Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Princ of Tech RT |
2 |
Clinical Oncology II |
1 |
Clinical Edu I |
3 |
Tech Radiation Therapy II |
3 |
Clinical Edu I & Rec |
0 |
Applied Radiation Physics I |
3 |
Tech Radiation Therapy I |
3 |
Signature Seminar |
3 |
Clinical Oncology I |
3 |
Clinical Edu III |
3 |
Princ of Medical Dosimetry |
3 |
Basic Pathophysiology |
3 |
Senior Year ( 30 )**
Fall ( 15 ) |
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Spring ( 15 ) |
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Tech RT III |
3 |
TQM in Radiation Oncology |
3 |
Applied Radiation Physics II |
3 |
Clinical Edu V |
4 |
Clinical Edu IV |
3 |
Applied Physics of Adv . |
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Advanced Medical Dosimetry |
2 |
Treatment Techniques |
2 |
Teaching in Health Profession |
3 |
Capstone Research Project |
3 |
Statistics |
3 |
Capstone Seminar in RT |
2 |
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Current Topics in Healthcare |
3 |
** Bachelor of Health Science in Radiation Therapy |
Radiologic Technology Program
The Radiologic Technologist or radiographer is an individual who uses imaging equipment to perform diagnostic imaging ( x-ray ) procedures as ordered by physicians . They are health care specialists who can also perform advanced modality procedures such as CT , MRI , mammography , and interventional radiology as well as education , research and other related fields with additional education or training .
As a radiologic technologist , one can work in a variety of health care settings including : hospitals , doctors ’ offices , clinics and outpatient centers as well as continuing their education after graduation .
Prerequisites : Successful completion of High school or college biology . Chemistry , Physics and / or Anatomy and Physiology , are highly preferred . Proficiency in mathematics ( C + or higher ) is also necessary . Corequisites : ENG 101 ; BIO 107 & 107L ; MTH 141 or 142 , PSY 100 ; BIO 108 & 108L ; PSY 111 ; PHY 111 , 111L ; CIS 101 ; ENG 200 , HS 109 and all Seminar courses , etc . as described in curriculum sheet . Major Requirements : All RDS courses are listed on the curriculum sheet .
A student wishing to earn a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology follows a 2 + 2 program of study . The first two years of the program are spent at Gwynedd Mercy University completing the necessary general education and science courses to prepare the student for working in a health care environment . The second two years are spent off-campus at an affiliate certificate program in radiologic technology . The affiliate programs are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology ( JRCERT ) 20 N . Wacker Drive , Suite 900 , Chicago , Illinois 60606-2901 ( 312 ) 704- 5300 . Further information can be found on
www . jrcert . org .
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