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The UNC Certificate Program in Radiography prepares students
to practice competently and effectively as radiologic technologists
(radiographers) in medical center settings and community hospitals.
Incorporates the national curriculum
established by the ASRT - The American Society of Radiologic
Technologists
Includes
all didactic and clinical competencies required for eligibility
for the ARRT examination - The American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists
Topics included:
Ethics and Law: Medical Terminology; Patient Care; Human Structure
and Function;
Radiographic Procedures; Imaging and Processing; Imaging Equipment;
Image
Analysis; Production and Characteristics of Radiation; Radiation
Protection; Radiation
Biology; Radiographic Pathology; Pharmacology and drug administration
Class
admitted 2005
Begins: September 2005
Completion: April 2007 (for most students)
Five weeks off; with 14 holidays
Schedule M - F approximately 40 hours per week, some evenings
and weekends
| Program
Calendar of Events |
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Tentative
schedule:
1st Year
| Fall
Semester |
| September
- November Class M - F |
| 8:30
- 4:30 F - individual assistance and studying |
| Fundamentals;
medical terminology; patient care; Radiation Protection;
Module I - anatomy/physiology/ procedures/imaging basics
for chest, abdomen, and orthopedics |
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| December
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Week One - Review and comprehensive
exams
Weeks Two & Three - clinical
Week Four - vacation/holiday |
| Spring
Semester |
| January
through April - alternating biweekly - clinical and class |
| Module
I I - anatomy/physiology/ procedures/imaging advanced
for chest, abdomen, and orthopedics ; Production and Characteristics |
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| May |
Week One - Review and comprehensive
exams
Week Two - vacation
Weeks Three and Four - clinical |
| Summer
Semester |
| June
- July class W and clinical M, T, TH, F (SS I & II) |
| Module
I I I - anatomy/physiology/ procedures/imaging advanced
for headwork, pediatrics and geriatrics; Image analysis;
Ethics and Law |
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| August |
Week One - Clinical
Week Two - Review and comprehensive
exams
Weeks Three and Four - vacation |
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Second
Year
| Fall
Semester |
| September
- November Class - 2 days/wk and clinical 3 days/wk |
Imaging
equipment; Radiation Protection Module II; Radiobiology;
Radiographic
Pathology Module I |
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| December
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Week One - Review and comprehensive
exams
Weeks Two & Three - clinical-
(40 hrs/wk)
Week Four - vacation/holiday |
| Spring
Semester |
| January
- March Class - 2 days/wk and clinical 3 days/wk |
| Radiographic
Pathology Module II; Computers in Radiology; Pharmacology
and Drug Administration; Seminar in Radiography Practice |
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| April
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Week One - Review and comprehensive
exams
Week Two - clinical
Week Three - Review and comprehensive
exams
Week Four - clinical |
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| May
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| Available
for completion of didactic and clinical requirements |
| Program
Financial Information |
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Fees - approximately $625/semester; total for the entire program
- $3125
Books and educational supplies- approximately $1000 for entire
program
PDA - $250
Computer access/internet access
Uniforms - $50/set + shoes + lab coat
Class/Lab/Clinical travel
Immunizations/Health Insurance
Certificate Radiography Program
Financial Aid
UNC
Financial Aid office - 919 962-8396
General
Program Information and Admissions Information -
Call Jess Skinner at 919 843-9337 or email at skinnerj@email.unc.edu
(office hours- M, T, TH, F 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, W 1:00 pm -
5:00 pm)
Check website at http://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/radisci/
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Observation Experience |
For
more information about the field of radiography (radiologic
technology) visit our sponsoring institutions. All applicants
must provide documentation, using the Clinical
Observation Record, of completion of a minimum of three
observation experiences including a variety of radiographic
procedures in radiography clinical settings.
To set up observation experiences contact:
Carol Wilson at Alamance Regional Medical Center at 336 538-7593
Annette Rich at
Duke University Health System
Tina Jenkins at University of North Carolina Healthcare at
919 966-1704
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Admissions
Selection Information
Minimum qualifications:
US citizen or legal permanent resident
high school graduate or equivalent
required standardized test scores assessing basic English,
math, and science skills (specific test details available
12/2004)
successful completion of high school biology, chemistry,
and algebra
SAT scores of at least 800 or college credit
for three courses with a grade of "B" or higher
required college level courses* with a grade of "B"
or higher: (a) Anatomy and Physiology, (b) English Composition,
and (c) one Physical Science OR Psychology
completion of a minimum of three observation experiences
including a variety of radiographic procedures in radiography
clinical settings
completion of oral and written interviews
*Applications may be submitted prior to completing all
prerequisite course requirements. Students
must have a minimum of 2 course requirements successfully
completed prior to admission. All students admitted
to the program must have all prerequisite courses completed
by September when the program begins.
Preferred attributes:
Resident of Alamance, Caswell, Orange, Chatham,
or Durham counties
College course credits or degree
AP high school credit
2.5 High School or College GPA
High school physics
Work experience with the public
Application
Deadline
Entering class of 2005 admissions deadlines January
1, April 1, and May 20, 2005
The Division of Radiologic Science
uses three admissions review cycles to admit approximately
twenty (20) students to the Certificate Program in Radiography. Eligible
students who are not selected during the first admissions
review period will be reviewed automatically for admission
during subsequent admissions review periods.
| First
Admission Period |
Second
Admission Period |
Third
Admission Period |
| Deadline
for Submission of Materials |
| January
1 |
April
1 |
May
20 |
Admittance
Per Review Periods
| January |
April |
May |
Total
Students Admitted |
| Certificate
Program in Radiography |
| Up
to 10 students |
Up
to 5 students |
Up
to 5
students |
up
to 20
students |
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Admissions
Forms
and required documentation (click on heading to access
forms)  |
Consideration
for admission to the Division of Radiologic Science requires
appropriate completion and submission of each of the following
forms by posted deadline.
Applicant
Data Form
-Residents of Alamance, Caswell, Orange, Chatham, or Durham
counties must submit proof of residency
[two
of the following items are allowable: birth certificate;
driver's license; letter from employer with employment dates;
county tax record]
-All
applicants must provide proof of US citizenship or
permanent residency
[one
of the following items are allowable: U.S. Passport, Certificate
of U.S. Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, Original
or certified copy of birth certificate, U.S. Citizen ID
card, or ID card for use of Resident Citizen in the US]
Demographic
Sheet
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Removed before application is sent to the admissions committee;
- Information used for reporting purposes only
Two Reference Forms
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Appropriate references include: faculty, work or volunteer
experience supervisors
Clinical Observation Record
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Must provide documentation citing completion of a minimum
of three observation experiences including a variety of
radiographic procedures in radiography clinical settings.
Two (2) Mailback Forms - Fill in your address
and add appropriate postage.
Official
Transcripts
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High school and all post-secondary education
SAT
Scores (if not on high school transcript, must submit documentation)
Standardized
test scores (details available 12/2004)
The
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill:
Admissions Policy* |
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All
qualified persons are equally welcome to seek admission to
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and all persons
may apply for and accept confident that the policy and regular
practice of the institution will not discriminate against
them on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national
origin. Any complaints alleging failure of this institution
to follow this policy should be brought to the attention of
the Assistant to the Chancellor.
* Please consult the 2004-2005 UNC Undergraduate Bulletin
(http://www.unc.edu/res-aca/catalogs/ugb/admissions.html)
for the full statement.
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