Download Suzieann Richards-Bass MAED, MBA, RT (R)

Suzieann Richards-Bass MAED, MBA, RT (R)
University of Texas
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
School of Health Sciences
Diagnostic Imaging Program
History of Radiology
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November 11, 1895,
Wilhelm Conrad
Roentgen
Roentgen the first
Nobel prize in physics
in 1901
History of Radiology
X-ray of Roentgen’s Wife’s Hand
X-ray of a colleagues hand after
presenting the“new ray” to the
Physics – Medical Association
History of Radiology
History of Radiology
Diagnostic Imaging
Technologists
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Radiologists
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Medical Doctors
7 to 10 years education
Interpret Diagnostic Images
Ultimate responsibility
Radiologic Technologists /
Diagnostic Imaging Technologists
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Technologists
2 to 4 years education
Perform diagnostic imaging
procedures
Diagnostic Imaging
Technologists
Diagnostic Imaging
Technologists
Diagnostic Imaging
Technologists
The Future is Here!
Advanced Practice
Diagnostic Imaging
Technologists
Qualities of a Diagnostic
Imaging Technologist
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Compassionate
Mature
Dependable
Responsible
Detail oriented
Good communicator
Professional
Diagnostic Radiography
Diagnostic Radiography
Education for Diagnostic
Imaging Technologist
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Radiography - foundation
Radiography Programs
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2 years – 24 months (yes school during
summer!)
FULL-TIME education! Not like previous
education. Up to 40 hours per week on campus.
Requires up to 24 hrs a week in clinical setting
performing radiographic procedures
Certificate, Associate of Applied Science,
Associate Degree
Education for Diagnostic
Imaging Technologist
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Radiography Programs
Certificate – Institutional
 Associate of Applied Science – Technical
 Associate degree – completed general
education requirements
 Bachelor degree – M. D. Anderson
Program
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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
School of Health Sciences
Diagnostic Imaging Technologist Program
 Application Deadline
2 years (24 months)
 April 1
1 year
 Selection criteria
 MRI
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CT
Education/Management
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Bachelors of Science
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GPA
References
Personal Interview
Site visit
Radiographers
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite Courses
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6 Communication (English
rhetoric/composition)
3 Mathematics
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12 Natural Sciences
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College Algebra- or higher
Must include Anatomy & Physiology 1 (Mandatory)
Anatomy and Physiology II recommended
6 Humanities and Visual and Performing
Arts
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3 hours in Humanities
3 hours in visual and performing arts
Prerequisite Courses
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15 Social and Behavior Sciences
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Must include:
6 hours of U. S.
6 hours in political
3 hours in social/behavior science
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Psychology recommended
Minimum total of 42 hours required
What the student should
expect
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Demonstration of
clinical competency
Participation in
Clinical education 24
hours per week
Full didactic course
load
Participation in
Professional
responsibilities/duties
Upon Completion
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Students sit for the
National certification
examination with the
American Registry of
Radiologic Technologist
State Licensure is
required in many states
Continued education is
required to maintain
Certification and license
Trauma Radiography
Trauma Radiography
Digital Radiography
Diagnostic Radiography
Imaging Modalities –
Advanced Levels
Mammography
 Sonography
 Computed Tomography
 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
 Nuclear Medicine
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SPECT
 PET Tomography
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Radiation Therapy
Sonography
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine
Fusion Imaging
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Tomography)
Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Fusion Imaging
MRI and Nuclear Medicine
Fusion Imaging
PET (Positron Emission Tomography –
CT and Nuclear Medicine)
Molecular Imaging
Advanced Level Practice
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Master’s Programs
Education
 Management
 Radiology Physician Assistant
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Interested?
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Clinical visit – get to know the profession
BEFORE you apply
Complete your core-curriculum requirements
for a BS degree
Be prepared for 24 hours of clinical
experience per week PLUS didactic classes
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Classes for radiography are typically held in
traditional setting
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Blackboard
Internet
Online testing
Additional information
regarding the Diagnostic
Imaging Program can be
obtained by calling the
Program Office at
(713) 792-3455
Visit us on the Web at
www.mdanderson.org/healthsciences