The Radiological and Health Professions Curriculum

Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy Programs

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Radiological and Health Sciences with a major in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) or a major in Radiation Therapy Technology (RTT) are four-year programs conducted in affiliation with hospital/medical centers. These programs are for students who have no previous experience in Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy and wish to prepare themselves for a career in one of these fields. The NMT program is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The RTT program is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by the New York State Department of Health. To satisfy the degree requirements in these programs students must fulfill all the academic and clinical hours which are specified by national and state agencies for professional certification, registration and licensing.

This program also includes a concentration in Health Care Administration, which helps the student’s understanding of the health care industry.

Radiological and Health Sciences Program with Advanced Standing

The Bachelor of Science degree in Radiological and Health Sciences with Advanced Standing is a continuing education program designed for the academic and professional development of radiological technologists in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and MRI. The program can be completed part-time evenings or as a full-time student. This program is interdisciplinary in structure with courses in Radiological Sciences, Liberal Arts and an area of concentration in Health Care Administration or General Science or a Pre-Medical School track. The Pre-Medical School track is for students wishing to prepare for entrance to medical or dental schools; however, attendance in some day-time science courses would be required (please see Preparation for Medicine and Dentistry p. 160 or 165). The General Science track is for students wishing to prepare for entrance to programs in the Allied Health Professions (i.e., Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Master’s degrees in the Health Sciences, etc.). However, attendance in some day-time science courses would be required.

Radiological technologists, who are graduates of an accredited hospital-based radiological program, may receive up to 63 transfer credits towards the Bachelor of Science degree depending on the evaluation of the hospital training transcript. Additional transfer credits may be granted for courses taken at accredited collegiate institutions. Associate degree applicants can receive up to 63 transfer credits. The maximum number of credits that can be transferred for both hospital and college courses is 63 credits.

Allied Health Program

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Allied Health is a four-year program designed to prepare the student for employment or graduate study in the allied health field. Multidisciplinary in nature, this program provides the student with a broad understanding of health and illness from biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Course work is designed to develop critical thinking skills and a humanistic approach to health care delivery. An internship experience in the senior year consists of a placement in a setting relevant to the student’s chosen area of concentration and career goals.

All students are required to fulfill the college-core courses and complete the major course requirements.  Additionally, students will select an area of concentration which more specifically prepares the student in his/her area of interest. The concentrations include Health Care Administration or General Science.

Allied Health Program with Advanced Standing

The Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health with Advanced Standing is a continuing education program designed for the academic and professional development of all types of allied health technologists and professionals. The program can be completed part-time evenings or as a full-time student. This program is interdisciplinary in structure with courses in Basic Sciences, Health Care, Liberal Arts and an area of concentration in Health Care Administration or General Science or a Pre-Medical School track. The Pre-Medical School track is for students wishing to prepare for entrance to medical or dental schools. However, attendance in some day-time science courses would be required (please see Preparation for Medicine and Dentistry p. 160 or 165). The General Science track is for students wishing to prepare for entrance to programs in the Allied Health Professions (i.e. Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Master’s degrees in the Health Sciences, etc.); however, attendance in some day-time science courses would be required.

Allied health technologists and professionals, who are graduates from an accredited hospital-based allied health program, may receive up to 63 transfer credits towards the Bachelor of Science degree depending on the evaluation of the hospital training transcript. Additional transfer credits may be granted for courses taken at accredited collegiate institutions. Associate degree applicants can receive up to 63 transfer credits. The maximum number of credits that can be transferred for both hospital and college courses is 63 credits.

Next: Program Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Radiological and Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology)
• Bachelor of Science in Radiological and Health Sciences (Radiation Therapy Technology)
• Bachelor of Science in Radiological and Health Sciences with Advanced Standing Program
• Bachelor of Science in Allied Health
• Bachelor of Science in Allied Health with Advanced Standing