Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies

Program Description:

The radiologist assistant (RA) is a new health care professional who enhances patient care by extending the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment. According to the "Radiologist Assistant Role Delineation" published by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in 2005, per a consensus statement developed by the American College of Radiology and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the RA is an advanced-level radiographer who, under radiologist supervision, performs patient assessment, patient management, and selected imaging procedures. ARRT is developing a certification program for the RA.

Accreditation:

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Health Profession Schools

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999