Radiologic Sciences, Bachelor of Sciences

Program Mission, Goals, and Learning Outcomes

Program Mission
The Radiologic Sciences Program of St. John’s University strives to educate and prepare each student for a career as a radiologic technologist.  The didactic and clinical curricula are designed to develop and enhance effective communication skills, technical skills, and professionalism while inspiring excellence in practice. The program will provide a balanced clinical education complimented with a didactic atmosphere conducive to fostering teamwork and self development to provide a foundation for academic and career advancement.

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes

1. The student will demonstrate clinical competency by mastering both the didactic and clinical portions of the program.
   • Students will effectively position patients.
   • Students will effectively protect patients and the healthcare team from radiation.
   • Students will utilize their technical knowledge to produce a quality image.
   • Students will provide quality patient care.
2. The student will exhibit professionalism and ethical conduct.
   • Students will demonstrate ethical and professional work ethic.
   • Students will demonstrate knowledge of the importance of participating in professional activities to ensure continued education development and growth.
   • Students will abide by HIPAA.
3. The student will effectively communicate in a professional manner.
   • Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
   • Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
4. The student will demonstrate critical thinking skills to obtain quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
   • Students will accommodate for nonroutine and trauma patients.
   • Students will manipulate technical factors for nonroutine examinations.
   • Students will effectively position trauma patients.
5. Program Effective Measures: The program will effectively prepare the graduate for a career as an entrylevel technologist.

Unique Features and Qualities

Each student in the Radiologic Sciences program will attend 9 clinical rotations through-out the professional phase of the program.  The number and variety of clinical rotations provides each student with a wealth of experience with different patient populations, cultural competency, both in-patient and outpatient experiences, trauma hospitals, and many brands and types of imaging equipment.
The Radiologic Sciences program uses active learning and simulation software tools to enhance the learning experience.  Some of the technology and applications used are the Anatomage table and VisibleBody.

Opportunities

Career and Education Opportunities 

A Radiologic Technologist is one who, under the direction of a Radiologist, performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring independent judgment and critical thinking skills. The technologist performs a variety of technical procedures by administering prescribed radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Radiographers must communicate with a wide variety of healthcare providers and function in a team-oriented atmosphere.

Graduates may advance into more specialized areas of Computed Tomography, Angiography, Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Education, and Administration.

“Radiography is the art and science of using radiation to produce images of the tissues, organs, bones and vessels of the body." These images are obtained using digital technology, 3D and multiple body planes. Treatment of a patient depends on accurate and precise radiographic examinations. Broken bones can be aligned, ulcers can be detected and many other injuries and diseases can be treated when their exact nature is known to the physician.

The Radiologic Technologist is an essential member of the healthcare team. Responsibilities include accurately positioning the patient, producing quality diagnostic images, outstanding patient care and communication skills.

Top Outcome of this particular program: 

• In 2020 the program credentialing examination pass rate is 100%, and the five year average pass rate is 97.30%. The five year job placement rate is 100%

Workforce Projection

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment of Radiologic Technologists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Job Outlook 

Program Effectiveness

The Program Effectiveness data includes the credentialing examination pass rate, job placement rate, and program completion rate reported annually over the last five years and as a five year average.

Download the Program Effectiveness Data (PDF).

For more information regarding program effectiveness data, visit the JRCERT website.

Progression Criteria

Students must maintain a 2.30 overall GPA in the pre-professional courses to progress within their major. The 2.30 overall GPA is required for a student to progress into the professional phase of the Radiologic Sciences program. Students will be interviewed prior to entering the professional year as part of their progression process. All pre-professional courses must be completed prior to entering the professional phase of the program.

Within the professional phase, students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.30, earn a letter grade of C+ or greater in each didactic and clinical course, and adhere to the attendance policy to progress from semester to semester.

Students must repeat a course when it is next offered if a C+ is not achieved. If a student unsuccessfully completes the repeated course or is unsuccessful in achieving a C+ in more than one course, the student will be recommended for program dismissal.

Clinical Requirements

All Radiologic Sciences students must meet certain requirements to proceed to all levels of the professional phase and clinical education. An outline of the requirements is provided below.

NOTE: Students who do not comply with all applicable preparation requirements cannot proceed to clinical placement; this may delay the student’s progression through the curriculum and delay graduation. 

1. Medical Clearance (Word)
2. Influenza Vaccination (Word)
3. Health Insurance (PDF)
4. Criminal Background Check (Word)
5. Drug Screening (Word)
6. Professional Liability Insurance (Word)
7. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) orientation (PDF)
8. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (PDF)
9. Clinical Dress Code (Word)
   1. Trajecys (Word)
10. Projected Expenses (Word)
11. Full Printable Version (Word)

 In addition, some clinical education sites may require students to undergo additional drug testing and/or additional background checks. Failure to meet the clinical education site requirements may prohibit students from attending clinical rotations, which are necessary for successful completion of the program.

Pregnancy Policy

View the Pregnancy Policy (PDF)

Clinical Sites and Hours

Clinical rotation days vary according to the clinical course.  The days of rotation are:

RAD 1127 – Mondays and Thursdays

RAD 1128 – When the University reopens after the Christmas and New Year holiday break, the students will complete rotations Monday thru Friday. At the start of the academic semester, students will resume clinical rotations on Mondays and Thursdays.

RAD 1129 – Monday - Friday

RAD 2127 & RAD 2128 – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
 

Licensure and Certification Requirements

Professional licensure and certification requirements often vary from state to state. St. John’s University has not determined requirements for individual states beyond New York. If you reside or plan to reside outside New York you are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing agency in that state to seek information and guidance before beginning the program.

Program Faculty

Dr. Jennifer Chiu

Prof. Angela Eaton

Prof. Zaidalynet Morales

Prof. Mary Jo Perry 

Admission

For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online. Or contact us directly at the campus of your choice:

Admission Office - Queens Campus
718-990-2000
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Tuition, Fees, and Refunds

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