Radiologic Sciences Internship

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Radiologic Sciences from North Dakota State University includes two-three years of course work at NDSU and a 24-month internship in an affiliated, JRCERT accredited radiography program. To assist students to secure an internship, NDSU maintains affiliations with the following programs:

• MeritCare Radiology Program, Fargo, ND
• St. Cloud Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, St. Cloud, MN
• Sanford Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology, Sioux Falls, SD
• Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, Sioux Falls, SD
• Rapid City Regional Hospital Medical Radiography Program, Rapid City, SD
• Medcenter One School of Radiography, Bismarck, ND
• Mercy/St. Luke's School of Radiologic Technology, Cedar Rapids, IA
• St. Luke's College Radiologic Technology, Sioux City, IA
• Iowa Methodist/Iowa Health School of Radiologic Technology, Des Moines, IA

The 24-month full-time internship consists of classroom and clinical instruction which prepares the graduate to enter the profession with experience in all areas of diagnostic radiography. Successful completion of the internship qualifies the graduate to take the national certifying examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and earn the registered technologist, radiography, credential, RT(R).

Curriculum
Internship courses may include:

• Orientation/Medical Imaging Standards
• Ethics and Legal Issues
• Positioning
• Film Critique
• Principles of Exposure
• Radiation Physics
• Quality Assurance
• Nursing/Imaging Pharmacology
• Radiation Protection
• Radiation Biology
• Medical Informatics
• Cross-sectional Anatomy
• Pathophysiology
• Trauma, Pediatric/Geriatric Radiology
• Advanced Patient Care
• Management
• Equipment Maintenance/Systems Analysis
• Registry Review/Professionalism
• Independent Study Projects
• Introduction to Specialty Areas, i.e. CT, MRI, mammography
• Clinical

Evaluation
Interns are evaluated regularly by clinical staff, the clinical instructor, faculty and program director. Clinical performance is evaluated using a competency based evaluation system and performance appraisal.

Tuition and Expenses
During the internship, students enroll at NDSU for RS 496-Field Experience/Internship credit. Tuition is paid to NDSU. Internships are exempt from tuition discounts and cultural diversity waivers. Textbooks cost approximately $750.00 for the two year period and are distributed at the clinical site. Students are responsible for providing their own living accommodations and transportation during the internship. Designated parking for student interns is provided. A dress code, i.e. lab coat, scrub attire, white shoes, will be specified for interns. Professional liability insurance is provided to NDSU student interns, though students may purchase additional coverage if they choose.

Internship Admission Requirements
To be eligible to apply for the internship, NDSU students must have satisfactorily completed at least the first two years of courses on campus with a minimum GPA of 2.50, though some programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA. Transfer students must have completed at least 20 resident credits at NDSU prior to the start of the internship. Student selection is made by the affiliated hospital's Admissions Committee on the basis of academic performance, courses completed, work experience, references, and personal interview. ACT scores may also be considered. Application deadline is December 31, however, there is some variation among clinical programs. Interviews and intern selection will occur in the spring. For all programs, a non-refundable acceptance fee is required to hold your internship place. This amount is applied to program fees.

Additional information to assist you with internship application is available from the Department of Allied Sciences. It is recommended that you begin work with this major adviser at least one year prior to internship application.