Programs

Overview

Designed specifically for students with a previously-earned bachelor's degree, this 20-month postbaccalaureate bachelor of science degree program provides a fast-track option for students ready to transition to a career in radiography.

Program Highlights 

• Full-time, year round, 20-month accelerated program
• For students with an earned baccalaureate degree who have satisfactorily completed prerequisite courses
• Summer semester start
• Graduating students eligible to apply for certification through examination by the American Regis­try of Radiologic Technologists

Program Details

Radiography (RAD) uses ionizing radiation to produce images of body parts and organ systems to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease. The 20-month Postbaccalaureate BS in Radiography program is an accelerated, year-round program designed for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree.

The typical program consists of professional coursework and internships with clinical affiliates.

Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply for certification through examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Curriculum

Year I-Summer

COURSE	TITLE	SEMESTER HOURS
RAD 205	Foundations of Radiography	2
RAD 240	X-ray Radiation Physics	2
RSC 110	Medical Terminology for the Radiologic Sciences	1
RSC 325	Clinical Pathology	4
TOTAL		9

 

Year I-Fall

COURSE	TITLE	SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 220	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals	3
RAD 210	Radiographic Procedures I (w/lab)	4
RAD 220	Radiographic Exposure Principles I (w/lab)	4
RSC 305	Patient Care in Imaging	3
TOTAL		14

Year I-Spring

COURSE	TITLE	SEMESTER HOURS
RAD 201C	Radiography Internship I	4
RAD 211	Radiographic Procedures II (w/lab)	4
RAD 221	Radiographic Exposure Principles II (w/lab)	4
TOTAL		12

 

Year II-Summer

COURSE	TITLE	SEMESTER HOURS
RAD 202C	Radiography Internship II	5
RAD 250	Image Critique in Radiography	1
PSB 320	Introduction to Health Care Delivery	3
TOTAL		9

 

Year II-Fall

COURSE	TITLE	SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512	Health Care Ethics	3
RAD 303C	Radiography Internship III	6
RSC 310	Cross Sectional Anatomy	3
RSC 315	CT Imaging	3
TOTAL		15

 

Year II-Spring

COURSE	TITLE	SEMESTER HOURS
RAD 304C	Radiography Internship IV	6
RAD 370	Problem Solving in Radiography	3
RSC 287	Radiation: Protection and Biology	3
TOTAL		12

Total credits to complete requirements: 71 s.h.

Clinical Rotations

MCPHS Medical Imaging and Therapeutics students participate in a variety of community-based clinical settings. This opportunity supplements the clinical experience gained in the on-campus program and provides students with a broader insight into the diverse populations they may encounter in future career settings.

Students enrolled in the radiography major complete internships at hospital affiliates in the metropolitan Boston area, including:

• Children's Hospital
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Brigham and Women's Hospital
• Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
• Mount Auburn Hospital
• Cambridge Hospital
• Whidden Hospital
• Signature Healthcare ( Brockton Hospital)
• Charlton Memorial Hospital
• Falmouth Hospital
• Tuft's New England Medical Center

Notice om Clinical Rotations and Background Screenings

For some of MCPHS's programs placements in clinical rotations at health care providers are a required part of the MCPHS curriculum. Some of those health care providers require background screenings and a conviction for a criminal offense might present an issue. It is possible that certain types of criminal convictions, whether prior to being a student at MCPHS or while attending MCPHS, could preclude a student from being able to complete a required clinical rotation. If you have any questions, please contact the MCPHS Chief Compliance Officer.

Facilities

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) provides facilities that contribute to the overall learning experience, including laboratories specially designed for skill-building and patient assessment in the radiologic sciences.

For the major in radiography, before structured clinical rotations students learn in an "energized" radiography laboratory with digital imaging equipment comparable to modern health care facilities. The laboratory provides a true-to-life experience, simulating examinations on a body phantom using a General Electric Proteus XR/a radiographic unit integrated with a Fuji SmartCR reader for distributed digital imaging applications. Following development of foundational expertise in digital imaging, students expand their skills during clinical rotations.

The location of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, as well as its affiliations with premier medical institutions located in the greater Boston and New England area, enable students to learn in health care institutions that are among the best in the world.

Mission & Goals

The Radiography program provides students with a high-quality, learner-centered environment. Students are supported by state-of -the-art academic and clinical experiences enabling them to become competent entry-level professionals in the medical imaging sciences.

Goals

• Program graduates will be competent entry level radiographers.
• Graduating students will possess the necessary skills to effectively communicate with patients and other professionals.
• The graduating student will possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills required of an entry-level radiographer.
• The graduating student will demonstrate professionalism that is congruent with the ARRT code of ethics.
• The program will successfully satisfy the employer and the graduate.  

Outcomes

First Time Registry Pass Rates

Pass rates are based on first-time passing scores of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Class of 2011	100%
Class of 2010	95%
Class of 2009	100%
Class of 2008	82%
Class of 2007	78%

Program Completion Rates

Class of 2011	93%
Class of 2010	95%
Class of 2009	88%
Class of 2008	82%
Class of 2007	100%

Job Placement Rates for the Past 5 Years

Class of 2011	88%
Class of 2010	75%
Class of 2009	100%
Class of 2008	95%
Class of 2007	100%

To make the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) aware of non-compliance of the standards, or to view the program's Assessment Plan, please go to http://www.jrcert.org/contact.html.

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Accreditation

Radiography

The program offered for the radiography major is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is authorized to grant undergraduate and graduate degrees in the health sciences and related fields. MCPHS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. 

Admission Requirements

Many of our programs have different admission requirements and deadlines. To see the specific admission requirements for this program, please click on the link below.

Transfer Requirements for Radiography (Postbaccalaureate BS) (Boston)