The Department of Radiologic Sciences provides excellence and leadership in all aspects of Radiologic Sciences by teaching, undertaking research and providing exemplary clinical practice skills in the broad field covered by this discipline.

The Mission of the Department of Radiologic Sciences is to provide a comprehensive education preparing students for entry-level practice into the radiologic and imaging sciences as competent, caring professionals, cultivating professionalism and life-long learning. Through innovative pedagogy, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are developed and enhanced.

Recent health care trends indicate that Radiologic Sciences graduates:

• need skills in more than one imaging modality
• must understand the relationship of each imaging specialty to patient care, in addition to expertise in technology and modality skills.

The faculty of the Department of Radiologic Sciences carefully watches healthcare trends and constantly improves the curriculum to prepare graduates to succeed in this constantly advancing and developing field. For example, in 2004, the department added Radiation Therapy and Medical Dosimetry programs in response to the growing demand for professionals trained in these areas.

Program Options

There are two radiologic sciences baccalaureate programs, both of which are full-time programs that begin in the fall.

• A two-year Multicompetency program for students who do not have a baccalaureate degree or experience in the field, and
• A one-year Advanced Placement program for students who have a baccalaureate degree or specific experience or certification.

All students in both baccalaureate programs must complete 50 specific prerequisite credits prior to matriculation; however, they do not need to have all prerequisite work completed at the time of application. Academic courses from accredited institutions with a grade of 'C' or above and CLEP scores are acceptable for transfer.

Technical Standards

All students should be aware of the Technical Standards requirements of the various Radiologic Sciences modalities.

Certification Exams

Graduates of the Multicompetency and Advanced Placement Programs are eligible to take the associated certification examinations of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), and Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB), as applicable. Students who pass these examinations receive national certification. The average pass rate on certification exams for Jefferson students in all imaging modality programs is 85%.