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On behalf of the University and Radiologic Science Program, we thank you
for your interest in the Associate of Science in Radiologic Science (ASRS)
degree program!
About This Informational Presentation
• The goal of this presentation is to communicate general information
about Holy Family University’s ASRS degree program to potential
applicants.
• Select pages in this presentation include “informational icons” .
By clicking on these icons when they appear, viewers can access
supplemental information.
Mission Statement
The Radiologic Science Program of Holy Family University is committed
to the formation of integrated persons who possess knowledge and awareness of
their responsibilities to God, humanity, and self. The Program seeks to
cultivate professional competence in graduates who will be actively
responsible in society in service to the human family. The Program is
designed to provide the radiologic science profession with a member
who uses ionizing radiation in an investigative function, to create
images of tissues, bones, organs, and blood vessels within the human
body that are used to diagnose disease and injury.
Program Goals
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for
clinical practice.
Develop effective communication skills required
for competent clinical practice.
Apply problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Engage in behaviors that promote professional
development and growth.
What is a Radiologic Technologist?
Career Description:Radiologic Technologists (or Radiographers) apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiographic positioning,
radiographic technique and radiation biology and protection in the performance of their responsibilities. They must be able to communicate effectively with patients, other health professionals and the public. Additional duties may include evaluating radiographic equipment, conducting a radiographic quality assurance program, providing patient education and managing a medical imaging department. The radiographer must display competence and compassion in meeting the special needs of the patient.
Where Are Radiographers Employed?
Employment Characteristics:Radiographers are employed in health care facilities –including hospitals, specialized imaging centers, urgent-care clinics, private physicians offices, in research – and as
educators or imaging department supervisors and administrators. Forty (40) states have licensure requirements for radiographers as a condition of practice and employment. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a requirement, but not a full licensure requirement.
RT Requirements by State
Admissions Information
Nondiscriminatory PolicyHoly Family University does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
or handicap in administration of its educational
policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan
programs, and athletic and other school-
administered programs.
Admissions Information, cont.
Prerequisite requirements…High School (or post-secondary equivalent):
• Algebra I• Algebra II• Geometry• Biology• Chemistry• Physics (recommended, but not required)Must have a minimum grade of “C” in each course
SAT scores• ≥450 mathematical reasoning• ≥400 critical reading• ≥490 mathematical reasoning• ≥22 critical reading
• ≥2.5 collegiate GPA (for all transfer students)
or ≥15 college credits & ≥ 2.5 GPApre-2016
2016…
Admissions Information, cont.
Additional information…• Applicants must comply with the Program’s
Functional Abilities, Activities, and Attributes.• Applicants must review the Program Information
and complete the electronic information form on the Program Information webpage.
• Accepted students must complete an approved medical terminology course prior to the start of the Program.
• Clinical eligibility requirements must be successfully completed prior to the start of the Program.
Admissions Information, cont.
Admissions process…
• Fill out a Holy Family Application available online
• Official Transcripts (High School & Post-secondary)
• (1) Letter of Recommendation (academic or professional)
• If an application satisfies prerequisite admission requirements, the applicant is
invited for a personal interview with the ASRS Program Admissions
Committee. Acceptance to the University does not guarantee admission to
the Radiologic Science Program.
• Candidates are notified of acceptance decisions in writing after all qualified
applicants have been interviewed.
Admissions Information, cont.
Options…Associate of Science in Radiologic Science
(ASRS)• Qualifies students to enter job market as Radiographers
Post-Primary Certificate Tracks…Part-time enrollment:• (3) tracks:
• Computed Tomography (CT) • Magnetic Resonance (MR)• Vascular Interventional (VI)
Degree Options
Associate of Science in Radiologic Science…• Admission is once per year, in the fall semester.
• Capacity is 27 students per year.
• 20 Month, full-time, predominately daytime program.
• (4) full-time semesters plus (1) part-time summer semester.
• Minimum 78 credits required to complete degree requirements.
• To continue progression in good standing, cumulative &
concentration GPAs of ≥2.5 must be maintained.
Degree Options
Associate of Science in Radiologic Science…
• Students are eligible for employment as diagnostic radiologic
technologists (radiographers) upon graduation.
• Please see Associate of Science in Radiologic Science (ASRS)
Curriculum Sequence Sheet found on the Program Information
webpage.
Degree OptionsConcentration Courses (49 credits)
• RADS-102 Patient Care in Radiologic Science (2 cr.)• RADS-104/L Radiographic Imaging I (3 cr.)• RADS-106/L Radiographic Procedures I (3 cr.)• RADS-120 Clinical Education I (2 cr.)• RADS-108/L Radiographic Procedures II (3 cr.)• RADS-204/L Radiographic Imaging II (3 cr.)• RADS-215 Imaging Physics I: X-ray Physics (3 cr.)• RADS-122 Clinical Education II (2 cr.)• RADS-114/L Radiographic Procedures III (3 cr.)• RADS-200 Clinical Education III (3 cr.)• RADS-206 Advanced Imaging I (3 cr.)• RADS-207 Intro to Computed Tomography (1 cr.)• RADS-218 Radiation Health Physics (3 cr.)• RADS-222 Clinical Education IV (3 cr.)• RASD-205 Sophomore Seminar (3 cr.)• RADS-216 Image Evaluation: Radiographs (3 cr.)• RADS-217 Radiographic Pathology (3 cr.)• RADS-232 Clinical Education V (3 cr.)
Degree OptionsConcentration-related (8 credits)• BIOL-207 Anatomy & Physiology I (4 cr.)• BIOL-208 Anatomy & Physiology II (4 cr.)
Holy Family “Core” (21 credits)• ENGL-101 Writing I (3 cr.)• ENGL-102 Writing II (3 cr.)• ENGL-115 Public Speaking (3 cr.)• MATH-110 Quantitative Literacy (3 cr.)• GSCI-104 Biology in the Natural World (3 cr.)• Core Choice Natural Science #2* (3 cr.) • Core Choice Theological Literacy #1 (3 cr.)
*or select (1) course from any “core” area of study (student’s choice).
Comprehensive Examination:• Students must pass to fulfill graduation requirements.
Lambda Nu, National Society
• In 2004 the Radiologic Science Program established a local chapter of
Lambda Nu, Pennsylvania Chi Chapter - National Honor Society for
Radiologic and Imaging Sciences.
• Qualified students are inducted into Lambda Nu annually.
ASRS Program
General information…• 20-Month full-time, predominately daytime program beginning
once a year in the fall semester.
• Students must obtain, and maintain, CPR Certification prior to and throughout enrollment in the Program.
• Before clinical assignments begin each fall semester, students must provide evidence of, and maintain, personal healthcare insurance.
ASRS Program
General information…Students must have a negative Criminal Background Check, Child
Abuse Clearance, & Drug Screening and provide Immunization
documentation prior to participating in clinical education
activities. (See Important Facts Sheet included on the Program
Information webpage)
Clinical Education Settings• Jefferson Health Hospitals:o Frankfordo Torresdale
• Saint Mary Medical Center• Lower Bucks Hospital• Nazareth Hospital• Jeanes Hospital• Holy Redeemer Hospital• Roxborough Memorial Hospital• Temple University Hospital - Episcopal Campuso Plus rotation to Northeastern Ambulatory Care Center
• Hospital of University of Pennsylvania• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
o(1) 2-week rotation per student (minimum)
A complete listing of clinical education settings and addresses is also included on the Program Information webpage.
Clinical EducationClinical Schedules…First Two Semesters (100-level):
• Fall - RADS-120: Tuesday & Thursday 8am to 2pm• Spring - RADS-122: Tuesday & Thursday 8am to 2pm
Summer Semester (12 weeks):• RADS-200: (3) days/week 8am to 2pm
Last Two Semesters (200-level):• Fall - RADS-222: Mon, Wed, Fri 8am to 2pm• Spring - RADS-232: Mon, Wed, Fri 8am to 2pm
• A minimum of (1) two week evening (1 pm – 7 pm) or early morning (7:15 am – 1:15 pm or 7:30 am – 1:30 pm) clinical assignment per semester may be scheduled at some clinical settings.
Clinical Education, cont.
General Information…
•The Program’s clinical coordinator is responsible for making all clinical assignments.
•Assignments to clinical education settings will be based on educationally valid reasons, not proximity to students’ current/future residence (no exceptions).
•Students are expected to assume all responsibility for personaltransportation to/from all clinical assignments.
•Students will be rotated through (3) clinical education settings plusminimum of (1) 2-week rotation to CHOP.
•Students are expected to spend 6-hours in clinical for each scheduled clinical day.
Clinical Education, cont.
General Information cont…•Weekly didactic and clinical education hours will not exceed 40 hours.
•Clinical assignments are developed in accordance with published University semester calendars, meaning no classes, no clinical.
•Recognized clinical preceptors are on-site in all clinical education settings.
•Clinical instructors employed by Holy Family make weekly clinical visitations.
•Clinical rotation schedules for each semester provide detailed clinical assignments for each student.
•Clinical rotation schedules are posted prior to each semester.
Clinical Education, cont.
General Information cont…•Clinical education is competency-based. •Supervised practice in laboratory simulations, and critical observation in the clinical environment by approved clinical preceptors, prepare students to be evaluated and graded on the delivery of patient care and completion of radiographic procedures.
•Successful completion of each clinical course demands developingthe precise skills required of professional practice.
•An early release option from clinical education assignments is notsupported.
See Clinical Ed. Policy 8C.3
CPR CertificationGeneral Information…• See literature included on the Program Information webpage
• CPR for Healthcare ProvidersAmerican Red Cross offers:•Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association offers:•Healthcare Professional: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Check individual websites or call your local chapters for course dates, times and fees.
• If CPR certification does not satisfy Healthcare Provider requirement, recertification will be required before starting.
Functional Abilities, Activities, and Attributes
Please see the Program’s Functional Abilities, Activities
and Attributes information on the Program Information
webpage.
ASRT Student Membership
A Program Requirement…
Holy Family’s Energized Laboratory
Fully operational x-ray equipment “on campus”
Capability of producing:•Computed Radiography (CR) “Digital” images.
CR Images Created in Our Laboratory!
Tuition and Fees
Please find information regarding tuition and fees on the University’s Tuition and Fees webpage.
The Program is completed over (4) full-time semesters and (1) part-time semester
Certification FeeFollowing an offer of acceptance…
It is important to pay your $200 Certification Fee soon after receiving your acceptance letter!
Once your Certification Fee is paid, you are formally considered a Holy Family University student and permitted to register for classes.
If you are currently enrolled in Holy Family University, you have already paid your certification fee.
Financial Aid
Holy Family’s Financial Aid Office•267-341-3233
Payment plans are available through the Financial Aid Office.
Apply for grants & scholarships
Textbooks alone for the 20-month program may cost ≥ $1,500.
National CertificationAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
•Examination in Radiography• Obtaining ARRT certification qualifies recipients for employment
in all 50 states!• Graduates of the ASRS Program are eligible to take the ARRT
Examination in Radiography on the day of graduation.• Once certified, twenty-four (24) continuing education (CE)credits
are required to be completed every two years to maintain ARRT certification.
Salary Information
Radiologic Technologist (Radiographer)…
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2018
Salary Information, cont.
Radiologic Technologist (Radiographer)…U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2018
Salary Information, cont.
Radiologic Technologist (Radiographer)…
- 2016 Wage and Salary Survey
•<2 Years experience: $45,276
•Overall average: $56,071
• PA average: $53,154
How Are X-ray Images Created?
Radiologic Technologists Operate…Equipment operated today includes:
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Radiologic Technologists Operate…Equipment operated, cont.
Radiologic Technologists Operate…
Equipment operated, cont.
Radiologic Technologists Operate…Equipment operated, cont.
Radiologic Technologists Operate…
Portable/Mobile UnitPortable/Mobile Radiography at Patient’s Bedside
Equipment operated, cont.
Radiologic Technologists Operate…Equipment operated, cont.
Portable/Mobile Radiography in Operating RoomPortable/Mobile Unit
Radiologic Technologists Operate…
Portable/Mobile Radiography in Operating Room Produced This Image
Equipment operated, cont.
Radiation Protection Practices• Students and employees are issued radiation monitors to measure “occupational” radiation exposure.
• The amount of radiation absorbed by a monitorindicates the wearer’s radiation exposure.
• The amount of exposure received on a monitor indicates the wearer’s radiation protection practices.
Radiation Monitor
Radiation Protection PracticesPractical radiation protection…Forms of radiation protection include:
• Time,
• Distance, and
• Shielding.The amount of exposure absorbed by the radiation monitor is an indication of the wearer’s radiation protection practices.The technologist is wearing a lead (Pb) apron (blue) and thyroid shield (purple).
Pregnancy PolicyA pregnant student has the option to “declare” and “retract” her pregnancy (in writing) to the Program Director. The declaration of “pregnancy” will allow a student to receive counseling regarding fetal radiation protection practices. If a student declares her pregnancy, she is required to meet with the Radiologic Science Program’s Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for counseling on fetal risk factors associated with radiation exposure incurred while she is completing her clinical education (and radiographic exposure laboratory) assignments.
See Pregnancy Policy 8C.3.13
Professional Organizations
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (www.jrcert.org)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (www.asrt.org)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(www.arrt.org)
Philadelphia Society of Radiologic Technologists(https://philasrt.wildapricot.org)
Additional InformationPlease review all additional supplementson the Program Information webpage including:
• Important Facts Sheet
• List of Clinical Education Settings
• Pregnancy Policy
• Approved CPR Courses
• Functional Abilities, Activities & AttributesViewing this presentation is a part of the required Program Information. Please see Documentation of Program Information and Requirements list.
Additional Information, cont.
If you have further questions, please feel free to contact the Radiologic Science Program Office:
• Phone: 267-341-3330
• Email: [email protected]
• Office: Holy Family Hall, Room 114 - between the hours of 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday
