Course of Study: Radiologic Technology

Orientation
Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology
Radiographic Positioning
Radiographic Positioning Lab
Radiologic Science
Patient Care in Imaging Sciences
Healthcare Ethics and Law
Clinical Practicum

Radiographic Positioning
Radiographic Positioning Lab
Image Analysis
Radiologic Pathology
Advanced Modalities in Radiology
Radiologic Science
Registry Review
Clinical Practicum

Students gain practical experience in all aspects of radiologic technology as they rotate through a variety of clinical settings. During the supervised clinical  rotations, the student may rotate through a minimum of four of the following institutions:

CityMD
Northwell Health
Lenox Hill Radiology
Long Island Community Hospital
Northport VA Medical Center
Catholic Health Services of Long Island
Zwanger & Pesiri Radiology

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Academic Course Grading:

• A grade of 2.0 = (C) = 75% or better in all “RAD” didactic courses must be maintained.
• If a student receives two or more “D” course grades, he/she will be dismissed from the program.
• Students not maintaining these minimum academic requirements will be counseled and those receiving an “F” course grade will be dismissed from the program.

Satisfactory Academic Performance

Western Suffolk BOCES wants all students to succeed in Radiologic Technology. To earn a certificate of completion, BOCES has established the following criteria for both attendance and academic progress that students must meet in Radiologic Technology.

Students must meet all of the below before being certified for the registry examination. Criteria for successful completion of the program are:

Requirements for Graduation:

• Students must successfully complete each academic, laboratory and clinical evaluation course with a minimum grade of 75%.
• Students must satisfactorily completed each Clinical Competency Evaluation according to ARRT Clinical Competency Requirements to be eligible to graduate from the program.
• Students must pass two simulated certification exams with a grade of 75%.
• At this time each successful graduate will be eligible to:

1. Apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination.
2. After passing the ARRT examination the student may apply for the New York State License as a Radiologic Technologist (LRT) – (NYSDOH-BERP)

• Student must receive the recommendation of the program director that you have successfully completed the requirements of the JRCERT, ARRT and the NYS-DOH.
• Satisfaction of all financial obligations.
• Student must fulfill the program attendance requirement and the curriculum/completion requirements of the program of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the New York State Department of Education (CTE).
• Upon successful completion of all the above graduation requirements, the student will be awarded a certificate.

Leave of Absence:

Student with verifiable medical and/or personal problems may apply in writing for a “withdrawal with advanced standing.” The student must re-enter the program at the next available class offering to be considered for advanced standing. Students must submit a letter to the Health Careers Assistant Principal requesting readmission to the program. The student’s request will be considered by the Admission Committee and student will be notified in writing of the decision of the committee.

Students withdrawing from the program must submit a letter to the Program Director. Upon receipt of a letter, a change of status will be instituted. A refund will be awarded according to the established refund policy only after the student ID badge has been turned into the Program Director.

Student may elect to transfer to another School of Allied Health Sciences program by submitting a written request to the Supervisor of Adult Programs. A transfer will be granted only if the following criteria are met:

1. Student can only transfer to a program currently in progress.
2. The Supervisor of Adult Programs reserves the right to approve/deny transfer based on student enrollment and sound education practice. Students may only request an inter-program transfer one time.

BOCES does not accept credit(s) from other educational institutions. All BOCES programs must be successfully completed in entirety to obtain a certificate of completion.

Excellent attendance is essential to successful study. Refer to the Radiologic Technology Student Handbook for details regarding attendance.