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About The Academic Program

To qualify cadres with extensive education, professionalism and research skills that allow them to meet the latest standards of the Diagnostic Imaging profession for the development of health care and community services.

Major

Diagnostic Radiology

Language of instruction

English

Duration

5 Years

Academic degree

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging

Career opportunities

,Government and private hospitals. ,Clinics and primary health centers. ,Universities and educational centers. ,Research centers. ,Energy, radiation, and renewable energy studies centers. ,Radiation protection centers.

Nature and Goals of the Program

Students will be familiar with the concepts, theories, and fundamental principles associated with the field of diagnostic imaging. They will be capable of effectively using modern technology and applying acquired theoretical knowledge to conduct diagnostic imaging examinations on patients accurately and safely, in various contexts. They will have critical, innovative, and creative thinking abilities, adapting to diverse environments through self-learning and participation in learning situations that encourage the development of professional competencies related to diagnostic imaging. They will also show leadership skills necessary for utilizing their intellectual capacities fully in different settings related to diagnostic imaging practice, being a good listener and clear communicator in healthcare and community service contexts. Additionally, they will adhere to professional performance standards and the code of ethics for the diagnostic imaging profession, taking responsibility for raising awareness in the community about the benefits and risks of radiation used in diagnostic imaging procedures.

1-To provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of national and international organizations that certify Diagnostic Imaging Specialists.
2-To enhance the graduate’s professional characteristics, communication and leadership skills which are needed for the high quality delivery of services within the field of Diagnostic Imaging.
3-To enable the graduate to contribute effectively in promoting health and radiation safety in the society.
4-To provide graduates with research skills needed to conduct research and form collaborations that develop the field of Diagnostic Imaging.

Knowledge and Understanding:
1-Describe the basic concepts and theories related diagnostic imaging profession.
2-Recognize clinical procedures methods essential for diagnostic imaging, health care services, and research.
Skills:
1-Apply all the procedures to the practice of diagnostic profession in different settings.
2-Relate the appearances of diagnostic images to the anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
3-Solve diagnostic imaging problems and calculations using information technology and cognitive skills.
Values:
1-Comply with professional characteristics of patient safety, group work, leadership, and social responsibilities needed in diagnostic imaging.

1-Knowledgeable of the basic concepts, theories and principles associated with the field of Diagnostic Imaging
2-Capable to use recent technology effectively as well as use the attained theoretical knowledge to perform Diagnostic Imaging examinations on a patient in an accurate, safe and timely manner in different contexts.
3-Critical, innovative and creative in response to different challenges related to Diagnostic Imaging profession.
4-Adaptable to different environments through self-learning and through participation in learning situations that encourage development of competencies and professional characteristics related to the Diagnostic Imaging profession.
5-Capable of displaying leadership required for the full use of their intellectual abilities in different environments related to the Diagnostic Imaging practice.
6-Good listener and a clear communicator when working in health care and when contributing to community service related the Diagnostic Imaging field.
7-Capable of complying with “Standards of Professional Performance” and the “Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Imaging Specialist”.
8-Responsible in raising awareness in the community about the benefits and harms of radiation used in Diagnostic Imaging procedures.

Study Plan

Course Code Course Title Credit
Ethics and Islamic Values 2
Islamic Banking and Economics 2
Community Building in Islam 2
English Language (1) 3
English Language (2) 3

Course Code Course Title Credit
Communication Skills 2
Creative Writing 2
Writing Academic Reports 2
Emotional Intelligence Course 2
Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
Principles of Projects Management 2
Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
Principles of E-Commerce 2
Financial Literacy 2
Leadership and Change Management 2
Health Awareness 2
Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
Fitness and Sport Science 2
Sustainable Development 2
Global Citizenship 2
Lifelong Learning Skills 2
Sustainable Ecosystems 2
History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
Good Citizenship Values 2
Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
Basics of Programming 2
Data Analysis and Management 2

Course Code Course Title Credit

Course Code Course Title Credit

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3
Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3
Medical Terminology 2
Statistics for Health Specialties 3
Health Profession Skills 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2
Human Biology for Health Specialties 3
Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3
Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
General Physics for Health Specialties 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3
Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
Emergency Life Support Techniques 3
Introduction to Radiation Physics 3
Introduction to Radiological Modalities 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Pathology for Radiology 2 HRS111OR PHS201OR MBS141MOR PHS233OR HRS113OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112OR MBS202OR MBS120
Basic radiographic Techniques 3 RAD200OR RAD211
Fluoroscopy 3 ( RAD201OR RAD212 )AND RDI200 Y
Radiation Biology 2 ( HRS111OR MBS241OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS141MOR HPT216OR OCC224OR HRS113OR HRS112OR DHS213 )AND ( RAD200OR RAD211 )
Computed Tomography 3 ( RAD200OR RAD211 )AND ( RAD201OR RAD212 )
Human Anatomy for Radiology 3 HRS111OR HRS113OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS202OR MBS141MOR MBS241OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Radiation Safety, Dosimetry and Management 3 ( RAD200OR RAD211 )AND ( RAD202OR RAD221 )AND ( RAD204OR MBS251OR MBS213OR MBS222OR HPT223OR RAD223 )
MRI Physics and Technology 3 RAD200OR RAD211
Patient Care and Management in Radiology 3 RAD200OR RAD211AND RDI230
Interventional Radiology 3 RDI230AND ( RAD204OR RAD223OR MBS213OR MBS222OR MBS251OR HPT223 )
CT Protocols and Techniques 3 ( RAD203OR RAD222 )
CT and MRI Cross-sectional Anatomy and Pathology (1) 3 ( HRS111OR HRS112OR HRS113OR MBS120OR HPT216OR DHS213OR OCC224OR MBS202 )AND ( RAD205OR HRS113 )

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Biostatistics 3
Women Imaging Techniques 3 RDI340AND RDI304AND RAD201
Clinical Practicum Women Imaging 3 RDI340AND RDI304AND RDI305 Y
Advanced CT Procedures 3 RDI331
CT and MRI Cross-sectional Anatomy and Pathology (2) 3 RDI340
MRI Sequences and Techniques 3 ( RAD200OR RAD211 )AND RDI302

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Advanced MRI Procedures 3 RDI342
Research Methods & Research Project (1) 2 HRS116OR MaSc265OR MaSc264OR DHS214
Clinical Practicum MRI 3 RDI341AND RDI342AND RDI443 Y
Quality Assurance in Diagnostic Radiology 4 RDI302AND RDI332AND RDI304
Image Processing and Interpretation 4 RDI200OR RDI420 Y

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2
Clinical Practicum Emergency Radiology 3 RDI443AND RDI332AND RDI230
Cardiac Imaging, CT/MRI 4 RDI443AND RDI332
Pediatric Imaging 4 RDI443AND RDI332
Research Methods & Research Project (2) 2 RDI480

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Internship 0 RDI445AND RDI444AND RDI481