Christa Beiker, EdD, RT(R)(M)(BD)
Dr. Beiker joined FHSU in 2004 and is a Professor in the Allied Health Department at FHSU. She is also the coordinator of both the online Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging degree and Master of Science in Professional Studies with Emphasis in Medical Imaging degree. Her teaching expertise includes the equipment and physics side of Radiography and the Mammography and Bone Densitometry modalities in the Medical Diagnostic Imaging program. She also teaches several courses within the Master’s degree, primarily focusing on the Education track.
In her free time, Dr. Beiker enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and attending all of their school and sporting events as well as staying active as a family. Her family also enjoys traveling and any new adventure that comes their way!
Education
Doctorate of Education – Northcentral University
Master of Science in Radiologic Science – Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging – Fort Hays State University
Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology – Fort Hays State University
Courses Taught
RAD 261: Radiation Safety
RAD 300: Radio-Biology
RAD 340, 341, & 342: Advanced Radiology Seminar I, II, & III
RAD 363 & 364: Radiographic Exposures I & II
RAD 372: Applied Biophysics in Radiology
MDI 250: Principles of Medical Imaging
MDI 350: Anatomy for Imaging Professionals
MDI 419: Mammography for Radiologic Technologists
MDI 423: Bone Densitometry Techniques
MDI 424: Advanced Mammography
MDI 429: Digital Radiography
MDI 440 & MDI 441: Leadership and Management in Radiology & preceptorship
MDI 472: Digital Mammography
MDI 810: Curriculum Development in Medical Imaging Education
MDI 812: Assessment and Evaluation in Medical Imaging Education
MDI 854: Research Methods in Medical Imaging
MDI 856: Advanced Technologies in Medical Imaging Sciences
Credentials
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Radiography (R) - 1999
Mammography (M) - 2000
Bone Densitometry (BD) - 2004