The UNC Certificate Program in Radiography prepares students to practice competently and effectively as radiologic technologists (radiographers) in medical center settings and community hospitals.

This program is a collaborative effort between UNC-CH and three area medical facilities- Alamance Regional Medical Center, Duke University Medical Center, and University of North Carolina Healthcare. These facilities provide funding for the program in an effort to support North Carolina workforce demands. Because this is a privately funded program, its continuation is contingent on sustained funding from each of the three facilities. Please consult with The Division of Radiologic Science when planning on pursuing this academic program.

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 2008
Begins: September 2008
Completion: April 2010 (for most students)

Approx. five weeks off; with 14 holidays
Schedule M - F approximately 40 hours per week, some evenings and weekends

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

December

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

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

August

Week One - Clinical Week Two - Review and comprehensive exams Weeks Three and Four - vacation

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

December

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

April

Week One - Review and comprehensive exams Week Two - clinical Week Three - Review and comprehensive exams Week Four - clinical

May

Available for completion of didactic and clinical requirements

Certificate Radiography Program Financial Aid
UNC Financial Aid office - 919 962-8396

General Program Information and Admissions Information -
Call Joy Telle
at 919 843-9337 or email at joy_telle@med.unc.edu
Check website at http://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/radisci/

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 completing three observation experiences (minimum 2 hrs each) in diagnostic radiography clinical settings at the following healthcare institutions: Alamance Regional Medical Center, Duke University Medical Center, UNC Healthcare. Documentation must include a minimum of two facilities.

To set up observation experiences contact:
Alamance Regional Medical Center- Sheryl Sexton at 336 538-7593
Duke University Medical Center- Annette Rich
University of North Carolina Healthcare- David Cenfetelli - 919 966-1704

Admissions Forms and required documentation (click on heading to access forms)

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
- Removed before application is sent to the admissions committee;
- Information used for reporting purposes only

Two Reference Forms
- Appropriate references include: faculty, work or volunteer experience supervisors

Clinical Observation Record
- 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
- all post-secondary education

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 2007-2008 UNC Undergraduate Bulletin (http://www.unc.edu/res-aca/catalogs/ugb/admissions.html) for the full statement.