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DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES
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| Chair:
Charles W. Newell (251) 434-3456 |
| Medical
Advisor: Steven K. Teplick |
| Associate
Professor: Newell |
| Clinical
Assistant Professor: Durick |
| Clinical
Instructors: Jalkh, Cooper,
Pohlmann, Brewer |
| Teaching
Technologists: Davis, Platt |
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Department
of Radiologic Sciences web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/radiologicsciences/
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| PROGRAMS
OFFERED: |
| Certificate
Program in Radiologic Technology,
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences |
| The
Department of Radiologic Sciences prepares students
for careers in diagnostic imaging. Although most
graduates seek employment as diagnostic radiographers,
many choose to specialize in advanced imaging
modalities, such as mammography, magnetic resonance
imaging, vascular radiography, computed tomography,
ultrasound, and radiation therapy. To meet these diverse needs, the
Department of Radiologic Sciences offers a Certificate
Program in Radiologic Technology and a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Radiologic Sciences. The
programs are described as follows: |
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| CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM |
| The
certificate program requires twenty-four months
for completion. Students attend two academic years
and two summer sessions. The program is fully
accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education
in Radiologic Technology. Upon completion of the
prescribed courses, students are eligible to write
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Examination for licensure as Radiologic Technologists. |
| Students
graduating from the certificate program and Registered
Radiographers who are graduates of other college-level
accredited programs may continue their education
and complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiologic
Sciences. The baccalaureate program is designed
to provide graduates of the certificate program
with an opportunity to expand their career opportunities
in radiology as administrators, educators, and
advanced imaging specialists. The bachelor’s
degree requires an additional four semesters beyond
the certificate program for completion. Following
the completion of the bachelor’s degree and
appropriate clinical experience, students may
seek advanced certification through the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists or American
Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR COMPLETION OF THE 24-MONTH CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY |
| Public Speaking |
3 |
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| Anat and Phys
I, II |
8 |
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| Composition
I, II |
6 |
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| Precal Algebra |
3 |
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| Intro Computer
Applic |
3 |
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semester hours of Radiologic Sciences courses
including the following: RAD 101, 104, 107, 108,
109, 131, 201, 204, 215, 218, 265, 305, 306, 311,
320, 324, 335, 337, 394. |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM |
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Completion of
Department of Radiologic Sciences application
with appropriate application
fee. Application
deadline: May 15. |
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All applicants
must take the American College Test (ACT) or have
an equivalent SAT score regardless of previous
educational background. |
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Submit three letters of
recommendation. |
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Prospective
students will be required to spend four hours
in the Department of Radiology at a designated
hospital prior to reporting for the personal interview.
Appointments must be made through the Department
of Radiologic Sciences at (251)434-3456. |
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Personal interview
with members of the Radiologic Sciences Admissions
Committee. |
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Applicants
will be screened on the basis of past educational
performance and potential for the number of clinical
openings available.
Therefore, acceptance into the University does
not guarantee admission into the program. |
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| Special
Lab Fees: |
| Special
lab fees are assessed for the following courses: |
| RAD
131 |
$15.00 |
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| RAD
201 |
15.00 |
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| RAD
417 |
15.00 |
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| RAD
418 |
15.00 |
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| RAD
419 |
15.00 |
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| RAD
430 |
15.00 |
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| THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES PROGRAM |
| Enrollment
in the Advanced Imaging course work is limited;
thus, students should contact the department concerning
the application process. |
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| ADMISSION
CRITERIA |
| 1. |
Completed application form
and submission of transcripts no later than June 1
of the year for which admission is requested. |
| 2. |
Successful completion of
Radiologic Sciences course work. |
| 3. |
Number of clinical placements
available. |
| 4. |
Passing score on ARRT exam. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC
SCIENCES |
| Requirements
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Radiologic
Sciences include 142/147 credit hours as specified
below: |
| I. |
Successful
completion of the Radiologic Sciences Certificate
Program or equivalent (90 hours) |
| II. |
Imaging Specialty Electives
and Management Option (20/25 hours) |
| Students
may choose one of the following: |
| (a) |
the
ultrasound option - 8 courses
(25 semester hours)
RAD 417, 421, 423
- Fall Semester
RAD 418, 424 - Spring Semester
RAD 419, 425, 427 - Summer Semester |
| (b) |
two
other imaging areas - 4 courses
(20 semester hours)
Vascular (RAD 401, 402)
CT (RAD 405, 406)
Mammography (RAD 413, 414)
MRI (RAD 409, 410) |
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one
imaging area listed in option (b) -
2 courses (10 semester hours)
and 4 management
courses (12 sem. hrs.)
MGT 300, 305, 310, 311, 340, 351, 451, 452, 454,
455, 460, 465 |
| (d) |
The radiation therapy option - 12 courses
(42 semester hours)
RAD 441, 446, 448, 450 - Fall Semester
RAD 442, 452, 455 - Spring Semester
RAD 443, 453, 456 - Summer Semester
RAD 444, 458 - Fall Semester |
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| III.
General Studies |
Literature
Elective
(EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or 236)
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3 |
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| *Humanities
Elective |
3 |
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| ST 210 |
3 |
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| History Elective
(HY 101, 102, 135, or 136) |
3 |
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| *Social Science
Electives (2 courses) |
6 |
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| MUL 101, ARH
100, 103, 123, 240,
242,
ARS 101, DRA 110 |
3 |
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| PSY 120 |
3 |
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| BLY 101, 102
or 121, 122 |
8 |
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must complete a 2 course sequence in literature
or history |
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| CURRICULUM
FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM |
| First
Year |
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| Fall |
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Spring |
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| EH 101 |
3 |
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EH 102 |
3 |
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| CLS
114 |
4 |
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CLS
115 |
4 |
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| RAD 101 |
4 |
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MA 112 |
3 |
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| RAD 104 |
3 |
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RAD 108 |
1 |
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| RAD 107 |
1 |
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RAD 131 |
4 |
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15
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15
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| Summer |
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| CA 110 |
3 |
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| CIS 150 or
110 |
3 |
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| RAD 109 |
4 |
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| RAD 215 |
4 |
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14
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| Second
Year |
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| Fall |
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Spring |
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| RAD 201 |
6 |
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RAD 305 |
4 |
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| RAD 204 |
4 |
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RAD 311 |
4 |
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| RAD 218 |
4 |
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RAD 324 |
6 |
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| RAD 265 |
2 |
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RAD 335 |
2 |
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16
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16
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| Summer |
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| RAD 306 |
5 |
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| RAD 320 |
2 |
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| RAD 337 |
5 |
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| RAD 394 |
2 |
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14
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| CURRICULUM
(ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS) FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES |
| Fall |
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| BLY 101 or
121 |
4 |
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| ST 210 |
3 |
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| RAD
Imaging Spec and |
5 |
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| RAD
Imaging Spec or |
5 |
| MGT
Mgt Option or |
3 |
| RAD
Ultrasound Track or |
10 |
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| RAD Radiation Therapy Track |
11 |
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15/17/18
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| Spring |
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| BLY 102 or
122 |
4 |
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| MUL 101, ARH
100,103, 123, 240,
242, ARS 101,
DRA 110 |
3 |
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| RAD Imaging
Spec and |
5 |
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| RAD Imaging
Spec or |
5 |
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| MGT Mgt Option
or |
3 |
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| RAD Ultrasound
Track or |
7 |
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| RAD Radiation Therapy Track |
10 |
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14/15/17
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| Summer |
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| History Elective
(HY 101, 102, 135, or 136) |
3 |
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| Literature
Elective (EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or
236) |
3 |
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| PSY 120 |
3 |
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| MGT Mgt Option
or |
3 |
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| RAD Ultrasound
Track or |
8 |
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| RAD Radiation Therapy Track |
11 |
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9/12/17/20
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| Fall |
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| *Humanities
Elective |
3 |
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| *Social Science
Electives (2 courses) |
6 |
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| MGT
Option |
3 |
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| RAD Radiation Therapy Track |
10 |
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9/12/19
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| *Must complete
a two course
sequence in
Literature or History. |
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