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The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science at NKU provides students the opportunity to enter into a rapidly advancing field full of cutting-edge scientific progress using state-of-the-art equipment in a growing profession that offers a fulfilling and promising future. The radiologic science program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Radiologic technologists (or radiographers) are healthcare professionals who create medical images of the body to help healthcare providers diagnose and treat illness and injury. NKU prepares students in the diagnostic field of radiologic technology. This area of professional practice involves the use of radiation to provide images for examination of the tissues, organs, bones, and vessels of the body.Crucial to successful interpretation, the radiologic technologist is responsible for accurately and properly: preparing the patient for radiologic examinations; positioning the patient for radiologic examination; selecting the amount of X-ray exposure; processing the images; evaluating the image quality; and assisting the radiologist during fluoroscopic procedures. Education for the radiography student is an integrated plan of classroom, laboratory, and clinical education. In addition to regular classroom coursework, students spend an average of 20 hours per week practicing their skills at an area clinical site. Affiliated hospitals in the northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area include: St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Covington, Edgewood, Fort Thomas, Florence, and Grant County (Ky.); Dearborn County Hospital (Lawrenceburg, Ind.); The Jewish Hospital - Kenwood (Cincinnati); Mercy Hospital Anderson (Cincinnati); and Mercy Hospital Clermont (Batavia, Ohio).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science at NKU provides students the opportunity to enter into a rapidly advancing field full of cutting-edge scientific progress using state-of-the-art equipment in a growing profession that offers a fulfilling and promising future. The radiologic science program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Radiologic technologists (or radiographers) are healthcare professionals who create medical images of the body to help healthcare providers diagnose and treat illness and injury. NKU prepares students in the diagnostic field of radiologic technology. This area of professional practice involves the use of radiation to provide images for examination of the tissues, organs, bones, and vessels of the body.Crucial to successful interpretation, the radiologic technologist is responsible for accurately and properly: preparing the patient for radiologic examinations; positioning the patient for radiologic examination; selecting the amount of X-ray exposure; processing the images; evaluating the image quality; and assisting the radiologist during fluoroscopic procedures. Education for the radiography student is an integrated plan of classroom, laboratory, and clinical education. In addition to regular classroom coursework, students spend an average of 20 hours per week practicing their skills at an area clinical site. Affiliated hospitals in the northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area include: St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Covington, Edgewood, Fort Thomas, Florence, and Grant County (Ky.); Dearborn County Hospital (Lawrenceburg, Ind.); The Jewish Hospital - Kenwood (Cincinnati); Mercy Hospital Anderson (Cincinnati); and Mercy Hospital Clermont (Batavia, Ohio).
Admission Requirements
5+
Students must have a minimum score of 500 or higher on TOEFL (paper-based).
48 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD
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48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
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Psychology
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Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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