Radiography, A.S. (Limited Access Program)

To support the achievement of overall program mission and goals.

Goal 1: Students will be clinically competent to perform diagnostic exams under the proper supervision.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will apply positioning skills.
• Students will possess knowledge of routine procedures.
• Student will evaluate and adjust technical factors based on exposure indicator values.
• Students will practice radiation protection.

Goal 2: Students will communicate effectively and demonstrate oral and written communication skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will use effective oral communication skills.
• Students will practice written communication skills

Goal 3: Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will adapt procedures for non-routine examinations.
• Students will critique images to determine optimal image quality for individual patients.

Goal 4: Students will model professionalism.
Students will demonstrate professional ethics to include initiative, dependability, and appearance.

• Students will be exposed to professional organizations to promote lifelong learning and professional development.

Goal 5: The program will graduate entry-level technologists. (Program Effectiveness)

• Five-year average credentialing examination pass rate of not less than 80% at first attempt within six months of graduation.
• Average section summary score > 8.0 for each area on ARRT exam.
• Five-year average job placement rate of not less than 75% within twelve months of graduation of those actively seeking employment.
• Students will complete the program within 24 months.
  Graduates will be satisfied with their education.
• Employers will be satisfied with the graduate’s performance.

The application deadline is January 31; however, it is encouraged to submit the completed form as soon as possible (applications are accepted year-round). You will be notified by postal mail of the status of your selection by mid-March.

Each phase must be completed before moving to the next phase in the selection process.

Phase 1

1. Complete School of Health Careers Application
2. Complete TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skills. There is a fee for this exam. Learn more on our Testing Center webpage.) at Daytona State College
3. Submit transcript documenting completion of prerequisite courses with a “C” or better and overall college GPA of 2.5 or higher.
   • ENC 1101
   • MAC 1105
   • BSC 1085C

Phase 2

1. Interview with the selection committee

Phase 3

1. Complete Student Health form. Issued during Orientation to the Radiography program. Each student is responsible for obtaining a physical, immunizations, and health records. Students are responsible for providing a copy of updated immunizations (TB).
2. Submit Level II Background Check and drug testing with negative result.

• • Complete the request form received
  • Report to designated center for electronic fingerprinting and pay fee
  • Complete acknowledgment and consent for release of information
  • DSC receives access to the Level II Background Check
  • Report reviewed by a college representative
  • Report reviewed by committee of School of Health Careers (if positive report)
  • A DSC representative will contact student with admission decision

Students selected for admission are accepted on a provisional basis pending verification of a negative drug test and successful completion of a level II background check.

A second screening will be required prior in the third semester of the program. A change in the law as of August 2010 (F.S. Chapter 408) significantly modifies the background screening for health care service providers. Students will not be allowed to participate in clinical if they do not comply with this requirement. A clinical component must be successfully completed with all health care programs. The cost for the level two screening and drug testing is around $90.

Physical Capabilities
Students must be able to make and report visual observations, differentiate between shades of black, white and gray, work in subdued lighting, and carry out verbal and written orders. Eyesight must be 20/40 or be corrected to that level.

Students must be able to hear blood pressures, breath sounds, verbal orders, and during emergencies, hear alarms or distress calls from patients. Hearing must be corrected to no more than a 50 percent loss.

Students must be able to palpitate patients for positioning, taking pulses and determining body temperature.

Students must be able to stand for an eight-hour period, and/or move quickly at times. It is often necessary to lift, move, or support patients and/or equipment of greater size and weight than self. Therefore, strength of back, legs, and arms, and the ability to use proper body mechanics are necessary for the safety of both patients and students.

Mental Emotional Capacity
Students must be able to think clearly, critically, and logically to make valid and ethical judgments effectively in stressful situations. Students need the ability to perceive events realistically, think rationally and function independently in routine or emergency situations. When necessary, in the judgment of clinical or didactic faculty a certified psychologist or psychiatrist will determine this ability.

Communication Ability
Students must be able to communicate observations to others in a clear, concise manner in both oral and written forms. In the judgment of the clinical instructors, the student must be able to speak and interact effectively with patients and members of the health care team.

Pregnant Students
To allow for radiation protection of the pregnant student and their conceptus, the program officials will counsel pregnant students as to options available and reasonable accommodations required to remain in the clinical setting. Students have the option of declaration of non-declaration of pregnancy.

Radiation Safety
Student radiographers are issued a radiation monitor to estimate their dose equivalent per month. Specific course work is completed in radiation protection measures throughout the Program.