Submitted by: Nancy S. Barrett, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Recommendation to the Board of Governors

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1 Submitted by: Nancy S. Barrett, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Recommendation to the Board of Governors ESTABLISHMENT OF A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve the proposal from the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and the Department of Health Care Sciences to establish the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology effective Fall Wayne State University (WSU) and the Henry Ford Health System are collaborating to convert the Henry Ford Hospital (HFH) hospital-based Radiologic Technology program into a Bachelor of Science degree program. The graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (RDLT) degree from the WSU Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS), and a Certificate in Radiography from HFH. Background The need for this partnership grew out of a concern that the HFH hospital-based certificategranting Radiologic Technology program no longer addresses the best interests of the patients and professional community. In addition, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) has mandated that Program Directors overseeing Radiologic Technology programs minimally possess a master s degree and clinical educators possess a baccalaureate degree. While the need for Radiologic Technologists continues to rise, the number of qualified educators to train future technologists is on a steady decline due to the new mandates and attrition. The radiologist shortage also is reaching an all-time high. The American College of Radiology (ACR), the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and a United States Advisory Panel on Advanced Practice have all indicated that a viable solution to the eminent crisis is the creation of Radiologist Assistant programs that graduate students who are academically prepared to extend the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment. Such graduate programs require that Radiologic Technologists possess a baccalaureate degree prior to admission. Consequently, this WSU-HFH partnership will graduate students academically prepared to enter a graduate-level Radiologist Assistant program. Curriculum Requirements The RDLT program offers several options for students including a completion program for students who have already received certification in Radiologic Technology.

2 Establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology Model The model allows students to work on the general education and prerequisite coursework in their first year of study, professional coursework in their second and third years, and then the last year is dedicated to completing their general education requirements. The model enables students to receive a Certificate in Radiology from HFH following completion of 3 years of study. At that time and following successful completion of the certification exam, students will be eligible to practice as Radiologic Technologists. The final year of study may be completed part time, or students may opt to work part time and attend class full time. Please see below for detailed coursework. Other Options Students may also complete the 4 years of study following a 2+2 model wherein they would enter the professional phase of the curriculum following the completion of 2 years of general education and prerequisite coursework. Moreover, ambitious students could opt to take the 2 years of general education and prerequisite coursework during 3 years of study, thereby completing the RDLT program in 3 years (degree and certificate). In addition to providing students with a number of options, the 2+2 model will enable students to consider other health careers following the completion of their general education and prerequisite coursework at the end of the second year of study. RDLT curriculum: model The following table shows one example of how the curriculum may be satisfied for the RDLT. Fall Semester Semester Credits ENG 1020 (Freshman English) 4 BIO 1510 (Intro Bio I) 4 MTH 1080 (Elementary Functions) 4 Basic Computer Literacy I 3 Total Winter Semester ENG 3050 (Tech Writing) 3 BIO 2870 (Anat & Physiol) 5 PHY 1020 (Conceptual Physics) 4 PHI 1050 (Critical Thinking) 3 Total Spring/Summer Term SPH 1020 (Intro Speech) 2 Pharmacology for Hlth Sci 3 Medical Terminology 1 Intro Rad Technology 2

3 Establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology 3 English Proficiency Exam 0 Total 8 8 END YEAR ONE Fall Semester Radiation Biology 3 Radiographic Procedures I* 3 Clinical Education I 6 *Science and Technology Exposure Total Winter Semester Patient Care 3 PHI 1110 Ethical Issues 3 Clinical Education 2 7 Total Spring/Summer Term Radiographic Procedures 2 3 Cross Sectional Anatomy 2 Clinical Education 3** 7 Total **Cultural Diversity Exposure END YEAR TWO Fall Semester Radiographic Quality/Exposure*** 3 Radiation Physics & Circuitry 3 Clinical Education 4 6 Total ***Level 2 Computer Proficiency Winter Semester Radiographic Pathology 3 Jurisprudence**** 3 Clinical Education 5 6 Total ****Ethical Issues in Society Exposure

4 Establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology 4 Spring/Summer Radiology Seminar 3 Clinical Education 6 6 Total 9 9 END YEAR THREE Additional General Education Courses (taken during Year 4 from model) American Government 4 Historical Studies 3 Social Science 3 Philosophy and Letters 3 Visual and Performing Arts 4 Foreign Culture 3 Senior Seminar 3 Total TOTAL FOR DEGREE 131 The RDLT Completion Program: Curriculum This proposed RDLT Completion curriculum is for individuals who are certified by the ARRT, and who have completed either a hospital-based or community college program in Radiologic Technology. Students admitted to this program will take some classes with currently enrolled undergraduate RDLT students. The curriculum is designed to grant credit for prior professional education, and teach current professional trends and requirements that may not have been included in the student s prior educational program. The curriculum will require that students complete WSU general education requirements. Requirements for admission (RDLT Completion program) Current ARRT certification. Program components Credit by examination for the Radiologic Technology program: Human Structure and Function (covers A&P, Bio, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology) Radiologic Science (covers basic radiologic curriculum) Total Credit by Exam 16 credits 16 credits 32 Credits

5 Establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology 5 Proposed RDLT Completion required courses Jurisprudence Cross-Sectional Anatomy Patient Care Directed Study Radiology Seminar Capstone course/project Radiographic Pathology Other RT courses Total Foreign Culture (WSU) Visual and Performing Arts (WSU) 2 credits 2 credits 6 credits 25 credits 4 credits Additional General Education Credits (may be transferred) TOTAL 57 credits 121 credits Student Assessment The RDLT program is an expansion of the current HFH hospital-based certificate program accredited by the JRCERT. As a result, there is already an established and approved assessment plan for the program that will be continued in the RDLT program. The program, however, will be evaluated in light of the University, College and Program mission statements and strategic directions. Student outcome measures will include: 1. Sound professional judgment in clinical practice. 2. Effective written and oral communication skills 3. Problem solving and critical thinking skills in the clinical arena. 4. Entry-level radiographer producing images of diagnostic quality enhancing the delivery of health care to the community. 5. Participation in professional activities, which promote professional development and life-long learning. Assessment methods will include: Employer surveys Radiologist surveys Clinical evaluations Rotation summaries Research paper

6 Establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology 6 Written reports Oral presentations Clinical competency evaluations Graduate surveys Course completion rate Seminar attendance Admissions Requirements An applicant to the RDLT program must satisfy the undergraduate admission requirements to WSU. The courses (or their equivalents) listed below may be taken at WSU, another university, or a community college. Students will be advised that no more than 64 community college credits may be transferred and applied to the RDLT degree. Requirements to be completed prior to admission to the Radiologic Technology professional curriculum are: 1. Completion of 32 credits in core courses (see below), plus any general education credits required demonstrating competency in computer literacy, critical thinking, and oral communication. 2. Completion of each of the following core courses (or their equivalents) with the no grades below a C. Fall Term ENG 1020 (Freshman English) 4 BIO 1510 (Intro Bio I) 4 MTH 1080 (Elementary Functions) 4 Basic Computer Literacy I 3 Total 15 Winter Semester ENG 3050 (Tech. Writing) 3 BIO 2870 (Anat & Physiol) 5 PHY 1020 (Conceptual Physics) 4 PHI 1050 (Critical Thinking) 3 Total 15 Spring/Summer Term SPH 1020 (Intro Speech) 2 IHS 3300 (Pharmacology for Hlth Sci) 3 Medical Terminology 1 Intro Rad Technology 2 English Proficiency Exam 0 Total 8

7 Establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology 7 Program Administration The RDLT program director and the Department Chair of Health Care Sciences will have general oversight of the undergraduate program, including advising of students in meeting the departmental requirements. In addition, a Clinical Coordinator will be employed by HFH and hold an adjunct faculty position at Wayne State University. Budget and Resource Requirements HFHS Program Director salary 62,000 18,000 Fringe benefits (26.4%) 16,368 4,752 Clinical Coordinator salary 56,100 Part-time faculty 8,500 5,000 Accreditation fees 500 General expenses 7,000 10,000 Clerical 10,000 Fringe benefits (37.5%) 3,750 TOTAL $134,100 $48,502 WSU (a) (a) Committed by the Office of the Provost Sixteen new courses will be taught by HFH personnel (physicians and RTs) who will hold adjunct appointments and three courses will be taught by EACPHS faculty. Physical facilities such as office space, classrooms and libraries already exist. RDLT PROGRAM: ESTIMATED REVENUE: (Based on enrollment of 20 new undergraduate students/year) YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 Tuition 143, , , ,923 Omnibus fee 12,008 23,700 34,128 37,762 Registration fees 7,002 14,004 21,006 23,340 Fitness Ctr fees 1,500 3,000 4,500 5,500 TOTAL $164,454 $349,890 $516,198 $574,525

8 Establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology 8 RDLT COMPLETION PROGRAM: ESTIMATED REVENUE (Projected enrollment 10 part-time students per year.) $47, 700 Year One $85, 825 Year Two Accreditation The JRCERT programmatically accredits the current HFH hospital-based Radiologic Technology program. The program underwent a site visit in September of 2003 and was awarded 5 years continuing accreditation in conjunction with the United States Department of Education. An interim report was submitted in March 2004, with consequential continuing full accreditation until This programmatic accreditation will be transferred to WSU following approval of the RDLT program. Related Programs at WSU Recently the undergraduate Radiation Therapy Technology (RTT) program was transferred back to the EACPHS from the WSU School of Medicine. Radiation Therapy is used for the treatment of malignant diseases and is one of the primary methods of treating cancer today. Unlike the treatment protocols followed by a Radiation Therapy Technologist, the Radiologic Technologist takes X rays and administers agents into patients bloodstreams for diagnostic purposes, and conducts diagnostic imaging procedures, such as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). While there is little overlap between the treatment provided by Radiation Therapy Technologists and the diagnostic imaging conducted by Radiologic Technologists, these two educational programs in the EACPHS will create an opportunity to develop a structured academic program that houses both disciplines within the College under the name Radiologic Sciences. Given the EACPHS s on-going discussions on developing the graduate-level Radiologist Assistant (RA) program at WSU, it is attractive to speculate the creation of a Radiologic Sciences program in the EACPHS that houses the RTT (established), RT (this proposal) and RA (under discussion) programs. Approvals The proposal for the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology in the Department of Health Care Sciences was approved by the Chair and the faculty in the Department of Health Care Sciences and the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Faculty Council and dean. Because it is not an interdisciplinary program across schools/colleges, it does not need the approval of the Academic Senate.