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Radiologic

Information Sessions

6/13/12

7/18/12

8/15/12

9/19/12

10/17/12

11/14/12

12/12/12

All sessions are held in the ETC
auditorium from 7 -9 pm.

Academic Programs

Radiologic Science Degree Programs
The radiologic technologist is an essential member of the health care team dedicated to preserving patients' health by helping to diagnose injury and disease. Radiographers (as they are called) operate x-ray equipment to create images of tissues, bones, organs, and blood vessels within the human body. The images created by the radiographer are then interpreted and a diagnosis is made by a radiologist, a physician who has specialized in interpreting and diagnosing radiographic images. Some of the radiographer's responsibilities include:

Providing the patient with a detailed explanation regarding the examination/procedure
Operating the x-ray equipment used to create the radiographic images
Calculating the proper radiation exposure factors to employ
Positioning and aligning the patient and/or body part under study correctly
Processing and assessing images for diagnostic quality
Assisting the radiologist during fluoroscopic examinations

Radiographers are responsible for the mental and physical comfort of their patients' care, as well as for ensuring each patient's radiation protection during the x-ray exposure.

Qualified radiographers are needed in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, public-health facilities, mobile x-ray companies, and industry.

Radiologic technology offers individuals a professional career in allied health with many opportunities for continued advancement within the Radiologic Sciences.

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 health team with a member who, under the supervision of a radiologist, uses ionizing radiation in an investigative function, contributing to the diagnosis of disease and injury.

Goals
The Associate Degree Program in Radiologic Science is a 20-month allied health curriculum designed to prepare the student for practice in the health specialty of radiography. The goals of the program are as follows:

1. Develop knowledge and skills necessary to practice in entry-level radiographer positions.

2. Develop communication skills required for competent clinical practice.

3. Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills required for competent clinical practice.

4. Develop student behaviors that promote professional development and growth.

5. Educate students to provide health care that meets the needs of diverse populations.

Accreditation
The radiography program is fully accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiographic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; 312-704-5300; www.jrcert.org. Program graduates are awarded an Associate of Science in Radiologic Science degree by Holy Family University and are eligible to apply for the national certifying examination in Radiography, administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies.

We also offer a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science (BSRS), which is a completion program for the practicing radiologic science professional.

Director of Radiologic Science Program
CYRUS WHALEY, EdD, MPH, RT(R)
Office: Room 114, Holy Family Hall, NEP
Phone: 267-341-3566
E-mail: cwhaley@holyfamily.edu

To receive information about the Radiologic Science Program, please contact Susan Rogers at 215-637-7700, ext. 3360 or e-mail srogers@holyfamily.edu.

Go to Undergraduate Admissions to apply online or receive information on admission requirements.

Program Summary

Fully Accredited by JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
Revised Curriculum to include emerging technologies
Associate of Science in Radiologic Science (ASRS) degree leading to professional practice and Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science (BSRS) degree completion available
Small Student/Faculty ratio
90% of graduates reported finding employment within six (6) months of graduation over the past three (3) years.
Fully energized x-ray Lab including Computed Radiography Imaging; Hands-on experience
High success rate on ARRT Certification Examination in Radiography
On-campus shadow day available by appointment

Field of Radiography:

Requires compassion and desire to work with people
Major salary adjustments over past five years
Cutting edge of healthcare progress
Upward and lateral employment mobility
Combines computers and science
No room for boredom or complacency

Program Course Highlights
The curriculum, which begins once a year in the Fall semester, is evenly balanced between the liberal arts courses of the core requirements and the professional concentration.

Patient Care in Radiologic Science
Radiographic Procedures I and II
Radiographic Imaging I and II
Image Evaluation:Radiographs
Introduction to Cross-sectional Anatomy
Advanced Imaging I
Imaging Physics I: X-ray Physics
Radiographic Pathology
Radiation Health Physics
Sophomore Seminar
Clinical Education Courses (5)
Core (Quantitative) (1)
Anatomy & Physiology I and II
Core (Natural Science) (2)
Core (Religious Studies) (1)
Core (Reading/Writing) (2)
Core (Speech)

Clinical Credentials Policy
Radiography students at Holy Family begin clinical courses shortly after entering the program. Before beginning clinical courses, students must provide evidence of good health, proper immunizations, results of criminal record check, current CPR (for health-care provider) competency, and other materials specified in the health-information packet obtained from the Radiologic Science office. Students must carry their own medical and hospitalization insurance. Students gain experience in all routine radiologic procedures at select clinical education centers in radiology/medical imaging departments of JCAHO-accredited facilities.

Clinical education in radiography is competency-based; that is, students must demonstrate competence by actually performing radiographic procedures. Supervised practice in laboratory simulations and direct observation during clinical practice prepare the student to be evaluated and graded on procedures completed in the clinical setting. Successful completion of clinical courses depends on developing the precise skills required for mastery of specific competency examinations.

Advanced Placement for Radiologic Science
Recognizing that many radiographers in Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding area are graduates of certificate programs who want to obtain academic credentials, Holy Family University provides advanced placement in the degree program to those ARRT-registered radiographers who (1) meet Holy Family's general admissions requirements and (2) are currently employed in the field. Associate- and baccalaureate-level programs are available. The BSRS program, available on a full- or part-time basis, seeks to develop the professional radiographer in clinical roles needed to meet the challenges of a changing health care environment.

Clinical Education Settings

American Open MRI & CT Center* 100 North Presidential Blvd. Suite 301 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004	Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike Meadowbrook, PA 19007 † 1 – 9 pm rotation
Temple University Hospital- Episcopal Campus 100 E. Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125	MobilexUSA*** 101 Rock Road Horsham , PA 19044
ARIA Health Frankford Campus Frankford Avenue & Wakeling Street Philadelphia, PA 19124	Jeanes Hospital 7600 Central Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111
ARIA Health Torresdale Campus Knights & Red Lion Roads Philadelphia, PA 19114 † Aria Outpatient Facility 9501 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA	Nazareth Hospital 2601 Holme Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152
Lower Bucks Hospital 501 Bath Road Bristol, PA 19007 †7:30 am – 3:30 pm OR rotation	St. Mary Medical Center Langhorne-Newtown Roads Langhorne, PA 19047
Roxborough Memorial Hospital 5800 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128	University of PA Medical Center* 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

It is the student’s responsibility to secure transportation to and from clinical education settings.
Radiologic Science faculty determine students’ clinical education assignments. Clinical assignments are not made to correspond to students’ geographic locations.
All students rotate to a minimum of three (3) clinical education settings.
Students are assigned to the same clinical setting for Clinical Education I & II (Fall & Spring 100-level).
Students’ clinical assignments routinely change before Clinical Education III (Summer I) and again before Clinical Education IV (Fall 200-level).
A standard clinical day is 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

* Clinical assignments are only available for 200-level students to complete elective rotations during the final spring semester.
** One (1) two-week clinical assignment is required to satisfy graduation requirements.
† One (1) two-week rotation may be required at designated settings.

Clinical education settings may be added or deleted as necessary.

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