| Program Overview for Radiation & Imaging Sciences - Technology Concentration |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Bellevue College |
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| Program description | The BAS Technology concentration is designed for individuals who have completed an entry-level imaging or radiation therapy educational program and want to advance their knowledge and skills within radiology.Required core courses provide the foundational skills for success as an advanced technologist. Students can choose from a variety of electives that will help develop advanced knowledge and technical skills that best match their career goals. In addition, the curriculum includes an overview of business and administrative functions in healthcare, foundational knowledge in information systems and accreditation, and essentials of leadership. The degree includes 180 credits, 50 of those from national certification and 40 from prerequisite/co-requisite work. The other 90 credits are 300-400 level classes in the Radiation and Imaging Sciences and Healthcare Management and Leadership programs, as well as general education courses in economics, communications, and ethics. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition per credit | $240.10 (WA Resident) |
| Fees | Contact Program Manager for information |
| Books and materials | Contact Program Manager for information |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | Contact Program Manager for information |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 4 Years |
| Award type | BAS |
| Credits | 180 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | Individuals must have: National certification in radiologic technology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology. Demonstrated completion from a regionally accredited college of the following courses, or their equivalent, with a grade point average of 2.0 or better: BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II. College-Level Math: MATH 130 - Introduction to Statistics or BA 240 - Statistical Analysis. English composition course and Technical Writing or Research Paper course. In addition to eligibility requirements, students must achieve the following: Completion of 90 quarter credits in the general program and concentration requirements, with a grade of "C" or better. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework taken at BC and the courses applies to the degree, including credits transferred from other colleges. At least 45 quarter credits for the degree must be completed in residence at BC, of which 30 credits must be upper division. |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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