Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
The student is responsible for transportation to and from the School of Radiologic Technology . The student is also responsible for registering for Gwynedd RDS courses that correlate with the affiliate program courses for the Fall and Spring and some Summer semesters .
During the 2nd two years of the program in radiologic technology , the student will have didactic , laboratory and clinical education on a full-time , 40 hours a week basis at the affiliate program All radiologic technology courses will be taught by qualified educators in the field of radiologic technology . Students will participate in didactic and clinical education courses at an affiliate site to which they have applied and been accepted . Students are expected to follow all policies and procedures of the affiliate program while enrolled . All graduating students are eligible to sit for the national American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) examination in Radiography to become a registered radiologic technologist , RT ( R ), a title recognized in all 50 states .
Students who receive tuition assistance from the Veterans Administration ( VA ) should be aware that once they enter the affiliate program , the University will no longer be the liaison for processing VA tuition transactions . It is the student ’ s responsibility to contact the affiliate program to find out if they are a VA participating program prior to applying . The certifying official at a VA participating affiliate will assume the role of processing VA benefits while enrolled in the affiliate program . The student should also contact the VA directly for additional information .
As a radiologic technologist , a professional in the health care team , graduates are responsible for proper patient care , appropriate radiation exposure and accurate radiographic positioning and procedures to ensure quality diagnostic radiographs . Graduates from this Bachelor of Science degree program can expect additional career options such as , management , applications , sales and more . The Bachelor of Science degree affords the graduate opportunities for advancement along with the skill of a registered radiologic technologist .
Students transferring acceptable credits must take a minimum of 36 credits of coursework at Gwynedd Mercy University including the two seminar courses in order to be eligible for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology .
Application to JRCERT accredited Schools of Radiologic Technology must be made separately from the Gwynedd Mercy University application . Students will be advised at which point in their studies that these applications must be submitted . Admission is competitive and no guarantee is granted any student that they will be accepted .
Jefferson Option – Radiologic Sciences Students also have the option to apply for transfer into the Diagnostic Imaging Multi- Competency Program at Thomas Jefferson University College of Health Professions . Gwynedd Mercy University maintains a formal transfer agreement with Thomas Jefferson University . Application must be made separately from the Gwynedd Mercy University application . Additional pre- requisite courses are required . Students will be advised at which point in their studies that this application must be submitted . Admission is competitive and no guarantee is granted any student that they will be accepted .
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