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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: Brewer, Cleveland, Jalkh, Cooper,
Pohlmann |
| 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 (CA 110) |
3 hours |
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| Anat and Phys
I, II (CLS 114, CLS 115) |
8 hours |
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| Composition
I, II (EH 101, EH 102) |
6 hours |
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| Precal Algebra (MA 112) |
3 hours |
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| Intro Computer
Applic (CIS 110 or CIS 150) |
3 hours |
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| AHP 101 |
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25 hours |
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| 67
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 |
| 1. |
Completion of
Department of Radiologic Technology certificate application. The application, reference forms, and question and answer packet are available on the web at
www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/radiologicsciences. |
| 2. |
Application deadline is May 15th. |
| 3.
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Submit official ACT or SAT scores regardless of previous educational background. If individual scores for Math, English and Natural Science on the ACT are below 18, it is strongly advised that the test be retaken. |
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Submit three completed reference forms. |
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Submit official transcripts (all previous college transcripts, and high school transcript if one has completed less than 30 semester hours of college level work). |
| 6. |
Minimum 2.0 GPA is required. For students who are attending/or have attended USA, the USA GPA will be used. GPAs from outside courses are not averaged into the USA GPA. |
| 7. |
Prospective students will be required to spend four hours in the Department of Radiology at a designated hospital prior to the personal interview. |
| 8. |
Personal interview with members of the Department of Radiologic Sciences Admissions Committee. |
| 9. |
A short writing assignment will be given to each candidate on the day of their interview. |
| 10. |
Following notification of acceptance to the program, applicants will receive information regarding the completion of a personal background check and a drug screening test. |
| 11. |
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 to the program. |
| 12. |
Proof of medical/health insurance coverage is required of all students upon acceptance to the program and prior to beginning classes. |
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| Core Performance Standards are fundamental tasks and skills that are required for successful completion of the program. They have been outlined and are available upon request. |
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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 visit the web site at www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/radiologicsciences for information on the B. S. program and requirements for application. |
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| ADMISSION
CRITERIA |
| 1. |
Successful completion of the Radiologic Technology Certificate program (90 semester hours) or another college-based program. |
| 2. |
Admission to the University of South Alabama. |
| 3. |
All students must receive a passing score on the ARRT examination by the end of the third week of enrollment in the B.S. program. |
| 4. |
Submit official ACT or SAT scores regardless of previous educational background. |
| 5. |
Completed departmental application form and submission of transcripts no later than May 15th of the year for which admission is requested. |
| 6. |
Submit three completed reference forms available on web site. |
| 7. |
Minimum of 2.0 GPA. |
| 8. |
Personal interview with members of the Department of Radiologic Sciences Admissions Committee. |
| 9. |
A short writing assignment will be given to each candidate on the day of their interview. |
| 10. |
Following notification of acceptance to the program, applicants will receive information regarding the completion of a personal background check and a drug screening test. |
| 11. |
Applicants will be screened on the basis of past educational performance, review of Radiologic Technology course work and the number of clinical openings available. Therefore, acceptance into the University does not guarantee admission to the program. |
| 12. |
Radiation Therapy: Applicants must complete 9 hours of general study coursework from the Humanities, History, Social & Behavioral Sciences, or Literature electives as a prerequisite for admission. |
| 13. |
Proof of medical/health insurance coverage is required of all students upon acceptance to the program and prior to beginning classes. |
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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 the courses 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
(28 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) |
| (c) |
one
imaging area listed in option (b) -
2 courses (10 semester hours)
and 4 management
courses (12 sem. hrs.)
MGT 300, MGT 305, MGT 310, MGT 311, MGT 340, MGT 351, MGT 451, MGT 452, MGT 454,
MGT 455, MGT 460, MGT 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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| For students completing a certificate program at another college: |
| Students must complete at least 15 hours of upper division (300/400 - level) courses at USA in the major. In addition, two "W" (writing component) courses as well as 32 hours of upper division courses must be taken at USA. |
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| III.
General Studies |
Literature
Elective
(EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, or EH 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, HY 102, HY 135, or HY 136) |
3 |
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| *Social Science
Electives (2 courses) |
6 |
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| MUL 101, ARH
100, ARH 103, ARH 123, ARH 240,
ARH 242,
ARS 101, DRA 110 |
3 |
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| PSY 120 |
3 |
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| BLY 101, BLY 102
or BLY 121, BLY 122 |
8 |
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32 |
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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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| AHP 101 |
2 |
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15 |
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17 |
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| Summer |
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| CA 110 |
3 |
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| CIS 150 or
CIS 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/BLY 101L or
BLY 121/BLY 121L |
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 |
11 |
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| RAD Radiation Therapy Track |
11 |
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15-18 |
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| Spring |
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| BLY 102/BLY 102L or
BLY 122/BLY 122L |
4 |
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| MUL 101, ARH
100, ARH 103, ARH 123, ARH 240,
ARH 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 |
8 |
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| RAD Radiation Therapy Track |
10 |
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15-17 |
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| Summer |
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| History Elective
(HY 101, HY 102, HY 135, or HY 136) |
3 |
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| Literature
Elective (EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, or
EH 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 |
9 |
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| RAD Radiation Therapy Track |
11 |
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9-20 |
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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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9-19 |
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| *Must complete
a two course
sequence in
Literature or History. |
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