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continuing education courses
The Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging provides classes that meet ASRT guidelines for Category A Continuing Education Credits. Presentations are held days, evenings and weekends throughout the year on current topics pertinent to your professional development. These presentations are open to ARRT registered technologists for a fee. For more information, call (804) 627-5374 or click here to send an email.
Want to branch out?
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging offers Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) programs. If you are an RT, or senior level student in an imaging school, our programs can open exciting doorways in the dynamic field of Medical Imaging. All fees are required prior to start of courses.
| UPCOMING PROGRAMS IN 2012: | |
| CT | June 6-8 |
| Mammography | July 10-14 |
| MRI | TBD |
Bone Densitometry
Computed Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mammography
Digital Mammography
Clinical Education
Tuition and Fees
8-Hour weekend seminar for Imaging Professionals. This program does not include clinical exams as required by the ARRT and may not meet criteria established by State Boards of Medicine. The fee is $99.00. For more information, call (804)627-5374 or click here to send an email.
Components of seminar include:
- Bone Physiology
- Evaluation and Diagnosis
- Prevention and Treatment
- Equipment Operation
- Scan Analysis
- Quality Control
- Anatomy Positioning and Analysis
Candidates applying for the Bone Densitometry course must meet one of the following requirements to be eligible for enrollment:
- ARRT(R) Radiography
- ARRT(RT) Radiation Therapy
- ARRT(N) Nuclear Medicine Technology or NMTCB
A copy of ARRT status (available at www.arrt.org) or documentation of current enrollment in an accredited program is required.
*The clinical education component is an additional fee, see clinical education information.
The CT program is presented in a 3 day workshop format designed to instruct technologists and radiography students on theory and processes used in CT. The cost of registration is $599; lunch is on your own. Days and times may vary slightly. For more information, call (804)627-5374 or click here to send an email.
Classes in the workshop include:
- Cross-sectional pathology and review
- Pharmacology / Venipuncture
- Introduction to CT and Equipment
- CT Protocols
- CT Physics
Candidates applying for CT must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for enrollment in the course:
- ARRT(R) Radiology
- ARRT(RT) Radiation Therapy
- ARRT(N) Nuclear Medicine Technology or NMTCB
- Current enrollment in an accredited program in Radiography, Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine.
A copy of ARRT status (available at www.arrt.org) or documentation of current enrollment in an accredited program is required.
*The clinical education component is an additional fee, see clinical education information.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - TBA
The MRI program is a 16 week course that meets one night per week for 3.5 hours. The program is made up of four sections at a cost of $200.00 each. Two sections are taught in the first half of the program; the remaining two sections are taught in the second half of the program. Total cost of the didactic course is $800.00. Books are an additional fee and must be purchased prior to class. CE credits are awarded to individuals completing the program. For more information or to request an application, call (804)627-5374 or click here to send an email.
Class components include:
- Cross-sectional pathology and review
- Introduction to MRI and Equipment
- Law, Ethics and Diversity
- MRI Protocols
- Pharmacology / Venipuncture
- MRI Physics
Candidates applying for MRI must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for enrollment in the course.
- ARRT(R) Radiography
- ARRT(RT) Radiation Therapy
- ARRT(N) Nuclear Medicine Technology or NMTCB
- ARRT(S) Sonography or ARDMS
- Current enrollment in an accredited program in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine or Sonography.
A copy of ARRT status (available at www.arrt.org) or documentation of current enrollment in an accredited program is required.
*The clinical education component is an additional fee, see clinical education information.
The mammography program is a workshop offered 2 times per year. Classes are over a 5 day period; Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am - 7:30pm and Saturday from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Days and times may vary slightly. Saturday includes positioning training with a model.
This program is designed to meet the MQSA requirements for the following areas: breast anatomy, physiology, positioning, compression, quality assurance/quality control techniques and implant imaging. This program does not include the performance of the minimum 25 examinations under direct supervision. Individual must obtain the clinical exams as required by the FDA MQSA requirements on their own or through the clinical option.
*Participants can enroll in supplemental clinical education course which is available to qualified candidates upon request for additional cost; see clinical education information. The workshop fee is $500; lunch is on your own. For more information, call (804)627-5374 or click here to send an email.
Classes in the workshop include:
- Equipment
- Digital & analog
- Anatomy
- Positioning
- Early Detection
- Histology
- Pathology
- MQSA Regulations
- ACR accreditation
- Epidemiology of Breast Cancer
- Biopsy procedures & BIRADS
- Image evaluation
- ARRT Clinical Requirements and test preparation
- 8 CE credits on Digital imaging
Participants must meet one of the following requirements to be eligible for enrollment in the course:
- ARRT(R) Radiography
- Current enrollment in an accredited Radiography program
A copy of ARRT status (available at www.arrt.org) or documentation of current enrollment in an accredited program is required.
*The clinical education component is an additional fee, see clinical education information.
Digital
Mammography - 8 hours - (Offered during the mammography
workshop).
Lunch is on your own. For more information, call
(804)627-5374 or click here to send
an email.
Participants must meet one of the following requirements to be eligible for enrollment in the course:
- ARRT(R) Radiography
- Current enrollment in an accredited Radiography program
A copy of ARRT status (available at www.arrt.org) or documentation of current enrollment in an accredited program is required.
* The clinical education component is an additional fee, see clinical education information.
Clinical Education (an additional fee is required)
Clinical education rotations are offered to Imaging Professionals for advanced modalities in order to satisfy the minimum clinical requirements. Clinical education opportunities through the school are only offered to Qualified* candidates to meet the minimum competency requirements for the ARRT.
Clinical training is based on a first come first serve basis and may not be completed by the ARRT CQ2011 implementation. Hours of clinical education may include day, evening and weekend hours, depending on clinical site availability. Mammography hours are available only during the weekdays 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Students who wish to enroll in clinical instruction are required to complete a physical, a criminal background check, and a drug-screen as required by the Bon Secours Richmond Health System. Students are required to purchase an approved School uniform (see below) and meet minimum physical standards as listed below.
Students are responsible for payment of fees and uniforms. Please see table below for clinical fees for qualified applicants: a total of 250 hours of clinical experience.
Students must purchase approved School uniforms though London Uniform:
Locations:
1555 N Parham Rd
Richmond, VA 23229
804-282-9631
2200 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
804-520-877
Students are required to meet:
Minimum Physical Standards (Essential Functions)
Accepted applicants are required to sign a form stating that they can meet the following standards.
The following physical requirements must be met by students entering the program.
1. Hearing: Adequate to receive verbal communication from patients needing assistance and from members of the health care team.
2. Communication Skills: (speech, reading, writing) Must be able to communicate clearly to patients, fellow students, faculty and all members of the health care team.
3. Vision: Requires eye sight correctable to 20/20 to operate radiographic equipment and read information from printed sources and computer screens. Visual acuity is also required for the observation necessary for patient assessment, care and management.
4. Gross and fine motor coordination: requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation of radiographic equipment.
5. Other: Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing 50 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular clinical day.
The student must verify by signature that he/she can perform the physical requirements/essential functions listed above. A Registered Nurse signature is also required for verification.
Clinical training may be available to registered imaging professionals that have successfully completed a course in comparable training. For more information, call (804)627-5374 or click here to send an email
Limited Licensure Technologists
Limited license technologists are not eligible to apply/enroll in the MRI,
CT, BD, Mammography or clinical courses in the advanced modality programs.
Individuals must be ARRT certified or hold a comparable credential for
enrollment. For more information, call (804)627-5374 or click here to send an email.
Advanced Modality Fees
|
Bone Densitometry 1 day Seminar- includes course materials and lunch |
$99 | Clinic is an additional cost. |
| CT - Computed Tomography Workshop - includes 3 day workshop, and course materials. | $599 | Clinic is an additional cost. |
|
MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaing |
$800 | Books are an additional cost. Clinic is an additional cost. |
| Mammography Workshop- includes 40 hour workshop and course materials | $500 | Clinic is an additional cost. |
| Mammography Digital includes lunch | $120 | |
| Radiography Clinical Review - This is a clinical course. |
$225 |
Other clinical fees are associated. See advanced modality clinical. This course is for technologists who have maintained an active status (CE compliant) but have been out of the clinical field for an extended amount of time and wish to re-enter. Clinical assignments will include the operating room, portables, digital imaging and fluoroscopy. |
| Advanced Modality Clinical | ||
| Health Screening | $95 | Is for individuals with complete immunization records and required immunities. Includes evaluation of immunization records, TB testing, Drug Screening, Health Assessment, Fit-testing. |
| Advanced Modality Clinical Pre-Rotation Health Screening Fee- | $300 | Fee is for individuals with incomplete vaccination records or incomplete immunity (rubella, rubeola, mumps, varicella, hepatitis B). Health Screening Fee includes record review, antibody testing, booster immunization if indicated, drug screening, physical exam, fit-testing for masks, TB Testing |
| Advanced Modality Clinical Rotations | $225 | Advanced Modality Clinical (AIC 200) Includes 250 hours of clinical education geared to provide opportunity to earn competencies for ARRT advanced modality certification. Available for CT, MRI, Mammography, and Bone Densitometry. |
| Advanced Modality Clinical Rotations | $500 | Fee is for individuals that have completed the required coursework through an approved educational facility and only needs clinical to earn competencies for ARRT advanced modality certification. Available for CT, MRI, Mammography and Bone Densitometry. |
|
Advanced Modality Pre-Rotation Background Check |
$70 | Completed online |
Direct all questions related to course dates and availability of registration forms to the Continuing Education Coordinator: Stacy_Whittington@bshsi.org.
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging
8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 700
Richmond, VA 23227
804-627-5408
