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Radiologic Science Degree Programs
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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). 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, Ed.D., 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
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