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RA
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program Overview
The
UNC Radiologist Assistant Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program
was developed with the intent of being consistent with the
national curriculum developed by the American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT) and the American College of Radiology
(ACR) and in accordance with the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) certification requirements.
The RA program for students entering 2009 is 24 months
in length (Click here to see the "RA
Course Sequence Grid" for a curriculum outline by
semester). The program combines distance education and web-based
instruction with a radiologist directed clinical preceptorship.
This clinical preceptorship includes a minimum of 1792 clinical
hours and can be completed off-campus. Students are encouraged
to identify a radiology practice to serve as preceptors. This
radiology practice must include American Board of Radiology
(ABR) certified radiologists who are willing to instruct and
assess the competence of the RA student(s) working and learning
under their supervision.
In addition to the distance education courses and clinical
preceptorship, 1-2 on-campus seminars will be required per
semester. These sessions are designed to provide students
the benefit of face-to-face contact with faculty and to enhance
critical thinking and analysis skills related to radiological
procedures and images. In addition, these sessions will give
students the opportunity to network with other RA students
and faculty.
| Program
Cost |
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The
cost of the 24 month program (2009 entering class) is
currently under review.
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| Advising
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APPLICANTS
WHO HAVE COMPLETED A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OR APPLICANTS
COMPLETING A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
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will be evaluated and an academic plan approved.
If the applicant's baccalaureate degree does not
include the following content, they may be required
to take additional courses.
Professional Communications and Interactions (Communications
and Human Diversity)
Issues in the Radiology Practice Environment (Health
Care Systems and Quality Management)
Leadership in Radiologic Science (Leadership Principles,
Health Care Law and Regulations, Patient Information
Management and Risk Management) |
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Applicants
will be reviewed using the following criteria:
Clarity and quality of applicant data form information
Past academic performance, academic progress and promise
Supportive
references
Knowledge
of the field
Applicant may identify a radiology practice to serve as preceptors.
This radiology
practice must include American Board of Radiology (ABR) certified
radiologists
who are willing to instruct and assess the competence of the
RA student(s)
working and learning under their supervision.
Those students selected as qualified applicants by academic
record and admissions information will be required to complete
a written and oral interview. The written and oral interviews
will cover topics related to the applicant's admissions information,
radiologic science, health care, and personal goals.
Since UNC offers Web-based distance education courses, students
are required to be computer literate upon enrollment. Students
must also have access to Internet services, to include at
least web browsing capability and e-mail.
The
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill:
Admissions Policy* |
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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.
| Admission
Period |
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1, 2008 - September 30, 2008 |
Consideration
for admission to the Division of Radiologic Science requires
appropriate completion and submission of each of the following
forms.
Applicant
Data Form - This form must be signed and answered completely.
Students may type their answers onto printed copies of the
form or retype the form using a word processor.
Applicant
Demographic Sheet - This information is used for statistical
reporting only and is not reviewed by the Division of Radiologic
Science Admissions Committee.
Three
(3) Applicant Reference
Forms - Three recommendations with a minimum of 2 from
radiologists. The third should be from a supervisor or administrator
from a current place of employment.
Two
(2) Mailback Forms- Include two
copies of this form and two self-addressed stamped envelopes
with your application packet.
Official
Transcripts and a current Resume/CV - Include transcripts
from all post-secondary education (including the latest semester.)
Copy
of current ARRT card or License verifying certification/registration
in radiography and any other modalities
Current
BLS Card (may present after acceptance prior to admission)
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For
specific questions regarding the RA program, please contact:
Melissa Jackowski, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), Assistant Professor
email: melissa_jackowski@med.unc.edu
Joy
Renner, M.A., RT(R), Division Director
email: jrenner@med.unc.edu
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