B.S. in Radiologic Technology

Program Accreditation

Within the School of Health Professions and Nursing, the Radiologic Technology Program provides instruction leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology.

The course of study is professionally accredited by:

• New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Radiologic Technology
• The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
  20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination in Radiography. Students who receive a grade above 75 on this national examination become registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and are eligible to apply for licensure to practice diagnostic radiography in New York State.

For more information, email radtech@cwpost.liu.edu

Curriculum Overview

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The program is four years in length. To be granted a bachelor of science degree, the student must complete a total of 128 credits.

The student completes 64 credits of academic work prior to entering the Radiologic Technology major. These 64 credits comprise liberal arts and sciences. Students enter the professional portion of the program in the fall semester of their junior year. The major course schedule is usually complemented by general anatomy and physiology or an elective course in the student's area of interest.

Mission Statement and Goals

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In congruence with the C.W. Post Campus' stated mission, the Radiologic Technology Program is dedicated to providing a strong educational base of science and the liberal arts in combination with radiologic technology coursework. Students receive the core knowledge for entry into professional practice as well as tools for lifelong learning. Through the synthesis of clinical and didactic experiences, students develop clinical competence, conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills for effective problem solving.

We seek to prepare graduates who will have essential literacies including written and oral communication skills and be clinically competent professionals able to provide quality care to the community and other groups of interest.

Goal One - The student will integrate didactic and clinical course work in order to practice as competent entry level technologists.

Goal Two - The student will exhibit (employ) effective oral and written communication skills as a practicing healthcare professional.

Goal Three - The student will develop a strong theoretical and clinical knowledge base including effective critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Goal Four - The student will systematically construct a knowledge base for professional growth and development.

Goal Five - The program will continually monitor its effectiveness.

Faculty

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Gerald A. Irwin Medical Advisor, Radiologic Technology Program M.D., C.M., Queens University - Canada

James F. Joyce Program Director Diploma, Mercy Hospital School of Radiography B.S., SUNY Downstate Medical Center M.S., Long Island University Registered Radiologic Technologist jjoyce@liu.edu

Suzanne McGuirk Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program Diploma, Mercy Hospital School of Radiography B.A., State University of New York at Albany M.S., Long Island University Registered Radiologic Technologist spizaro@liu.edu

John O’Hare Acting Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology Program Diploma, Catholic Medical Center Program of Radiography B.S., M.S., Adelphi University Registered Radiologic Technologist john.ohare@liu.edu

General Program Requirement

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If you have ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor or have been subjected to a sanction as a result of a violation of an academic honor code or suspended or dismissed by an educational program that you attended in oder to meet ARRT certification requirements, you must check with the New York State Department of Health and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists to verify that you satisfy the requirements for New York State Licensing and the National Registry.

A criminal conviction and/or the use of illegal drugs may impede or bar your entry into your chosen field of study. You should be aware that clinical and hospital sites may reject a student, or remove a student from their site if a criminal record is found or if a positive drug test is noted. Inability to gain clinical or field work will result in the inability to meet program objectives and outcomes. Inability to meet objectives and outcomes may result in your failure to complete the program requirements, thus requiring your withdrawal from the program. In addition, the presence of a criminal conviction may also prevent your completion of the required state or federal licensure, certification or registration process.

Other Websites of Interest

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www.rsna.org	Organizations in the Radiologic Sciences
musom.marshall.edu	The Interactive Patient
indy.radiology.uiowa.edu	The Virtual Hospital
www.arrt.org	American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
www.asrt.org/asrt.htm	American Society of Radiologic Technologists
www.jrcert.org	Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology