Allied Health Technology BS (Radiologic Technology concentration)

Program Overview

The BS in Allied Health Technology/Radiologic Technology Concentration is a five-year program that combines coursework at FDU with hands-on hospital clinical training. Students gain knowledge and skills through classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, and clinical rotations, preparing them for a career as a Radiologic Technologist. Graduates are eligible to take the ARRT certification exam to become nationally certified radiologic technologists.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The BS in Allied Health Technology/Radiologic Technology Concentration is a five-year Bachelor of Science degree program that combines coursework at FDU and hands-on hospital clinical training.
• Objectives: The program prepares students for a career as a Radiologic Technologist, providing them with the knowledge and skills to perform diagnostic imaging examinations in hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers.
• Description: The program follows a "3 + 2" model, where students complete 96 credits of coursework at FDU over approximately three years, and then enroll in a two-year JRCERT-accredited hospital certificate program for their clinical training.
Students gain knowledge and skills through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, and clinical rotations. The program emphasizes the safe and effective use of radiation in diagnostic imaging, as well as patient care and communication. Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam to become nationally certified radiologic technologists.

Outline:

General Education Requirements (43 credits)

• Written & Oral Communication (9 credits)
• WRIT1002 Composition I: Rhetoric and Inquiry
• WRIT1003 Composition II: Research and Argument
• Oral Communication: Select from GenEd options
• Information and Technological Literacy (3 credits)
• Select from: CSCI1145 Computer Science Fundamentals; OR CSCI1105 Computers and Computer Software
• Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
• MEDT1130 Bioethics
• Global and Cultural Understanding (6 credits)
• UNIV2001 Cross-cultural Perspectives
• UNIV2002 Global Issues
• Scientific and Quantitative Analysis (8 credits)
• BIOL2203/BIOL2223 Anatomy and Physiology I + Lab
• MATH1107 Precalculus
• Social and Behavioral Analysis (6 credits)
• Social Science: PSYC1201
• Behavioral Science: SOCI1201
• Inquiry in the Arts & Humanities (6 credits)
• Creative & Expressive Arts: Select from GenEd options
• Humanities: Select from GenEd options
• University Core (2 credits)
• UNIV1002 Preparing for Professional Life
• UNIV2001 Cross-cultural Perspectives

Allied Health Technology Major Requirements (30 credits)

• BIOL1221/BIOL1222 Biological Diversity and Lab
• BIOL1223 Biological Diversity Recitation
• BIOL1233/BIOL1234 Molecules, Cells and Genes + Lab
• BIOL1235 Molecules, Cells and Genes Recitation
• BIOL3050/BIOL3051 Molecular Cell Biology + Lab
• BIOL2204/BIOL2224 Anatomy and Physiology II + Lab
• CHEM1201/CHEM1203 General Chemistry I + Lab
• CHEM1211 General Chemistry Recitation
• CHEM1202/CHEM1204 General Chemistry II and Lab
• CHEM1212 General Chemistry II Recitation
• MEDT4430 Utilization of Healthcare Research
• PSYC2210 Psychological Statistics

Additional Requirements – RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION (19 credits)

• MATH1203 Calculus
• MEDT2210 Pathophysiology
• PHYS2201/PHYS2203 Physics Laboratory I + Lab
• PHYS2202/PHYS2204 Physics Laboratory II + Lab
• Electives in the major (4 credits – select from NURS or MEDT courses)

Hospital Internship (4th-5th Year) Requirements (41 credits)

• Courses as prescribed by JCERT Hospital Program

Assessment:

The program uses multiple assessment methods to evaluate student learning:

• Exams: Written and practical exams are used to assess students' knowledge and understanding of course material.
• Quizzes: Regular quizzes are given to reinforce learning and provide feedback on understanding.
• Projects: Some courses require students to complete projects that demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge and skills.
• Laboratory Reports: Students are assessed on their ability to conduct laboratory experiments and write detailed reports.
• Clinical Performance: Students' clinical performance is evaluated by preceptors and other healthcare professionals during their hospital internships.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members who are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education. Faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures: Faculty deliver lectures to introduce new concepts and provide information.
• Discussions: Class discussions encourage students to actively participate and engage with the material.
• Laboratory Experiments: Students learn practical skills through hands-on laboratory experiments.
• Clinical Rotations: Clinical rotations provide real-world experience under the supervision of experienced professionals.
• Technology: The program uses technology to enhance learning, such as online resources and simulation software.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are qualified for a variety of careers as Radiologic Technologists. They may work in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and other healthcare settings. Some potential career opportunities include:

• Radiologic technologist
• Computed tomography (CT) technologist
• Mammography technologist
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologist
• Medical dosimetrist
• Nuclear medicine technologist
• Diagnostic radiographer