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The Salem Campus provides a Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology, designed for students pursuing studies related to medical imaging. Five concentrations are offered: computed tomography (CT), diagnostic medical sonography (DMS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine (NM) (Admission suspended) and radiation therapy (RTH). The options to pursue this major are the following:

• Option I: Completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology prior to acceptance into the major. Available in the following concentrations: CT, DMS, MRI, NM or RTH.
• Option II: Completion of an Associate of Science degree or completion of electives (freshman entry) prior to acceptance into the major. Available in the following concentrations: DMS, NM or RTH. No previous radiologic technology program is required prior to acceptance into this option.
• Option III: Graduation from a hospital-based certificate program in radiologic technology (32 semester credits will be awarded), successful completion of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification exam and completion of the Associate of Technical Studies in Radiologic Technology prior to acceptance into the major. Available in the following concentrations: CT, DMS, MRI, NM or RTH.

Admission to the Nuclear Medicine concentration has been suspended as of fall 2014.

Radiologic technologists held about 229,000 jobs in 2012. More than 60 percent of all jobs were in hospitals. Most other jobs were in offices of physicians; including diagnostic imaging centers; and outpatient care centers.
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Admission is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent.

For more information on admissions, visit the Admissions website for new freshmen. For more information about admission criteria for transfer, transitioning and former students, please visit the admissions website.

Acceptance to Technical Study:

Admission to the program is on a selective basis due to the limited number of students approved for each clinical education setting. The application deadlines are April 1 for DMS and RTH and June 15 for CT and MRI. Program applicants are encouraged to meet with an advisor at the Salem campus to discuss the minimum admission requirements. Detailed information and requirements for admission, satisfactory progress and graduation are in the student handbook for this program. A copy of the handbook may be obtained from the program website.

To receive a Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology, students must meet the minimum 120-121 credit hours, depending on choice of concentration. Students must satisfy the 37-hour minimum requirements stipulated in the Kent Core and diversity requirement as indicated in this Catalog. Students must complete a minimum 39 upper-division (junior- and senior-level) courses. The cumulative grade point average must be minimum 2.000 for all coursework taken at Kent State University. Students must complete all radiologic and imaging sciences courses as noted in program requirements, with a C or 2.000 GPA or higher. Students must have minimum 2.750 GPA in the radiologic and imaging sciences technology core courses. Only general elective courses may be taken pass/fail. Students must complete all academic and clinical competencies in their core concentration.

Computed Tomography concentration

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Use critical thinking skills when performing CT procedures.
2. Use oral and written communication skills when performing CT procedures.
3. Successfully perform CT procedures
4. Conduct themselves in a professional manner when performing CT procedures.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography concentration

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Effectively utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the practice of diagnostic medical sonography.
2. Use oral and written communication skills with members of the health care team.
3. Successfully perform sonographic procedures consistent with entry-level requirements.
4. Determine the value of professional growth and development and conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging concentration

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Use critical thinking skills when performing MRI procedures.
2. Use oral and written communications skills when performing MRI procedures.
3. Successfully perform MRI procedures.
4. Conduct themselves in a professional manner when performing MRI procedures.

Nuclear Medicine concentration

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Use critical thinking skills when performing nuclear medicine procedures.
2. Use oral and written communications skills when performing nuclear medicine procedures.
3. Successfully perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
4. Conduct themselves in a professional manner when performing nuclear medicine procedures.

Radiation Therapy concentration

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the practice of radiation therapy.
2. Effectively communicate in oral and written form with members of the health care team.
3. Successfully perform radiation therapy procedures consistent with entry-level requirements.
4. Determine the value of professional growth and development and to conduct themselves in a professional manner.