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This program is
designed to meet the ASRT- general education credit requirements for
radiography students
Clarion University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Distance
Education offers convenient on-line courses that meet the 15 credits of
postsecondary general education required by the American Society of
Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for students enrolled in accredited
radiography educational programs.
Clarion University’s on-line courses may be taken
before or during enrollment in the individual’s radiography program of
choice. However, before enrolling in Clarion University general education
courses, interested persons should consult with the program director of the
radiography program to which they hope to attend. The program director will
be able to provide information on any unique program specifications
regarding the general education requirements for students applying to their
program. While completion of post-secondary general education credits may
demonstrate academic adeptness and thus facilitate formal acceptance to a
radiography program, completion of Clarion University’s general education
courses does not guarantee admission to a radiography program.
ASRT Course Requirements
The ASRT identifies several global content objectives
for radiography students that are required to be met by through completion
of 15 credits of postsecondary general education.
The ASRT mandates written/oral communication and
mathematic/analytical studies that may be met with the Clarion University
courses shown below. Depending on individual math proficiency as
demonstrated by Clarion’s math placement exam, students may be required to
complete a basic algebra course prior to taking MATH 112.
| ASRT General Education Requirement |
Clarion University On-Line Course |
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Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
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MATH 112 (Excursions in Mathematics, 3
credits) |
| Written/Oral Communications
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ENG 111 (Writing II, 3 credits) |
The ASRT permits radiography programs to choose how
their students will meet the remainder of the required general education
electives. Below is a suggested course plan for meeting the balance of
required general education.
Individuals interested in enrolling in Clarion University courses should
first consult with the program director of the radiography program to which
they hope to attend. The program director will be able to provide
information on any unique program specifications regarding the general
education requirements for students applying to their program.
| ASRT General
Education Options |
Clarion University On-Line Course |
| Information
Systems |
CIS 217 (Applications of
Microcomputers, 3 credits)
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Social/Behavioral Sciences |
PSY 211 (General Psychology, 3 credits)
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Natural Sciences
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BIOL 111 (Basic Biology, 3 credits) |
The above courses are offered on-line by Clarion
University’s Office of Distance Education each fall and spring semester.
Courses meet entirely on-line for 15 weeks, require no travel to Clarion
University, and are taught in English only.
Value of Clarion University’s On-Line Courses
Completion of Clarion University’s fifteen credit
certificate program coursework demonstrates that the student has completed
the American Society of Radiologic Technologists general education
requirements for students enrolled in accredited radiography educational
programs. Students who successfully complete an accredited radiography
program are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists certification examination in radiography.
Additionally, students who
complete the 15 credits of on-line Clarion University courses may apply the
credits toward Clarion University’s
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic
Sciences degree.
Clarion University’s Bachelor
of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree program prepares students as
radiologic technologists at the professional level. The program affords
students the opportunity to attain a scientific knowledge base in
radiography as well as a liberal arts education that will expand their role
and function as a professional. Additionally, the program provides the
graduate with knowledge and skills necessary to advance in the science and
practice of medical imaging and provides a foundation for graduate education
in masters and doctorate programs.
Students who complete both
the 15 credits of on-line Clarion University courses and successfully
complete a radiography program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) will earn 75 credits toward
Clarion University’s
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic
Sciences degree.
According to the American
Society of Radiologic Technologists 2007 Wage and Salary Survey, the average
national hourly wage of radiologic technologists with bachelors degrees was
approximately $3.38 higher than those with associate degrees (www.asrt.org,
2007).
The
Profession of Radiologic Technology
Imaging professionals (“radiologic
technologists” or “radiographers”) assist with the diagnosis and treatment
of illness and disease by performing medical imaging studies such as x-rays
and other radiographic procedures. Qualified experienced radiographers are
currently in demand. Job opportunities for radiologic technologists exist in
hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, imaging centers, and with mobile
imaging companies.
The field of radiologic
technology affords exciting opportunities for career diversity in areas such
as magnetic resonance imaging, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine,
ultrasonography, computed tomography, mammography, administration,
education, and medical sales.
According to the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the mean national salary of
entry-level radiologic technologists in 2007 was $44,346.
For other
information about the field of radiologic technology, please visit the
following web sites:
www.asrt.org,
www.jrcert.org,
www.arrt.org, and
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
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