Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy

Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy programs refers to four disciplines:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate Degree)
Nuclear Medicine (Associate Degree & Certificate)
Radiation Therapy (Associate Degree)
Radiography (Associate Degree)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

For more information about Diagnostic Medical Sonography, contact Cara Case, Program Coordinator at (203) 285-2383 or ccase@gatewayct.edu

The Associate in Science degree program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) provides individuals with the requisite academic and technical skills necessary to perform abdominal, obstetrical, superficial, vascular, and gynecological sonography procedures. Graduates are encouraged to apply for candidacy to a National Qualifying Examination for certification in Sonography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (S)) and/or as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS). A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer:

Uses safe, painless, and cost-effective techniques to image the body.
Works with physicians to obtain optimal images that are interpreted by physicians for medical diagnosis.
Provides information about the internal structure of organs without the use of radiation.
Examines the architecture and blood flow within vessels.
Maintains quality assurance on ultrasound, camera and imaging devices, and other related equipment.

Nuclear Medicine Technology

For more information about Nuclear Medicine contact Tracey Sullivan, Interim Program Coordinator, tsullivan@gatewayct.edu, tsullivan@gatewayct.edu

The Associate in Science degree and certificate programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology offer an outstanding education and the unique opportunity to train at some of the region’s leading health care facilities. At these institutions, you will learn from skilled certified technologists on state-of-the-art equipment. The Nuclear Medicine Technology Associate in Science degree and certificate programs prepare you for employment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. After completing the program, graduates are eligible to apply for the certifying examination in Nuclear Medicine Technology with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (www.arrt.org) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (www.nmtcb.org).

A Nuclear Medicine Technologist:

Uses safe, painless, and cost-effective techniques to image the body and treat disease.
Assists physicians in the diagnosis, management, treatment, and prevention of disease by administering very small amounts of radioactive materials, or radiopharmaceuticals.
Provides information about the function and the structure of virtually every major organ system in the human body.

The Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology accredits the program (www.jrcnmt.org).

Radiation Therapy

For more information about Radiation Therapy contact Gina Finn, Program Director, at (203) 285-2392 or gfinn@gatewayct.edu

In the Associate in Science degree program in Radiation Therapy, students take courses from the College’s general education core as well as specialized classroom, laboratory, and clinical education courses taught by radiation therapists, radiation physicists, physicians, dosimetrists, and other highly qualified professionals. The program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Tel: (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org.

A Radiation Therapist:

Delivers radiation treatment as prescribed by a physician for the treatment of disease, primarily cancer.
Monitors a patient’s physical condition and response to treatment.
Designs, verifies, and implements computer-generated treatment plans.
Creates opportunities for advancement into education, dosimetry, management, and sales.

Radiography

For more information about Radiograpy contact Julie Austin, Program Coordinator, at (203) 285-2382 or jaustin@gatewayct.edu

Gateway’s Associate in Science degree in Radiography offers an outstanding education and the opportunity to train at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, and other area facilities. You will learn from skilled, registered technologists at these institutions on state-of-the-art imaging equipment. This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Tel: (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org.

A Radiographer:

Assists the physician in diagnostic studies by administering ionizing radiation to patients.
Produces images necessary to visualize internal structures of the body.
Gains opportunities for advancement to other areas including Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Interventional Radiology, Bone Densitometry, and Mammography.

Approval & Accreditation

Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 Phone: 727-210-2350 Fax: 727-210-2354 / www.caahep.org

Nuclear Medicine Technology
The Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, 2000 W. Danforth Road, Suite 130, #203, Edmond, OK 73003, www.jrcnmt.org.

Radiation Therapy
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Tel: (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org.

Radiography
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Tel: (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org.

ARRTS Program

The AARTS program, offered by Gateway Community College, provides an innovative path for hospital-trained radiologic technologist professionals who wish to acquire their Associate of Science Degree. This program results in an Associate of Science Degree for hospital-based graduates in the areas of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, and Radiography.

In accordance with the Board of Regents for Higher Education policy, Gateway will grant credit to those applicants who are graduates of a two-year accredited hospital-based (certificate) program and who hold certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology. Certification areas include: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, and Radiography, ARDMS, ARRT (N), (T), (R), (D), NMTCB.

Upon verification of transcripts and current documentation of ARRT certification, applicants will be awarded up to 34 credits for courses in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Radiography. Individuals accepted into this program need only complete program pre-requisite courses and any general education courses required for the associate degree. Degree credit will also be granted for credit courses completed at other accredited collegiate institutions.