DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES

1997-1998 Bulletin Information

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Chair: Charles W. Newell (434-3456)
Medical Advisor: Steven K. Teplick
Associate Professor: Newell
Clinical Assistant Professor: Durick
Clinical Instructors: Cleveland, Jalkh
Teaching Technologists: Broughton, Platt
Adjunct Associate Professor: Perry

PROGRAMS OFFERED:
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Certificate Program in Radiologic Technology

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, and computer tomography. 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 below:

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 five quarters 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.

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE 24-MONTH CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

Communication Arts CA 110 4 qtr hours
Biology BLY 151, 152 10 qtr hours
English EH 101, 102 8 qtr hours
Mathematics MA 171 4 qtr hours
Computer & Information Sciences
(CIS 150) 		4 qtr hours
10 qtr hours
8 qtr hours
4 qtr hours
4 qtr hours

Radiologic Sciences including: 99 qtr hours

RAD 101, 102, 104, 107, 108, 109, 131, 201, 204, 215, 218, 219, 265, 302, 305, 306, 307, 311, 312, 316, 320, 324, 325, 335, 337, 340, 394.

In addition, transfer students are required to demonstrate their writing competency according to University policy as outlined in this Bulletin.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

  1. Completion of a standard application for admission as required by the University along with the appropriate application fee.
  2. Completion of Department of Radiologic Sciences application. Application deadline: May 31.
  3. All applicants must take the American College Test (A.C.T.) or have an equivalent S.A.T. score regardless of previous educational background.
  4. Submit three letters of recommendation.
  5. Personal interview with members of the Radiologic Sciences Admissions Committee.
  6. 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 434-3456.
  7. 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.

Special Lab Fees:
Special lab fees are assessed for the following courses:

RAD 131
RAD 201
RAD 302 		$10.00/course
10.00/course
10.00/course

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.

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

  1. Completed departmental application form and submission of transcripts no later than June 30 of the year for which admission is requested.
  2. Review of Radiologic Sciences course work.
  3. Number of clinical placements available.

GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences requires 82/86 quarter hours beyond the 129 quarter hour certificate program for a total of 211/215 quarter hours. Of the 82/86 additional quarter hours required for the Bachelor's degree, 50 hours are derived from the humanities, social sciences, mathematical sciences, fine arts and other elective courses. The remaining 32/36 quarter hours are derived from advanced radiologic science courses and an optional concentration in management.

Students must complete three quarters (18 quarter hours) in one elective specialty area and two quarters (12 quarter hours) in another specialty area. However, those students desiring a concentration in management may substitute 16 quarter hours from courses in the Department of Management for the 12 hours required in the specialty area of Radiologic Sciences. In addition, 8 quarter hours must be completed from the list of approved Course Electives.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES:
Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences include 211/215 credit hours as specified in Roman Numerals I, II, III and IV on the following page:


I.
Successful completion of the
Radiologic Sciences Certificate Program or
equivalent

Credit Hours
129

II. Imaging Specialty Electives and
Management Option
Choose three courses in one imaging specialty and two in another; Four management courses may be substituted for the two-quarter imaging specialty option.
Vascular Radiography (RAD 401, 402, 403)
Computerized Tomography (RAD 405, 406, 407)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (RAD 409, 410, 411)
Mammography (RAD 413, 414, 415)
Management (MGT 320, 322, 324, 332, 333, 351,
451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 459, 460, 465)

30/34

III. Directed Study (W) (RAD 494) 2
IV. General Studies and Electives
Literature 8
Statistics 4
History 8
Fine Arts 4
Psychology 8
Philosophy 4
P.E. or ROTC 6
Electives - 8 credits selected from the following: 8
Radiologic Sciences (RAD 430, 432, 433, 440) 50
Health Sciences (HSC 242, 243, 450, 457)
Sociology (SY 372, 430, 459)
Biology (BLY 207, 208)
Economics (ECO 360)
Biomedical Sciences (BMD 210)
EMT Electrocardiology (EMT 330)
Philosophy (PHL 333)
8
4
8
4
8
4
6
8
50
211/215

CURRICULUM FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

First Year
Fall
EH 101 Comp I
BLY 151 Anat & Physiol
RAD 101 Prin Rad Exposure I
RAD 104 Pt Care & Ethics Pert to RAD

Winter
EH 102 Comp II
BLY 152 Anat & Physiol
MA 171 Basic Algebra
RAD 102 Prin Rad Exposure II
RAD 107 Clin Ed I

Spring
CA 110 Spkr Aud Com
CIS 150 Intro to Computing
RAD 131 Rad of Osseous System I
RAD 218 X-Ray Physics I
RAD 108 Clin Ed II

Summer
RAD 215 Com Rad Procedures Employing Contrast Media I 3 RAD 219 X-Ray Physics II 4
RAD 265 Radiation Biology 3
RAD 109 Clin Ed III 3


Second Year
Fall
RAD 201 Rad of Osseous System II
RAD 311 Survey of Med & Surg Disease I
RAD 316 Com Rad Procedures Employing Contrast Media I
RAD 204 Clin Ed IV

Winter
RAD 302 Rad of Osseous System III 5
RAD 312 Survey of Med & Surg Disease II 4
RAD 335 Pediatric Radiography 3
RAD 305 Clin Ed V 4
16
Spring
RAD 324 Diagnostic Imaging I
RAD 337 Image Analysis
RAD 306 Clin Ed VI

Summer
RAD 320 Cross-Sectional Anatomy
RAD 325 Diagnostic Imaging II
RAD 394 Directed Independent Study in Radiography (W)
RAD 307 Clin Ed VII

4
5
2
6
17

4
5
4
4
2
16

4
5
4
4
2
17

3
4
3
3
13



5
4
3
4
16

5
4
3
4
16

5
6
4
15

3
5
2
4
14

CURRICULUM (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS) FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES

Fall
EH Literature 4
PSY Psychology
PE Physical Education
RAD Imaging Spec. Elect

Winter
EH Literature 4
PSY Psychology
PE Physical Education
RAD Imaging Spec. Elect EH 101 Comp I

Spring
HY History
PHL Philosophy Elect
ST Statistics
RAD Imaging Spec. Elect.

Summer
HY History
FA Fine Arts
PE Physical Education
RAD/MGT Imaging Spec. Elect or Management

Fall
Elective
Elective
RAD/MGT Imaging Spec. Elect or Management
RAD 494 Directed Study in Radiography (W)

4
4
2
6
16

4
4
2
6
16

4
4
4
6
18

4
4
2
6/8
16/18

4
4
6/8
2
16/18

DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (RAD) COURSES BEGIN ON PAGE 308.

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