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Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic
Sciences is completed in conjunction with Saint Luke's Hospital School of
Radiologic Technology, Kansas City. The curriculum completed at Northwest
emphasizes general education, biology and chemistry, while Saint Luke's
Hospital School of Radiologic Technology provides extensive didactic and
clinical instruction in radiologic sciences. The Saint Luke's Radiology
program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT). After completing the program, graduates are eligible
to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (AART) National
Certification Examination to become a registered radiologic technologist.
Careers Available
Radiographers use tools to image
anatomical structures and physiological functions of the body. Specialty
areas include: Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI), Interventional radiography (IR), Nuclear medicine, Cardiovascular catheterization lab and Ultrasound.
Special Admission Requirements (beyond Northwest
requirements)
Acceptance into Saint Luke's
Hospital School of Radiologic Technology is competitive and qualified
applicants will be selected based on:
- Quality of academic work
completed during first two years of study (courses required for degree, taken
at Northwest)
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Reference form scores
- Previous health care experience
- Interview scores
Admission to the clinical program
is decided entirely by the hospital. Acceptance into the University does
not guarantee acceptance of the student by an affiliated clinical program.
Special Field Requirements
Radiologic Science Majors need to
apply for acceptance into Saint Luke's Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
during their second year. Classes at Saint Luke's Hospital School begin
in June of the second academic year. Third and fourth year Radiology
courses are completed at Saint Luke's.
Four-Year Plans
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