Radiologic Science – Associate of Applied Science

Program Competencies

Goals and Outcomes

1. Students will be clinically competent.
2. Students will communicate effectively.
3. Students will use critical thinking skills.
4. Students will evaluate the importance of professionalism.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students apply positioning skills.
2. Students practice radiation protection practices.
3. Students use effective oral communication skills.
4. Students practice effective written communication skills.
5. Students manipulate technical factors to obtain optimal results for non-routine examinations.
6. Students apply the principles of radiographic physics to solve a practical problem.
7. Students recognize the importance of continued professional development.
8. Students exhibit professional behaviors.

Assessment

1. Survey of graduates
2. Survey of employers
3. Monitoring of licensure examinations

Admission Criteria

1. Acceptance

Unconditional acceptance to Morehead State University through the Office of Enrollment Services. The office may be contacted at 606-783-2000.

2. Completion of the following 30 credit hours of required pre-radiologic science courses with a minimum grade of "C".

Choose one of the following groups:

BIOL 234	Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL 235	Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3
	or
BIOL 244	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL 244A	Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab	1
BIOL 245	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3
BIOL 245A	Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab	1

(six hours)

Also Required:

CIS 101	Computer Literacy	3
COMS 108	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
ENG 100	Writing I	3
MATH 152	College Algebra	3
FYS 101	First Year Seminar	3
IMS 202	Medical Terminology	2
PSY 154	Introduction to Psychology	3
RSCI 110	Introduction to Radiological Sciences	1
	General education distribution
	or
ENG 200	Writing II	3
Total Credit Hours:		30

NOTES:

1. MATH course: MATH 174 or MATH 175 also acceptable
2. FYS 101: Transfer students with more than 24 credit hours are exempt from completing this course and must complete a social and behavioral science course to meet general education requirements.
3. RSCI 110: Consideration may be granted for this course to be completed after admission during the first semester.
4. General Education: Any distribution course fulfills the requirement for program admission.

3. Failure of past courses

More than two failures of pre-radiologic science courses within two complete academic years will result in ineligibility for ad-mission. This includes failure of more than two courses or failure of the same course more than twice. Students with course failure(s) prior to the two-year period (two complete academic years) will be considered for admission if the student has demonstrated satisfactory academic progress ("C" or above in required courses) since the course failure(s). 

4. GPA

A GPA of 2.5 or higher (with no rounding) in the required pre-radiologic science courses (FYS 101 is not calculated in the GPA) and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all college work.

5. Health and Physical Capability

1. Vision capabilities:
   1. Normal or corrected refraction within the range of 20/20 to 20/60.
   2. Able to distinguish color shade changes.
2. Auditory capabilities:
   1. Possess normal or corrected hearing ability within 0 to 45-decibel range.
3. Tactile capabilities:
   1. Possess in at least one hand the ability to perceive temperature change and pulsation and to differentiate be-tween various textures and structures.
   2. Recognize an object by touching and handling.
4. Language capabilities: 
   1. Possess the ability to verbally communicate.
5. Minimal motor capabilities:
   1. Grasp securely with two functional upper limbs.
   2. Push and/or pull moveable objects weighing 100-150 lbs.
   3. Lift at least 25 lbs. without assistance.
   4. Stand for long periods of time.
   5. Walk without assistance of canes, crutches, walkers, and/or humans.
   6. Reach above shoulders and below waist.
   7. Twist, bend, stoop/squat, and move quickly.
6. Mental health:
   1. Possess the ability to adapt to the environment, function in everyday activities, and cope with stressors.
7. Freedom from transmittable disease as documented by:
   1. Negative PPD and/or chest x-ray within immediate past 12 months.
   2. Rubella and rubeola antibody test (titer values that indicate immunity) documentation of MMR (rubella and rubeola and mumps) vaccine.
   3. Hepatitis B Vaccine series.
   4. Varicella zoster live-virus vaccine or reliable history of varicella (chicken pox) or serologic evidence of immunity.
   5. Immunization as recommended by the Advisory Com-mittee on Immunization Practices of the U.S. Public Health Service and the Committee on Infectious Disease of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
   6. Possess current certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR) by the American Heart Association.

Application Procedure

Applications will be accepted beginning in January and must be received by the fourth Friday in May.

1. Submit a complete application packet with the following required materials:
2. Imaging Sciences Admission Application.
3. Official transcripts documenting all courses required for admission.
4. Copy of course description(s) if transfer credit sought.
5. Mail complete application packet to:

Morehead State University

The Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Imaging Sciences

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Science

Academic Counseling Coordinator

CHER 210D

Morehead, KY 40351

Phone: [phone]

Requirements for the Completion of an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree in Radiologic Science

1. Complete a minimum of 78 semester credit hours. These include prescribed and elective general education credits, support courses, and radiologic science courses.
2. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all work completed at the University.
3. Complete at least 16 semester hours at MSU, including one semester preceding graduation. Regional campus sites satisfy this requirement, however, correspondence courses do not.
4. Complete one semester of FYS 101 — First Year Seminar during the student's first semester if the student begins as a freshman or transfers to MSU with less than 24 credit hours.

Fees and Expenses

Fees and expenses specific to the Imaging Sciences programs are in addition to those required by MSU. These are subject to change without prior notification. The students are responsible for the purchase of white uniforms, white hose (if applicable), white clinical shoes, white lab coat, malpractice insurance, laboratory fees, dosimeter related fees, film marker fees (if applicable), and all housing and transportation expenses incurred during clinical internship assignments. Students are also responsible for all fees for criminal background checks, drug-testing, certification examinations and all applicable course fees.

Additional Information

• Students may be assigned to clinical practicum areas requiring distant travel or relocation.
• Clinical experience and formal class sessions may be required during various hours of the day, evening and night.

Program Requirements

General Education

FYS 101	First Year Seminar	3
ENG 100	Writing I	3
ENG 200	Writing II	3
COMS 108	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
MATH 152	College Algebra	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

MATH 152: MATH 174 or MATH 175 also acceptable

AAS Requirements

Pre-Program Requirements

RSCI 110	Introduction to Radiological Sciences	1
CIS 101	Computer Literacy	3
IMS 202	Medical Terminology	2
PSY 154	Introduction to Psychology	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

RSCI 110: Consideration may be granted for this course to be completed after admission during the first semester.

Choose one of the following groups:

BIOL 234	Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL 235	Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3
	or
BIOL 244	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL 244A	Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab	1
BIOL 245	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3
BIOL 245A	Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab	1
Total Credit Hours:		6-8

Radiologic Science Core Requirements

RSCI 200	Patient Care	3
RSCI 206	Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning and Imaging Production I	6
RSCI 210	Radiographic Equipment and Imaging I	3
RSCI 230	Radiography Clinical Internship I	10
RSCI 310	Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning and Image Production II	4
RSCI 320	Radiography Clinical Internship II	10
RSCI 330	Imaging Pathology	2
RSCI 335	Radiation Biology and Protection	2
RSCI 340	Radiographic Equipment and Imaging II	3
RSCI 346	Radiation Physics and Electronics	2
RSCI 350	Seminar in Radiography	2
Total Credit Hours:		47

Total Credit Hours: 77-79