Radiologic Sciences (BS)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (BS) 1 Radiologic Sciences (BS) Degree Requirements Requirements For A Bachelor Of Science In Radiologic Sciences Credit Hours Pre-Professional Component 53-63 AREA I. Written Composition 6 English Composition (EH 101) English Composition (EH 102) AREA II. Humanities and Fine Arts 12 Public Speaking Choose - CA 110 Approved Fine Arts Course - Choose from ARH 100, ARH 103, ARH 123, ARS 101, DRA 110, or MUL 101 Literature Elective* - Choose from EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or 236 Literature sequence* or Humanities Elective* - Choose from AFR 101, AIS 105, ARH 100, 103, 123, ARS 101, 121, 123, 124, DRA 110, EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, 236, Foreign Language except 190, 290 or 390, or PHL 110, 121, 131, 231, 240, or MUL 101 *Student must have one history elective and one literature elective to graduate. In addition, student must choose a second history or literature to complete a two-part sequence (Part I and II of same subject). AREA III. Natural Sciences & Math 11 College level Pre Calculus Algebra - Choose MA 112 Life Science or Biology for science majors - BLY 101/BLY 101L or BLY 121/BLY 121L (4) and BLY 102/BLY12L or BLY 122/BLY122L (4) 8 hrs AREA IV. History, Social and Behavioral Sciences 12 General psychology course - Choose PSY 120 History elective* - Choose from HY 101, 102, 135, or 136 History sequence* or Social Science Elective - Choose from HY 101, 102, HY 135, HY 136, or AN 100, AN 101, ECO 215, 216, GEO 114, GEO 115, PSC 130, PSY 250, SY 109, SY 112, AIS 115, AIS 201, CA 211, CA 275, GA 101 Social Science Elective - Choose AN 100, AN 101, ECO 215, 216, GEO 114, GEO 115, PSC 130, PSY 250, SY 109, SY 112, AIS 115, or AIS 201

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (BS) 2 *Student must have one history elective and one literature elective to graduate. In addition, student must choose a second history or literature to complete a two-part sequence (Part I and II of same subject). AREA V. Pre-Professional Required Courses 18-22 Human Anatomy and Physiology - BMD 114, BMD 115 8 hrs Intro to Computer App - CIS 010 or CIS 150 0- Physics - PH 104 or PH 114 4-5 hrs Statistics - ST 210 Optional General Elective Professional Component All students admitted to the professional component are required to complete the following courses during their first year in the B.S. program: Junior year professional component 38 Fall: RAD 300, RAD 304, RAD 307, RAD 310, RAD 312 Spring: RAD 301, RAD 308, RAD 315, RAD 318, RAD 335 15 hrs 15 hrs Summer: RAD 302, RAD 309, RAD 320 8 hrs Senior year professional component 30-44 Note: Course requirements and semester hours vary based on the educational track followed. Track 1: General Radiography to include one advanced modality^. (Study of ultrasound or radiation therapy is not an option in the General Radiography Track) Fall: RAD 403, RAD 411, RAD 415 AND Mammography: RAD 472 (total 16 semester hrs) or Computed tomography: RAD 464 (total 16 Magnetic resonance imaging: RAD 468 (total 16 Vascular radiography: RAD 460 (total 16 semester hours) and/or Radiology administration: RAD 430 & RAD 432 (total 18 semester hours) Spring: RAD 404, RAD 437, RAD 496 AND Mammography: RAD 473 (total 12 semester hours) or Computed tomography: RAD 465 (total 12 Magnetic resonance imaging: RAD 469 (total 12 Vascular radiography: RAD 461 (total 12 semester hours) and/or Radiology administration: RAD 433 & RAD 435 (total 14 semester hours) Summer: RAD 405, RAD 494, RAD 497 AND Mammography: RAD 474 (total 11 semester hours) or Computed tomography: RAD 466 (total 11 Magnetic resonance imaging: RAD 470 (total 11

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (BS) 3 Vascular radiography: RAD 462 (total 11 Radiology administration: RAD 440 (total 8 semester hours) Track 2: Ultrasound Only 30/36 Fall: RAD 417, RAD 423, RAD 411** (9-1) Spring: RAD 418, RAD 421, RAD 424, AND RAD 496 (12 hrs) Summer: RAD 320**, RAD 425, RAD 427, RAD 497 (9/11 hrs) Track 3: Radiation Therapy Only 42/44 Fall: RAD 320**, RAD 441, RAD 448, RAD 446, RAD 450, RAD 452 (15/17 hrs) Spring: RAD 442, RAD 455, RAD 453, RAD 458, RAD 496 (16 hrs) Summer: RAD 443, RAD 456, RAD 454, RAD 497 (11 hrs) **RAD 320 and 411 required if not previously completed *Students who choose to complete Track 1 (Radiography to include one advanced modality) will be eligible to apply for continuation in the program to study any additional modality to include ultrasound and radiation therapy. Post-ARRT Continuing Education Program (Non-Degree) The department offers a three semester post-arrt certification option to former USA certificate graduates and graduates of other radiography programs who want to complete an advanced imaging modality without pursuing the bachelor's degree. The three-semester non-degree option is available only to ARRT-registered radiographers who completed the USA Certificate or B.S. program or completed an associate degree radiography program. There are six advanced imaging modalities available, and include mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, vascularinterventional radiography, computed tomography, radiology administration, or ultrasound. A non-degree option for radiation therapy is not offered. Upon completion of the didactic and clinical education requirements, students are eligible to seek ARRT certification in five of the six advanced imaging modalities offered. At the present time, the ARRT does not offer certification in radiology administration. Students in the non-degree track are required to complete only the advanced imaging modality courses for the modality in which they are admitted. Admission of students to the non-degree option will be limited based on the number of clinical positions available after degree-seeking students have been admitted. Students who complete the non-degree option may later choose to complete requirements to earn the bachelor's degree, which would include completion of all general education courses listed in the pre-professional component and the bridge course. Transfer Student's Transition To B.S. In Radiologic Sciences Students may transfer no more than 60 semester hours from a community college. To earn a B.S. degree, students must complete a minimum of 25 percent of the credit hours required for the degree through instruction in upper level courses (300, 400) at USA, and must complete 15 semester hours in the major. Two "W" (writing component) courses must also be taken at USA. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, associate degree transfer radiography students are required to take a 6 hour bridge course (RAD 491-Concepts of Professional Radiologic Practice). Upon completion of the bridge course, 41 semester hours of upper level credit will be awarded for the student s previous radiography training during the final semester before graduation. Total Hours Required By Program/Track Track 1: Bachelor degree, General Radiography to include either mammography, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, vascular radiography: 130-140 semester hrs Track 2: Bachelor degree, Ultrasound modality only: 121-137 semester hours

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (BS) 4 Track 3: Bachelor degree, Radiation therapy only: 133-145 semester hours For more information regarding requirements, admissions, and FAQs, go to http://southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/radiologicsciences Graduation Plan Department Of Radiologic Sciences B.S. Degree Program Professional Component Model Curriculum Course Title Credit Hours Junior Year 41 Fall 15 RAD 300 2 hrs Clin. Ed. I RAD 304 Patient Care RAD 307 4 hrs Osseous I RAD 310 2 hrs Rad. Biology RAD 312 4 hrs Exposure Factors Spring 15 RAD 301 4 hrs Clin. Ed. II RAD 308 4 hrs Osseous II RAD 315 2 hrs Contrast Media RAD 318 4 hrs X-ray Physics RAD 335 1 hr Peds & Geriatrics Summer 8 RAD 302 Clin. Ed. III RAD 309 Osseous III RAD 320 2 hrs Cross-Sec. Anatomy At the end of the junior year, students will be asked to make a choice on how they wish to complete the degree. There are three tracks from which to choose to complete the senior year: Track 1 General Radiography plus one advanced imaging modality (Vascular Imaging, CT, MRI, Mammography) Track 2 Ultrasound only Track 3 Radiation Therapy only In addition to one of the modalities in Track 1, students may choose to add studies in Radiology Administration. Students may also choose to complete the senior year as described for Track 1, and then later proceed with Radiology Administration, Radiation Therapy or Ultrasound. Senior Year Track 1: General Radiography plus one advanced imaging modality Course Title Credit Hours Fall 16

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (BS) 5 RAD 403 4 hrs Clin. Ed. IV RAD 411 4 hrs Rad. Pathology RAD 415 4hrs Diag. Imaging RAD 460 OR 4 hrs Vascular Img. I RAD 464 OR 4 hrs CT Imag. I RAD 468 OR 4 hrs MRI I RAD 472 4 hrs Mammo I *In addition to the above, students choosing Radiology Administration will add: RAD 430 AND Health Care Comm. & RAD 430 Information MGT RAD 432 Health Care Resource MGT Spring 12 RAD 404 4 hrs Clin. Ed. V RAD 437 Image Analysis RAD 496 1 hr Rad. Sci. Research I RAD 461 OR 4 hrs Vascular Img. II RAD 465 OR 4 hrs CT Imag. II RAD 469 OR 4 hrs MRI II RAD 473 4 hrs Mammo II *In addition to the above, students choosing Radiology Administration will add: RAD 433 AND Health Care Financial MGT RAD 435 Health Care Operations MGT Summer 11 RAD 405 4 hrs Clin. Ed. VI RAD 497 1 hr Rad. Sci. Research II RAD 494 2 hrs Directed Independent Study RAD 462 OR 4 hrs Vascular Img III

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (BS) 6 RAD 466 OR 4 hrs CT Img III RAD 470 OR 4 hrs MRI III RAD 474 4 hrs Mammo III *In addition to the above, students choosing Radiology Administration will add: RAD 440 1 hr Management Preceptorship Track 1 Senior Year Radiography plus one imaging modality Total Hours 38 *The addition of the Radiology Administration option will add 13 hours Senior Year Track 2: Ultrasound Course Title Credit Hours Fall 9-13 RAD 417 4 hrs Abd & Superficial Structures US RAD 411* 4 hrs Rad. Pathology RAD 423 5 hrs US Clinical Education I Spring 12 RAD 418 OB/GYN Ultrasound RAD 424 5 hrs US Clinical Education II RAD 421 US Physics RAD 496 1 hr Rad. Sci. Research I Summer 9-11 RAD 425 5 hrs US Clinical Education III RAD 427 Procedural Guidelines in US RAD 497 1 hr Rad. Sci. Research II RAD 320* 2 hr Cross Sectional Anatomy *RAD 320 and 411 required if not previously completed Track 2 Senior Year Total Hours 30-36 Senior Year Track 3: Radiation Therapy Course Title Credit Hours Fall 15-17 RAD 441 5 hrs Clinical Education I

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (BS) 7 RAD 448 Radiation Therapy Physics RAD 320* 2 hrs Cross Sectional Anatomy RAD 446 Orientation to Radiation Oncology RAD 450 1 hr Patient Care in Radiation Oncology RAD 452 Principles & Practice of Radiation Oncology I Spring 16 RAD 442 6 hrs Clinical Education II RAD 455 Dosimetry and Treatment Planning I RAD 453 Principles & Practice of Radiation RAD 453 Oncology II RAD 458 Cancer Management in Radiation RAD 496 1 hr Rad. Sci. Research I Summer 11 RAD 443 7 hrs Clinical Education III RAD 456 2 hrs Dosimetry and Treatment Planning II RAD 454 1 hr Quality Mgmt in Radiation Oncology RAD 497 1 hr Rad. Sci. Research II *RAD 320 required if not previously completed Track 3 Senior Year Total Hours 42-44

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (BS) 8 Summary of Hours by Track Freshman & Sophomore Pre- Professional Component Junior Year Professional Component Senior Year Professional Component Total Track 1 53-63* 41 General Radiography and one modality Radiography plus Vascular 38 132-142 Radiography plus CT Radiography plus MRI Radiography plus Mammography Track 1 Plus Radiography, one modality plus Radiology Administration 38 132-142 38 132-142 38 132-142 General Radiography and one modality (above) plus Radiology Administration 51 145-155 Track 2 Ultrasound 30-36 124-140 Track 3 Radiation Therapy 42-44 136-148 *The number of required hours will be influenced by various factors. Example A: 53 hours required if student is exempt from EH 101 based on ACT score, passes the CIS 010 Proficiency Exam, and does not need general elective. Example B: 63 hours required if student must take EH 101, fails CIS 010 Proficiency Exam twice and therefore has to take CIS 150, takes PH 114 rather than PH 104, and needs general elective. Department Information Department of Radiologic Sciences Administrative Staff (251) 445-9346 Chair Medical Advisor Dale Smith Maria S. Figarola M.D. Associate Professor Instructors Teaching Technologists Brewer, Cleveland, Cooper, Curtis, Jalkh, Pohlmann, Smith Davis, Blow Department of Radiologic Sciences web site

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (BS) 9 http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/radiologicsciences Programs Offered: Bachelor Of Science In Radiologic Sciences Since its inception in 1976, the Department of Radiologic Sciences has provided a quality educational program with a sustained emphasis upon graduating competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. In so doing, our graduates are prepared to practice their profession in the often complex and global society of the 21st century. The baccalaureate program is designed to provide graduates with enhanced career opportunities in radiology as administrators, educators, and advanced imaging specialists. The curriculum provides a broad education in liberal arts and basic sciences and an in-depth study in radiologic sciences. Educational opportunities in diagnostic imaging and advanced imaging modalities such as mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, vascular radiography, computed tomography, radiology administration, ultrasound, and radiation therapy are offered. Following completion of the pre-professional component and admission to the professional component of the program, students will study general radiography for three semesters. At the end of this first year in the professional component, students will select one of the following tracks to complete: general radiography to include one advanced imaging modality, ultrasound, or radiation therapy. The general radiography track curriculum includes diagnostic radiology and either mammography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, vascular radiography, and/or radiology administration. Students completing didactic and clinical requirements in these tracks will be eligible to seek certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography and the advanced modality studied (excluding radiology administration). The other two baccalaureate tracks allow students completing the first year of general radiography curriculum to select either ultrasound or radiation therapy during their senior year. Those who choose one of these tracks will not be eligible to seek ARRT certification in radiography, but will be eligible for ARRT certification in radiation therapy or ARRT and American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification as an ultrasonographer upon completion of didactic and clinical requirements. Pre-professional Component Degree seeking students must complete the 53-63 semester hour pre-professional component prior to enrolling in professional component courses. Professional Component The professional component (junior and senior years) consists of two years of academic and clinical study in Radiologic Sciences. The program is six semesters in length, including two summer terms. All candidates must have satisfied the pre-professional component to qualify for the degree-seeking professional component, but completion of that component does not guarantee admission to the professional component. Enrollment in the professional component is limited by the number of clinical positions available, which is equally true for the advanced modalities. During the professional component, students must be prepared to travel up to 90 miles from campus in order to participate in the clinical education component of the curriculum. Program Accreditation The radiography and radiation therapy programs are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois, 60706-3182. For more information go to www.jrcert.org. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES PROGRAM 1. Completion of all required pre-professional courses by the end of the summer semester prior to desired admission for Fall semester. Students are admitted to the professional component in the Fall semester only. 2. Completion of a Department of Radiologic Sciences application, available at http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/ alliedhealth/radiologicsciences. 3. Acceptance to the University of South Alabama. 4. Submit official college transcripts for all coursework not completed at the University of South Alabama. Transcripts are not required if the coursework has already been transferred to USA. 5. Application deadline is May 1.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (BS) 10 6. Submit official ACT or SAT scores, regardless of previous educational background. If individual scores for Math, English and Natural Sciences on the ACT are below 18, it is strongly advised that the test be retaken. ACT or SAT scores must be submitted by the application deadline of May 1. 7. Submission of three (3) completed personal reference forms by the application deadline. Reference forms are available at http:/www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/radiologicsciences. 8. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) on previously completed college-level courses. Transcripts must be submitted by the application deadline. For students who are attending or have attended USA, the USA GPA will be used. GPA's from outside courses are not averaged into the USA GPA. 9. Students applying for admission to the professional component must complete four (4) hours of observation in a hospital Radiology department prior to reporting for the admission interview. Following submission of the departmental application, applicants may call the Department of Radiologic Sciences at (251) 445-9346 any time after January 10th during the year in which they plan to apply, and schedule a hospital observation appointment. Observation form and instructions are available at http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/radiologicsciences. 10.Meet program technical/core performance standards. Core performance standards are fundamental tasks and skills that are required for successful completion of the program. They have been outlined and are available upon request and on the department web site under Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). 11.Complete a brief writing assignment conducted on the day of interview. 12.Complete a personal interview with members of the Radiologic Sciences Admissions Committee. 13.Applicants will be screened on the basis of past educational performance and the potential for the number of openings available. Therefore, acceptance into the University does not guarantee admission into the program. Likewise, admission into the program does not guarantee a position in a particular track/modality for one's senior year. 14.Student acceptance into the program is provisional pending completion of a drug screen and background check requirements as specified in the acceptance letter. Refusal to submit will result in nullification of acceptance into the program. 15.Proof of medical insurance must be provided following official notification of acceptance into the program. Due date will be specified in the acceptance letter. 16.ARRT certified radiographers who have completed the pre-professional component and are seeking the baccalaureate degree may apply for admission into the second year (senior year) of the professional component. 17.International students must score a minimum of 76 on the TOEFL exam to include the following minimum sub-scores on the IBT: Listening 20 Speaking 20 Reading 18 Writing 18 The IELT exam will not be used as an admission requirement to the Radiologic Sciences Program Special Fees