Photography and Imaging (BFA) | CUNY Queens College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringOperations MonitoringSpeakingCritical ThinkingOperation and ControlWriting

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePhysicsComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingControl Precision

Tasks

Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pre
Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

Technology

Calendar and scheduling softwareMedical softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing software

Tools

CapnographsCarbon dioxide monitorsClinical imaging workstationsCrash cartsDosimetry badgesEmergency contrast reaction kitsFluoroptic thermometry systemsFunctional magnetic resonance imaging fMRI scannersImage capturing and transmission systemsIntravenous IV infusion pumpsIntravenous IV line setsLaser camerasMagnetic resonance imaging MRI audio and visual intercommunication systemsMagnetic resonance imaging MRI calibration devicesMagnetic resonance imaging MRI calibration phantoms

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsSupportRelationshipsRecognitionIndependence

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium29-2035.00	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	title_inference	$88,180 median$121,420 top	+7.03%	310

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex physician orders — independently interpret and adapt MRI protocols for non-routine clinical indications, coordinating with radiologists when clarification is needed.
Advanced contraindication management — evaluate ambiguous safety cases such as older implant models or conditional devices using manufacturer documentation and MRI safety resources.
Protocol optimization — select and modify imaging sequences, coil configurations, and scan parameters autonomously to maximize diagnostic image quality across a full range of studies.
MRI scanner troubleshooting — diagnose and resolve equipment performance issues, including artifact identification and parameter correction, during live scanning sessions.
Patient safety monitoring — monitor patient condition throughout scanning, recognizing signs of distress, claustrophobia, or adverse contrast reactions and responding appropriately.
Comprehensive image quality review — systematically inspect image sets for diagnostic completeness and technical quality before releasing studies to radiologists.
Critical thinking in complex cases — apply clinical reasoning to recognize unexpected imaging findings requiring immediate radiologist notification.
Interdisciplinary coordination — collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and referring physicians to align MRI scheduling, contrast protocols, and patient preparation requirements.
Staff orientation support — guide new technologists through department protocols and scanner operation procedures as an experienced peer resource.
Departmental documentation — produce accurate written records of exams, patient incidents, and equipment anomalies in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Course Pathway

16 courses in this program

116 courses