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.
