2023-2024 Online Catalog
Radiography, A.S. |
Program Description
JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging
By virtue of an agreement between Union College and JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging, Plainfield, NJ., sponsored by JFK, Edison, NJ. Union College confers a degree of Associate in Science upon graduates of the Hospital-sponsored school who have fulfilled the requirements for the degree specified by the College.
Students in the program earn college credits in English, mathematics, biology, physics, psychology, computer systems and a humanities elective in classes and laboratories conducted at Union College. Radiography courses are the primary responsibility of the program.
Students do not need to complete the general education courses in order to apply to the Radiography program.
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners accredit JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder School of Radiography.
Students are enrolled in the School of Radiography and are matriculated by Union College. They are eligible to participate in all student activities at Union College and have the same rights and privileges as all other college students.
Admission to the Radiography Program
Admission is selective and competitive. Individuals must apply during the Open Admissions dates. Interested individuals should visit the Schools’ website www.jfkmuhlenbergschools.org for information about the Schools and required policies and procedures.
Application for admission consideration for the Radiography Program requires the following:
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in relevant courses.
- TEAS Entrance Exam scores of 58% or higher in Math and Reading.
- General education courses not need to be taken prior to applying to the JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging. However, successful completion of some general education courses are required prior to starting the professional Radiography course in the Fall semester.
- One may transfer up to 36 comparable credits (40 for those with a bachelor’s degree), into the program, no grade lower than C is considered for transfer.
- Transfer of Anatomy and Physiology I and II is dependent on the time of completion of these courses. They are only transferable if they were taken <5 years prior to admission to the program.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Successfully complete the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Board Examination in Radiography;
- Exhibit the appropriate skills and competency of an entry level Radiographer including:
- Competency in performing routine and nonroutine (trauma) examinations in Radiography
- Practicing appropriate basic patient care
- Utilizing proper radiation protection for their patients, themselves, peers and others
- Demonstration of proper and effective communication skills while speaking and writing
- Practice appropriate professional ethics of a Radiographer;
- Demonstrate appropriate problem solving and critical thinking skills necessary to be a proficient healthcare provider;
- Understand the benefits of additional personal and professional growth and lifelong learning skills necessary for the changing field of Radiography.
After Union College and JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging
Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the New Jersey State Licensure Examinations.
Pre Professional General Education Courses
- RNTM 101 - Medical Terminology 1 credit hour
- MAT 119 - Algebra 4 credit hours
- 4 credit hours
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OR
- MAT 127 - Elementary Statistics 4 credit hours
- ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours
- 3 credit hours
- BIO 105 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credit hours
- 4 credit hours
- PSY 101 - General Psychology 3 credit hours
- SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology 3 credit hours
- PHY 125 - Elements of Physics 3 credit hours / PHYL 125 - Elements of Physics Laboratory 1 credit hour
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OR
- PHY 101 - General Physics I 3 credit hours / PHYL 111 - Mechanics Laboratory 1 credit hour
- CST 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications 3 credit hours
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OR
- CST 101 - Introduction to Information Systems 3 credit hours
- Humanities Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
Professional Radiography Courses
(Fall Semester Start – on a seat availability basis) This is a Full-time Day Program. Students must be available 5 days a week, Monday-Friday.
First Year/Fall Semester
- RNTM 103 - Introduction to Medical Imaging 4 credit hours
- RADM 120 - Radiologic Procedures I 3 credit hours
- CLPR 901 - Clinical Practicum I – 2 days per week
First Year/Spring Semester
- RADM 110 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure I 3 credit hours
- RADM 121 - Radiologic Procedures II 3 credit hours
- RNTM 102 - Health Care Today 2 credit hours
- CLPR 902 - Clinical Practicum II – 3 days per week
First Year/Summer I
- RADM 122 - Radiologic Procedures III 2 credit hours
- RADM 135 - Radiation Biology 2 credit hours
- CLPR 903 - Clinical Practicum III – 3 days per week
Second Year/Fall Semester
- RADM 211 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure II 3 credit hours
- RADM 212 - Radiographic Physics 3 credit hours
- RADM 223 - Radiologic Procedures IV 3 credit hours
- CLPR 905 - Clinical Practicum V – 3 days per week
Second Year/Spring Semester
- RADM 201 - Radiographic Pathology 3 credit hours
- RADM 213 - Radiographic Equipment 3 credit hours
- RADM 224 - Radiologic Procedures V 3 credit hours
- RNTM 201 - Fundamentals of Computed Tomography 3 credit hours
- RNTL 201 - CT Skills Assessment 1 credit hour
- CLPR 906 - Clinical Practicum VI – 3 days per week
Total Program Credits: 80
NOTE: Junior Seminar will be taken first year summer semester and Senior Seminar will be taken in second year summer semester.
- RNTM signifies courses offered to radiography, nuclear medicine technology and diagnostic medical sonography students only.
- Each professional semester, including the 4 summer sessions, have a clinical component that MUST be met for the successful completion of the program.