Download Radiologic Technology Program

Radiologic
Technology Program
WELCOME!
CCD Radiologic Technology
Faculty and Staff

Lorraine Yost B.S., R.T.(R) M ARRT
Director, Radiologic Sciences Programs
[email protected]
303.365.8372

Johanna Morrison B.A., R.T. (R) (ARRT)
FT Faculty, Clinical Coordinator
[email protected]
303.365.8375

Daniela Higgins
Program Advisor
[email protected]
303.365.8378
additional staff includes Clinical Instructors at each hospital site
Center for Health Sciences at Lowry: 303.365.8300
Radiology Technology
Program
 MISSION STATEMENT
 The mission of the Radiologic Sciences Programs is to provide
the health care community with ethical, competent, and
professional radiographers
Mission Statement Pledge
Provide students the opportunity to succeed in Radiology Technology by:
 Ensuring students apply all safety principals following “as low as
reasonably achievable” ALARA while obtaining the best image quality.
 Supporting successful student outcomes through a broad general
education, comprehensive advising and support services, and a full
range of learning activities that facilitate learning needs and styles.
 Promoting the motivation, knowledge and skills necessary for upward
mobility through life long learning.
 Assisting the student to assume responsibility for his/her education and
professionalism.
Job Outlook
 The data for radiologic technology jobs from the
Bureau of Labor statistics indicates a 9% growth
nationally for 2014-2024.
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Radiologictechnologists.htm
 The long term projections for the state of Colorado
indicate a 32% growth rate.
http://www.projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongT
erm
 Starting pay is $20.00 to $24.00/hour
 Post Primary certification can increase wage
 Multiple shifts offered
 Hospital, clinics, ambulatory care
PROGRAM GOALS
1. Students will be clinically competent
Students will accurately position patients for
radiographic procedures.
Students will learn to apply appropriate technical
factors.
Students will practice radiation protection
throughout the program duration.
2. Students will be effective communicators
Students will demonstrate effective, medicallyoriented communication skills through oral,
written, and group presentation projects.
PROGRAM GOALS
3. Students will demonstrate critical thinking and
problem solving skills.
Students will perform complex medical imaging
examinations during trauma, surgical, and
portable rotations in the clinical setting.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in
radiographic image analysis during image
critique.
Students will demonstrate proper technical
factor selection for various patient scenarios
while following the ALARA principals.
PROGRAM GOALS
4. Students will exhibit professional growth
and development
Students will identify the importance of
continuing education and life-long
learning.
Students will attend one professional
seminar.
Students will investigate the advanced
Radiologic modalities.
Students will demonstrate professional
behavior.
Program Effectiveness
5. Program Effectiveness Measures:
At least 75% of program graduates who are
actively seeking employment will obtain
employment within 6 months of graduation.
Students will be satisfied with their education
(80% or higher).
Employers will be satisfied with the graduate’s
performance (80% or higher).
Program will maintain a 21-month program
completion rate 75% or higher.
Program will maintain a first-time pass rate of
ARRT board examination of 85% or higher.
Program Accreditation
 Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
 The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of
Colleges & Schools (this means transferable credits)
JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite #2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
http://www.jrcert.org
Standards for compliance found at:
http://www.jrcert.org/acc_standards.html
What does a Radiologic
Technologist need to know?
 Anatomy & Physiology
 Basic Physics
 Positioning
 Patient Care
 Customer Service
 How to work independently and as a member of a team
Physical Requirements
 Full range of body motion:
 Handling and lifting patients
 Physical dexterity
 Hand-eye coordination
 Standing, walking 7 hrs. of 8 hr. day
 Frequently lift, carry 25 pounds
 Occasionally lift 50+ pounds with assistance
 Occasionally pushing and pulling up to 200 pounds with
assistance
 Requires visual, hearing acuity, clear oral
communication
Associate in Applied
Science Degree(AAS)
 5 semester program starts Fall semester, or Summer if
RTE 101 Introduction to
 (21 months in length)
 Eligible to sit for ARRT Certification Examination upon
graduation
 Internationally recognized
What is unique about CCD’s
Radiography Program?
 Clinical Internships at Denver hospitals
 Multiple Laboratories:
 2 working x-ray rooms
 C-arm and portable equipment
 Digital and film/screen imaging
 Skills lab
 Computer lab
 Anthropomorphic phantom (full size and pediatric)
 Oldest Radiologic Technology program in Colorado
Pre-requisite Coursework:
 ENG 121-English Composition transferable
 BIO 201/202 Anatomy and Physiology with Lab transferable
 MAT 121 College Algebra or higher* transferable
 PSY 101 or SOC 101 or PSY 235 transferable
 PHY 105 (Physics) or higher transferable
 Note: There is a 7 year limit for all science prerequisites
& 10 years on Math
* Math 135 Statistics is a good alternative
Transcripts
 Submit official transcripts to CCD Admissions Department as
soon as possible
 CCD Admissions department: (303) 556-2420
 International Transcripts:
U.S. equivalency from World Education Services, see website
at www.wes.org
 CCD will not translate international transcripts
Job Shadow experience
 12 hours of documented job shadow experience is
required
 How to obtain this:
 Contact the Human Resource departments of hospitals in
your area
 Explain that you are interested in job shadow experience
in Diagnostic Imaging to see if becoming a radiologic
technologist would be a satisfying future career.
 Schedule time, be on time, observe and ask questions of
the technologists
 Have job shadow experience form signed
 Make copies for your records
1. Complete all prerequisite coursework, may be in process
the semester the application is submitted **
**(submit student schedule) and final grades (unofficial)
transcript to RTE program and transfer final (official) transcript to
registration) when course is completed
2. Submit complete admissions packet:
December 1, 2017 to February 16, 2018
3. Packet must be complete, or it will not be considered.
What next!
1. Packets evaluated for completeness-those
applicants will be invited to take the Health
Occupation Aptitude Exam (HOAE) $60.00 at
the testing center
2. Scores added to matrix
Top scoring candidates (approx. 36) invited to
panel format interview;
3. Interviews conducted in mid-spring multiple
dates and times to be determined.
No exceptions or alternate dates
4. Information from application packet and
interview is compiled and scored on a matrix.
Application Process,
continued
1. Top scoring candidates (25) will be invited to enter
program
2. If RTE 101 is already completed, program start will be in
August.
The next 3 highest-scoring candidates will be
placed
on an alternate list.
3. Notification of acceptance will occur late spring
semester and is provisional to final grades and
background check and drug screen, as well as passing
the RTE 101 course.
4. Students may apply and interview a maximum of 3 times.
5. If requested, the radiography program staff will provide
recommendations to help candidates improve their
chances for success the next year, if not invited into
the program.
Admission Packet
 MUST BE COMPLETE!
 Documents available at
www.ccd.edu/radiography
 Send OFFICIAL transcripts to CCD admissions
dept. if transferring credits for prerequisite
requirements
 If prerequisites have been completed at CCD,
no transfer request is necessary.
 Verification of becoming a student at CCD
include the email that is sent when you
become a student
Admission Packet,
continued
 Resume and cover letter
 Unofficial transcripts from all transfer credit institutions.
Official transcripts must be sent to registration to be
evaluated.
 Two structured reference surveys (sealed envelope &
signed). Download from website
 Your contact information, including your email address
Admission Packet,
continued
 A typed, well-written, grammatically correct, essay-style answer to
two questions found on the Radiologic Technology program
website. Include the questions for each essay response.
 Maximum of half a page per essay question.
1.
What qualities, skills, and characteristics do you possess that
would contribute to and ensure your success within the field of
medical imaging as a radiologic technologist?
2.
One of CCD’s institutional outcomes is the development and
production of graduates who are personally responsible. How
would you interpret this outcome from the perspective of a
prospective student in the Radiologic Technology program?
Interview
 Attributes considered during interview:
 Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
 Healthcare and Customer Service Experience
 Aptitude for healthcare
 GPA General education 2.8 minimum and Science
courses 3.0 minimum
 Supplemental course work
 Preparedness for 40+hour/week academic & clinical
schedule
 Professionalism
 Appearance and punctuality
Tips
 Gain healthcare experience:
 Volunteer at a hospital or nursing home
 Work at a healthcare facility
 Research the profession to ensure it is a good fit for you
 Maintain a high GPA
 Interview:
 Dress professionally
 Arrive early
 Show enthusiasm for previous jobs/career
 Demonstrate aptitude for teamwork
 SAVE Money
I’m in! Now What Happens?
 From May to July, several things happen:
 Take RTE 101 if needed
 Attend RTE orientation (required)
 Job shadow at a clinical site if more time desired
 Get immunizations completed (TB)
 CPR certification –BLS for Healthcare
 10-year Federal background check & drug screening
 Line up Financial Aid
At least 6-8 weeks before fall semester
Prepare yourself and your family for a challenging two years!
Criminal Background Check
This is a 10 year Federal Background Check
Disqualifying Offenses:
 Any conviction, plea of guilty or no contest, or deferred
adjudication of the following criminal offenses (felony or
misdemeanor) appearing on a criminal background check
will disqualify an applicant for admission to a CCCS Health
Program.
 There is no appealing this background check. It is
mandatory.
Disqualifying Offenses
continued
I.
Crimes of violence (assault, sexual offenses, arson, kidnapping,
murder, any crime against an at-risk adult or juvenile, etc.). as
defined in section 18-1.3-406 C.R.S. in the 10 years immediately
preceding the submittal of application.
II.
Any offense involving unlawful sexual behavior—same time limit as
above.
III. Any crime, the underlying basis of which has been found by the
court on the record to include an act of domestic violence, as
defined in section 18-6-800.3 C.R.S. in the 7 years immediately
preceding the submittal of application.
IV. Any crime of child abuse, as defined in section 18-6-401 C.R.S.—
same time limit as above.
V. Any crime related to the sale, possession, distribution or transfer of
narcotics or controlled substances—same time limit as III.
VI. Crimes of theft—Felony has a 7 year limit; Misdemeanor has a 5
year limit
Disqualifying Offenses
continued
VII. Any offense of sexual assault on a client by a psychotherapist,
as defined in section 18-3-405.5 C.R.S. in the 7 years
immediately preceding the submittal of application
VIII. Crimes of moral turpitude (prostitution, public
lewdness/exposure, etc.)Same time limit as above.
IX. Registered sex offenders (NO time limit)
X.
Any offense in another state, the elements of which are
substantially similar to the elements of any of the above
offenses.
XI. More than 1 DUI in the 7 years immediately preceding the
submittal of application
Students who have successfully completed the terms of their
deferred adjudication agreement will not be disqualified.
ARRT Pre-Application
Ethics Review
 Eligibility to sit for the ARRT Exam:
 Graduate of an accredited radiology program
 ARRT Board approval to sit for Certification Exam
 To inquire about eligibility email or call:
www.arrt.org
(651) 687-0048
Resolve status before entering RT program
Note: Required for anything other than traffic violations
Tuition Costs, In-state
(Subject to change by state budget)
 Tuition, Books, Uniforms, Fees =
$10,000 -$15,000 for entire program
 More information on the website.
Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid Office: 303-556-5503
 COF-College Opportunity Fund-stipend paid by the state for
you to attend college in Colorado
 up to 145 credits
 You must register/ be Colorado resident to receive the $$$
 Sign-up at www.ccd.edu(COF)
Program Schedule
 1st Year:
 Summer Semester
 RTE 101 –day/times TBD
 (if not already completed)
 Fall/Spring Semesters
 Mon/Weds –Clinical -8 hr. days
 Tues/Thurs/Fri –Classroom/Lab
 (start and end times can vary)
 Summer Semester
 Mon –Thurs –Clinical -8 hour days
Program Schedule
 2nd Year:
 Fall semester
 Mon/Wed -Classroom/Lab
 Tues/Thurs/Fri -Clinical –8 hr. days
 Occasional evenings/weekends
 Spring semester
 Mon/Wed -Classroom/Lab
 Tues/Thurs/Fri -Clinical –8 hr. days
 Occasional evenings/weekends
Program Curriculum
 Principles of radiation:
 Production of x-rays
 Properties of x-ray energy
 Understanding of x-ray equipment operation
 How x-rays interact with human cells
 How x-rays interact with atoms
 Anatomy and Procedures:
 Basic understanding of all anatomical systems
 In-depth knowledge of bony anatomy
 Positioning of body parts for radiographic image production
 Understanding and use of appropriate technical factors
needed in order to create a diagnostic image
Curriculum
 Pathology
 Familiarity with common diseases and how they affect the x-ray
image
 Patient Care
 Basic healthcare principles
 Medications
 Sterile procedures
 Starting IV’s
 Vital signs
 CPR
 Basic understanding of the care and treatment of the ill
Curriculum
 Clinical Internship:
 16-32 hours each week at area hospitals performing
radiographic procedures
Chest x-ray
Cervical Spine x-ray
Affiliate Hospitals
 The Children’s Hospital
 The Medical Center of Aurora
 Presbyterian St. Luke’s
 Sky Ridge Medical Center
 Kaiser Permanente-multiple locations
 Avista Adventist Medical Center
 Denver Health Medical Center
 Porter Adventist Hospital
Employment and
Advancement Opportunities
 Steady employment
growth statewide &
nationally
 Second-year
radiography students
often receive job offers
before graduation
 Advancement
Opportunities:
 Radiation Therapy (CCD)
 Computed Tomography
(CCD)
 Mammography (CCD)
 Nuclear Medicine
 MRI
 Interventional
 Network Administration
 Healthcare Administration
 P.A. or R.A. training
Thank you!! 
 Call if you have questions!
303-365-8300
 Applications accepted:
 December 1, 2017 through February 16, 2018 for fall
semester of 2018 start time
 (summer semester RTE 101) if needed