The
faculty of the Radiologic Technology
Program believe learning is an
active process within the individual
by which behavior changes occur
as a result of interactions with
the environment. It has the properties
of being decisive, innovative,
and transferable, and is most effective
in an environment that provides
learning experiences that permit
students to identify their needs
and relationships to future goals.
The
mission of the Radiologic
Technology Program at Hostos
Community College is to
provide an educational
experience for students
that culminates in the
production of a competent,
professional radiologic
technologist who can function
effectively as a member
of the health care team.
The Radiologic Technology
Program faculty believes
that every student will
be able to perform all
routine radiographic procedures
after completion of the
program.
The
Radiologic Technology Program's
mission is consistent with
the College's mission in
that it strives to provide
educational opportunities
leading to socioeconomic
mobility for first and
second generations Hispanics,
Blacks, and other residents
of New York City who have
encountered significant
barriers to higher education.
Program
Goals
The faculty and students of the Radiologic Technology Program consistently
strive to achieve the following program goals:
Provide
students with the knowledge
and skills necessary
to competently perform
radiographic procedures
upon graduation.
Produce
graduates who will
provide an optimal
level of patient care.
Provide
an educational experience
that results in high
satisfaction for graduates.
Graduate
students who maintain
high ethical and professional
standards.
Achieve
a program retention
rate of 60%.
Achieve
course completion rates
of not less than 75%.
Have
graduates earn their
degrees within three
years after entrance
to the college.
Achieve
a job placement rate
of not less than 75%.
Achieve
a 75% pass rate on
the national credentialing
examination.
The
program goals are designed
to measure the following student
learning outcomes that will
ensure that graduates can successfully:
Apply
knowledge of imaging
principles and concepts
to produce diagnostic
radiographs.
Demonstrate
knowledge of the principles
of radiation protection,
radiographic technique,
positioning and anatomy
in the production of
optimal quality radiographs.
Provide
patient care essential
to medical imaging
procedures.
Demonstrate
problem solving skills,
critical thinking skills,
and communication skills
that contribute to
effective professional
practice.
Practice
within the profession's
legal and ethical boundaries
to meet the healthcare
needs of patients.
Perform
routine radiographic
procedures competently
and safely.
Criteria
for Progression into the Clinical
Phase of the Radiologic Technology
Program
The Radiologic Technology Program can only accept a limited number
of students each year into the clinical phase of the program. This
number is mandated by the Program's accrediting agency: The Joint Review
Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (J.R.C.E.R.T.). Each
September, sixty students progress to the clinical phase of the program.
If more than sixty qualify, the students with the highest Grade Point
Average will be selected.
In
order to progress into the
clinical phase of the program,
the student must meet the
following criteria:
Minimum
Grade Point Average is
2.5.
Successful
completion of ENG 1302.
Successful
completion of MAT 1622
or higher.
Readmission
Policy
Readmission, as a result of a leave of absence, will be based on space
availability and will not be considered after one year. All students
are required to have a physical examination and immunization prior
to their first hospital rotation.
Moral
Character
The New York State Department of Health requires all applicants for
licensure be of good moral character. Anyone who has been convicted
of a felony must submit a Pre-Application Review of Eligibility to
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. This Pre-Application
determines the impact these convictions may have on the student's
eligibility to receive national certification and registration.
Transfer
Students
Students transferring into the Radiology Program must make an appointment
to meet with the Program Coordinator. Transfer students must meet
the same criteria outlined above to progress to the clinical phase
of the program.
Certification
Upon successful completion of all coursework the graduate is eligible
to take a national certifying examination sponsored by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Successful completion of this
exam will provide the applicant with National Certification and a
New York State License.
In
addition to the stated degree
requirements and as part
of the transitional bilingual
model, a student may be required
to take ESL, Math and Spanish
medial/developmental courses
to fulfill language, math,
and/or college preparatory
initiative (CPI) requirements.
These may include courses
in English, math, natural
sciences, behavioral and
social sciences, fine arts,
and/or modern languages,
depending on the student's
level of preparation, and
in congruence with the College's
bilingual mission. Depending
on the preparation and placement
of the student, these additional
credits may be necessary
for progress in degree programs.
Students
eligible for state and federal
financial aid should be alerted
to the fact that there are
limits in the number of semesters
for which they are eligible
to receive aid.
Clinical
Affiliations and Staff
The Radiologic Technology Program is affiliated with the following
hospitals and medical centers. The individuals listed below are designated
clinical instructors for their institutions.
Mr.
Sucre Del Rio, R.T.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Mr.
Arthur Carosi, R.T.
Weiler Hospital, Albert Einstein Medical College
Mr.
Robert Schumeyer, R.T.
Saint Barnabas Hospital
Mr.
Simeon Dujon, R.T.
Bronx Lebanon Medical Center
Dr.
Marie Gade, Medical Advisor
Saint Barnabas Hospital
Mr.
Joel Gussak, R.T.
Lenox Hill Hospital
Mr.
Frank Pacheco, R.T.
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
