Radiology Degrees Online

The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Program at the University of Saint Francis is equipped to meet the challenges of providing an education to students in one of the fastest growing, technological developing professions of the century. The University of Saint Francis complies with all federal regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion, natural origin, gender, age or disability in matters pertaining to admissions, employment and access to programs. The program has continuously met requirements of accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Questions regarding accreditation may be directed to the JRCERT at 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300. www.jrcert.org A fully energized laboratory, state of the art learning resources and student-dedicated faculty provide the basis for a unique and positive learning experience. All faculty members are registered radiologic technologists and possess advanced certifications and/or clinical expertise. Together, these individuals bring an average of 25 years of experience in radiologic technology to the classroom. The Job Market – Bureau of Labor Statistics Predictions The Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Handbook, 2008-2009 edition, states that employment for job entry level radiographers is projected to grow faster than average and job opportunities are expected to be favorable. The employment of radiologic technologists is expected to increase by about 15% from 2006-2016, which is faster than average for all occupations. www.bls.gov/oco/pdf//ocos105.pdf

Three years full-time

UCAS code B821

Radiography training in our state-of-the-art Robert Winston Building

This course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed by radiographers to work in the health service.

We have close links with hospital departments with whom we share research and clinical expertise. You also benefit from the clinical expertise and specialised subject areas of our teaching team. They introduce you to present and developing methods of imaging and conventional radiography.

Radiographers do not just work in hospital X-ray departments. There may be separate departments for ultrasound examinations, magnetic resonance imaging or nuclear medicine, though in some hospitals these are in a single department. They may need to examine patients in the operating theatre or on the wards.

Diagnostic radiographers use highly technical equipment but the work also involves helping patients to relax and understand what is happening. They need to use their initiative and make decisions, independently and as a team member.

You benefit from learning alongside students preparing for other healthcare professions such as physiotherapy, nursing and social work.

You spend half the course on clinical placements in large teaching hospitals, district general hospitals and specialist departments over a wide geographical area.

As a student, your clinical experience will reflect the working times of radiographers. This may include weekends, evenings and, when you are nearing graduation, nights.

For more course information please visit our diagnostic radiography website at www.shu.ac.uk/radiography

Course fees and bursaries
If you are a home or EU resident and we accept you on this course, you can normally apply for an NHS-funded bursary and also have your full tuition fees paid.

To qualify as a home student, you must have been living in the UK for over three years and have indefinite leave to remain or refugee status.

(incorporating Postgraduate Certificate in the Psychological Aspects of Care in Radiotherapy)

Entry requirements

You must satisfy us that you have the ability to take the programme and must normally have

• GCSE English language at grade C or above, IELTS grade 6.0 or equivalent

plus one of the following

• a pass degree in therapeutic radiography plus at least one year’s post-qualification experience

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers (Therapy) plus at least one year of post-qualification experience

Evidence of relevant academic and clinical expertise may be documented through our accreditation of prior certificated learning (APCL) or accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) procedures. You can claim appropriate M level credits as approved by the University.

You must normally be employed in or have access to, a clinical environment supportive of the demands of postgraduate work. We consider each candidate individually according to their ability to meet the academic demands of the modules, and we will ask you to attend for interview.

Normally you will also have an advisory interview with the course leader or nominated tutor to
• ascertain your needs and aspirations
• decide on a course of study
• give you guidance to prepare for any claims for credit under APEL or work-based learning

Curriculum and Requirements
In addition to the traditional lecture and discussion format, classes use a variety of approaches to enrich learning.
Evidence-based medicine is the integration of best-research evidence with clinical expertise.
The case study approach is a method of providing students with an opportunity to use stories of people dealing with medical-based issues.
Mini-cases help students apply concepts for introducing practical applications in lab settings.
Descriptive or narrative cases allow students to work collaboratively in small groups to analyze the case.

MS in Radiologist Assistant Curriculum

Course
Title
Credits

Summer I

RA 501
Physiology
3

PY 517
Human Anatomy
4

PY 517L
Human Anatomy Lab
0

RA 500
Foundations of a Radiologist Assistant
1

PY 515
Clinical Pathology
3

RA 520
Radiation Safety & Health Physics
2

Total: 13

Fall I

PY 505
Clinical Pharmacology I
2

RA 525
Radiographic Equipment, Operation & Safety
1

RA 530
Image Critique & Pathologic Pattern Recognition I
3

RA 542
Patient Assessment, Management & Education
3

RA 545
Research Methods & Design
3

Total: 12

Spring I

PY 516
Clinical Pharmacology II
2

RA 531
Image Critique & Pathologic Pattern Recognition II
3

RA 532
Interventional Procedures I
3

RA 550
Seminar I
1

RA 570
Radiologist Assistant Clinical I
3

RA 590
Thesis I
1

Total: 13

Summer II

RA 535
Interventional Procedures II
3

RA 551/552
Seminar II/III
2

RA 571
Radiologist Assistant Clinic II
4

RA 591
Thesis II
1

Total: 10

Fall II

RA 572
Radiologist Assistant Clinic III
5

Total: 5

Total Credits: 53

Clinical Experiences
Clinical experiences during the concluding year of study serve as capstone courses that enable students to apply the knowledge learned in the first two semesters of the program. During the first clinical semester, students are in the clinical setting three consecutive days per week; during the second clinical semester, they serve four days per week, and, during the final clinical semester, five days per week. In total, the program requires approximately 1,500 hours of clinical experience. Quinnipiac provides all clinical placements throughout the program. Among the many distinguished affiliations are hospitals, medical centers and clinics in the greater New Haven area.