There are two radiologic sciences baccalaureate programs: a two-year Multicompetency program and a one-year Advanced Placement program. Both are full-time programs that begin in the fall.

• Designed for students who do not have an education in medical imaging or in a health discipline
• 24-month full-time program beginning in September
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Sciences is granted by the University upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed two-year curriculum.
• To become certified in their specialization, students must take a national examination.

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• Cardiac Sonography
• Computed Tomography
• General Sonography
• Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Medical Dosimetry
• Nuclear Medicine
• Radiation Therapy
• Radiography
• Vascular Sonography

Radiation Therapy and Medical Dosimetry Acceptance Policy for Multicompentency Students

I. Statement of Purpose

Thomas Jefferson University College of Health Professions is committed to providing a learning, working, and clinical environment that meets or exceeds the needs of the students. Because of the limited number of clinical education sites for both the Radiation Therapy and Medical Dosimetry Programs it is necessary to determine criteria for acceptance for Multicompetency students in both programs.

II. Scope

This policy will apply to all Multicompetency students who have selected Radiation Therapy or Medical Dosimetry for their second year.

 III. Procedure

1. Students applying for the RADIATION THERAPY PROGRAM in their senior year must have the following pre-requisites:
   • GPA of 3.0 at the end of their first Semester
   • A letter of recommendation from their current Program Director and Clinical Coordinator/Supervisor
   • Full day of Shadowing in a Radiation Therapy Department by October
   • Interview by Program Director of Radiation Therapy Program
     
     
2. Students applying for the MEDICAL DOSIMETRY PROGRAM in their senior year must have the following pre-requisites:
   • Completed Pre-requites for the Medical Dosimetry Program upon acceptance in their Junior Year in the Radiation Therapy Program
   • GPA of 3.0 at the completion of their Junior Year
   • A letter of recommendation from the Program Director of the Radiation Therapy Program and Clinical Coordinator/Supervisor
   • A Satisfactory grade at the completion of their Radiation Therapy/Medical Dosimetry clinical rotation.
   • Interview by Program Director of Medical Dosimetry Program
   • Interview by clinical site
     

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• Designed for students who have a baccalaureate degree including prerequisite coursework or have (50) credits in specific courses and professional experience* or certification for which they will receive an additional (39) professional credits.
• 12-month full-time program beginning in September
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Sciences is granted by the University upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed one-year curriculum.
• To become certified in their specialization, students must take a national examination.

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• I have a baccalaureate degree, including the prerequisite coursework.
  
  
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• I have 50 credits in specific courses and professional experience* or I have certification, for which I will receive an additional 39 professional credits.

* Professional experience must be from a program accredited by one of the following agencies:

In the US

• CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
• JRCDMS (Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
• JRCCVT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology)
• JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
• JRCNMT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology)
• One of the six regional accrediting organizations

Outside the US

• Conjoint Secretariat of Canadian Medical Association
• Australian Institute of Radiography