School of Health Professions

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School of Health Professions

School of Health Professions

Component of the University of Texas School System

Students may apply for financial aid & scholarships

Students complete lectures and labs at UTMDACC

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How Are We Different?

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Develop your skills in the #2 Cancer Center

Faculty to student ratio of 4 to 1

State-of-the-art laboratory equipment and

cutting-edge technology

Clinical experience and certification

$1,600 average tuition for 15 semester

credit hours

Admissions Process

Your Institution

•Texas Core

•Science Prerequisites

Apply for UTMDACC

•Prerequisites

•GPA

•Essay

•Recommendation Forms

• Interview

•Clinical Observation

Enroll at UTMDACC

•Upper-Level coursework

•Clinical Experience

•Bachelors Degree

•Board Certification Exam

•Start professional career!

•Or enroll in graduate education

Degree Programsin Laboratory Sciences

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Clinical Laboratory Science

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Clinical Laboratory Professionals

Examine and count blood cells to detect abnormalities found in anemias, leukemias and infections so appropriate therapy can be started

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Clinical Laboratory Professionals

Detect and identify disease-causing bacteria and parasites

Determine the best antibiotics to use for bacterial infections

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Clinical Laboratory Professionals

Analyze body fluids for many diverse proteins, sugars, enzymes, lipids, hormones and drugs

Provide information to physicians to help diagnose◦ Cancer ◦ Diabetes and kidney disease◦ Drug overdoses◦ And many other conditions…

Clinical Laboratory Professionals

Determine blood types

Provide compatible unit transfusion

Prepare stem cells

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Quick Facts

100% Job placement rate

100% First-time pass rate on board certification exam in 2011 and 2012

Average national salary $59,050

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Cytogenetic Technology

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Key Role

Study cell division and the structure of chromosomes as applied to the diagnosis and monitoring of acquired and inherited abnormalities

Identify chromosomal abnormalities to detect and treat genetic diseases

Down syndrome karyotyping

Numerical and Structural Chromosome abnormality

will cause genetic disease and cancer

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Chromosomal Clues

Search for clues by using conventional and molecular DNA techniques, and the latest computer imaging technology to study chromosomes or genes

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Clinical Applications

Prenatal Testing◦ Reason for miscarriage◦ Genetic risk for baby

Postnatal Testing◦ Mental retardation & developmental retardation

◦ Gender identification

Cancer Cytogenetics◦ Cancer diagnosis and differential diagnosis◦ Determine prognosis & clinical trials

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Quick Facts

100% First-time pass rate on board certification exam in 2012

100% job placement

Average salary $63,150

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Cytotechnology

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Key Role

Study cellular changes at the microscopic level to detect and diagnose disease

Work with pathologists and physicians to play a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases

Detect disease early when treatment is most effective

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Cytotechnologists

Examine human

cell samples using

the light

microscope

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Cytotechnologists

Makes judgmental decision as to what is normal and abnormal

Prepare pathology reports

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Quick Facts

100% First-time pass rate on board certification exam

Average Salary $68,250

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Histotechnology

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Key Role

Prepare human or

animal tissue

samples for

microscopic

examination

Experts in sectioning

and staining tissues

Tissue Analysis

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Quick Facts

100% Graduation Rate in 2012

100% Job Placement Rate in 2012

Average Salary $54,270

Molecular Genetics

Getting You Ready For Today and Tomorrow

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Key Role

Studies the role of genetics in diagnosing and screening disease as well as determining treatment

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Molecular Genetic Technologists

Proficiency and competency in genetic testing and analysis spanning the major areas of

◦ Pre and Postnatal diagnosis

◦ Risk assessment for familial cancer

◦ Diagnosis and prognosis in oncology

◦ Identification and quantitation of microbial agents

◦ Forensics

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Noteworthy

100% Graduation rate in 2013

100% Job placement rate in 2013

Average salary $59,050

Degree Programsin Radiologic Sciences

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Diagnostic Imaging

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Computed Tomography (CT)

Utilizes ionizing radiation to produce cross-sectional images of the body

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Uses strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the body

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Education Emphasis

Leads to careers in Instructional leadership positions in medical imaging or other healthcare related organizations

Flexible program schedule◦ Full-time or Part-time

◦ Content delivered via hybrid format

Leads to careers in managerial Leadership

Management Emphasis

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

2010 Wage & Salary Survey

Average Salary with a Bachelor’s degree◦ $55,063 (Radiographer)

◦ $61,245 (CT Technologist)

◦ $63,573 (MRI Technologist)

◦ $64,117 (Interventional Technologist)

◦ $73,423 (Supervisor/Manager)

◦ $105,872 (Applications/Software Specialist)

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Key Role

A Sonographer is highly-skilled professional who uses ultrasound equipment to create images of structures inside the human body, used for diagnosis

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Educational Structure

• Didactic• Normal anatomy• Pathology• Visual pattern recognition

• Teach you how to scan• Technical• Visual pattern recognition

• Patient Care• Communication with patients

and staff

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Quick Facts

State-of-the-art sonographic equipment

The only bachelor degree level Sonography program in Texas

44% Projected job growth from 2010 to 2020

Average Salary $65,860

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Medical Dosimetry

3 main types of treatment for cancer patients

o Surgeryo Chemotherapyo Radiation

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Medical Dosimetrists

Courtesy of Dr. Peter Balter

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Quick Facts

Average Salary $90,000

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Radiation Therapy

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RT (T) Scope of Practice

Radiation Therapist is an integral part of the health care team◦ Plan

◦ Deliver

◦ Record

◦ Monitor

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Noteworthy

World Class didactic and clinical experience

More than 500 patients treated daily

Average Salary $77,560