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SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
JAMESON HEALTH SYSTEM SCHOOL
OF RADIOGRAPHY
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Awarded School of Radiography an eight-year accreditation in
April, 2008
CONTACT
INFORMATION
Jameson
Health System School of Radiography
South Campus
1000 S. Mercer Street
New Castle, PA 16101
724-656-6134
www.jamesonhealth.org
MISSION STATEMENT
The Radiography Program is a comprehensive 22 month course of
study culminating in a Certificate in Radiologic Technology.
It provides the student with a high quality, customer
service oriented competency based didactic and clinical education.
The education provided prepares the students to enter the
job market at an entry-level position in diagnostic radiography,
transfer to an advanced modality program or transfer to a selected
4 year institution offering a Bachelor’s Degree.
This program will also instill life long learning values
and assist students in achieving their professional and personal
goals.
PROGRAM
GOALS
The Jameson Health System School of
Radiography serves its communities of interest and its students
through meeting and maintaining the following goals.
1.
Students will be clinically competent
2.
Students will communicate effectively
3.
Students will use critical thinking and problem solving
skills
4.
Students will evaluate the importance of professional growth and
development
5.
The program will graduate entry-level technologists
NON-DISCRIMINATION
POLICY
The Jameson Health System School of
Radiography considers all applicants to the school regardless of
race, creed, national origin, gender, age religion, marital status
or handicap.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADMISSION
1.
High School Graduate Or GED, minimum GPA of 2.0 out
of a possible 4.0
2. Score of 55 or higher on HOBET test
3.
High School
courses- minimum final grade of “C”
a.
Math- 2
units beginning with Algebra I
b.
One year of
Biology with a lab
c.
c. One year of
chemistry with a lab
4.
College
courses- minimum of 15 Credits- minimum grade of “C” in all
courses.
a.
Math-
course from the “100” level or higher
b.
Written
& oral communications
c.
Information
systems- “Intro to Computers” or a “100” or higher level
course in
Information Systems
d.
Anatomy
& Physiology I
e.
Behavioral/social
sciences- a course at the “100” or higher level
Contact School with specific questions concerning these
requirements
5.
Applicants are required to complete a minimum of 2 hours of observation at the Jameson Health System
Medical Imaging Department, North Campus
6.
Personal interview
7.
Pre- admission physical examination
8.
Deadline for Application and all related documents is
January 31
Advanced
Placement / Transfer Policy Requirements
To
recognize previously completed educational experiences in another
accredited program qualified individuals from
another institution who for reason had to drop out or transfer to
another school to complete their education in Radiography must:
·
Have been enrolled in an accredited program
(certificate, associate or baccalaureate).
·
Submit a letter to the Director, School
of
Radiography
explaining the reason for transfer.
·
Request a letter of reference from the Director or
Dean of the former radiography program.
·
Complete the application process.
·
Submit official transcripts, test scores and medical
health reports.
·
Attain a grade of “C” cumulative average for
courses completed in the former radiography program as recorded on
the student’s official transcript.
·
Submit a non-refundable registration fee of $100.00
upon written notification of acceptance.
·
Transfer students must also meet the CURRENT
admission criteria as well as adhere to all deadlines.
·
Demonstrate satisfactory achievement of the clinical
behaviors for the courses under consideration, as evidenced by
evaluation of clinical competencies by appropriate faculty during
clinical experience.
Complete, as a minimum, the final semester (6
months) in THIS school of radiography.
PROGRAM
COSTS
1.
Tuition- $9,000 -
may be paid by semester or yearly
2.
Books- approx $800-$900
3.
Uniforms- approx $250
4.
Students are required to show proof of health insurance
coverage- Jameson Health System does not provide this
5.
Students accepted into the program must remit a $250
non-refundable tuition deposit within 30 days of receipt of
acceptance letter
FINANCIAL
AID
1.
No Title IV funding is available
2.
Some sources e.g. Career Link, VA & TRA are available to qualified students
CURRICULUM
The following
courses are included in the program of study
·
Introduction to Radiography
·
Radiographic Fundamentals
·
Computers in Radiologic Sciences
·
Medical Terminology
·
Patient Care & Communications
·
Law & Ethics for Radiographers
·
Radiographic Anatomy
·
Radiographic Physiology
·
Radiographic Procedures
·
Radiographic Pathology
·
Radiographic Imaging & Analysis
·
Radiation Protection/Safety & Biology
·
Clinical Education
·
Film Processing
·
Radiation Physics
·
Registry Review
Withdrawal
Refund Policy
Any Student may voluntarily withdrawal from
the program.
Procedure:
·
Submit a letter of resignation to the Program
Director.
·
Students are responsible for any outstanding
financial obligations.
·
If tuition has been paid in full for the semester, a
partial refund will be granted to those who officially withdraw.
·
Refunds will be granted based upon percentage of
tuition charged.
·
Withdrawal Occurring
Percentage
refundable
1st 10
days
70%
11th to
25th day
40%
after 25th
day
No refund
·
Students must adhere to the withdrawal policy in
order to be eligible for refund.
·
No records will be released until all finical
obligations are met.
·
Expenses for books and program fees are
non-refundable.
School
Calendar 2009-2011
July
2009
July
2nd: Thursday, Last
day of Class/Clinical before Summer Break
July 20th: Monday,
Class/Clinical Resumes, Start of 1st & 3rd
Semesters
September
2009
September
7th: Monday, Labor Day
No school
November
2009
November
20th: Friday, Last day
of Class/Clinical before Thanksgiving Break
November
30th: Monday, Class/Clinical Resumes
December
2009
December
18th: Friday, Last day of Class/Clinical before Christmas Break
January
2010
January
4th: Monday Class/Clinical Resumes, Start of 2nd &
4th Semesters
April
2010
April
1st: Thursday, Last
day of Class/Clinical before Easter Break
April
12th: Monday,
Class/Clinical Resumes
April
15th Thursday- Student Bowl- Tentative Date- Attendance
is Mandatory
May
2010
May
26th:Wednesday; Graduation Practice- Attendance is mandatory for
all students
May27th: Thursday, Graduation Class of “10” Attendance is
mandatory for all students
May
31st: Monday, Memorial Day No School
June 2010
June 29th: Tuesday-Meet n Greet-Tentative Date
July
2010
July
1st: Thursday, Last day of Class/Clinical before Summer Break
July
19th: Monday, Class/Clinical Resumes, Start of 1st
& 3rd semesters
September 2010
Sept.6th:
Monday, Labor Day- No School
November 2010
November
19th: Friday, Last Day of Class/Clinical before
Thanksgiving Break
November
29th: Monday, Class/Clinical Resumes
December 2010
December
17th: Friday, Last Day of Class/Clinical before
Christmas Break
January 2011
January
3rd: Monday, Class/Clinical Resume, Start of 2nd &
4th Semesters
April 2011
April;
15th; Friday- Student Bowl- Tentative Date- Attendance
is Mandatory
April
22nd Thursday, Last day of Class/Clinical before Easter Break
May 2011
May 2nd Monday, Class/ Clinical Resumes
May
25th- Wednesday-Graduation Practice- Attendance is
mandatory for all students
May
26th- Thursday Graduation- Class of 2011 –Attendance
is mandatory for all students
May
30th- Monday, Memorial Day- No School
May
31st- Class/Clinical Resumes for class of 2012
July
1st-Friday -
Last Day of Class/Clinical before Summer Break
Academic
Policies
Students
are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout
the program.
Minimun academic progress is evidenced by a final grade of
78% in each course of instruction.
Failure to meet this minimum standard results in dismissal
from the program. Complete
academic policies will be available on request.
Graduation
Requirements
A student must complete the following requirements to
successfully meet the completion of the program, receive their
certificate and be eligible to take the registry test.
The requirements include but are not limited to the
following.
1.
Maintain an
academic average for each class of 78%.
2.
Maintain a
clinical average of 78%.
3.
Demonstrate
competency in 6 mandatory patient care competencies, as listed in
the ARRT clinical competency requirements.
4.
Demonstrate
competency in all 36 mandatory radiological procedures, as listed
in the ARRT clinical competency requirements.
At least 28 of the 36 mandatory radiological procedures
must be demonstrated on patients and not simulated.
5.
Demonstrate
competency in at least 23 of the 30 elective radiological
procedures listed in the ARRT clinical competency requirements.
(Although the ARRT only requires 15 of the 30 elective
radiological procedures, we at Jameson trying to uphold higher
standards do require 23 to graduate from our program.)
6.
Student must
meet all financial obligations to the
School
of
Radiography
and the sponsoring
institution.
7.
Complete all
required hours for the courses.
8.
Meet with
all applicable standards as stated in their student handbook.
Available
Student Services
1.
Resource
Center-
Located on the ground
floor in the classroom building.
It contains 8 fully functional computers with web access,
numerous books devoted to diagnostic imaging (no covers are older
than 5 years), professional journals and magazines from the past
five years and a “Quiet” area for study and research
2.
Radiography
students also have access to the Jameson Health
System - School of Nursing Library located in the North Campus
3.
Radiography
Students also have access to the Jameson Health system Employee
Assistance Program (EAP)
4.
Tutoring-
students needing tutoring may make an appointment with any faculty
member for tutoring assistance
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE
CONTACT David Hyser, Program Director,
AT 724-656-6134 OR EMAIL AT dhyser@jamesonhealth.org
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