GE Healthcare is proud to partner with Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences to offer this BS Radiologic Sciences distance learning degree program. We know that working full time and managing family and personal responsibilities leave little time for returning to college...but how else can you advance your career? We understand your dilemma and that is why we are here to help.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Sciences is a fully accredited, affordable and flexible distance-learning program and is now accepting enrollments for the upcoming semester. Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your earning potential.

Summer Semester 2005 - Application deadline April 4

Fall Summer Semester 2005 - Application deadline August 1.

• Boost your earning potential. Earn up to 30% more with a 4-year degree and gain the status needed to increase your options and bargaining power.

• Stay on top of this increasingly complex field. Your role as a radiological technologist is changing. Technological advances are transforming the workplace and treatment procedures are more complex. Build your knowledge with a Radiologic Sciences specialized degree.

• Be ready for new requirements. Technologists educated to this level will be able to adapt to the changing requirements of the practice environment while continuing to provide optimal patient care.

With your bachelor's degree, you can turn these challenges into career-launching opportunities. Take your pick from healthcare facilities that demand more skilled professionals or open the door to management and enjoy the income increases that higher education brings.

You'll participate in all required activities via a state-of-the-art online learning system, supplemented with e-mail and on-line discussion groups between professors and students. DVD and CD-ROM presentations, manuals and documentation supplement this, allowing you to integrate your coursework into your daily professional activities. Unique to online education, a mentor will assist you with coursework, provide ongoing feedback and guide you through the program. This nationally recognized, affordable and flexible program, offered through Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, provides quality instruction and academic guidance through a multi-dimensional distance learning environment, allowing students to further their education while maintaining their careers and family lives.

The Security of an Accredited Degree

The BSRS program is offered through the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences which is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, so your degree is transferable, should you decide to continue your education.

The Convenience of Distance Learning

Multimedia presentations provide classroom-style education and, together with course textbook(s) and additional readings, allow you to complete your degree at your own pace in the comfort of your own home.

Unique One-to-One Academic Guidance

Students are assigned to facilitators, working professionals in your industry, who provide one-to-one mentoring and assistance in achieving the program’s objectives.

Support from Peers

The Internet Communication Center Website, a centralized interaction portal for students, instructors, facilitators, and program administrators, allows you to participate in online forums, discussion sessions, and direct e-mail to the faculty and staff of the program.

Small Group Experience

The program provides many opportunities for working in small groups with other radiologic technologists. These group communications and activities give you chances to share your own experiences and learn from the experience of others.

Program Objectives

• Develop managerial skills necessary to direct radiologic services.

• Increase your knowledge of advanced imaging modalities.

• Assume leadership roles in the advancement of your profession.

• Practice a holistic and ethical approach to health care.

• Value lifelong learning as a means to continuously update professional knowledge and skills.

Program Length and Time Commitment

Students complete the 60-credit Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program in seven 15-week semesters that span approximately two years and four months. Six to nine credits of coursework are offered each semester, and students can expect to spend 15- 20 hours per week completing course requirements and studying.

Program Faculty

All Radiologic Sciences faculty members possess work experience in radiologic sciences along with graduate degrees. This combination of strong academic credentials and solid field experience allows them to guide students through meaningful learning experiences that will immediately prepare them for more responsible roles in their own organizations.

Transferring Credits

Credits earned at another institution will be transferred and applied toward degree requirements under the following policies:

• Courses must be successfully completed (with a grade of "C" or above) at other regionally accredited institutions.

• Only the 12 credits in general education courses that are required in the curriculum (see Items 3 & 4 under Admission Requirements) of the student's professional program will be transferred.

• The total number of credits transferred may not exceed those allowed by the residency policy. According to the residency policy, a student must complete at least 36 semester credits at Florida Hospital College of Healthcare Science to earn the Bachelor of Science Degree.

• To be considered for transfer, all credit must appear on an official transcript. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by official copies of translations and course-by-course evaluations done by a reputable international evaluation service. Applications for this type of evaluation are available in the Records Office.

• Transfer credit will be placed on a student's transcript during the first semester in which the student enrolls as a degree-seeking student.

Admissions Requirements

Both Associate Degree and non-Associate Degree holders can be eligible for admission to this program. Please note that it is not a requirement for a student to have taken all requirements listed below before entering the program, however, they must take several pre-requisites before certain courses in the program. The pre-requisites are not offered in this program. Admission Criteria are described below:

To be eligible for admission to Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program, an applicant must meet the following qualifications:

• Graduate of a JRCERT accredited radiography program.

• Be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or be registry eligible.

• If your ARRT license is expired, proof of former license is acceptable.

• To prove registry eligibility, obtain a letter from the director of your JRCERT program verifying eligibility to sit for the registry.

Program Cost

The total program cost is $14,075. Most semesters offer 3 courses at $660 for a total of $1,980 per semester. A matriculation fee of $150 is included in the total program cost. Textbooks for each semester are estimated at about $200-$400. Financial Aid is available for students who qualify. See the Financial Aid section.

Financial Aid

Sallie Mae
Students seeking financial aid should complete the free Application for a "Career Training" Loan online at http://www.slmfinancial.com/ and consult the Financial Aid representatives at Florida Hospital College of Health Science.

Grants and Loans
Students can find more information on government loans and grant in these government financial aid publications, The Student Guide and Fund your education.

Tuition Reimbursement
Some employers provide tuition reimbursement for their employees. Check with your institute for opportunities of tuition reimbursement for your higher education.