor of Science Degree. The program emphasizes the necessity of professional development and life-long learning. The academic activities and externships enable graduates to develop a knowledge base for the use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and echocardiography equipment for testing of the human body. It also provides students with the knowledge of clinical skills, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills.
Outline:
General Education
- The main fields of general education for BS in DI are:
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- English
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Computer Science and Software
- Administration
Core Courses
- DI 10 Physical Principles of Ultrasound
- DI 20 Medical Terminology
- DI 30 Anatomy and Physiology
- DI 110 Ultrasound Principles and Protocols
- DI 210 Advanced Ultrasound Physics and Technology
General Ultrasound Courses
- DI 114 Vascular Anatomy and Hemodynamics
- DI 115 ECG and Arrhythmias Interpretation
- DI 120 OB/GYN Ultrasound I
- DI 124 Peripheral Vascular
- DI 125 Introduction to Echocardiography
- DI 130 OB/GYN Ultrasound II
- DI 140 OB/GYN Scanning (Lab)
- DI 150 Abdomen and Small Parts I
- DI 160 Abdomen and Small Parts II
- DI 170 Abdomen and Small Parts Scanning (Lab)
Concentrations and Electives
- Sonography Concentration
- DI 231 Advanced OB/GYN Ultrasound
- DI 241 Advanced OB/GYN Scanning (Lab)
- DI 251 Advanced Abdomen and Small Parts
- DI 261 Advanced Abdomen and Small Parts Scanning (Lab)
- Electives DI 234 or DI 235
- Echocardiography Concentration
- DI 235 Echo Imaging
- DI 245 Echo Scanning (Lab)
- DI 255 Advanced Echo Imaging
- DI 265 Advanced Echo Imaging (Lab)
- Electives DI 231 or DI 234
Externships
- DI 291/295A Practicum / Externship I
Careers:
Graduates have opportunities for employment in: hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, mobile services, research; and also, as managers/owners of private DI offices; and marketers or administrators of sales and product development for equipment manufacturers.
