Established in 1952, our program offers a 24-month (40 hrs./wk) certificate program that meets the standard established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
The school is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (www.jrcert.org), 20 N. Wacher Drive, Ste. 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182.
Graduates of the program are eligible to take a national certification examination.
Our students' pass rate is consistently one of the highest in the country — 94.2% pass rate on the first attempt (100% on the second attempt!) for the past 5 years with scores above the national average. Many students continue on to college and receive anywhere from 30-60 credits for their time invested in our program.
As a radiologic technologist, you have a wealth of career opportunities available to you. Hospitals, health care facilities, physicans’ offices, mobile imaging companies, industrial plants, research centers and government agencies are all in search of skilled radiologic technologists. Radiography is the art and science of producing medical images of the human body's tissues, organs, bones and vessels. These images are recorded on film, displayed on a video monitor, or even captured on photographic film or videotape.
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Contact
Denise R. Allen, MBA, RT, (R) (M) (QM)
Program Director
School of Radiologic Technology
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Detroit, MI 48236
313-343-4544
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Mission Statement
The Mission of the St. John Hospital and Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology is to provide an economically affordable education in the field of Radiologic Technology. This education is for students who will benefit in becoming competent professionals through successful completion of required clinical and didactic courses and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Admission Requirements for 2010
Applications are distributed throughout the year. Deadline for the return of the completed application and admission prerequisites is March 1 for the class beinning the following September.
The following application items must be compiled by the student and sent to the Program Director in one envelope packet and must be received by March 1.
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Completed Application with a $25.00
non-refundable application fee (make checks payable to St. John Hospital and Medical Center).
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Official* High School transcripts (minimum GPA of 2.5).
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minimum ACT (American College Testing) composite score of
18. You do not need to take the optional writing test. (ACT score is usually found on your high school transcripts, as you most likely took it in high school).
ACT scores are mandatory, regardless of your educational status or age. If you have not taken the ACT, you must register at your local high school or college as soon as possible or online at
www.actstudent.org. To have the test results mailed directly to us, indicate our school code number as 2047.
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Official* College transcripts (minimum GPA of 2.7) from all colleges and universities attended.
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Required college 100 level courses or higher (minimum 15 credit hours total) include:
• Communications (English)
• Information Sciences (Computers)
• Algebra (not Introductory, Basic, Elementary or Pre-algebra)
• Medical Terminology
To ensure a diversified educational experience, the remaining credit hours may be from any two of the following disciplines:
• Natural Sciences (Anatomy & Physiology, Physics, Biology, etc.)
• Social/Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, etc.)
• Humanities/Fine Arts (Art, history, World Religions, etc.)
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Three official* letters of recommendation (Letters from family members and friends are not accepted.).
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* Official documents must be sealed and either signed or stamped across the back by the school official or reference. Letters or transcripts that are not sealed or signed appropriately or appear to be tampered with will not be accepted.
Also suggested...
Considering the competitiveness of the selection process, other suggestions for coursework and experience include:
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Additional courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Psychology, Physics, Basic Life Support, and other science courses.
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Healthcare experience with direct patient contact. This may be attained in the form of volunteer work.
Selection Process
Selection is based on ACT score, educational background and prior healthcare experience. Students who meet these qualifications will then be scheduled for a personal interview and aptitude test.
All factors will be reviewed by the School of Radiologic Technology Admissions Committee. The committee makes the final selection of students. A maximum of 13 students enter the program each September.
Interview
Personal interviews will be conducted by appointment, if application crietria has been
adequately met.
Aptitude Test
Qualified candidates will be required to take an aptitude test. The test is at the student's expense ($20).
Student selection for the St. John Hospital and Medical Center School of Radiologic
Technology is non discriminatory with respect to race, color, creed, sex, physical ability, age or national origin.
Program Description
The School of Radiologic Technology offers a diverse and stimulating two-year (24-month) program of instruction. It is recommended to students who wish to receive their education at a progressive and active hospital. St. John Hospital and Medical Center is a designated trauma center offering a wide variety of educational experiences. Students receive didactic instruction and clinical education in all phases of the Department of Radiology. During the two-year program approximately 40% of time is spent in academic preparation and 60% in developing clinical competencies.
Students will experience a vast spectrum of exams in the hospital Radiology departments, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Macomb Center; St. Clair Orthopedics; St. John Medical Center-Macomb Township; and St. John Surgery Center. Additional clinical rotations may be added. These assignments serve to enhance the curriculum by providing specialized clinical educational opportunities. Students are responsible for their own transportation when assignments are off-site.
The school meets the standards established by the American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT), and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on the Education of Radiologic Technologists (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182.
The school faculty includes a Program Director, a Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Instructors, Physicists, Radiologists, Registered Radiologic Technologists, and other qualified instructors.
The year is divided into four semesters of clinical and didactic education. The fall semester begins the Monday following Labor Day and is 14 weeks in length. This semester concludes prior to Christmas. The winter semester is also 14 weeks and begins the first week of January and concludes in April. The spring semester is 8 weeks in duration and concludes in June. The summer semester is spent primarily emphasizing clinical competency, and is 14 weeks in length.
Biannually, the Advisory Committee, composed of the Medical Advisor, faculty, selected managers, lead technologists, clinical instructors, and a member of each class meet to review and discuss various outcomes regarding the students' education and ways to improve it.
Program Goals
Our program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to secure a future in radiologic technology. The faculty, consisting of radiographers, radiologists, physicists and other healthcare professionals, provide you with the kind of experience and preparation you need to succeed. Our goals are:
- To enroll qualified students who will benefit from the program.
- To assist the community in supplying registered radiographers to healthcare institutions.
- To prepare students for professional achievement by offering a curriculum that provides students opportunities to develop competencies required in the discipline.
Upon program completion, students:
- Shall develop and apply professional ethics and characteristics of a healthcare practitioner.
- Shall demonstrate ability in communication, critical thinking and problem solving necessary for professional practice.
- Shall develop proficiency of the subject matter and develop competencies for successful practice.
- Shall demonstrate the ability to manage, evaluate and use scientific, technological and patient information.
Tuition
Tuition for 2010 is $2,500/yr. Students are responsible for their book expenses (approximately $750), school supplies and uniforms.
Program Academic Courses
During the two-year, full time, 40 hours/week program you will rotate through several areas of the Department of Radiology. These rotations are designed to strengthen and supplement clinical skills. Although most of the rotations are during the day, routine afternoon rotations are required to gain experience in trauma radiography. As a student, you will receive an extensive orientation to the hospital and to the field of radiologic technology. The curriculum includes the following courses. Click here for a more detailed description of each course:
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Principles of Computed Tomography and
Cross-Sectional Anatomy
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Note: Contact hours and course content are frequently revised to reflect current practices in radiologic technology.
