Dates:
The program begins in August of each year.
Clinical/Class Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (with 30 minute lunch)
Total program hours will never exceed 40 per week
Clinical Instruction:
Following a 3 - 4 week orientation consisting of classroom and laboratory instruction, students begin clinical rotations at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Academic Instruction:
Classroom instruction is held in a separate building on the Hospital campus.
Assessment:
Student competence is determined by written and practical examinations, and by clinical evaluations. Clinical staff is involved in evaluating the students in terms of both their professional growth and their technical ability.
Program Costs - Tuition and Expenses:
Application Fee: $25 Non-refundable processing fee
Tuition: $6,775 2 years of tuition (as of August 2008)
- $3387.50 – 1st year tuition due prior to start of classes
- $3387.50 – 2nd year tuition due 1st week of classes during 2nd year)
Books: $700 All required books (due prior to start of classes)
Miscellaneous: Room and Board, Meals, Transportation, Uniforms, School Shirts, Registry Review Seminar, Classroom Supplies
All costs are subject to change.
Refunds:
If the student leaves the Radiology School for any reason, the following refund policy will be followed:
- Textbook Fee: No Refund
- Week 1: 75% of 1st year tuition
- Week 2: 50% of 1st year tuition
- Week 3: 25% of 1st year tuition
- Weeks 5-104: No Refund
Financial Aid:
The school does NOT participate with Federal Student Aid programs such as student loans or Pell Grants. However, the Radiography School participates in the following financial assistance programs:
- New York State Higher Education Services Corp.
- Tuition Assistant Program (TAP)
- Veteran's Benefits
- Social Security Benefits
- Employment & Training Administration (formally JTPA)
- The ASRT Education and Research Foundation Scholarships
The student is responsible for paying tuition and book fees on or before the due date. If financial aid payments are received for the student, the amount of overpayment will be refunded to the student.
Health requirements:
Each student must have a physical examination for health certification prior to starting the program. This includes filling out a health questionnaire and either proof of or obtaining immunizations/vaccinations and/or booster shots, as well as the Hepatitis B series. A TB tine test must be done annually. All of this can be done either through the hospital's Center for Occupational Health for a fee, or through the student's own physician. The student will receive further information on this and instructions, upon their acceptance into the program. The flu and pneumonovax are available periodically at no charge to ensure the student's continued health. While in attendance, the Emergency Care Center, Employee Assistance Program and other facilities operated by Glens Falls Hospital are available to the students for health and other job-related problems, accepting health insurance plans or other forms of payment. Each student must provide his or her own health insurance coverage, in the event the student becomes ill or is injured.
Safety:
Radiation monitoring is provided for the student throughout the two years. The student's monthly readings will be reviewed to insure proper radiation protection practices are being followed.
