Radiologic Sciences, Bachelor of Sciences

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*RAD 2211 – Intro to Computed Tomography (2 credits)
*RAD 2213 – Fundamentals of Mammography (2 credits)

The program makes allowances for students who become pregnant during their studies. Please refer to our Pregnancy Policy (PDF).

All Radiologic Sciences students must meet certain requirements to proceed to all levels of the professional phase and clinical education. An outline of the requirements is provided below.

NOTE: Students who do not comply with all applicable preparation requirements cannot proceed to clinical placement; this may delay the student’s progression through the curriculum and delay graduation. 

1. Medical Clearance (Word)
2. Influenza Vaccination (Word)
3. Health Insurance (PDF)
4. Criminal Background Check (Word)
5. Drug Screening (Word)
6. Professional Liability Insurance (Word)
7. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) orientation (PDF)
8. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (PDF)
9. Clinical Dress Code (Word)
10. Trajecys (Word)
11. Projected Expenses (Word)
12. Full Printable Version (Word)

In addition, some clinical education sites may require students to undergo additional drug testing and/or additional background checks. Failure to meet the clinical education site requirements may prohibit students from attending clinical rotations, which are necessary for successful program completion.

Clinical rotation days vary according to the clinical course.  The days of rotation are:

RAD 1127 – Mondays and Thursdays

RAD 1128 – Students will attend rotations Monday through Friday when the University reopens after the December Holiday break.  At the start of the academic semester, students will resume clinical rotations on Mondays and Thursdays.

RAD 1129 – Monday - Friday

RAD 2127 & RAD 2128 – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

These requirements are necessary for admission to the program.  Situations such as pulling, pushing, lifting, bending, and twisting are common everyday activities of a radiologic technologist.

On a regular basis, the following activities are basic clinical education functions.  Students must be able to perform these activities for progression to the professional phase of the program.

Have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:

1.    Move, manipulate, and adjust a variety of x-ray equipment, including mobile and other accessory equipment, in order to align the patient, x-ray equipment, and image receptor.

2.   Carry image receptors and photostimulable phosphor plates (approximately 25 pounds) from the patient care area to the image processor.

3.   Lift, move, and transport patients from wheelchairs or stretcher to the x-ray table or the patient’s bed.

4.   Assist weak ambulatory patients to the restroom, dressing room, or exam room.

1. Communicate effectively with patients and their families in all aspects of their care.  Communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing, with physicians, staff members, and instructors.

Be capable of:

1.   Standing and walking a majority of the time during assigned hours.

2.   Providing physical and emotional support to the patient during radiographic procedures.  Recognizing emergency situations and providing emergency care until the physician arrives.

3.   Adapting to stressful situations related to technical and procedural standards and patient care situations.

Have the mental, visual, and intellectual capacity to:

1.   Evaluate and critique images to identify proper patient identification, positioning, exposure factors, and technical quality.

2.   Select, calculate, and manipulate exposure factors adapting to the requirements of the procedure and patient’s needs with sufficient speed and accuracy.

A student radiographer should voluntarily declare that she is pregnant in writing to the Program Director.

It is the woman’s choice to declare her pregnancy. If she chooses to do so, it must be in writing to the Program Director and must indicate the expected date of delivery.

In the absence of this voluntary, written disclosure, a student cannot be considered pregnant, and restrictions and options for appropriate radiation protection cannot be made available to the student.

The student will be given the following options:

1. The student has the right to withdraw completely from the program/university.                                                                                    
2. The student can withdraw from the program/university with the option to return at a later time by following the proper procedure of obtaining medical leave.
3. The student may continue in the program without modification.
4. The student may continue in the program with modification which may delay progression and/or graduation until all competencies have been achieved.     
5. The student has the option for written withdrawal of the declaration of pregnancy.                                 

If a student decides not to continue, she will need to obtain a leave of absence with the Office of Wellness.

If a student decides to remain in the program, she may remain as long as she is able to fulfill the responsibilities of a student radiographer.

The student must inform the Program Director of their preference in writing and may withdraw their option, in writing, at any time.

Professional licensure and certification requirements often vary from state to state. St. John’s University has not determined requirements for individual states beyond New York. If you reside or plan to reside outside New York you are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing agency in that state to seek information and guidance before beginning the program.

Students must maintain a 2.30 overall GPA in the pre-professional courses to progress within their major. The 2.30 overall GPA is required for a student to progress into the professional phase of the Radiologic Sciences program. Students will be interviewed prior to entering the professional year as part of their progression process. All pre-professional courses must be completed prior to entering the professional phase of the program.

Within the professional phase, students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.30, earn a letter grade of C+ or greater in each didactic and clinical course, and adhere to the attendance policy to progress from semester to semester.

Students must repeat a course when it is next offered if a C+ is not achieved. If a student unsuccessfully completes the repeated course or is unsuccessful in achieving a C+ in more than one course, the student will be recommended for program dismissal.

All prospective and current students interested in applying and attending St. John's program should visit the Office of Student Financial Services for additional details. The Office of Student Financial Services is committed to providing students and their families with the information they need to navigate and understand the financial aid and payment process. 

• Apply for Aid
• The University’s current undergraduate tuition rates
• The University’s required fees 
• The University’s tuition refund policy 

Office of Student Financial Services
718-990-2000
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