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Radiologic Technology & Medical Imaging

  • Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging - AAS
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The radiologic technology program is one of the health career programs at New York City College of Technology.It is designed to provide the health team with a member who uses radiation to produce images which contribute to diagnosis of disease or injury. Graduates receive the AAS degree and are eligible for the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Radiologic Technology & Medical Imaging is to prepare a diverse population of students for entry into the profession of radiologic imaging.

Programs

Program Goals:

  1. Enable students to develop the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills needed by an entry-level radiographer, as described in the professional curriculum.
  2. Provide a liberal arts and sciences component which will broaden the student's knowledge and understanding into areas beyond the radiography curriculum.
  3. Provide an opportunity for students to achieve a high degree of information literacy, including the ability to seek and use information resources for problem-solving, critical thinking and professional growth.
  4. Provide students with an information basis which will help them to develop appropriate ethical and professional values, such as those outlined in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
  5. Prepare students to pass the national certification examination and qualify for regional licensure.
  6. Prepare students to communicate clearly and effectively in a diverse environment.
  7. Demonstrate a high degree of student success within the curriculum, as evidenced by low attrition and high graduation rates.

Admission

  1. A high school diploma or its equivalent (GED)
  2. CUNY certification in reading, writing and mathematics
  3. A grade of 75% in a high school (biology, chemistry, and/or physics)
  4. Any student entering the Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging program who has a felony record should notify the department and the appropriate certifying agencies for clarification of his or her eligibility for licensing/certification.

Pre-Clinical Phase

All new and transfer students will be classified as pre-clinical students. During this period, students will be programmed for required courses and/or developmental skills courses as needed. Students lacking the high school science requirement will be required to take BIO 1101/BY 101. This course must be taken before BIO 2311/BY 301.1 and achieve a minimum grade of "C".

Students in the pre-clinical phase may take the following courses:

  • ENG 1101/EG 101......English Composition I
  • MAT 1275/MA 275......Introduction to Mathematical Analysis
  • BIO 2311/BY 301.1....Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BIO 2312/BY 301.2....Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • PHIL 2203/PH 103.1...Medical Care Ethics
  • SPE 1330/TS 330...... Effective Speaking
  • PSY 1101/PS 101.......Introduction to Psychology

Progression from Pre-Clinical to the Clinical Phase

CUNY certification in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Eligibility for MAT 1275/MA 275. Successful completion of BIO 2311/BY 301.1 and ENG 1101/EG 101, and a GPA of 2.7 higher. A grade of C or better is required in BIO 2311/BY 301.1. If the number of students meeting the stated criteria exceeds the available places, seats will be allocated on the basis of the students' academic record and GPA. An index of 2.7 does not guarantee admission into the clinical phase of the program. As the GPAs of the potential applicants increase, a higher GPA will be needed to qualify The clinical phase of the program starts only in the fall of each year.

Progression in Radiologic Technology & Medical Imaging Program

A grade of "C" or better in each course designated with the prefix RAD/RT and BIO/BY
is required for progression in the program. Any student receiving a grade below "C" in RAD/RT courses will not be allowed to progress to the next course. Because the RAD/RT courses are only offered once a year, any consideration for repeating a course would be made on the basis of space availability and the student's academic record.

Clinical Courses

Students must successfully complete all clinical objectives and course requirements to receive a passing grade. A student can be removed from the clinical site for any unprofessional behavior: a serious infraction of hospital rules and regulations or endangering the patient's safety and life. This would be determined by the hospital and/or faculty and could result in a failing grade. Any absence beyond the college's and department's policy will result in a failing grade in the class.

Transfer into the Radiologic Technology & Medical Imaging Program

Students who wish to transfer into Radiologic Technology & Medical Imaging from another college and/or from other college curricula must adhere to all the general admission requirements of the college and the department, including a minimum GPA of 2.7. All transfer students from other colleges must apply for advanced standing through the Office of the Registrar to access transfer credits. Please note, students must complete one semester at the college before being admitted to the program.

Clinical Education

The clinical teaching-learning experiences afford students opportunities to learn how to interact with people seeking health care, with the individual or health-team providing it, and with the setting in which these two meet. The purpose of clinical experiences is to assist students in gaining mastery of the methods needed to deal effectively with these interactions, as well as mastery of the knowledge, insights, and skills required to produce a diagnostic radiograph and practice radiation protection.

Clinical Education takes place in affiliated hospitals under the supervision of college faculty and hospital supervisors. Affiliated hospitals include Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center, Brooklyn Hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital: New York Weill Cornell Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital: Columbia Presbyterian Center, St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center (St. Lukes Division), St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center (Roosevelt Division), and Lutheran Medical Center.


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