About the Department
The College of Health Professions Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences offers a variety of programs for those interested in pursuing a career in diagnostic imaging. Each program is guided by experienced educators and practitioners, engages students in a stimulating learning environment, and provides exceptional clinical experiences serving diverse patient populations.
Degree Programs
The Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences offers Bachelor of Science programs in diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine imaging sciences and radiologic imaging sciences.
See the ProgramsDiagnostic Medical Sonography Program Accreditation
The diagnostic medical sonography program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of The Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The contact information for CAAHEP is 9355 113th St. N #7709, Seminole, Florida 33775. Telephone: 727-210-2350 https://www.caahep.org/. The contact information for JRCDMS is 6021 University Blvd., Suite 500, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043. Telephone: 443-973-3251 http://www.jrcdms.org.
Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program Accreditation
The nuclear medicine imaging sciences education program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), 820 W. Danforth Road, #B1, Edmond, Oklahoma 73003. Telephone: 405-285-0546. Email: mail@jrcnmt.org.
Accreditation Results
Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating the extent to which a program achieves its goals. The current report on graduate achievement data, identified by program, is available on the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology website.
Radiologic Imaging Sciences Program Accreditation
The radiologic imaging sciences education program in medical imaging at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). In 2017, the program was awarded the maximum accreditation award of 8 years. The next accreditation site visit is scheduled for 2025. For more information regarding program accreditation, contact the JRCERT at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182. Telephone: 312-704-5300. Fax: 312-704-5304. E-mail: mail@jrcert.org. Website: http://www.jrcert.org/
The program’s current accreditation award is for eight years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on the JRCERT website.
Contact Information
Primary Contacts
Deziree L. Arnett, M.Ed., RT(R)(CI)(VI)(ARRT)
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Imaging Sciences Program Director
Email: DArnett@UAMS.edu
Summer Khairi, MBA, CNMT, NMTCB(CT)
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program Director
Email: SAKhairi@UAMS.edu
Layla Simmons, M.Ed., RDCS, RDMS
Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director
Email: LQSimmons@UAMS.edu
Tammy Brooks
Executive Assistant I
Email: BrooksTammyL@UAMS.edu
Sharron Ward, B.S.
Education Coordinator
Email: SYWard@UAMS.edu