Program Conference 2016 Dana Schmitz, M. Ed., R.T.(R)
http://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/filesi mages/careers%20and%20volunteers/consu mer%20information%202015-2016.pdf or http://www.mercycare.org/app/files/public/ 5751/MstL-Consumer-Info.pdf This includes information regarding graduation rates, median debt of students completing the program and other important consumer information. Hard copies of all information are available upon request from the Program Director.
So what is Radiologic Technology anyway??? GREAT QUESTION!!!!!!
Is the art and science of applying ionizing radiation to humans to create images of the body. This aids physicians in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Dana Schmitz, M.Ed., R.T.(R)
People Profession Pt. Contact Time
Math & Science Curriculum
Physics Biology A & P Chemistry Math, math, math!
We work with our equipment as much as we do with patients. Therefore, we must know as much as or more about it as we do about patients and their care. Radiation is a hazardous material!!
Mobile equipment used: At patients bedside In the emergency room In the operating room In the neonatal intensive care unit In pain clinic In the morgue
Elbow images obtained during surgical procedure to check hardware placement. Normal knee image
Routine chest x-ray, which students perform within the first six weeks of the program. This is the most abundant exam performed in most imaging departments.
Barium Enema- One fluoroscopy exam we perform with a radiologist in the room who is making active diagnosis during the exam. Contrast media (barium) is introduced into the large intestine through an enema tube which the students/techs insert into the rectum.
Upper GI exam- Also performed with a radiologist in the room making an active diagnosis. Contrast media (barium) is introduced into the stomach by the patient drinking the liquid barium.
Computed Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sonography Radiation Therapy Nuclear Medicine Mammography Cardiovascular Interventional Students are given exposure to each area and more!
http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/radsci/ Second modality offered in conjunction with a BS degree Contact them directly for more information
KCC accepts transfer credit from the first 2 semesters of the MStL program toward an AAS Degree-Diagnostic Assistant Covenant School of Radiography has the same agreement with KCC (Waterloo)
To provide a high quality education in the profession of Radiologic Technology through the use of competency-based clinical education and comprehensive didactic techniques. Program Goals and Learning Outcomes may be seen at the link provided on the handout.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology www.jrcert.org Only agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education to perform programmatic accreditation for radiography programs Program Effectiveness Data also found here Approved to Participate in Title IV program by USDE Voluntarily registered with the Iowa College Aid Commission
Dana Schmitz-Program Director Rochelle Holt-Clinical Coordinator, St. Luke s Hospital Roxann Pospisil-Clinical Coordinator, Mercy Medical Center Lisa Brekke-Administrative Assistant
CLASSES: Mercy and St. Luke s CLINICAL: Mercy and St. Luke s One week rotation at Radiology Consultants of Iowa in Cedar Rapids. This is the office of the radiologists that contract their services to both hospitals.
Students participate in approximately 2700 clinical education hours and 1000 didactic (classroom) hours during the 24 month program. No holiday rotations are scheduled. Full-time program (40 hrs/wk) beginning in early July. Most weeks are Mon Fri, 7 am to 3:30 pm. Limited number of 10:30 am to 7 pm rotations as well as 12:00 noon 8:30 pm and 3 11:30 pm. Weekend rotations in second year.
Intro to Radiography & Protection Professional Ethics Patient Care I & II Radiographic Anatomy & Procedures I, II, III Radiation Bio & Protection Rad Science I & II Senior Seminar Patient & Personnel Protection Advanced Procedures Radiographic Physics Cross-Sectional Anatomy Pathology Film Critique I & II Applied Clinicals I - VI
A+ = 4.25 POINTS OUTSTANDING (99-100%) A = 4 POINTS EXCELLENT (94-98%) B+ = 3.5 POINTS - ABOVE AVERAGE (91-93%) B = 3 POINTS AVERAGE (87-90%) C+ = 2.5 POINTS - BELOW AVERAGE (84-86%) C = 2 POINTS - ACCEPTABLE MIN. (80-83%) D = 1 POINT DISMISSAL (75-79%) F = 0 POINTS & DISMISSAL (0-74%)
Minimum grade of C in all courses A grade of D or F requires dismissal May re-apply the following year 2.5 GPA minimum Below 2.5 GPA in a semester results in academic probation Below 2.5 GPA for 2 consecutive semesters results in dismissal
Students are expected to be in attendance. You cannot learn if you are not present Students are expected to show professionalism: Honesty Maturity Motivation Respect Initiative Adherence to Policies & Procedures and the ASRT Code of Ethics is expected
National credentialing exam Graduates are eligible if: $200 application fee paid (current cost) Entire curriculum/competencies completed Academic degree held Felony/misdemeanor convictions of moral character reviewed by ARRT Ethics Committee Suspensions/dismissals from an educational institution reviewed by ARRT Ethics Committee
Tuition per year $3500 Textbooks for 2 years $600 Uniforms for 2 years $600 Health Insurance? Optional through St.Luke s. Cost depends on plan chosen. Living Expenses? All costs subject to change
Hospitals Outpatient Clinics/Urgent care Clinics Mobile companies Private physician offices 2015 Grads self-reported average wage $18.50/hr.
Pell Grants Direct Loans
Sharing agreement allows transfer of credit from MStL to KCC toward Diag. Asst. AAS They offer all pre-requisite courses needed Allied Health office staff maintain paperwork on all interested students and supply list to MStL upon completion of pre-reqs
Must have a degree from an accredited college (still need all pre-req courses) OR Take all pre-req courses from KCC OR Meet KCC residency requirements by taking 16 SH of credit there I MUST know you have or will have a degree and KCC is the only college we have an agreement with to guarantee the degree.
Attend Program Conference to obtain Checklist Apply to KCC (or change major) to Diagnostic Assistant degree (can be done on EagleNet) Determine if pre-application minimums are met Successfully complete pre-req courses Apply to Mercy/St. Luke s
Can meet these in 1 of 3 ways; 1. Already have degree from accredited college a. Still apply to KCC and have transcripts sent 2. Successful completion of these 3 courses; a. Composition I b. Intro to Psychology c. Intermediate Algebra If at another college, transcripts must be sent to KCC for evaluation 3. Placement test scores (1 of these must be met) ACT scores of 18 in English and Math & 19 in Reading OR COMPASS scores of 70, 82, and 43 in Writing, Reading, and Math
Does not guarantee acceptance into MStL. They are only used to determine if you can be successful at the college level and to analyze placement into courses appropriate for your academic abilities.
A & P I 4 SH A & P II 4 SH Humanities elective 3 SH (blue handout) Intro to Psychology 3 SH Comp I 3 SH Fundamentals of Oral Comm. - 3 SH Microcomputer Literacy - 1 SH Intermediate Algebra 4 SH Medical Terminology 4 SH ** 4 SH of elective needed for degree. If you already have a degree, you do not need this unless you want the degree from KCC. (green handout). May not need if enough KCC credits as well.
Must be completed with a C or above Transfer credit from other colleges determined by KCC No class attempted and failed more than two times prior to a passing grade Maintain a 2.5 GPA from the pre-req courses First priority will be given at MStL to those who have completed all pre-reqs by the January 15 application deadline.
First priority does NOT mean you will be automatically accepted just because you have the pre-reqs completed. It means if your application points are EQUAL with a candidate who is enrolled in any remaining pre-reqs at the Jan. 15 deadline, you will be given priority because you have all the pre-reqs completed
If you have not completed all pre-reqs by the end of fall semester, you will still be considered if you can prove you are enrolled in the remaining pre-req courses for the spring semester. If you are then accepted, of course you must successfully complete those courses or your acceptance offer will be withdrawn.
Room 2164-Linn Hall 319.398.5566 Kim Dighton or Kimber Burrows-front office Ashley Moeller Department Coordinator It is your responsibility to keep your Checklist updated with the office each time you complete something. They will verify your checklist as you progress through the process.
When you think you are eligible to apply (prereqs completed OR pre-registered in the last of them), you MUST take your completed Checklist to the Allied Health office. They will verify you have completed/preregistered for the courses, then add you to the list they send to me. If will then contact you to assure you want to apply to MStL and mail you our application.
This should all be done toward the end of the fall semester. (or spring semester if you have completed the pre-reqs at that time. I will contact you in the fall. If you think you are eligible to receive an application from me and you have not heard from me by December 1, PLEASE CALL ME!! We and KCC are on Winter Break for two weeks in December so if you don t have an app from me before that time, there will not be time to get it to you and allow you time to return it by the deadline. Don t wait until January to contact me!!!!!
If you have turned in your completed Checklist I will call you/send the link to our application Submit the completed application and mandatory Essay requirement, and mail the $25 app fee postmarked by January 15. NO EXCEPTIONS! Top 30 candidates offered interviews in February and March All applicants notified of acceptance/rejection by mid-march Assure your KCC records are accurate! Address, etc.
Academic History (pre-req GPA) 40% Research/Interest (Essay) 20% Candidates offered interviews based on these two Interpersonal/Communication 40% Total points then decide acceptance 12 accepted annually
Certificate in Radiologic Technology from MStL AAS from KCC Diagnostic Assistant (unless you already had a degree and did not pursue at KCC) Eligibility to take ARRT exam
Dana.Schmitz@unitypoint.org 319.369.7097 For information regarding graduation rates, median loan debt of students completing the program, and other important information, see https://www.mercycare.org/schoolofradiologictech/ Disclosures/Gedt.html or http://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/radiologicgainful-employment-disclosure.aspx For Program Effectiveness Data, see http://www.mercycare.org/services/imagingservices/school-of-radiologic-technology/programeffectiveness-data/ or http://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/programeffectiveness-data.aspx 4/15
For Program Goals/Outcomes, see http://www.mercycare.org/services/imagin g-services/school-of-radiologictechnology/ or http://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/pro gram-goals-.aspx For other Consumer Information, see http://www.mercycare.org/app/files/public /5751/MstL-Consumer-Info.pdf or http://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/file simages/careers%20and%20volunteers/con sumer%20information%202015-2016.pdf