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Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Professions 7703 Floyd Curl Drive MSC 6246 San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 210-567-7960 George Kudolo, Ph.D., CPC, FAIC, FAACC Professor and Chair kudolo@uthscsa.edu , Ph.D. in Health Sciences , School of Health Professions 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229 210-567-4813 Giselle Carnaby, CCC-SLP, M.P.H, Ph.D. Program Director Professor Carnaby@uthscsa.edu , Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Health Professions 7703 Floyd Curl Drive MSC 6246 San Antonio, Texas 78229 210-450-8479 Terri Murphy-Sanchez, MS, MLS: CSMLS, ASCP CM Program Director Assistant Professor sancheztl@uthscsa.edu , Medical Imaging Scineces , School of Health Professions 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900 210-567-7966 Vanessa Flores, M. Ed., BS., RT(R) Program Director Assistant Professor/Clinical floresv8@uthscsa.edu , Medical Sciences , School of Health Professions 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900 210-567-7966 Ahmed Galaleldeen, Ph.D. Program Director galaleldeen@uthscsa.edu
You will have to do some research and make contacts within your future field to find opportunities: Take a HIPAA class so that you can tell prospective practitioners that you are HIPAA compliant. Volunteer to work in any capacity in an office or emergency room where professionals in your field are employed. In the course of your volunteer work, you might become acquainted with a professional who…, Does the School of Health Professions have any connections to the hospitals or clinics in the area where I can observe or shadow?, The School of Health Professions does not place applicants in clinics for observational or shadowing experiences. Call your local hospitals and clinics and see if they allow individuals to observe their professionals. They understand it is a requirement for acceptance into health care programs., How many observation hours will I need?, Program Minimum Required Hours Form to Record Hours Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) 30 hours of observation, volunteering or employment under a licensed occupational therapist Report hours in OTCAS. Doctor of Physical Therapy 50 hours of observation, volunteering or employment under a licensed physical therapist Report hours in PTCAS. Master of Physician Assistant Studies Shadow hours (PA,…
Division of Respiratory Care
The Entry to the Profession Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) and Master of Science in Respiratory Care (MSRC) programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), and program outcomes data can be found on the CoARC website . In 2017, the Entry to the Profession MSRC program was visited and reviewed by CoARC and received a 10-year approval…
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Our Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences degree program consists of 64 semester credit hours of medical laboratory science courses and clinical practicums taken at UT Health San Antonio. Students must complete the required core curriculum courses and program prerequisites at an accredited institution prior to admission to the program. For more information, please visit the UT Health…, Program accreditation, The Medical Laboratory Sciences programs are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science. Learn more about our accreditation., Institutional accreditation, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also called UT Health San Antonio, is accredited by the , Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. UT Health San Antonio also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of UT Health San Antonio may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling , (404)-679-4500, , or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website, , www.sacscoc.org.
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
Our recent graduates have found employment across the country including at Mission Trails Baptist, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, North Central Baptist Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Dallas Children's Hospital. Our students participate in internships that often lead to employment offers before graduation. Respiratory care is one of the fastest-growing…
Master of Science in Respiratory Care
Our recent graduates have found employment across the country including at Mission Trails Baptist, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, North Central Baptist Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Dallas Children's Hospital. Our students participate in internships that often lead to employment offers before graduation. Respiratory care is one of the fastest-growing…, According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,, the median salary for respiratory therapists is more than $77,000 per year. Learn why Texas needs more RTs Interested in learning more about the respiratory care profession? Explore the following links: American Association for Respiratory Care
MSIS Grading Policy, , Final course grades are determined using the following Grade Scale:, 100-90, A, 89-80, B, 79-75, C, 74-70, D, Below 70, F, **A grade of C or higher is required for all courses. Students receiving a grade of D or F may be dismissed from the program.
It is the policy of the M.S. in Imaging Sciences program to work with students to find fair and equitable solutions to problems apart from those invoking the grievance procedures. Step 1: The student should first take their problem or question to their course professor(s). Usually, the professor will have direct knowledge about the subject and is best qualified to resolve the situation. Step 2:…
Clinical obligations: relevant requirements for completion of a clinical course including, but not limited to, background checks, drug screening, travel to geographically dispersed clinical settings, evening and/or weekend clinical assignments, and documentation of professional liability. Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement, Note: , A criminal background check, drug screen, and medical review/screening are required for all clinical sites. All fees associated with the criminal background check, drug screening, and medical screening are the student’s responsibility., This policy is an addition to and not a substitution for other JCC student policies., To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for health care providers, and in the interest of your safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met to enter the clinical area. These policies may be expanded due to additional requirements that may originate from…, Medical Review/Screening, The specific health screening requirements are: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR): Documentation of two doses of MMR, , or, Positive, IgG MMR Titers (copy of titer lab report required). History of the disease is not acceptable. Varicella (Chicken Pox): Documentation of two doses of Varicella, , or , Positive, IgG Varicella Titer (copy of titer lab report required). History of the disease is not acceptable. Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: 1 dose of Tdap (includes pertussis), then Td , and/or, Tdap booster every 10 years. Hepatitis B (HBV) Series: Documentation of complete series of Hep B doses, , or, Positive, Quantitative Hep B Surface Antibody Titer (copy of titer lab report required), , or, Hep B Declination form. Tuberculosis Screening: (one of the following is required) 2-Step Tuberculosis Skin Testing , or, 2 annual negative skin tests Skin Tests must include a millimeter reading even if “0”, Or,, ONE (1) negative IGRA/TB Gold/T-Spot blood test report within the past 12 months; , Or, , if a positive TST history then (1) a document showing a positive skin test, (2) a negative chest x-ray report, and (3) a TB Screening form. TB Risk Assessment & Attestation Form: Annual TB skin Test or Completion of Annual TB Risk Assessment Form Influenza (flu shot): Submit documentation of a flu shot administered during the current flu season (The school will provide a date). The renewal…, Background Check, To participate in clinical placement all students must use the approved online compliance system to complete criminal background checks. The background check is not a requirement for acceptance to the program and should not be completed until the student receives acceptance to the program or completes the registration process. At that time, the student will receive the program code or placing…, Drug Screen, To participate in clinical placement all students must use the approved online compliance system to complete the drug screen. The drug screen is not a requirement for acceptance to the program and should not be completed until the student accepts the program or completes the registration process. The clinical agency reviews the drug screen and the clinical agency provides clearance for the…, Other Health Science Program Requirements, CPR (Infant, Child, and Adult) American Heart Association BLS Provider course The renewal date will be set based on your card's expiration date. Proof of Health Insurance Copy of health insurance care- must have student’s name on the care or proof as dependent. Program Orientation Handbook Verification Form MRI screening form Other documents required by your program of study. Students MUST…