Radiologic Sciences - Gannon University

Radiologic Sciences from Gannon University is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Practitioners in radiologic sciences are highly skilled professionals qualified by education to provide radiographic images of the human body to aid in the diagnosis of disease or injury. This requires development of cognitive abilities, technological skill, effective communication and interpersonal qualities that will assist the individual in this process. The Radiologic Sciences Program, fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology , is 24 months in length. The first year is primarily didactic, with emphasis on required academic courses and introductory courses in radiologic sciences , including a clinical experience. The professional component, which is 15 months in length, combines extensive clinical experience with professional coursework. Clinical competency is verified through faculty assessment of student's skill level in actual performance of radiologic examinations. Students enrolled in the program must maintain a grade point average of 2.5. All Radiologic Sciences courses (RADS) and all Anatomy and Physiology courses (BIO) must be completed with a C or better to continue to the next sequenced professional course. The Associate Degree fulfills all the eligibility requirements for the national certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The Associate Degree also enables students to pursue additional education in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, sonography and radiation therapy, as well as provide a foundation to pursue a baccalaureate degree for employment in education, management, sales or other areas of health care. Prospective students should be aware that in order to successfully complete this program they will be required to perform certain physical functions in course work and/or clinical education. The following standards describe the physical abilities necessary to complete the program. Help in lifting patients who may be comatose, paralyzed, or otherwise incapacitated. See minimum physical requirements ? Student Handbook. Lift, move and push heavy equipment, such as cassettes and portable machines. See minimum physical requirements ? Student Handbook. To insure patient safety, hear faint sounds from a distance of 15 feet, as control panels and exposure switches are located in rooms or paneled areas separate from the x-ray table on which patients are placed. Hear faint audible signals such as low sounding buzzers and bells to determine and recognize malfunctioning equipment. Determine differences in gradual changes in blacks, grays and whites for purposes of judging films for technical quality. Communicate orally and in writing instructions and directions to patients and to other health care personnel. Obtain health history and other pertinent data from patients. Manual dexterity, good motor skills, eye-hand coordination skills and sensory function in at least one upper limb (move equipment, patient, etc.) Dexterity of the fine motor skills (fill syringes, manipulate locks on equipment, put on surgical gloves, etc.) View more details on Gannon University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.