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Successful completion of the hospital drug screening. Successful completion of any outstanding prerequisite coursework. While acceptance decisions are not based on volunteer experience, the candidate is strongly encouraged to volunteer in a health care setting in order to solidify the student’s desire to work in a health related profession. In cases where applicants are equally qualified, the program admissions committee will make the final selection. Prerequisite Coursework All students who apply to the program must meet all physical and technical health capabilities standards (see below), be of high moral integrity, demonstrate responsibility, possess good interpersonal skills and compassion. All students must have reached the age of 18 by the day of matriculation. Applicants are required to have taken the following academic prerequisites at an accredited academic institution, and must have completed the required prerequisite courses with a “C” or better. The required prerequisite coursework GPA must average to 3.0 or better. Students may apply with prerequisite coursework outstanding, but all coursework must be completed prior to the matriculation date. No more than two prerequisite courses may be outstanding at the time of the application. Required prerequisite courses include the following; Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, with laboratory. College Algebra Introduction to Computers to include content in computer hardware, software and Office applications The applicant must take one of the following: o English composition o Public speaking o Interpersonal communication Physical Health Examination Before the date of matriculation, all students will receive a routine physical examination free of charge. Drug testing is performed as part of this physical. The Johns Hopkins Hospital and all clinical affiliates are drug-free environments and students will not be permitted to enroll if they fail the drug screening. The routine physical examination, conducted by Johns Hopkins Hospital Occupational Health, will require the student to show proof of immunity to childhood illness, such as measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. Students who fail to show immunity to these childhood diseases will be offered the vaccines, at a reduced fee, payable by the students. Students will also receive tuberculosis skin testing at the time of the physical. 10
Background Check Consistent with The Johns Hopkins Hospital policy of requiring a criminal background check for all employees, this requirement is also extended to all students accepted by the Radiography Program. The background check will be initiated by the Hospital and will be conducted by PreCheck, Inc., at a cost of $48.50 per student. This fee will become the responsibility of the student. An acceptable background screening will be required for all students beginning the Program. Physical and Technical Requirements The student will be expected to do the following: Push, pull and lift a minimum of 40 pounds Stand for long periods of time Push and maneuver wheelchairs, stretchers and portable imaging equipment. Wear lead protective clothing for periods for 2-3 hours at a time. Be capable of fine motor control to handle equipment settings, computer use and injection syringes. Auditory capabilities to hear patient requests, monitoring devices and instructions from staff or physicians. Visual acuity to distinguish shades of gray, read patient monitoring devices and see small details on the radiographic image. Perform CPR, if required. Performing twisting, lifting, pulling and carrying for purposes of moving equipment, transporting radiographic cassettes and moving patients. Prospective students who are not capable of performing any of the above activities should contact the Program Director. Associates Degree Requirement January 1 st , 2015 Effective January 1, 2015, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists will require that all students must have a minimum of an associate degree in order to sit for the national board examination. (please note that you must take and pass this examination in order to work as a technologist in the majority of locations in the United States). In order to meet this requirement, the Radiography Program must insure the following, effective with the class that enters in June 2014: 1. The student must already have a minimum of an associate degree before the start of the program. The specific major does not matter, only that the prospective student have a degree. OR 2. The student may do the required prerequisite courses and general education courses at a community college that has affiliated with the Radiography Program. The student will complete all required prerequisite courses at the affiliated community college or 4-year college/university and then apply to the program At the end of the Radiography program, the affiliated institution will accept the Radiography Program credits toward the completion of the degree. Once the degree is granted, the student will be eligible to sit 11
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