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Imaging Informatics Certi�cate Program
Imaging Informatics, or Picture Archival and Communication Systems, is designed for experienced
computer science or medical imaging professionals seeking to enter the �eld of Imaging Informatics
Administration. This program provides relevant knowledge of both IT and Medical Imaging concepts in a
web-based format for the working adult. This is a full-time, two semester program. Many of the courses
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a third semester if necessary. Students are responsible for �nding a host hospital in which to complete
the 100 hour internship in which relevant skills will be reinforced. Students must earn a numerical grade
of 80 or higher in all courses. Failure to meet internship objectives or failure to obtain a numerical course
grade of 80 or better constitutes failure in that course. Students may apply for readmission to the program
one time.
All Imaging Informatics students are required to undergo a physical examination; complete the necessary
immunization forms, including three (3) Hepatitis B immunization series; have malpractice and health
insurance and undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and a Sex Offender Registry
Information (SORI) check.
60 Imaging Informatics Certi�cate Program
COURSE TITLE COURSE NUMBER SEMESTER TAKEN CREDITS PREREQUISITES
Introduction to Diagnostic
Imaging and PACS
Information Technology
Fundamentals
Principles of Information
Security
MIG161 Fall 3 Admission to Imaging Informatics
Certi�cate Program
CIT112 Fall 3 ESL098 or RDG095 or placement
CIT118 Fall 3 CIT110, CIT113, or CIT120 or chair
approval
PACS Administration I CIT141 Fall 3 CIT112 or chair approval
PACS Administration II CIT241 Spring 3 CIT141
PC Hardware CIT182 Spring 3
Advanced PACS Seminar MIG251 Spring or
Summer
3 MIG161 and CIT141
PACS Administration Internship MIG299 Spring or
3 Admission to Imaging Informatics
Summer
Certi�cate Program
TOTAL CREDITS 24
Health
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students may apply to the program through the Admissions Of�ce and:
1. Have a degree in a computer science �eld, extensive experience as determined by the Chair of the
CIT Department, or be a graduate of an accredited Medical Imaging Program and be credentialed
with a recognized national agency.
2. Submit an application with high school and college transcripts. 3. Submit a letter of interest with
professional resume and references.
4. Attend an on-site or phone interview.
Admission is selective. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Medical Imaging and CIT
Department Chairs in April and July for a September start
CAREER OUTLOOK
Hospitals across the country are in the process of migrating
their medical imaging department to a �lmless state due to
digital technology. Imaging Informatics technology is growing
laterally. Every hospital will need at least one Imaging Informatics
administrator, and many will need more than one.
CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD INFORMATION AND
SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION CHECKS
As a prerequisite for a clinical placement in the Imaging
Informatics Certi�cate Program, all students must undergo a
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and a Sex
Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. These checks are
required due to potential unsupervised contact with children,
the disabled, or the elderly during a clinical experience. Students
found to have certain criminal convictions or pending criminal
actions will be presumed ineligible for clinical placement. The
College is authorized by the Commonwealth’s Department of
Criminal Justice Information Services, pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 6, Sections 167-178B, to access CORI
records. Sex Offender checks shall be performed pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 6, Sections 178C-178P.
For more information regarding the College’s CORI/SORI check
process, please contact the College CORI/SORI Of�cer at
617-228-2193.
UPON COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM,
GRADUATES WILL BE ABLE TO:
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information system databases used in healthcare facilities.
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