MALPRACTICE INSURANCE

 Students enrolled in any BSRS major must purchase malpractice insurance prior to attending a clinical education course at a clinical site.  The annual cost of this insurance is $20.  Information regarding agencies selling malpractice insurance for professional radiologic science students may be obtained from the Program Director.

CREDIT FOR CURRENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

 Students holding current ARRT Advanced Level Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology, Mammography, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Quality Management, ARRT registration in Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine, NMTCB registration in Nuclear Medicine, or ARDMS registration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography may request credit for work experience, independent study options, and waiver of clinical education course work in their area of expertise.  These requests will be evaluated on an individual basis but will require completion of at least one course in the specialty from ASU in order to complete the requirements for a minor toward the BSRS degree and at least two courses in the specialty from ASU to complete the requirements for a major toward the BSRS degree.  In addition, students must complete the general education requirements, Radiologic Sciences Core requirements, and meet all residencies requirements of the university.

CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE 

Technologists ho have successfully passed an appropriate national professional examination and have worked 1,000 hours in that specialty over the past two years are eligible to receive credit for work experience.  Individuals should contact their RS advisor for further information.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The ASU General Education requirements for all baccalaureate students require completion of the following curriculum:

            Communication & Critical Thinking      9 hours
            Natural Sciences & Mathematics       19 hours
            Social Sciences                                   12 hours
            Arts & Humanities                                  9 hours
            Health & Wellness                                  2 hours
            Enhancements                                    3-6 hours

**         Human A&P I and II & labs                  (8 hours)

            Total General Education Requirements = 45-46 hours

 ** This is a BSRS Degree Requirement.

 Students are referred to the ASU Undergraduate Bulletin for specific listing of courses.  Students who have completed an associate degree program in radiologic technology will have some of the required 45-46 hours of general education courses completed.

IMMUNIZATION & HEALTH RECORDS

 Once accepted into a program students must provide documented evidence of vaccination for hepatitis-B.  Vaccination consists of three separate doses of the vaccine, given at time zero, 1 month, and 6 months.  Optimal protection is not conferred until after the third dose.  The student must start this series immediately after acceptance to the professional program.

 Additionally, students will be required to provide documentation of a physical examination once accepted into the professional program.

EXPENSES

 In addition to tuition costs, Radiologic Science student will incur the following expenses: 

1.         All students in the College of Nursing & Health Professions must purchase malpractice insurance prior to rotating through clinical sites.  The annual cost of this insurance is about $20.  Information regarding purchase of malpractice insurance may be obtained through the Program Director. 

2.         Students (except DMS students) are assessed a fee of $120 per academic year to cover the cost of radiation exposure monitoring devices. 

3.         The cost of textbooks will vary each semester, with a majority of the total cost occurring in the first semester of the professional program.  Textbook costs for the first semester may be as much as $350.  These texts are used throughout the program. 

4.         Students will be required to purchase uniforms.  Approximately $200 should be estimated for uniforms in the first year of the program. 

5.         CPR certification is required.  Some classes are free, while others may charge a nominal fee.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

 Arkansas State University is an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap/disability, or other unlawful factors in employment practices or admission and treatment of students.