College Catalog
*The policies for all clock-hour programs - programs which started in 2023 or earlier - are available in the PCS School Catalog.
2025 AIMS Education College Catalog
The College Catalog at AIMS Education serves as a valuable resource for all of our students. It provides important information related to institutional policies and procedures, and it also serves as a Student Handbook. The AIMS catalog, which is published annually, will be posted on this page.
AIMS Education reserves the right to modify any program, policy, or procedure listed in the catalog. Any updates will be provided in the form of an addendum which will be available below.
Click on the link below to access the current AIMS College Catalog.
Addendum
FERPA Policy Revision – Change in Directory Information
March 31, 2025
Student IDs are no longer part of directory information in the FERPA policy.
Change in Minimum Technology Requirements
March 31, 2025
ChromeOS has been removed from the list of acceptable operating systems in the minimum technology requirements.
Revised Curriculum for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
March 31, 2025
The curriculum for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program has been revised. This includes changes to the required courses and the course sequence. Course descriptions were added for the new courses.
Statement on Community, Culture, and Respect
March 31, 2025
The statement on community, culture, and respect has been added to the catalog to reflect our commitment to fostering a welcoming environment where collaboration, shared purpose, and a sense of belonging support the success of all members of our campus community.
Incomplete Course Policy Revision
March 31, 2025
All portage courses are limited to a maximum extension of one week.
Title IV Approval for the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program
March 31, 2025
The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist program is approved for Title IV funding. Federal student aid is now available for students who qualify.
Student Disciplinary Committee
March 31, 2025
The student disciplinary committee has been created as a subcommittee of the student affairs committee. All disciplinary procedures related to the Code of Conduct Policy will be handled by the student disciplinary committee.
Title IX Policy Revised
March 31, 2025
The Title IX policy has been revised based on new federal regulations.
Medical Billing and Coding Textbooks
March 31, 2025
The list of textbooks for the Medical Billing and Coding programs has been updated.
Pharmacy Technician Textbooks
March 31, 2025
The list of textbooks for the Pharmacy Technician programs has been updated.
Change to Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Prerequisites
March 31, 2025
Physics is no longer a prerequisite for the Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program.
Change to CVT 102 Prerequisite
March 31, 2025
Physics is no longer a prerequisite for CVT 102 - Ultrasound Physics and Applications I
Selective Application for Anesthesia Technician
March 31, 2025
The Anesthesia Technician program no longer has open enrollment. The program is now a selective application program.
ENG 101 and PSY 102 Course Delivery
March 31, 2025
The general education courses ENG 101 and PSY 102 will no longer be offered by Portage. These courses will be taught by AIMS Education faculty.
PSY 102 Course Description
March 31, 2025
The course description for PSY 102 (General Psychology) has been revised.
ENG 101 Course Description
March 31, 2025
The course description for ENG 101 (English Composition I) has been revised.
MRI 211 Course Title Change
April 28, 2025
The course title for MRI 211 has been updated to MRI Cross-Sectional Anatomy and Physiology I
MRI 212 Course Title Change
April 28, 2025
The course title for MRI 212 has been updated to MRI Cross-Sectional Anatomy and Physiology II
Change in Program Cost for Pharmacy Technician Program
April 28, 2025
The Pharmacy Technician program cost will be $5,350 for cohorts starting in July 2025 or later.
Medical Assistant Course Sequence
May 20, 2025
CMA 203 will be conducted before Medical Assistant students begin their clinical internship.
Revised Entrance Exam Waiver Policy
May 20, 2025
Foreign educated applicants with an associate degree and an English language waiver are not required to take the ACCUPLACER tests.
New Prerequisites for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
May 20, 2025
Diagnostic Medical Sonography students must complete college-level Algebra (or higher) and college-level General Physics before their first semester begins.
New Prerequisites for MRI Technology
May 20, 2025
MRI Technology students must complete college-level Algebra (or higher) before their first semester begins.
First Semester Delivery Mode
May 20, 2025
The first semester for degree programs will no longer be offered fully online. Most first semester courses will be hybrid/blended.
New Course Offered
May 20, 2025
Introduction to Human Biology (BIO 100) will be offered as part of the Cardiovascular Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculums.
New General Education Requirements for Cardiovascular Technology
May 20, 2025
The general education requirements for the CVT program have been updated. MAT 104 and PHY 101 have been replaced with BIO 100 and CIS 150.
New General Education Requirements for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
May 20, 2025
The general education requirements for the DMS program have been updated. MAT 104 and PHY 101 have been replaced with BIO 100 and CIS 150.
New General Education Requirements for MRI Technology
May 20, 2025
The general education requirements for the MRI program have been updated. MAT 104 has been replaced with CIS 150.
New General Education Requirements for Neurodiagnostic Technology
May 20, 2025
The general education requirements for the NDT program have been updated. MAT 104 has been replaced with PSY 102.
General Education Courses Provided by AIMS Education
May 20, 2025
AIMS Education no longer partners with external institutions to deliver general education courses. All such courses are now taught exclusively by AIMS faculty.
Increase in Lab Hours for CVT 232
May 20, 2025
Two additional lab hours per week have been added to CVT 232.
Credit Transfers for International Students
May 20, 2025
International students on an F-1 visa are not eligible for transfer credit. To maintain visa status, F-1 students must enroll in at least 12 semester credits each term.
MRI 220 Course Title Update
May 20, 2025
The course title for MRI 220 has been updated to MRI Applications I.
MRI 221 Course Title Update
May 20, 2025
The course title for MRI 221 has been updated to MRI Applications II.
Discontinuation of MRI 203
May 20, 2025
MRI 203 has been discontinued and is no longer part of the MRI Technology curriculum.
MRI 212 Credit Hour Change
May 20, 2025
The number of credits for MRI 212 has increased from 4 credits to 5 credits.
NDT 211 Course Title Update
May 20, 2025
The course title for NDT 211 has been updated to NDT Capstone.
SRG 200 Course Title Update
May 20, 2025
The course title for SRG 200 has been updated to Surgical Technology Capstone.
MRI 220 Course Description Update
May 20, 2025
The course description for MRI 220 has been revised.
MRI 221 Course Description Update
May 20, 2025
The course description for MRI 221 has been revised.
TOEFL/IELTS Exam Time Limit
May 20, 2025
TOEFL and IELTS score reports submitted by international applicants must now be from exams taken within the past 2 years. The previous policy allowed a 5-year time limit.
Updated First Semester Requirement for International Students
May 20, 2025
International students are now required to enter the U.S. and begin their studies in person during the first semester of the program. The previous policy required international students to attend classes from their home countries during the first semester.
Academic Excellence Scholarship Discontinued
August 8, 2025
The Academic Excellence Scholarship is no longer offered at AIMS Education.
Admissions Process Update
August 8, 2025
A pre-screening interview has been added to the admissions process for selective enrollment programs.
Change in MRI 114 Clinical Hours
August 8, 2025
The clinical hours for MRI 114 have increased from 60 to 100.
Change in MRI 220 Lab Hours
August 8, 2025
The lab hours for MRI 220 will decrease from 3 hours to 1 hour.
Change in MRI 221 Lab Hours
August 8, 2025
The lab hours for MRI 221 will decrease from 3 hours to 1 hour.
Change in Course Title for MRI 220
August 8, 2025
The course title for MRI 220 has changed to MRI Applications & Safety I.
Change in Course Title for MRI 221
August 8, 2025
The course title for MRI 221 has changed to MRI Applications & Safety II.
New MRI Program Director
August 8, 2025
Professor Sheetal Desai has been appointed the Program Director for the Associate of Applied Science in MRI Technology program.
Emergency Preparedness Plan Update
August 8, 2025
The Emergency Preparedness Plan has been reviewed and updated.
Minimum Age for Admissions
August 8, 2025
The minimum age for admissions is now 18 years old.
Updated Mission Statement
August 8, 2025
The college mission statement has been updated to define our purpose within the context of higher education.
Updated Objectives
August 8, 2025
The college objectives have been updated to better align with the new mission statement.
Preliminary Screening Process for CVT, DMS, and MRI
August 8, 2025
A preliminary screening process has been incorporated into the application process for CVT, DMS, and MRI applicants.
NTHS Eligibility Update
August 8, 2025
Membership in NTHS is now open to associate degree students enrolled in an associate degree program.
Academic Coaching
August 8, 2025
Academic coaching is now part of the academic services offered to associate degree students.
Peer Mentor Program
August 8, 2025
A Peer Mentor program is now part of the academic services offered to students.
Update to Conduct at Clinical Sites Policy
August 8, 2025
Students who are dismissed from two clinical sites will be automatically dismissed from the college.
Portage Policies for Current Students
August 8, 2025
All academic policies related to Portage courses, which had been previously removed, have been reinstated in the College Catalog to ensure they remain in effect for students completing these courses during the Spring 2025 semester.
Revised Course Description for MRI 114
August 8, 2025
The course description for MRI 114 has been revised to provide greater clarification of course details and requirements.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Change for RMI 123
August 8, 2025
In the MRI Technology, Medical Assistant, and Patient Care Technician programs, PHI 103 has been changed from a prerequisite to a corequisite for RMI 123.
Revised Course Description for NDT Capstone Course
August 8, 2025
The course description for the Neurodiagnostic Technology Capstone Course (NDT 211) has been revised to provide greater clarification of course details and requirements.
Removal of Clinical Exit Exam and Update to NDT Graduation Requirements
August 8, 2025
The clinical exit exam has been removed from the Neurodiagnostic Technology program. As a result, graduation requirements for the program have been updated to reflect that a clinical exit exam is no longer required for graduation.
New Policy for Prerequisites and Corequisites
August 8, 2025
A new policy defining prerequisites and corequisites has been added to the College Catalog. It outlines student responsibilities for meeting these requirements and explains how curriculum changes will be managed to avoid repeating equivalent coursework.
Reinstatement of PHY 101 in CVT and DMS Programs
August 8, 2025
PHY 101 (Introduction to Physics) will continue to be included in the Cardiovascular Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs. The previously planned removal of PHY 101 and replacement with BIO 100 (Human Biology) will not be implemented.
Removal of BIO 100 from CVT and DMS Programs
August 8, 2025
BIO 100 (Human Biology) has been removed from the Cardiovascular Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs. Although previously planned as a replacement for PHY 101 beginning in Winter 2026, BIO 100 has never been offered at AIMS Education.
Removal of General Physics Prerequisite for DMS Program
August 8, 2025
The previously planned addition of General Physics as a prerequisite for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program will not be implemented. This change is due to the reinstatement of PHY 101 (Introduction to Physics) in the program, which eliminates the need for a separate General Physics prerequisite.
Registry Exam Policy Update for DCS Program
August 8, 2025
An exception has been added to the registry exam policy for the Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program. If a student is unable to take the certification exam within 45 days of program completion due to a delay in application processing by the credentialing agency, AIMS Education will grant an appropriate extension to ensure the student remains eligible for reimbursement.
Removal of Credentialing Exam Prerequisite for CVT 233
August 8, 2025
The requirement for students to pass a credentialing exam (RCS or SPI) prior to taking CVT 233 has been removed from the Cardiovascular Technology program.
Removal of Credentialing Exam Graduation Requirement for CVT
August 8, 2025
The requirement to pass a credentialing exam (RCS or SPI) as a condition for graduation from the Cardiovascular Technology program has been removed.
Revised Course Descriptions for DMS Courses
August 8, 2025
The course descriptions for DMS 101, DMS 226, DMS 227, DMS 232, DMS 256, and DMS 257 have been revised in the College Catalog to provide greater clarification of course details and requirements.
Revised Course Description for PHY 101
August 8, 2025
The course description for PHY 101 (Introduction to Physics) in the Cardiovascular Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs has been revised in the College Catalog to provide greater clarification of course details and requirements.
Revised Course Descriptions for CVT Courses
August 8, 2025
The course descriptions for BIO 110, CVT 102, CVT 110, CVT 120, CVT 220, CVT 221, CVT 230, CVT 231, and CVT 232 have been revised in the College Catalog to provide greater clarification of course details and requirements.
Revised Credit Transfer Policy
August 8, 2025
The Credit Transfer Policy in the College Catalog has been updated to allow eligible students to request transfer credit for professional work experience.
Emergency Preparedness Plan Revision
August 8, 2025
The Emergency Preparedness Plan has been revised. The individuals responsible for emergency notifications to students and post-emergency communication with emergency contacts have been updated.
Portage Policies Removed
October 30, 2025
All academic policies related to Portage courses have been removed from the college catalog.
Clinical Internship Schedule and Attendance Policy Clarification
October 30, 2025
Clarifications have been made to the clinical internship schedule and attendance policies. The updated language specifies that the clinical internship schedule does not follow the standard academic calendar and that any excess clinical hours may not be carried over into the next semester.
New Hazing Prevention Policy
October 30, 2025
A new Hazing Prevention Policy has been added to the College Catalog. The policy prohibits hazing in all forms, outlines reporting procedures, and ensures compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, including the Stop Campus Hazing Act amendment.
Transcript Requests Processed Through Parchment
October 30, 2025
AIMS Education has partnered with Parchment to process all official transcript requests. Current students and college alumni can now order official transcripts securely online through Parchment 24/7.
Library Policy Updates
October 30, 2025
Library rules and policies have been updated. Graduates are now required to pay a $100 refundable deposit when borrowing library materials, and the maximum borrowing period for all students has been extended to ten days.
Registry Exam Reimbursement Eligibility Update
October 30, 2025
Students found to have cheated on a registry exam will forfeit reimbursement eligibility for that attempt and all future attempts.
