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The IPFW Radiography Program is offered in affiliation with the Fort Wayne School of Radiography (FWSR). The FWSR is jointly sponsored by Parkview Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital and is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; Phone: (312) 704-5300; Fax: (312) 704-5304; www.jrcert.org.

The Radiography Program curriculum includes general education prerequisite courses provided by IPFW and professional education courses provided by the FWSR. Students are designated as preradiography majors prior to admission to the FWSR. University prerequisite courses may be completed by preradiography students under the advisement of the College of Health and Human Services at IPFW. The professional education curriculum is a structured, full-time, 24-month program beginning Summer Semester II each year. Professional education is a combination of classroom instruction and clinical experience. The clinical experience is conducted in the radiology departments of St. Joseph Hospital, Parkview Hospital, Parkview North Hospital, and Dupont Hospital in addition to Fort Wayne Orthopaedics and Fort Wayne Orthopaedics Dupont facilities.

Application to FWSR – Application materials are obtained from the FWSR by request:

Fort Wayne School of Radiography

700 Broadway

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

Phone: (260) 425-3990

Fax: (260) 425-3887

Admission Criteria – Admission to the FWSR from preradiography status is limited and competitive, based on a total composite score of the following:
Preradiography curriculum GPA
References
FWSR preadmission testing
Personal interview

Completion of preradiography course work alone does not ensure admission.

Application Requirements – Applicants seeking admission to the FWSR must meet the following requirements to sit for the preadmission test:

Complete at least 10 credit hours of the preradiography curriculumwith a minimum 2.7 preradiography curriculum grade point average. Preradiography curriculum is:
MA 153
PSY 120
ENG W131
BIOL 203
BIOL 204
CS 106
COM 114 or COM 212

Applicants may complete the equivalents of these courses at other colleges and universities. A student may make two graded attempts at a prerequisite course, with the most recent grade calculated in preradiography curriculum GPA. The student’s two attempts will include any graded attempt, whether or not eliminated from the student’s cumulative GPA by grade replacement.

Earn a grade of C or better in all preradiography curriculum course work.

Complete BIOL 203, BIOL 204, and MA 153 courses within 5 years of the desired start date of the FWSR professional program.

· Submit an application, official high school transcript, official college transcripts (one from each post-secondary institution attended) and references directly to the FWSR, postmarked by March 1 for desired admission in the immediately following Summer Semester II. Reference forms are included in the application materials.

Preradiography curriculum course work and grades from all post-secondary institutions attended will be reviewed and evaluated. Equivalents to preadmission testing requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Preadmission Test – Applicants meeting the preceding criteria will be scheduled for preadmission testing.

Personal Interview – Individuals who meet the minimum preadmission testing score will be contacted to arrange a personal interview. A personal interview is required before a final selection is made.

Admittance to the FWSR – In order to be admitted to the FWSR, applicants must complete all preradiography curriculum course work by the end of spring semester with a grade of C or better in each course and maintain a minimum 2.7 preradiography curriculum grade point average.

Radiography Mission Statement

The Radiography Science Program at Indiana University Kokomo upholds the mission statement of IU Kokomo by the preparation of highly qualified, entry level Radiographers. As a health related science, Radiography is dedicated to the health and welfare of the patient through the diagnosis of disease. The program will meet the radiologic health needs and expectations of the communities in its region through partnerships in clinical education with regional healthcare facilities.

IU Kokomo Mission Statement

The mission of Indiana University Kokomo, a regional campus of Indiana University, is to enhance the educational and professional attainment of the residents of North Central Indiana by providing a wide range of bachelor’s degrees, and a limited number of masters and associate degrees. IU Kokomo is further dedicated to enhancing research, creative work, and other scholarly activity and to strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of the region through a variety of partnerships and programs.

Philosophy

The faculty believes that educational opportunities should be provided in the preparation of technologists for entry level positions into the field of radiography. The curriculum for the associate of science degree in radiography is designed to meet the standards of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and to provide a foundation in liberal arts and science for personal growth.

Educational objectives are developed to provide an atmosphere that combines didactic instruction in the technical components of radiography with appropriate clinical experiences. As the student progresses through the educational program, opportunities are provided which allow for the assumption of increased responsibility for patient care to foster independence. Achievement of program goals and learning outcomes are assessed using a variety of methods to ensure effective student preparation for a career in radiography and to ensure program achievement of the JRCERT Standards for course completion, graduation, national registry examination success and job placement.

Faculty members are chosen for their demonstrated professional ability and academic preparation. Dedicated to improving radiologic science as a profession, they are committed to expanding their own teaching and professional abilities.

Applicants to the Radiography Program should have an interest and ability in the life, physical and behavioral sciences and should posses a desired contribution to health care. Students are chosen on the basis of academic ability and interest.

Graduates of the Radiography Program are expected to ethically respond to the needs of their patients with technical competence and compassion. They are aware of the need to up-date their knowledge and skill through active participation in professional societies, continuing education activities and lifelong learning.

Goals for Radiography Program
Students will demonstrate clinical experience education to prepare them for entry-level, registered radiographers.
Students will demonstrate a life-long desire for professional excellence while displaying ethical behavior and professional judgment.
Students will demonstrate problem solving skills, critical thinking and effective communication.
Students will be prepared for duties and responsibilities of entry level, registered radiographers.
Accreditation

The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850

Chicago, IL 60606-3182

The Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology is offered at the Ashtabula Campus and the Salem Campus.

The Salem Campus program is approved and accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901
312-704-5300
www.jrcert.org
The Ashtabula Campus program is not JRCERT accredited, nor has it applied to the JRCERT for accredited status.

With the successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Admission to the program is on a selective basis due to the limited number of students approved for each clinical education center. The application deadline is Feb. 1. Program applicants are encouraged to meet with an advisor at the campus to discuss the minimum admission requirements. Detailed information and requirements for admission, satisfactory progress and graduation are in the student handbook for this program. A copy of the handbook may be obtained from the program director.

Kent State University offers a program in Radiologic Technology in the discipline of radiography.

The Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology is offered at the Ashtabula Campus and the Salem Campus.

The Salem Campus program is approved and accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901
312-704-5300
www.jrcert.org

The Ashtabula Campus program is not JRCERT accredited, nor has it applied to the JRCERT for accredited status.

With the successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the certification examination administered by
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Admission to the program is on a selective basis due to the limited number
of students approved for each clinical education center. The application deadline is Feb. 1. Program applicants are encouraged
to meet with an advisor at the Salem Campus to discuss the minimum admission requirements. Detailed information and requirements
for admission, satisfactory progress and graduation are in the student handbook for this program. A copy of the handbook may be
obtained from the program director.

Looking for a health care career that offers mobility and versatility? The radiologic technology field is an excellent choice. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics projects through the year 2010 that radiologic technology specialists will be among the fastest growing occupations requiring an associate degree. AACC’s program offers quality education that is convenient and affordable. Our graduates regularly post higher-than-average pass rates on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam. In fact, 100 percent of last year’s class passed the exam! Successful completion of a 70-credit program awards an Associate of Applied Sciences degree and eligibility to take the ARRT exam to become certified as a radiologic technologist.\

National Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Statewide Designation

The program is designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program by the State of Maryland. Some residents of Maryland enrolled in this program of study on the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion.

State-Of-The-Art-Equipment

Our labs include state-of-the-art radiographic equipment. Students continue to develop clinical competency skills in hospitals and imaging group practices that may specialize in orthopedics, fluoroscopy, trauma radiography and surgical procedures. Students also develop both computer radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) skills in clinical settings. The program is affiliated with 18 clinical sites allowing students to be exposed to a wide range of technology and diverse patient populations.

Career Opportunities

Our radiologic technology program prepares students for entry-level employment in hospitals, medical offices, imaging centers, clinics, HMOs, mobile settings and newly evolving careers such as radiologic industrial hygiene. About one out of five radiographers works part-time. Earnings for full-time radiographers range from $25,000 to $50,000, depending on training, experience and workplace.

With additional education and clinical experience, registered radiographers can specialize in computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, interventional radiography and quality management applications. Opportunites also are available in sonography, which normally requires an additional 12 months of education. All specialty imaging modalities offer advanced certification exams given by the ARRT.

Why study Radiation Therapy?
Professional. The Radiation Therapy Program at the University of Michigan-Flint is dedicated to preparing its students to enter the work force as professionals. The four-year program covers the technical and clinical applications involved in administering radiation therapy and students are qualified to take the Radiation Therapy Certification Exam upon completion of their degree.
Experience. Radiation Therapy students begin their clinical rotations in the junior year. Students work with local hospitals as well as the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. You’ll have the opportunity to work a variety of shifts and get invaluable hands on experience.
Reputation. The Radiation Therapy program at the University of Michigan-Flint is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This accreditation demonstrates the program’s high standards and quality of education.
Variety. Get the best of both worlds! Radiation therapists not only get to work with breakthrough technology everyday – they also get to work with people! It’s a great career choice if you’re interested in the health sciences and want to be able to have interaction with patients on a daily basis.
Get Involved. The University of Michigan-Flint has an extremely active student life with something to interest everyone! Check out the Student Life website and find an organization (or two!) that sounds interesting. Organizations are a great way to have fun with new friends and add activities to your resume.

What can I do with a degree in Radiation Therapy from the University of Michigan-Flint?
A degree in Radiation Therapy prepares you to work in a wide variety of public service fields, nonprofit organizations, and government positions. Our Radiation Therapy graduates have gone on to positions in the following fields:
Education
Hospitals
Clinics
Health Services
Graduate Schools

RADIATION THERAPY

By virtue of an agreement between Union County College and the Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center School of Radiation Therapy, Plainfield, NJ, Union County confers 24 college credits upon graduates of the Hospital sponsored school who have fulfilled the requirements for the credits specified by Union County College. Current applicants to the program must be graduates of an accredited radiography program.

The program will further expand to admit those students who would like to earn an Associate in Science degree from Union County College in addition to the certificate. Students admitted to this program will earn college credits in English, mathematics, biology, physics, social sciences and humanities electives in classes and laboratories conducted at Union County College. Radiation Therapy courses are the primary responsibility of the program.

The program holds accreditation from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Students are enrolled in the School of Radiation Therapy and are matriculated by Union County College. They are eligible to participate in all student activities at Union County College and have the same rights and privileges as all other college students.

Students interested in the program should contact Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center School of Radiation Therapy at (908) 668-2637 for additional information

Specifically, the program objectives are that graduates must be able to demonstrate:

· an ability to deliver a planned course of radiation therapy

· an ability to verify the mathematical accuracy of the prescription for radiotherapy

· an ability to maintain daily record and document technical details of the radiotherapy treatment administered

· an ability to observe the clinical progress of the patient undergoing radiation therapy and observe the first sign of any complication

· an ability to provide patient care and comfort essential to radiation therapy procedures

· within the scope of practice for a radiation therapist, detect equipment malfunctions; report same to the proper authority; and know the safe limits of equipment operations

· an ability to understand the functions, limitations and utilization of radiotherapy equipment and treatment accessories and detect malfunctioning equipment

· an ability to apply the rules and regulations for radiation safety, detect radiation hazards and other hazards to patient welfare within the scope of practice for the radiation therapist

· an ability to simulate a prescribed course of radiation therapy treatment

Graduates of the Radiologic Technology Program at Shawnee State University earn an Associate of Applied Sciences degree. The program covers six academic semesters that combine classroom instruction and clinical experience. All classroom instruction is held at the University while clinical experience is gained at one or more of the nine medical centers located throughout the Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky area.

The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Il 60606-3182, 312.704.5300. Graduates are eligible take the national certifying examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Mission of The Radiologic Technology Program

In keeping with the mission of the University and the Department of Health Sciences, the Radiologic Technology Program seeks to educate applicants to become competent and responsible radiologic technologists, who deliver the highest quality patient care. In addition, the program fosters professionalism, personal growth, and self-actualization.

Program Goals

1. 1. The program will continuously monitor its effectiveness.

2. 2. Students will be clinically competent.

3. 3. Students will communicate effectively and demonstrate critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities.

4. 4. Students will demonstrate professionalism.

PCC’s Radiography program teaches you the art and science of radiography, which uses ionizing radiation to provide images of tissues, organs, bones and vessels in the body. We offer comprehensive, rigorous training in all aspects of radiography, enabling you to obtain the skills you need for an entry-level radiography job.

Our program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education in radiography. We elect to obtain this accreditation because we believe in the integrity of our curriculum, our values, and the high quality of our graduates.

Our alumni have received a 99.9% pass rate for the national certification examination for the past five years. Upon completion of PCC’s Radiography program, you will possess the skills and training required to meet national standards, allowing you to gain a competitive edge in the field.

The 23 month full-time curriculum has been designed to assist students in developing and mastering basic clinical competencies and theoretical concepts of current radiography practice. Graduates receive an A.A.S. Degree in Radiologic Technology or Radiography and are eligible to sit for the national examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification is recognized throughout the country. The Radiologic Technology program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.