Accreditation
Idaho State University
is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on
College and Universities (NWCCU).
Overview
The Radiographic SciencePprogram is designed to
facilitate the
development of professional radiologic technologists who have acquired
the
technical skills and knowledge necessary to fulfill the needs required
in the
medical imaging setting. The radiologic technologist plays a vital role
in the
health care team. Due to the rapid growth of technology in the health
care
setting, there is an increased demand for qualified personnel.
Philosophy
Idaho
State University's Radiographicic Science Program was developed with
the
philosophy
that didactic education and clinical experience, which includes "hands
on”
should happen together for continuity during learning. Therefore,
during the
entire program the student learns in the laboratory setting and applies
those
skills acquired in the clinical setting. This happens on a weekly
basis.
Furthermore, in the classroom students acquire the theoretical
information
necessary to perform as technologists. The next step involves
laboratory
experiences where the opportunity to apply technological skills is
acquired by
using phantoms and simulations. Students then progress and perfect
their skills
by working with technologists in a clinical environment. Additionally,
several
of the classes are taught by the Physics, Biology, and Healthcare
Administration Faculty. This is atypical of most Radiographic Science
programs and is a unique feature that sets the program apart from other
programs. Our philosophy is that students that learn from experts
become
experts. When graduation approaches students are ready to enter the
profession
confidently.
Mission
The Mission
of the Department of Radiologic Sciences is to provide
students with both the academic and technical foundations to
competently and
safely perform radiologic procedures, to prepare qualified imaging
technologists who will ethically respond to the needs of patients with
technical competence and compassion, and to assume a vital professional
role as
a medical team member.
Vision
- Prepare
leaders
in radiography for today and tomorrow by providing baccalaureate
education.
Core Values
The Radiographic Science program is committed to
the following
core values:
- Academics –
Promoting excellence in all academic endeavors.
- Knowledge – recognizing the significance
of new knowledge
in a profession
that is predisposed to change while maintaining traditional values and
emphasizing the needs of the patient
- Dedication – to help
meet the statewide and regional needs
by providing
access to quality education to prospective students.
- Community – to help meet the needs of the
community in the
health care
setting by providing competent, qualified, technologists who are
eligible upon
graduation to sit for the national certification examination in
radiography
sponsored by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Goal Areas
The faculty members
in the Radiographic Science Program promote knowledge and
discovery for
all students by committing to the following goals:
- To provide high
quality education in the radiographic sciences.
- To foster
independent
thinking and lifelong learning.
- To develop the
student’s ability to function as an active member of the health
care team in a culturally diverse society.
Admission Procedures
Admission
to the Radiographic Science Program is competitive. Students will be
evaluated using grades in pre-professional courses. Students will be
selected using GPA of grades in the
pre-professional courses. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 is
required. Procedures for admission to the program include:
- Complete procedures for admission to the University.
- Complete and return the Radiographic Science
Application Form and $50 fee.
- Complete the necessary prerequisite course work.
- Submit official
transcripts of all college and/or university
courses completed.
Application Deadline
The above admission procedures must be completed and
submitted to the Radiographic Science Program by February 15 of
the year the student is seeking admission. The first professional year
begins in the fall semester.
Idaho State University Radiographic Science Program
Policy
for Transfer of Credit from Hospital-Based and Vocational-Technical
Radiography Programs
The Idaho State University Radiographic Science
Program will
award up to 44 credits in radiography for programs completed at
accredited hospital-based and/or accredited vocational-technical
schools. To be eligible to receive credit, the student must:
- Be a currently registered radiographer, or RT(R).
- Have worked as a radiographer during the past three
years (amount of time to remain proficient to be determined by
evaluating committee).
- Submit evidence of experience and curriculum
including:
a) certificate of
successful completion of registry.
b) currently registered by the ARRT.
c) certified list of courses and descriptions of curriculum from
accredited hospital-based and/or accredited vocational technical
programs.
certified list of courses and descriptiojns of
curriculum from accredited hospital-based and/or accredited vocational
technical programs;
d) official
college transcripts;
Certification
Graduates of the associate or bachelor degree program in
Radiographic Science at Idaho State University are eligible to sit for
the national certification examination sponsored by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Degree Programs
The Radiographic Science Program at Idaho State University
offers both an associate of applied science degree
and a bachelor's
degree.
Associate of Applied Science in Radiographic Science
The Associate of
Applied Science degree
is awarded to students in the Baccalaureate program who have
not
completed all of the curriculum requirements for the preprofessional
years of
the program. This allows the student to take the ARRT exam if the
student has
not completed all of the preprofessional curriculum, but has completed
all of
the professional curriculum. By completing the AAS degree, the
student can
then become certified, begin work as a radiographer, and complete the
missing
preprofessional courses. Upon completion of those courses, the student
can then apply
for the baccalaureate degree. For this reason, 98% of radiographic
science
students at ISU graduate with a Bachleor of Science in Radiographic
Science
degree.
Bachelor of Science in Radiographic Science
The
Bachelor of Science degree program in Radiographic Science is a
four-year
curriculum. During the first two years the student takes general
education,
basic science, and business courses at the University. During the two
professional years, the student studies and practices the clinical
application
of radiography at the University's energized laboratory and at
affiliated
hospitals. The graduate is eligible to write the national
examination for
certification administered by the ARRT.
The
Radiographic Science Program is designed to develop the technical
skills and
knowledge necessary for the student to satisfactorily function as a
radiographer. Learning experiences enable the student to demonstrate
competency
in the technical aspect of the profession as well as human relations.
The
program further seeks to develop student interest in the professional
societies
as well as continuing education.
Upon
completion of the program, the graduate will be able to work as a
radiographer
in a hospital, clinic, or private office and effectively perform
his/her duties
with patients in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner.
Because of
the rapid growth of the medical field, there is a need for well-trained
radiographers.
A
student may be awarded a B.S. Radiographic Science by fulfilling the
following
requirements:
1. A minimum of 125 semester credits hours to include:
Goals 1, 2, and 3; Goals 4 and 5, or 12 hours in the biological
sciences; two of Goals 6, 7, and 8 and three of Goals 9, 10A OR 10B,
11, and 12. The following goal courses also satisfy specific
program requirements
MATH 1153 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
(satisfies Goal 3)
BIOL 1101,1101L Biology I, and Lab 4 cr
(the set of 2 courses above satisfies Goal 4)
PHYS 1100 Essentials of Physics 4 cr
(satisfies Goal 5)
Completion of the following
pre-radiographic science courses:
BIOL 3301,3301L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 3302,3302L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
CHEM 1100 Architecture of Matter 3 cr
CIS 1101 Introduction to Computer Systems 3 cr
HCA/HE 2210 Medical Terminology and Communication 2 cr
MATH 1143 College Algebra 3 cr
RS 1105 Introduction to Radiographic Science 1 cr
ACCT 3303 Accounting Concepts 3 cr
HCA 3350 Organizational Behavior in Health Care 3 cr
OR
MGT 3312 Individual and Organizational Behavior 3 cr
HCA 3384 Human Resource Management in Health
Care Organizations (Fall Only) 3 cr
OR
MGT 4473 Personnel Management 3 cr
HCA 4475 Health Care Law
and Bioethics (Spring only) 3 cr
2. Required Courses:
PROFESSIONAL YEAR I
Fall Semester
RS 3310 Radiographic Methods I 2 cr
RS 3320, 3320L Radiographic Processing, and Lab 2 cr
RS 3325 Patient Care in Radiography 3 cr
RS 3330, 3330L Radiographic Exposure, and Lab 3 cr
RS 3340 Laboratory Practicum I 1 cr
RS 3389 Applied Radiography I 4 cr
TOTAL: 15 cr
Spring Semester
RS 3311 Radiographic Methods II 2 cr
RS 3341 Laboratory Practicum II 1 cr
RS 3375 Pediatric Radiography 1 cr
RS 3388 Radiation Protection 1 cr
RS 3390 Applied Radiography II 4 cr
BIOL 4470 Sectional Anatomy 2 cr
PHYS 3300 Medical Electronics 2 cr
PHYS 3321 Radiologic Physics (with Lab) 2 cr
TOTAL: 15 cr
PROFESSIONAL YEAR II
Summer Semester
RS 4488 Applied Radiography III 5 cr
Fall Semester
RS 3312 Radiographic Methods III 2 cr
RS 3342 Laboratory Practicum III 1 cr
RS 4420 Radiologic Facility Organization 1 cr
RS 4450 Alternate Imaging Modalities
and Radiation Therapy 1 cr
RS 4460 Introduction to
Radiographic Quality Assurance 2 cr
RS 4489 Applied Radiography IV 6 cr
TOTAL: 13 cr
Spring Semester
BIOL 3307 Radiobiology 2 cr
RS 4430 Radiographic Pathology 2 cr
RS 4441 Advanced Radiographic Methods I 1 cr
RS 4470 Advanced Radiographic Exposure 2 cr
RS 4475 Registry Review 2 cr
RS 4490 Applied Radiography V 6 cr
TOTAL: 15 cr
Academic Standards
A grade of "C" or better is required in all radiographic science,
biology, physics, math, business, chemistry, and health care
administration courses in the curriculum.
A student who fails to achieve a minimum of a "C" grade in a
course designated Radiographic Science (RS) will be dismissed from the
program and prohibited from taking any further courses with the RS
designation until the course(s) in question has/have been completed
with (a) minimum grade(s) of "C."
The student is required to reapply to the program, in writing, at
least one (1) month prior to the first day of classes of the semester
in which readmission is sought.
Additional details regarding readmission can be found in the
current Radiographic Science Student Handbook.
Radiographic Science Courses
RS 1105 Introduction to Radiographic
Science 1 credit. History of the profession, responsibilities of
the technologist, professional development, radiation protection, areas
of specialization. F, S, W
RS 3310 Radiographic Methods I 2 credits. Theory
and principles of radiographic examination of the extremities, shoulder
girdle, and the pelvic girdle. F
RS 3311 Radiographic Methods II 2 credits.
Introduces the student to basic theory and principles of
radiographic procedures of the abdomen and the chest. Emphasis is
placed on radiographic examinations of visceral organs requiring the
use of contrast media. S
RS 3312 Radiographic Methods III 2
credits. Continuation of 3311 emphasizing theory and principles
of radiographic examinations of the vertebral column, cranium,
and the facial bones. F
RS 3320 Radiographic Processing 1 credit. Photographic
technique including developing methodology and the chemical effects on
radiographic film.Application
in CR and DR digital imaging is also included. F
RS 3320L Radiographic Processing
Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory experience with photographic
technique including developing methodology and the chemical effects on
radiographic film.Application
in CR and DR digital imaging is also included. F
RS 3325 Patient Care in Radiography 3
credits. Introduction to patient care principles and procedures
utilized in radiography including vital signs, body mechanics,
catheterization, sterile procedures, drug administration, isolation
techniques and medical emergency procedures. F
RS 3330 Radiographic Exposure 3 credits. Determination
of radiographic exposure values with emphasis on radiographic quality
and equipment used in the production of radiographs. COREQ: RS 3330L. F
RS 3330L
Radiographic Exposure Lab 0 credit. COREQ: RS 3330. F.
RS 3340 Laboratory Practicum I 1 credit. Designed
to develop pre-clinical competency in routine hospital procedures and
radiographic tasks, basic x-ray interpretation, patient management,
communications, and manipulation of x-ray equipment. F
RS 3341 Laboratory Practicum II 1 credit. Designed
to develop pre-clinical competency in routine hospital procedures and
radiographic tasks, basic x-ray interpretation, patient management,
communications, and manipulation of xray equipment. COREQ: RS 3311. S
RS 3342 Laboratory Practicum III 1 credit.
Designed to develop pre-clinical competency in routine hospital
procedures and radiographic tasks, basic x-ray interpretation, patient
management, communications, and manipulation of xray equipment. COREQ:
RS 3312. S
RS 3375 Pediatric Radiography 1 credit. Study
of the theory and clinical application of pediatric radiography. S
RS 3388 Radiation Protection 1 credit. Topics
include: x-ray interaction with matter, quantities and units of
radiation, biological effects of ionizing radiation, MPD, radiation
detection instruments, methods to minimize radiation exposure to
patients and personnel, and U.S. Government radiation control
standards. S
RS 3389 Applied Radiography I 4 credits. Clinical
applications of radiographic examinations with emphasis on the upper
extremity, shoulder and chest. F
RS 3390 Applied Radiography II 4 credits. Clinical
applications of radiographic examinations with emphasis on the lower
extremity, hips, pelvis and abdomen. S
RS 4420 Radiologic Facility Organization 1
credit. Organization and operation of a radiology department.
Emphasis on management, résumé
evaluation, record systems, budgets, communication, and simple research
methodology and design. F
RS 4430 Radiologic Pathology 2 credits. Study
of the pathological processes of various diseases and disorders with
emphasis on the demonstration of pathology on radiographs. S
RS 4441 Advanced Radiographic Methods I 1
credit. Advanced methodology, theory and principles of
radiographic procedures. Designed to develop proficiency in performance
of specialized radiographic examinations. PREREQ: RS 3312 and RS 3342.
S
RS 4450 Alternate Imaging Modalities and
Radiation Therapy 1 credit. An introduction to nuclear medicine,
computerized axial tomography, ultrasonography, and radiation therapy.
F
RS 4460 Introduction to Radiographic
Quality Assurance 2 credits. Study and application of equipment
maintenance procedures to assure consistency in the contrast,
density/brightness, and sharpness of radiographic images. F
RS 4470 Advanced Radiographic Exposure 2
credits. In-depth study in establishing radiographic exposure
values in new installations or when equipment is changed. S
RS 4475
Registry Review 2 credits. In-depth study of material that may
be presented on the written registry review administered by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). S
RS 4481 Independent Problems in
Radiography 1-2 credits. Study of topics in radiography selected
by students and faculty. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. D
RS 4488 Applied Radiography III 5 credits.
Clinical application of radiographic examinations with emphasis
on the abdomen, especially examinations requiring use of contrast media
to include the esophagus. Su
RS 4489 Applied Radiography IV 6 credits. Clinical
application of radiographic examinations of the vertebral column, ribs
and cranial structures. F
RS 4490 Applied Radiography V 6 credits. Clinical
application of radiographic examinations including portables and
surgical procedures as well as tomography and arthrography. S
RS 4491 Seminar-Selected Topics 1-3
credits. Group studies of topics not covered in regular offerings.
May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. PREREQ:
Permission of instructor. D
RS 4495 Internship in Special Diagnostic
Imaging 2 credits. Eight week internship providing opportunity to
participate in diagnostic examinations requiring a special modality,
e.g. peripheral or cardiac angiography, computerized tomography,
ultrasound, magnetic resonance. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D
