| Tecnología Radiológica
The Radiologic Technology Program is an integral part of the academic offerings of the College of Health Related Professions which is one the faculties of the Medical Sciences Campus of the University o Puerto Rico. As part relationship, the program receives a total fiscal and administrative support from the university system. The program’s mission is to prepare high quality Radiologic Technologists compromised with the values and the ethical-humanistic principles to contribute to the diagnostic and treatment of health conditions, through the use of radiant energy. This is achieved through the offering of a three year length Associate Degree. Students who apply for admission to the program must have one year of general education. The candidates selection process allow the admission of those best qualified. The curriculum design is competency-based, which facilitates the development of a competent and sensible Radiologic Technologist, with high ethical standards, ability to contribute to the health interdisciplinary team, and to communicate effectively. More over, the curriculum emphasizes the development of critical-thinking skills, problem solving, patient care, and evaluation skill of the radiographic product. Additionally, the program promotes the development of professional values and the importance of life-long learning. Students are exposed to a diversity of educational experiences such as: lectures, demonstrations, discussions, workshop. Laboratories, presentations, simulations, as well as analysis and case evaluations. The clinical component is fundamental for the application for acquired theoretical knowledge, whereas the curriculum provides clinical experiences by phase, which gradually upgrade the level of complexity. The clinical centers used, are accredited and recognized. The variety and quantity of experiences offered in these affiliations assure the development of the clinical qualified clinical preceptor contribute effectively to the development of clinical skills in the students. The program’s faculty is highly qualified and competent, processing a wide teaching and clinical experience. The keep themselves current with the latest scientific and technological advances of the profession. As part of its social compromise, the program participates in the development of continued education activities for Radiologic Technologists and offers professional consultation to other academic institution and agencies requiring such services. Program Goals To select the best qualified applicants for admission to the program. To provide the students the best clinical affiliations to ensure the development of professional competencies in the field of Radiologic Technology. To facilitate the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills in the students. To prepare a professional with the skills required to work effectively with other professional on the interdisciplinary health care team. To provide in the students the development of professional values and commitment with lifelong learning. To prepare Radiologic Technologist with required knowledge and skills that enable them to adequately respond to the needs of the market demands of their discipline. To guarantee adequate students services base on their needs and in harmony with the human, fiscal and physical resources of the institution. To develop in the student the competencies in the field of Radiologic Technology to meet the continuous change that takes place in society with the advent of modern technology . To prepare the students to pass the credentialing examination. To encourage the development of the professional competencies of faculty to enhance quality teaching. To promote continuing education activities for the Radiologic Technologists to keep then current in the professional avances in the field. To implant a systematic process for program evaluation to determine its effectiveness in accomplishing its mission. Admission Requirements
Course Descriptions (Please click here to download the course descriptions in PDF format) Informative Sheet (Please click here to download the Informative Sheet of the Program)
Program Outcomes The number of students who apply to the Radiologic Technology Program will be at least twice as much as the number of space available. At least 80% of the enrolled students will complete all the courses required to be promoted to the next academic year. The average course completion rate for the students enrolled in the program is 80%. Ninety nine percent (90%) of the Radiologic Technology Program students will pass all clinical rotations with at least 75% , C grade. At least 85% of the students enrolled in the program will complete graduation requirements within three (3) years. At least 90% of the graduates of the Radiologic Technology Program will graduate with with a GPA not less than 2.5 in a 0-4 grade point scale. At least 75% of the graduates of the Radiologic Technology Program will pass the credentialing examination test offered by the Radiologic Technology Examination Board. Ninety eight percent (98%) of the graduates of the Radiologic Technology Program be competent in performing the roles and responsibilities of a Radiologic Technologist. Ninety eight percent (98%) of the graduates of the Radiologic Technology Program will be successfully employed in the field at least six months after graduation. A one hundred percent (100%) of the Radiologic Technology Program alumni will participate in continuing education activities. Seventy five percent (75%) of our alumni will be pleased with the academic experiences received throughout the curriculum of the Radiologic Technology Program. Program Faculty
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Juan Meléndez Sostre Physical Address
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01/18/2008 |
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