Bellin Health`s School of Radiologic Technology

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School of Radiologic Technology
Bellin Health
744 S. Webster Ave.
P.O. Box 23400
Green Bay, WI 54305-3400
(920) 433-3497
(920) 433-3781
www.bellin.org/careers
e-mail rcgris@bellin.org
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The Profession
Housing Policy
The radiologic technologist, or radiographer, is an essential member
of the health care team dedicated to preserving patients’ health
by helping to diagnosis injury and disease. Radiographers operate
x-ray equipment to create images of tissues, bones, organs and
blood vessels within the human body. The images created by the
radiographer are then interpreted and a diagnosis is made by a
radiologist, a physician who has specialized in interpreting and
diagnosing radiographic images.
Housing
Students are responsible for securing their own housing.
Bellin Health will not assume any financial obligation for
student housing. The school will assist students in finding
accommodations as specific needs arise.
Some of the radiographer’s responsibilities include:
• providing the patient with a detailed explanation regarding
the examination/procedure;
• operating the x-ray equipment used to create the
radiographic images;
• calculating the proper radiation exposure factors;
• positioning and aligning the patient and/or body part under
study correctly;
• image processing and assessment of images for diagnostic
quality;
• assisting the radiologist during fluoroscopic examinations.
Dress Code
Students are required to wear solid color hospital scrubs
and an optional white lab coat. Required dress is the
financial responsibility of the student. The school reserves
the right to implement corrective measures if a student’s
appearance demonstrates a lack of professionalism.
Meals
Meals are the responsibility of the student.
Radiographers are responsible for the mental and physical comfort of
their patients, as well as ensuring patient radiation protection during
the x-ray exposure.
Qualified radiographers are needed in hospitals, clinics, physician
offices, and mobile x-ray companies.
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Radiologic technology offers individuals a professional career in
allied health with many opportunities for continued advancement
within the radiologic sciences.
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Clinical & Classroom Hours
Students begin the program with their clinical
hours from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. alternating with
classes scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. After completing the
introductory portion of their clinical education
(approximately 2 1/2 months), students are
assigned clinical hours on Saturday mornings
on a rotational basis. On weeks when students
are scheduled for a Saturday, they will receive a
half-day off in order to maintain their
clinical/classroom hours at no more than 40
hours per week.
In order to provide a more valuable clinical
Program Description,
Accreditation and Objective
Bellin Health’s School of Radiologic Technology is a two-year diploma (24 month) program
offering direct clinical involvement with patients and classroom instruction in the art and
science of medical radiography.
The school is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology. Graduates of the program qualify to apply to write the National Board
Examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Successful completion of this exam certifies technologists as a “registered technologist in
radiography” and allows them to use the credential “RTR.”
Mission and Goals
In association with the mission of the institution, it is the intention of Bellin Health School
of Radiologic Technology to educate radiographers who will function as proficient health
professionals and as team members possessing a constant concern for quality patient care
and technical competency.
experience, as the student progresses in the
program, other clinical shifts will be scheduled.
These include 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. shifts and 1
p.m. to 9:30 p.m. shifts. These shifts are subject
to change per discretion of the school.
To enhance the student’s clinical education,
several clinical sites off campus are utilized.
With this in mind, we have set forth the goals of Bellin Health School of Radiologic
Technology:
1. Graduates will demonstrate competency to include problem solving and critical
thinking skills to assist in continually improving the health and well being of all people in
the community they serve.
2. Graduates will have an understanding and professional appreciation for optimum
radiation protection practices for patients, themselves and other health professionals.
3. Graduates will demonstrate professional and effective communication skills with
patients, and all health personnel.
4. Graduates will demonstrate entry-level clinical competency as a radiographer.
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Bellin Health
Graduation Requirements &
Grading System
Academic Achievement
Since all courses in the curriculum are considered
essential to becoming a radiologic technologist, as
a Mastery Level program, students must successfully
complete each one to graduate.
Providing progressive and innovative health care has
been a long-standing commitment of Bellin Health. This
commitment rests on our four values: service, learn,
people and improve. All Bellin employees work together
as a team to shape the direction of the organization.
Built into these values is the realization that innovation,
creativity and dedication are needed for Bellin to grow as
a leader in meeting the health care needs of the people
we serve.
Bellin Hospital is a 242-bed, acute care, multi-specialty,
not-for-profit hospital. Known as the region’s heart
center, it was the first hospital in the area to offer a
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comprehensive heart program. Over the years, Bellin
has continued to keep pace with exciting technological
advances in cardiac care by introducing nuclear
cardiology, electrodiagnostics, electrophysiology
studies, and off-pump surgery. Bellin also specializes in
orthopedics, sports medicine, behavioral health, obstetrics
and gynecology, gastrointestinal diseases, industrial health
and surgery.
Additionally, through Bellin School of Radiologic
Technology and Bellin College of Nursing, Bellin Health
plays a leading role in the education and training of allied
health professionals.
Students must maintain a minimum scholastic average
of 80% in each course of the program. Any student
falling below 80% prior to mid-trimester will be given
a written warning. A course average below 80% at
mid-trimester or thereafter, will place the student on
probation. The conditions of probation require the
student to pass the course with a minimum of 80% or
be dismissed from the program.
Clinical Achievement
A final clinical grade below 85% is failure.
Registry Eligible
Upon successful completion of the program, the
student will qualify to apply to write the National
Board Examination given by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists.
Successful completion of this examination qualifies the
individual as a registered radiographer.
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Curriculum
First Year
Fundamentals of Radiologic Science and Health Care
Primary Anatomy and Physiology
Secondary Anatomy and Physiology
Radiographic Physics I
Radiographic Exposure Technique
Ethics, Introductory Law and Patient Care
Evaluation of Radiographic Images I
Evaluation of Radiographic Images II
Radiographic Procedures I
Radiographic Procedures II
Clinical Radiography, I, II and III
Second Year
Ancillary Imaging
Image Processing and Management
Radiographic Pathology
Radiation Protection/Radiobiology
Advanced Radiologic Physics
Registry Review
Clinical Radiography IV, V and VI
Admission Information &
Procedure
During the second year of training, several additional
radiology experiences are provided. These may
include MRI, trauma radiography, CT scanning,
ultrasound, cardiac catherization, radiation oncology,
bone densitometry, mammography, interventional
angiography and nuclear medicine. These
opportunities provide a much wider exposure to the
Candidates for admission to the School of Radiologic Technology must be
high school graduates or the equivalent and not younger than 18 years
upon entering the program.
Preference is given to applicants possessing a strong basic science and
math background. Requirements for admission include a completed
application form; references; high school, technical school and/or college
transcripts, a personal interview (if qualify); and an application fee. An
ACT or SAT test result is preferred, however, not required. Applicants
must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and must have
successfully completed a course in Algebra within the past five years.
Applicants with college or technical school education will have their
grade point averaged with high school, thus allowing them to raise their
GPA. Applicants will need to visit a radiology department to gain insight
into the profession. All applicants are evaluated on the same basis,
regardless of age, sex, race, creed or marital status.
Applicants with points totaling more than the preset minimum are
notified by the school to set up a personal interview. The interview
is done jointly by the program director and clinical coordinator, and
includes a detailed description of the program.
Faculty, in conjunction with the Admissions Committee, review
completed applications.
entire radiologic technology experience.
Points are accrued based on GPA, math and science classes taken, and
knowledge of the profession.
Students are selected from those applicants who have met the criteria
and taken part in an interview.
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Admission Information &
P r o c e d u r e <continued>
All applicants who are accepted are required to sign a form
indicating their intention to enroll and submit a non-refundable
acceptance fee that is applied toward their tuition.
Previous credits from other learning institutions are not
transferable since the graduate receives a diploma, not a degree.
There is no waiting list. Applicants not accepted may apply the
following year.
Applicants accepted for admission must show proof of
successful completion of a basic medical terminology course
prior to beginning classes.
Financial Information
Tuition is paid to Bellin Health School of Radiologic Technology. Current tuition and fees are
included in a supplement to this booklet.
Refund. Please refer to the supplement.
Financial Aid services are available to all students. The amount and type of
monetary assistance must be determined with respect to each individual and
his/her circumstances.
Bellin School of Radiologic Technology participates in several programs for
financial aid, including:.
•
Pell Grants
•
Federal Family Education Loan Programs
•
Veteran’s Assistance
For further information, please contact the school.
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