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The 澳门新甫京娱乐游戏在线下载 Radiology program is a two-year program consisting of five semesters of clinical and course work. Classes are held two consecutive days a week the first year of the program. Students must attend didactic courses and lab on the Elko or Pahrump Campus. The third semester (Summer), students enter their first, 8-week clinical rotation. The following two semesters students will complete 16 week clinical rotations, along with online didactic coursework. Clinical rotations may be required at facilities greater than 60 miles from the Elko and Pahrump 澳门新甫京娱乐游戏在线下载 Campuses.

Upon completion of this program, students are able to apply to take their licensure exams through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Mission

The Mission of the Great Basin College Associate of Science in Radiologic Sciences program is to continually provide a high quality, accessible, and affordable undergraduate radiography program that will graduate competent entry-level radiographers for the local and national healthcare community. Furthermore, graduates will acquire problem solving, communication and critical thinking skills through a program that focuses on patient care, professionalism, and ethical conduct, enhancing the healthcare experience of the patients and communities they serve.

Goal/Outcomes

To accomplish this mission, our program provides students with extensive didactic and clinical training in the areas of radiologic physics and production, radiographic positioning, anatomy and physiology, patient care, image evaluation, radiation protection, quality control and pharmacology. Focus is placed on educating students in standards-based radiography practice optimizing patient care and outcome.

Students develop skills and professionalism through realistic laboratory simulations in our digital imaging lab. Students experience over 1400 hours of clinical experience under supervision in a variety of different imaging sites, working closely with licensed technologists to provide optimal patient care in a real-life setting.

These didactic, simulation and clinical opportunities prepare students to meet the following program goals:

  1. Students will be clinically competent.
  2. Students will communicate effectively.
  3. Students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  4. Students will be able to discuss professional pathways available.
  5. Students will practice professionalism.

Admission

The 澳门新甫京娱乐游戏在线下载 AS in Radiologic Sciences is a limited admission program based on student merit. Available openings are dependent upon clinical placement opportunities and may vary year to year.

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Sheila Staszak, Radiology Instructor

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Reme Huttman, Program Director

Application Process

Applications are due via online submission by April 1 of each year. Students will have the opportunity to apply under Elko or Pahrump track options.

Elko Track

Students accepted into the Elko track will attend didactic and lab courses on the Elko campus for the first two semesters. Students will receive 3 semesters of clinical placement at a minimum of 2 different 澳门新甫京娱乐游戏在线下载 clinical affiliates. A minimum of one of these will be at a location outside of Elko. Students will be financially responsible for obtaining housing during out of town rotations.

Pahrump Track

Students accepted into the Pahrump track will connect to didactic courses through Interactive Video on the Pahrump campus. They will attend lab weekly the first two semesters in a local Pahrump location. Students will receive 3 semesters of clinical placement at a minimum of 2 different 澳门新甫京娱乐游戏在线下载 clinical affiliates. A minimum of one of these will be at a location outside of Pahrump. Students will be financially responsible for obtaining housing during out of town rotations.

Expenses

All expenses are estimated.

  • Tuition (In State): $10,500
  • Textbooks: $1,500
  • Uniforms, Shoes: $300
  • Immunization Tracking, Background Check, Drug Screening: $100-150
  • Liability Insurance: $40
  • Differential Fees (per credit for RAD courses): $75
  • ARRT Exam: $200
  • Physical Exam: Individual amount
  • Immunizations: Individual amount
  • Health Insurance: Individual amount
  • Travel/Living Expenses: Individual amount

Curriculum

The Curriculum integrates online and live courses in radiologic sciences with general education requirements. Clinical experiences are offered at affiliated healthcare sites. Please review the student application for detailed application processes.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes

The Radiology Technology Program graduate should be able to:

  1. Students will be able to demonstrate clinical competency.
  2. Students will be able to position patients for diagnostic quality images.
  3. Students will be able to integrate ALARA practices for self, patients and others.
  4. Students will be able to evaluate the final radiology image for essential criteria.
  5. Students will be able to communicate effectively.
  6. Students will be able to manipulate techniques to accommodate for patient's condition.
  7. Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  8. Students will be able to describe professional avenues available to them.
  9. Students will be able to discuss ASRT, JRCERT, licensure and different modalities.
  10. Students will exhibit professionalism in a clinical setting.
  11. Students will demonstrate professional interaction with patients.

Privacy Information

Great Basin College Radiology Program ensures student privacy by completing all online and web enhanced courses are available through password protected distance education programs (WebCampus), and adheres to FERPA guidelines.

Accreditation Details

Great Basin College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

JCERT logo graphic.The Great Basin College Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program's current accreditation award is 8 years. View the General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter.

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