Bachelor of Science in Allied Health –

THE UNIVERSITY

East Tennessee State University, situated in Johnson City, Tennessee is a state supported coeducational institution and one of the principal campuses governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Opening in 1911 as East Tennessee State Normal School, the institution experienced several name changes before achieving university status in 1963.

Today, ETSU is a multifaceted university with an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students and offers baccalaureate and graduate programs of study through nine colleges and schools. ETSU's Division of Health Sciences, composed of the colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Public and Allied Health, serves the state, region, and nation as a comprehensive academic health sciences center.

ETSU's vision is to be the University of Choice
in the state and region.

THE COLLEGE

The College of Public and Allied Health (CPAH) was established as the School of Health in 1959 and became operational in June 1960. Public and allied health courses have been offered since the mid-1940s. From this beginning, CPAH has grown until now it houses seven departments offering academic programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree levels.

The mission of the college is to integrate teaching, research, and service to create an environment conducive to quality education; to provide fundamental human and scientific understanding with applied experience necessary for lifelong learning in the health professions; and to promote a spirit of cooperation among members of the college.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Health Related Professions, located at the Nave Center in Elizabethton, is a multidisciplinary department offering courses of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health with concentrations in Cardiopulmonary Science and Radiography.

THE RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM

The Bachelor of Science in Allied Health (B.S.A.H.) - Radiography concentration is designed for students who have completed two years of pre-professional college work inclusive of prerequisite courses and general education courses. General education requirements must be completed as outlined in the university catalog. Degree curriculum integrates didactic and clinical instruction with increasing expectations at each level to prepare the student to competently practice in the health care community. To accomplish this goal, a combination of courses composing the general education core (44 credit hours), allied health core (33 credit hours), and the radiography concentration (48 credit hours) is required. To earn the Baccalaureate degree in Allied Health with the Radiography concentration, 125 credit hours must be completed.

CLINICAL EDUCATION COMPONENT

The four-year B.S. in Allied Health (concentration in radiography) consists of a general education core, radiography courses, and clinical education courses necessary for career-entry preparation. Clinical education courses will be conducted at six accredited hospitals associated with the radiography program. The hospitals include:

Laughlin Memorial Hospital in Greeneville, TN

Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) which includes:

Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport, TN

Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN

Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton, TN

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, TN

Wellmont-Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN

The curriculum includes both didactic and clinical education. The first two semesters of the program include two days (16 hours) per week of clinical experience. Semester three includes five days (40 hours) per week of clinical experience. The fourth and fifth semesters include three days (24 hours) per week of clinical experience. Students are assigned to a “home” clinical site and required to rotate to one other clinical facility at the end of the third semester and will remain there for the fourth semester. All students must obtain clinical experience at a Level I Trauma Center during the course of the program. During the program, students progress through the stages of observation, assisting, and finally performing radiographic procedures. Student expectations of clinical performance are outlined during orientation.

B.S.A.H. CURRICULUM OUTLINE

FIRST SEMESTER - FALL

ENGL 1010 Critical Reading & Expository Writing

CSCI 1100 Using Informational Technology

*HSCI 2010/2011 Anatomy & Physiology & Lab I

PSYC 1310 Introduction to Psychology

PHED 1--- Physical Education Course

Total

Credit Hours

SECOND SEMESTER - SPRING

ENGL 1020 Critical Thinking & Argumentation

*HSCI 2020/2021 Anatomy & Physiology & Lab II

*MATH 1530 Probability & Statistics - Non-Calculus

SPCH 1300 General Speech
----- Elective (Institutions & Society)

Total

Credit Hours

3
4
3
3 (O)

THIRD SEMESTER - FALL

HIST 2010 US History to 1877

PUBH 2100 Health Care Systems

*HSCI 2230/2231 Intro. to Microbiology & Lab
*ALHE 2010 Introduction to Allied Health

PHED 2--- Physical Education Course

----- Elective (Identity/Ethics/Soc. Resp.)

Total

Credit Hours

3
3
4
2

1
3 (W)

FOURTH SEMESTER - SPRING

HIST 2020 US History Since 1877
*CHEM 1030 Intro. Chemistry Survey

*ALHE 2020 Patient Care & Assessment

PUBH 2030 First Aid and Emergency Care
---- Elective (Humanities)

Total

Credit Hours

3
3
3
3
1
3 (W)

FIFTH SEMESTER - FALL

RADT 3000 Image Production & Evaluation

RADT 3020 Radiographic Procedures I

RADT 3021 Radiographic Procedures I Lab

RADT 3040 Clinical Education I

ALHE 4070 Leadership in Allied Health

------ Elective (Art/Visual)

Total

Credit Hours

4 (W)
3

1
2
3 (O)

SIXTH SEMESTER - SPRING

RADT 3010 Radiation Physics

RADT 3030 Radiographic Procedures II

RADT 3031 Radiographic Procedures II Lab

RADT 3060 Imaging & Quality Control

RADT 3050 Clinical Education II

----- Elective (Heritage)

Total

Credit Hours

3
3

1
3
2
3

SEVENTH SEMESTER - SUMMER

RADT 4000 Clinical Education III

Credit Hours

EIGHTH SEMESTER - FALL

RADT 3070 Radiation Biology

RADT 4030 Radiographic Pathology

ALHE 4060 Research in Allied Health

ENVH 4957 Special Topics in Allied Health Law

RADT 4010 Clinical Education IV

Total

Credit Hours

3 (T,W)

NINTH SEMESTER - SPRING

ENVH 4207 Principles of Radiological Health

RADT 4040 Radiopharmaceuticals & Special Procedures

RADT 4060 Digital Imaging

RADT 4020 Clinical Education V

Total

*These prerequisite courses must be completed prior to being accepted into the Radiography concentration in the fifth semester.

W- Writing Intensive Course

O - Oral Intensive Course

T - Technology Intensive Course

Credit Hours

Total Hours

125

OCCUPATIONAL OVERVIEW

X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on November 8, 1895. Since that initial discovery, technology has evolved rapidly. Radiography includes diagnostic radiography as well as additional imaging modalities such as mammography, radiation therapy, sonography (ultrasound), computed tomography (CT or CAT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cardiovascular-interventional technology (CIT), quality management (QM), bone densitometry, and nuclear medicine (NM). Radiography has been an indispensable diagnostic tool of modern medicine. Broken bones can be aligned, ulcers can be detected, and many other injuries and conditions can be treated when the exact nature is known to the physician. The graduate of the ETSU Radiography Program will become a competent radiologic technologist who performs diagnostic radiographic exams.

WHAT IS RADIOGRAPHY?

Radiography is the art and science of using radiation to provide images of the tissues, organs, bones, and vessels that comprise the human body. These images may be recorded on film or as a computerized image. Radiologists, physicians who have had special training in interpreting x-ray images, read or diagnose these images. Treatment of a patient depends on the accurate and precise production of radiographic images, otherwise called “x rays” by the general public.

WHAT DOES A RADIOGRAPHER DO?

The radiographer is responsible for producing many of the diagnostic images of the patient that radiologists use to diagnose patient conditions. The body part of the patient must be accurately positioned, and only the amount of radiation necessary to produce a quality diagnostic image must be applied. Two important aspects of the responsibilities of the radiographer should be noted. The first includes the appropriate use of technology, and the second involves caring for the needs of patients in the health care environment. Exams and procedures are performed on patients of all ages, including pediatric and geriatric patients. The radiographer works in many areas outside of the radiology department, including surgery, the emergency room, cardiac care, intensive care, and patient rooms. Some tasks are performed independently, while others are performed with the assistance of a radiologist. With this expertise, the radiologic technologist contributes a special talent to assist in the diagnosis of injury and disease.

GRADUATION

Following the successful completion of the program, students receive a B.S.A.H. degree from ETSU and are eligible to apply for admission to write the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Students convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, with the sole exception of speeding tickets or parking violations, may be excluded from program clinical experiences and/or from taking the ARRT Registry. Please call the ARRT at (651) 687-0048 for further information.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

There are many opportunities for the graduate of the Radiography Program. The diagnostic radiographer can work in a variety of settings. They include, but are not limited to, a hospital, VA medical center, clinic, private office, college/university, industry, and experimental laboratories. Various shift assignments may be made available to meet the demands of many hospitals and clinics providing patient services at all hours of the day.

With experience and/or additional education beyond the Radiography Program, the career of a radiographer can advance in various directions.

· Advanced specialty areas include quality management, computed tomography (CT), mammography, bone densitometry, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), sonography, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.

· Other directions include education, research, supervision/management, and commercial sales.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Maintain a college G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 college scale.

2. Complete all prerequisite courses prior to admission to the program with a minimum of a “C-“ or higher in each course.

3. Complete a minimum of 56 credit hours from the general education and allied health core (including prerequisite courses).

4. Complete a minimum of ten observation hours in radiography and document using the Radiography Program Observation Form.

5. Meet specific health and/or essential functions.

ADMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS

· Prior to enrollment in the program, the student should be able to complete math problems with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios & proportions, and basic algebraic principles. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to possess the math skills covered in MATH 0800 and MATH 0850.

· Strong communication skills and an interest in science.

· Desire to work with people and technology.

· Ability to function professionally under stress.

· Additional observation hours above the required ten hours are recommended.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

The application deadline is April 1 for the class commencing in the same year.

1. Acceptance to ETSU

2. Completion of Radiography Program Application Materials:

Contact the Nave Center for program information, which contains the appropriate forms.

3. Academic Eligibility: Program faculty will determine academic eligibility using the "Admission Requirements."

4. Interview: Those applicants meeting the admission requirements will be scheduled for an interview with the interview committee in February, March, or April of the year the applicant intends to enter the program. To be interviewed, each applicant must have an advisement appointment with the program director within the past six months and submit the Radiography Program Observation Form with a minimum of 10 hours of observation documented.

5. Notification to Applicants: Following completion of the selection process, students will be notified regarding their acceptance into the program. This will occur by the end of May of the year the applicant intends to enter the program.

6. Registration: The student will be contacted to schedule an appointment to register for fall semester courses.

Go To Welcome Letter and Application

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Students interested in the radiography program at ETSU should direct inquires to Kay Benincasa in the Nave Center Admissions Office at (423) 547-4900. Advisement each semester is strongly recommended.

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The East Tennessee State University Radiography Program is accredited by the:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

20 North Wacker Driver, Suite 900

Chicago, IL 60606-2901

(312) 704-5300

e-mail: mail@jrcert.org

EXPENSES/FINANCIAL AID

Tuition and fees are published in the ETSU Catalog. The student will incur the costs of tuition, room, board, and books. In addition, each student is responsible for all expenses related to the clinical practicum including, but not limited to: travel, housing, meals, tuition, uniforms, dosimeters, health and liability insurance, health screening, personal, and incidental expenses.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ETSU Office of Admissions (423) 439-4213

ETSU Office of Financial Aid (423) 439-4300, 4313

Department of Health Related Professions (423) 547-4900

Fax (423) 547-4921

FACULTY

Shirley Cherry, MBA, RT(R) Assistant Professor, Director of Imaging Sciences and Radiography Program

CONTACT THE FACULTY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING:

· Certification information and state licensure information

· Absences/compensatory time policies and procedures

· Policy for student reporting of exposure to or contraction of communicable disease

· Clinical infection control procedures

· Standards of conduct and performance

· Disciplinary policies and procedures

· Health Requirements

· JRCERT Standards

REFER TO THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

· Technical/Physical Assessment

· Clinical Competency Manual Class of 2002-2004

· Clinical Competency Manual Class of 2003-2005

· Student Handbook Class of 2003-2005

REFER TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO RADIOGRAPHY:

· JRCERT

· ASRT

· ARRT

GO TO RADIOGRAPHY FACULTY PAGE

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