B e l l i n Bellin Health School of Radiologic Technology S c h o o l o f R a d i o l o g i c T e c h n o l o g y The radiologic technologist is an essential The radiologic technologist is an essential School of Radiologic Technology Bellin Health 744 S. Webster Ave. P.O. Box 23400 Green Bay, WI 54305-3400 (920) 433-3497 (920) 433-3781 www.bellin.org/careers e-mail rcgris@bellin.org member of the health care team member of the health care team dedicated to preserving patients health dedicated to preserving patients health by by helping to diagnosis injury and disease helping to diagnosis injury and disease MCS #00025 12/29/05
T h e P r o f e s s i o n H o u s i n g P o l i c y The radiologic technologist, or radiographer, is an essential member of the health care team dedicated to preserving patients health by helping to diagnosis injury and disease. Radiographers 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. Housing Students are responsible for securing their own housing. Bellin Health will not assume any financial obligation for student housing. The school will assist students in finding accommodations as specific needs arise. Meals Meals are the responsibility of the student. 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; positioning and aligning the patient and/or body part under study correctly; image processing and assessment of images for diagnostic quality; assisting the radiologist during fluoroscopic examinations. Dress Code Students are required to wear solid color hospital scrubs and an optional white lab coat. Required dress is the financial responsibility of the student. The school reserves the right to implement corrective measures if a student s appearance demonstrates a lack of professionalism. Radiographers are responsible for the mental and physical comfort of their patients, as well as ensuring patient radiation protection during the x-ray exposure. Qualified radiographers are needed in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and mobile x-ray companies. Radiologic technology offers individuals a professional career in allied health with many opportunities for continued advancement within the radiologic sciences. P a g e 1 P a g e 1 0
Clinical & Classroom Hours Students begin the program with their clinical hours from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. alternating with classes scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. After completing the introductory portion of their clinical education (approximately 2 1/2 months), students are assigned clinical hours on Saturday mornings on a rotational basis. On weeks when students are scheduled for a Saturday, they will receive a half-day off in order to maintain their clinical/classroom hours at no more than 40 hours per week. In order to provide a more valuable clinical Program Description, Accreditation and Objective Bellin Health s School of Radiologic Technology is a two-year diploma (24 month) program offering direct clinical involvement with patients and classroom instruction in the art and science of medical radiography. The school is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Graduates of the program qualify to apply to write the National Board Examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Successful completion of this exam certifies technologists as a registered technologist in radiography and allows them to use the credential RTR. Mission and Goals In association with the mission of the institution, it is the intention of Bellin Health School of Radiologic Technology to educate radiographers who will function as proficient health professionals and as team members possessing a constant concern for quality patient care and technical competency. experience, as the student progresses in the program, other clinical shifts will be scheduled. These include 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. shifts and 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. shifts. These shifts are subject to change per discretion of the school. To enhance the student s clinical education, several clinical sites off campus are utilized. With this in mind, we have set forth the goals of Bellin Health School of Radiologic Technology: 1. Graduates will demonstrate competency to include problem solving and critical thinking skills to assist in continually improving the health and well being of all people in the community they serve. 2. Graduates will have an understanding and professional appreciation for optimum radiation protection practices for patients, themselves and other health professionals. 3. Graduates will demonstrate professional and effective communication skills with patients, and all health personnel. 4. Graduates will demonstrate entry-level clinical competency as a radiographer. Page 9 Page 2
B e l l i n H e a l t h G r a d u a t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s & G r a d i n g S y s t e m Academic Achievement Since all courses in the curriculum are considered essential to becoming a radiologic technologist, as a Mastery Level program, students must successfully complete each one to graduate. Providing progressive and innovative health care has been a long-standing commitment of Bellin Health. This commitment rests on our four values: service, learn, people and improve. All Bellin employees work together as a team to shape the direction of the organization. Built into these values is the realization that innovation, creativity and dedication are needed for Bellin to grow as a leader in meeting the health care needs of the people we serve. Bellin Hospital is a 242-bed, acute care, multi-specialty, not-for-profit hospital. Known as the region s heart center, it was the first hospital in the area to offer a comprehensive heart program. Over the years, Bellin has continued to keep pace with exciting technological advances in cardiac care by introducing nuclear cardiology, electrodiagnostics, electrophysiology studies, and off-pump surgery. Bellin also specializes in orthopedics, sports medicine, behavioral health, obstetrics and gynecology, gastrointestinal diseases, industrial health and surgery. Additionally, through Bellin School of Radiologic Technology and Bellin College of Nursing, Bellin Health plays a leading role in the education and training of allied health professionals. Students must maintain a minimum scholastic average of 80% in each course of the program. Any student falling below 80% prior to mid-trimester will be given a written warning. A course average below 80% at mid-trimester or thereafter, will place the student on probation. The conditions of probation require the student to pass the course with a minimum of 80% or be dismissed from the program. Clinical Achievement A final clinical grade below 85% is failure. Registry Eligible Upon successful completion of the program, the student will qualify to apply to write the National Board Examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Successful completion of this examination qualifies the individual as a registered radiographer. P a g e 3 P a g e 8
C u r r i c u l u m First Year Fundamentals of Radiologic Science and Health Care Primary Anatomy and Physiology Secondary Anatomy and Physiology Radiographic Physics I Radiographic Exposure Technique Ethics, Introductory Law and Patient Care Evaluation of Radiographic Images I Evaluation of Radiographic Images II Radiographic Procedures I Radiographic Procedures II Clinical Radiography, I, II and III Second Year Ancillary Imaging Image Processing and Management Radiographic Pathology Radiation Protection/Radiobiology Advanced Radiologic Physics Registry Review Clinical Radiography IV, V and VI During the second year of training, several additional radiology experiences are provided. These may include MRI, trauma radiography, CT scanning, ultrasound, cardiac catherization, radiation oncology, bone densitometry, mammography, interventional angiography and nuclear medicine. These opportunities provide a much wider exposure to the entire radiologic technology experience. A d m i s s i o n I n f o r m a t i o n & P r o c e d u r e Candidates for admission to the School of Radiologic Technology must be high school graduates or the equivalent and not younger than 18 years upon entering the program. Preference is given to applicants possessing a strong basic science and math background. Requirements for admission include a completed application form; references; high school, technical school and/or college transcripts, a personal interview (if qualify); and an application fee. An ACT or SAT test result is preferred, however, not required. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and must have successfully completed a course in Algebra within the past five years. Applicants with college or technical school education will have their grade point averaged with high school, thus allowing them to raise their GPA. Applicants will need to visit a radiology department to gain insight into the profession. All applicants are evaluated on the same basis, regardless of age, sex, race, creed or marital status. Applicants with points totaling more than the preset minimum are notified by the school to set up a personal interview. The interview is done jointly by the program director and clinical coordinator, and includes a detailed description of the program. Faculty, in conjunction with the Admissions Committee, review completed applications. Points are accrued based on GPA, math and science classes taken, and knowledge of the profession. Students are selected from those applicants who have met the criteria and taken part in an interview. P a g e 7 P a g e 4
A d m i s s i o n I n f o r m a t i o n & P r o c e d u r e < c o n t i n u e d > All applicants who are accepted are required to sign a form indicating their intention to enroll and submit a non-refundable acceptance fee that is applied toward their tuition. Previous credits from other learning institutions are not transferable since the graduate receives a diploma, not a degree. There is no waiting list. Applicants not accepted may apply the following year. F i n a n c i a l I n f o r m a t i o n Tuition is paid to Bellin Health School of Radiologic Technology. Current tuition and fees are included in a supplement to this booklet. Refund. Please refer to the supplement. Financial Aid services are available to all students. The amount and type of monetary assistance must be determined with respect to each individual and his/her circumstances. Applicants accepted for admission must show proof of successful completion of a basic medical terminology course prior to beginning classes. Bellin School of Radiologic Technology participates in several programs for financial aid, including:. Pell Grants Federal Family Education Loan Programs Veteran s Assistance For further information, please contact the school. P a g e 5 P a g e 6