Imaging Assistant – Undergraduate Certificate
Kent State University’s online Imaging Assistant Undergraduate Certificate equips students with the foundational skills needed to support registered technologists in medical imaging environments. Covering radiologic imaging, patient care, medical terminology, and healthcare procedures, the program opens doors to entry-level roles across radiologic technology, sonography, MRI, CT, and beyond. At just 17 credit hours, it’s designed to be completed in as few as two semesters — entirely online.
Imaging Assistant Undergraduate Certificate Program Overview
The Imaging Assistant undergraduate certificate prepares students to support registered technologists with pre- and post-exam tasks while ensuring a safe environment for the patient and other medical personnel. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Imaging Assistant certification exam to practice in a non-imaging role.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State’s website for professional licensure disclosure.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Communicate effectively with patients, technologists and healthcare personnel.
- Conduct MR safety screenings and identify contraindications.
- Assist with patient positioning and exam preparation.
- Assist with contrast administration.
- Maintain safety and compliance.
Imaging Assistant Undergraduate Certificate Program Admissions Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
- 18+ years old
- Minimum 2.500 high school or college GPA
- Current employment in a health care facility as an imaging aide
- Submission of an Imaging Assistant program application and Technical Standards form
Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| IHS 14020 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 3 |
| RADT 24068 | RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING EXPLORATION | 2 |
| RIS 24001 | ESSENTIALS OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (min C grade) | 3 |
| RIS 24002 | PATIENT MANAGEMENT IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (min C grade) | 2 |
| RIS 24003 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SCREENING AND SAFETY (min C grade) | 2 |
| RIS 24004 | IMAGING ASSISTANT ARRT EXAM PREPARATION (min C grade) | 1 |
| TAS 20092 | PRACTICUM FOR TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (ELR) (min C grade) | 4 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 17 | |
Imaging Assistant Undergraduate Certificate Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $345.63 Lower Division Courses | $691.26 | $5,900 part-time1 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $355.63 Lower Division Courses | $711.26 | $6,000 part-time2 |
1The $ 345.63 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses applies to part-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester. This certificate consists of all lower division courses.
2The $355.63 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses applies to part-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester, PLUS a $10 per-credit-hour surcharge. This certificate consists of all lower division courses.
- An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
- Actual tuition costs will vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. The full cost of attendance consists of tuition and fees, and when applicable, food, housing, books, course materials, supplies and equipment, transportation and personal expenses for the enrolled terms. Other expenses not included in tuition and fees totals can be found on the Kent State University cost of attendance web page.
- For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
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