Allied Health Certificate Programs

Expand Your Career Options With Additional Radiology Certifications

Since the invention of the X-Ray in 1895, the field of diagnostic radiology has rapidly advanced. With new and advanced imaging equipment and software available, the role of radiologic technologists has expanded, opening the door to a variety of career opportunities.

In as little as two semesters at Fort Hays State University, you can receive the education and training to:

Improve your skills and versatility as a diagnostic technologist
Fulfill your professional continuing education requirements
Gain college credit hours to help you become registry eligible (once a certificate is awarded, the credits earned cannot be counted towards a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging)

You can easily get started today by following these steps:

Begin the admissions process by completing an online application
Start the admissions process to the certificate program of your choice by downloading the application form. To ensure timely admission, please make sure your application is complete prior to submission
- Eligibility requirements:
  - An associate’s degree or certificate in Radiologic Technology from an accredited program
  - Must be registered and in good standing with the ARRT
Download the getting started checklist to keep track of the application process

Select From A Variety of Imaging Modalities to Enhance Your Credentials

The Department of Allied Health provides radiologic technologist certificates in several modalities of advanced imaging, offering numerous specialties for you to enhance your educational credentials.

Certificate in Computed Tomography (CT)

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
MDI 410	Cross Sectional Anatomy: Normal	4
MDI 411	Sectional Pathology and Variant Anatomy	4
MDI 412	CT Procedures	4
MDI 413	CT Physics and Instrumentation	4
Total Credit Hours		16

Certificate in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (RDCS)

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
DMS 450	Echocardiography I	2
DMS 451	Echocardiography II	2
DMS 452	Cardiac Pathophysiology I	2
DMS 453	Cardiac Pathophysiology II	2
DMS 454	Cardiac Case Review I	2
Clinical Preceptorship		8
Total Credit Hours		17

See our application for more information about the RCDS program.

Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
MDI 410	Cross Sectional Anatomy: Normal	4
MDI 411	Sectional Pathology and Variant Anatomy	4
MDI 417	MRI Physics and Instrumentation	4
MDI 431	MRI Procedures	4
Total Credit Hours		16

Certificate in Women's Imaging

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
MDI 419	Mammography for Radiologic Technologists	2
MDI 423	Principles of Bone Densitometry	4
MDI 424	Advanced Mammography for Radiologic Technologists	2
Total Credit Hours		8

Certificate in Healthcare Administration

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
MDI 420	Leadership & Management in Radiology • Optional Preceptorship	3 (1)
MDI 430	PACS Administration • Optional Preceptorship	2 (1)
MDI 432	Managing Change in Healthcare	4
MDI 433	Emerging Issues in Healthcare Administration	4
Total Credit Hours		12 - 14