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The School of Allied Health at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is dedicated to providing high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare individuals for a variety of professional healthcare roles and to be conscientious, contributing members of their profession and society.
Undergraduate Studies In Allied Health
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The BSRS program offers students an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become radiologic technologists. Radiologic Sciences is a healthcare profession combining state-of-the-art technology and imaging techniques with human compassion to provide a rewarding career. Through the use of ionizing radiation, radiologic technologists produce diagnostic images used for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury. As professionals, radiographers are required to observe the ethical and professional standards expected of all persons involved in caring for patients in health care settings.
What are some career fields available to me if I major in Radiologic Technology?
- Bone densitometry
- Cardiovascular-interventional radiography
- Computed tomography
- General radiography
- Mammography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Medical equipment sales
- Quality Managment
- Radiology Information Systems
- Surgery
With additional education you could practice in:
- Education
- Nuclear Medicine
- Medical Dosimetry
- Radiation Therapy
- Sonography
- Management
Accreditation
Radiologic Sciences Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182, phone number 312-704-5300, mail@jrcert.org, http://www.jrcert.org.
The Radiologic Sciences Program is Accredited by the JRCERT. The most recent accreditation award was 8 years and the next review is scheduled for 2025.
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The RT to BSRS program provides an individualized plan of education to assist technologists, who are ARRT registered in Radiography, in gaining the skills necessary to meet their future career goals. This program was designed for technologists who are interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree. The technologist may earn credit without enrollment in 44 hours of radiologic sciences courses. Northwestern State University offers an individualized plan for learning to assist radiologic technologists registered in radiography who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in radiologic science. The length of the program will be based on the amount of prior academic coursework completed. Our mission is to provide students with the education to promote success, professionalism, and opportunity in the radiologic sciences.
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The NSU School of Allied Health offers a pathway for associate degree allied health professionals to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Allied Health (BASAH).Β This is a completion degree that consists of 60 credit hours of coursework for the student to complete at NSU.Β The BASAH will allow student to transfer general education and up to 30 hours of clinical coursework credits from their associate degree program to meet the requirements of the BASAH program.Β The program is offered , making it accessible and convenient.
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Post-Baccalaureate Studies in Allied Health
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The post-baccalaureate certificate program in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program is specifically designed for registered radiologic technologists who desire to obtain national certification in MRI. The post-baccalaureate certificate program will:
- Provide students the knowledge and skill needed to safely obtain MRI images;
- Promote the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to perform MRI imaging;
- Provide instruction in MRI procedures, sequencing parameters, physical principles of image formation, & data acquisition and processing;
- Promote patient safety in MR imaging; and
- Prepare graduates to pass a national MRI certification exam.
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- Provide students the knowledge and skill needed to safely obtain CT images;
- Promote the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to perform CT imaging;
- Provide instruction in CT imaging procedures, physics principles of image formation;
- Promote patient safety in CT imaging; and
- Prepare graduates to pass national CT certification examinations
Graduate Studies In Allied Health
The Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences Program at Northwestern State University provides a specialized program of study that will prepare baccalaureate radiologic sciences professionals to become leaders in the radiologic sciences. The MSRS program offers two concentrations in the areas of radiologic sciences education and administration. The program allows radiologic sciences professionals to earn a graduate degree in their discipline and to develop skills that will assist with career advancement within radiologic sciences education and administration.
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Laura Aaron PhD, RT(R)(M)(QM)
Professor
318-677-3020
Allied Health Programs β Northwestern State University
carwilel@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile
Eloise Chambers
Administrative Assistant for Allied Health
Shreveport campus office 202 | 318-677-3020.
chamberse@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile
Kari Cook MSRS, RT(R)
Associate Professor
Alexandria campus office 212 | 318-769-7859
cookk@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile
Tammy Curtis PhD, RT(R), (CT) (CHES)
Graduate Coordinator; Professor
Shreveport campus office 203 | 318-677-3067
curtist@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile
Kendall DeLacerda MSRS, RT (R)
Co-Clinical Coordinator: Assistant Professor
Alexandria campus office 213 | 318-769-7858
delacerdak@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile
Becky Farmer MSRS, RT(R), (M)
Associate Professor
Shreveport campus officeΒ 207 | 318-677-3066
brittb@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile
Kelli Welch Haynes EdD, RT(R)
Program Director, BSRS: Professor
Shreveport campus officeΒ 209 | 318-677-3071
haynesk@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile
Joel Hicks EdD, RT(R)
Director of School of Allied Health: Associate Professor
Shreveport campus office 403 | 318-677-3072
hicksj@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile
Cindy McGuire MSRS, RT(R)(M)
Assistant Professor
Alexandria campus office 207 | 318-769-7561
mcguirec@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile
Angela McKnight, MSRS, RT(R)(T)
Assistant Professor
Shreveport campus office 201 | 318-677-3095
mcknighta@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile
Ben Wood Ed.D., RT(R)
Co-Clinical Coordinator: Associate Professor
Shreveport campus office 227 | 318-677-3080
woodb@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile
Northwestern State University and the following Universities have agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for articulations with associate degree programs. The articulations will allow students to complete their Associate Degree and transfer their credit hours to Northwestern State University in partial fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Allied Health.
SUSLA
Bossier Parish Community College
LSU Eunice
Delgado Community College
Fletcher Technical Community College
Baton Rouge Community College
Nunez Community College
Follow the “Online Admissions” link at NSU Admissions to establish your admissions account.Β You can create your account, apply to NSU, and review your activity as it relates to your admission.
This account is only for admission, and once you are accepted, does not apply to registration, financial aid, or other on-campus activities.
The Office of the Registrar hasΒ prepared a website forΒ Tuition and Fees featuring a Cost of Attendance Calculator.
NSU Financial Aid Office web site answers many questions about the financial aid process, what types of financial aid are available, and how to apply for financial aid.
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