+ Associate of Applied
Science in Radiologic Technology
Sylvia
E. Hermo-Fedro, M.B.A., B.S., R.T. (R), Program
Director
Radiologic
Technologists provide diagnostic and therapeutic
services to patients of all ages in a wide variety
of clinical settings. The scope of practice
for radiographers includes: evaluating clinical
data, performing and assisting in the performance
of prescribed diagnostic studies; instructing
patients about procedures they will undergo;
monitoring patient responses to care provided;
modifying procedures to achieve the desired
information for interpretation by a radiologist
or other qualified healthcare provider; providing
patient, family and community education; disease
prevention; participating in life-support activities
as required; and following clinical practice
guidelines.
Radiographers
should demonstrate behavior and ethics consistent
with standards and ethics of all radiologic
science professionals. Radiographers are involved
in clinical decision making and patient education.
This
program prepares individuals as radiographers
educated through academic courses and clinical
education. Graduates of the program will be
held to the Standards for an Accredited Educational
Program in Radiological Sciences as defined
by the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology. Graduates will be eligible
for examination by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists. Graduates must satisfy
degree requirements as stipulated by BGSU for
associate degrees. Graduates must also satisfy
all requirements of the Ohio Department of Health,
Radiologic Licensure division, to obtain a license
to practice in Ohio. Radiologic technology practice
varies based upon individual State's law.
Following
admission to the University, the student is
responsible for filing a separate application
with the radiologic technology program.
Students
must meet the following criteria:
- Graduated
from an accredited high school having attained
a GPA of 2.0 or GED or have
completed twelve semester hours of college
work with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher;
- Formally
admitted to BGSU;
- Completed
developmental courses in English, reading
and study strategies, or math, if more than
six credits are required (based upon COMPASS
test results);
- Completed
Strong Interest Inventory testing;
- Completed
a 4-8 hour observation experience in a clinical
radiology location;
- Participated
in a personal interview in which attitude
and enthusiasm for the program will be considered;
- Passed
a criminal history background check allowing
them to enter clinical settings, as required
by Ohio law;
- Graduates
of certificate/diploma program may make use
of the Associate of Technical Studies degree
program. Contact the advisor for details.
After
gaining admittance to the program, students
must meet the following minimum requirements
to be in good standing and continue in the program:
- Maintain
a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher;
- Earn
a grade of "C" or higher in RADT
1000, 1110, 1120, 1210, 1220, 1230, 2410, 2420, 2430,
2510 and 2520; AHTH
1020.
- Earn
a "S" in RADT
1810, 1820, 1830, 2810, 2820 and 2830;
- Demonstrate
the achievement of competency in all areas
of clinical practice;
- Comply
with RADT clinical policies and procedures;
failure to comply will result in ineligibility
to continue in the program.
To
be admitted to clinical directed practice, the
student must meet the following requirements:
- Complete
prerequisite coursework in good standing;
- Pass
a criminal history background check;
- Meet
all physical requirements to perform the essential
functions of a student radiographer, as evidenced
by a completed physical examination on file
with the program;
- Submit
evidence of auto insurance policy;
- Apply
for professional liability insurance through
BGSU upon entering clinical practice;
- Sign
a BGSU liability waiver form;
- Submit
a copy of a current CPR card, indicating successful
completion of an AHA Health Care Provider
course;
- Review
and agree to comply with guidelines in the
Student Clinical Handbook.
While
admission to the program is closely tied to
the number of clinical spaces, occasionally
exceptions can occur that are beyond the control
of BGSU Firelands. In the event that the number
of eligible students exceeds clinical space
available, admission to the clinical directed
practice may be determined by a rank order based
upon date of acceptance into the program, college
grade point average, program hours completed,
and the recommendation of program personnel.
Students
are responsible for the following expenses related
to participation in the clinical directed practice:
- Pre-clinical
physical examination, including lab work and
immunizations;
- Textbooks
and/or clinical training manuals and folders;
- Lab
fees;
- Transportation
to and from clinical sites;
- Scrub
attire, lab coats, and other appropriate uniform
attire;
- BGSU
Firelands student name tag.
Items
that may be provided to students by clinical
sites at no cost include:
- Facility
identification badges/name tags;
- Parking
at most clinical sites;
- Professional
liability insurance coverage is provided by
BGSU and is not a student expense.
Learning
Outcomes
Graduates
from this program will possess the following
knowledge, skills, and behaviors:
- Understand
the relationship between theoretical and clinical
components of the curriculum and apply these
principles to proper anatomical part presentation,
pathological adjustments required for optimal
examination, radiation safety, quality of
image, and care for all patient age groups
at a rate not less than 75%, as evidenced
in student grade and competency records.
- Apply
interpersonal skills appropriately to meet
the needs of patients in a variety of clinical
settings, as documented in directed practice
assessment portfolios at the level of satisfactory.
- Complete
capstone coursework meeting eligibility requirements
for the Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic
Technology degree.
- Complete
the credentialing examination administered
by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) at a pass rate of not less than 75%
on the first attempt, as documented by the
report of Registry results to the program.
- Qualify
for entrance into programs of specialty within
the radiological sciences, based upon graduate
surveys indicating acceptance into accredited
specialty programs.
- Exercise
independent decision making and demonstrate
competent skills performance in the role of
primary care provider in a broad range of
radiological diagnostic and intervention services,
as determined by an analysis of employer surveys.
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