Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Health Sciences, Informatics/PACS Specialization
Previous Degree Required: A.S. in Radiography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Melbourne, Palm Bay
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: HSBSMDIC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.2211
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1105122111
The BAS - Applied Health Sciences, Medical Imaging Sciences Specialization: Informatics/PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) specialization is used primarily in healthcare organizations to securely store and digitally transmit electronic images and clinically-relevant reports. The technology focused coursework allows imaging professionals registered in Radiography, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy to expand their career options through this unique program. Many of the courses are available online.
Refer to the Bachelor Degree Programs overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need additional general education or technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Specializations: Several EFSC Associate in Science (A.S.) and Bachelor degrees have multiple associated specializations. Students must select one specialization, and will receive the specific A.S./BAS degree only one time. While students may take courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.
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Specialization Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics/PACS | ||
| Complete Associate Degree | 60 | |
| General Education or Technical Concentration | ||
| Student will take 21 credits to satisfy general education requirements (36 general education credits are required). | 21 | |
| Applied Health Science Core Courses | ||
| HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| or ENC 3241 | Technical Writing for Professionals | |
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| Informatics/PACS Major Courses | ||
| COP 2700 | Database Techniques | 3 |
| COP 3703 | Database Design and Architecture | 3 |
| CTS 1329 | Microsoft Client O/S | 3 |
| CTS 1383 | Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| CTS 2411 | Information Storage Management | 3 |
| CTSC 1134 | Network+ | 3 |
| ISM 3011 | Introduction to Information Technology Management | 3 |
| ISM 3113 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ISM 3320 | Information Systems Control | 3 |
| ISM 4220 | Network Management for Informational Professionals | 3 |
| ISM 4300 | Information Systems Operations Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
- Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
- Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
Course Sequence
The following sequence is recommended. However, courses may not be offered in this order, so it is important that you work with an advisor to plan your schedule based on your specific needs.
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENC 3241 or HSC 3741 |
Technical Writing for Professionals or Writing for Healthcare Professionals |
3 |
| COP 2700 | Database Techniques | 3 |
| CTS 1329 | Microsoft Client O/S | 3 |
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| COP 3703 | Database Design and Architecture | 3 |
| CTS 1383 | Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| ISM 3011 | Introduction to Information Technology Management | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| CTSC 1134 | Network+ | 3 |
| ISM 3113 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| CTS 2411 | Information Storage Management | 3 |
| ISM 3320 | Information Systems Control | 3 |
| Technical Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| ISM 4220 | Network Management for Informational Professionals | 3 |
| ISM 4300 | Information Systems Operations Management | 3 |
| Technical Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| Technical Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Learning Outcomes:
- Design an object-oriented design model for an Information System.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Explain network troubleshooting methods.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Manage database with Structured Query Language (SQL).
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Explore information system organization frameworks, strategies, roles, and risks
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems