Program Catalog
2017-2019
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Table of Contents
Message from the Dean ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
History, Philosophy, Mission, Core Values, Vision ………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Rutgers University, Rutgers SHP Learning Outcomes……………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Administration & Faculty ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
Office of Enrollment Management & Academic Success ……………………………………………………………………………… 13
Tuition and Fees, Refunds and Withdrawals, Financial Aid.…………………………………………………………………………. 14
Departments
Allied Dental Education ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
• Dental Hygiene, BS
Clinical Laboratory Sciences ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
• Medical Laboratory Science, BS, Certificate
• Cytopathology, MS
• Medical Laboratory Science, MS
• Clinical Laboratory Science, DCLS
Health Informatics …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 41
• Health Information Management, BS, Undergraduate Certificate
• Clinical Trials Sciences – Biopharma, MS, Certificate
• Biomedical Informatics, MS, Ph.D.
• Health Care Informatics, Graduate Certificate
Interdisciplinary Studies ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 58
• Health Sciences, BS
• Health Care Management, MS
• Health Sciences, MS, Ph.D.
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Medical Imaging Sciences ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 77
• Cardiac Sonography, BS, Certificate
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography, BS, Certificate
• Nuclear Medicine Technology, BS, Certificate
• Radiologic Imaging Modalities, BS, Certificate
• Vascular Sonography, BS, Certificate
• Radiologist Assistant, MS
Nutritional Sciences …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 104
• Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics, BS
• Clinical Nutrition, MS, DCN
• Dietetic Internship, Certificate
Primary Care ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 121
• Physician Assistant, MS, MPH
Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions …………………………………………………………………………. 125
• Occupational Therapy Assistant, AS
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Treatment Program, AS
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology, BS
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Ph.D.
• Rehabilitation Counseling, MS
Rehabilitation & Movement Sciences …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 145
• Physical Therapy – Newark, DPT
• Physical Therapy – Stratford, DPT
Message from the Dean
Welcome to Rutgers School of Health Professios. As the atio’s largest health
professions School, we offer a vast range of programs from certificate to
undergraduate to post-graduate degrees. Each program is tailored to meet emerging
health care workforce needs, as well as those of practicing health professionals.
The hallmark of health care today is change. Not only is our School equal to the
challenges inherent in these changes, but we serve as agents of change in the ways in
which we educate our students. It is our goal to offer the very best programming
possible to help our students compete i today’s dyaic health care environment.
We view our students as the centerpiece of the School, and we are extremely proud of
their achievements.
The School’s faculty members are among the finest health professions faculty in the
nation.
The University takes great pride in their teaching as well it might, given the
outstanding success of our graduates on national and regional licensure, registry or
certifying examinations or judged by the high degree of satisfaction our graduates and
their employers express. When you come to the Rutgers School of Health Professions,
you will find a professional and competent faculty who will pay personal attention to
your academic needs. Our faculty members are also engaged in research and
scholarship and many of them are often invited to present papers at national,
international and regional symposia or conferences.
At Rutgers SHP, we also place a high value on community service. The School shares in
this sense of purpose and vision. As students in the Rutgers School of Health Professions
you, too, will participate in these services as an integral part of your learning experiences.
As you read about the School’s many programs in this catalog, you will discover a
vibrant, exciting School well poised to prepare you as a health professional for
the 21
st
century. I am pleased to welcome you to Rutgers School
of Health Professions!
For more information on the School and our programs, please visit our website at
http://shp.rutgers.edu
Sincerely,
Gwendolyn Mahon, Ph.D.
Dean, Rutgers School of Health Professions
History
1973
The College of Medicine and
Dentistry of New Jersey Board
of Trustees approved a concept
document for the establishment
of the CMDNJ-School of Allied
Health Professions (CMDNJ-
SAHP).
1976
The document was approved by
the New Jersey Department of
Higher Education and the School
became a separate entity within
the University offering eleven
certificate programs on the
Newark Campus.
1981
To better reflect its broadened
scope, the SAHP became
the CMDNJ-School of Health
Related Professions.
1987
The School applied to the
New Jersey Board of Higher
Education to seek degree-
granting authority.
1988
The School attained approval
and initiated a B.S. in Clinical
Laboratory Sciences with
nine collaborating public and
independent colleges.
2013
The New Jersey Medical and
Health Sciences Education
Restructuring Act went into
effect, integrating Rutgers, The
State University of New Jersey,
with all units of the University
of Medicine and Dentistry of
New Jersey (UMDNJ), except
University Hospital in Newark
and the School of Osteopathic
Medicine in Stratford.
1992
The Flexibility Legislation of 1992
enabled the University to extend
its degree granting authority
to include all undergraduate
programs.
Today
Currently, over 1700 full and part-time students are enrolled in the Rutgers
School of Health Professions. The School offers educational programs online
and across four Rutgers campuses: Health Sciences at Newark, Piscataway,
Scotch Plains, and Stratford. In addition, the School offers non-matriculated
courses and certificate programs through the Center for Advanced and
Continuing Education.
To iproe people’s lies i Ne
Jersey and beyond, through quality
education, innovative research and
scholarship, superior service and
cutting-edge clinical practice.
Mission Vision
The School of Health Professions will be an international leader in preparing
holistic and dynamic health care professionals through education and
individual care. Graduates will be prepared with the knowledge, skills, and
intellectual approaches necessary to become progressive, innovative, and
interprofessional practitioners and leaders in the ever-changing healthcare
landscape. Our School will continue to be a leader in our disciplines by
developing programs that anticipate and respond to the health care needs
of the community; increasing and expanding our academic, clinical, and
research partnerships around the world, and continuing our efforts in
technological advancement.
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Rutgers University Learning Goals
Rutgers University graduates should possess the skills and knowledge to be responsible citizens and productive contributors to
society in their workplaces and in their intellectual, cultural, and social endeavors. Therefore, the university community will
work to provide the education that supports the following learning goals.
I. Intellectual and Communication Skills
A. Critical Thinking
Students will develop their ability to engage in logical thinking and complex critical analysis.
B. Communication
Students will develop their skills in expressing complex ideas through written and oral communication.
C. Mathematical Reasoning and Analysis
Students will develop their skills in analyzing and interpreting numerical data, and in reasoning and problem
solving through mathematical processes.
D. Scientific Inquiry
Students will develop their understanding of scientific methods of inquiry, including the use of observation and
experimentation to answer questions and generate new knowledge.
E. Information and Computer Literacy
Students will develop their skills in gathering, accessing, analyzing, and interpreting information, in part through
using the tools of modem computer technology.
II. Understanding Human Behavior, Society, and the Natural Environment
A. Historical Understanding
Students will develop their understanding of the historical bases of the societies and world in which we live.
B. Multicultural and International Understanding
Students will understand the multicultural aspects and international dimensions of the societies and world in
which we live.
C. Understanding of Literary and Artistic Expression
Students will develop their understanding of and appreciation of the various creative literary and artistic
endeavors.
D. Understanding the Bases of Individual and Social Behavior
Students will develop their understanding of the nature of human behavior.
E. Understanding the Physical and Biological World
Students will develop their understanding of the natural environment in which we live and the forces that have
shaped it.
III. Responsibilities of the Individual in Society
A. Citizenship Education
Students will develop their understanding of the political and policy making processes of the United States and
of their role as citizens in a democratic society.
B. Social and Ethical Awareness
Students will develop their ability to recognize and assess ethical questions, and to make reasoned judgments
about alternative solutions to those issues.
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School of Health Professions Learning Outcomes
A. Professional Competencies: Graduates achieve professional competencies as currently defined by their
respective profession.
Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:
1. Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge as required by either entry-level or post-professional
practice
2. Demonstrate clinical, research and/or technical skills necessary for successful performance in the
chosen discipline
B. Professionalism: Graduates exhibit professional behaviors such as cultural sensitivity, integrity, respect,
compassion, and altruism, and demonstrate excellence in delivery of service and a commitment to their
profession.
Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:
1. Exhibit professional behaviors in all interactions
2. Exhibit a commitment to their profession through professional membership or participation in
professional activities, and by interrelating with other professionals
3. Identify and evaluate the impact of culture and diversity on health beliefs, practices, and actions
4. Apply and/or demonstrate leadership principles and strategies in organization or professional
settings
C. Communication: Graduates effectively communicate in oral, written, and technical formats.
Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:
1. Express concepts in writing using proper grammar and stylistic guidelines
2. Appropriately document health information according to professional standards
3. Demonstrate critical thinking by synthesizing, organizing, presenting, and/or disseminating
information following established guidelines at a level appropriate for the target audience
4. Adapt appropriate interactions and/or strategies to accommodate diverse audiences
D. Collaboration: Graduates collaborate with health care team members and other stakeholders to
facilitate the attainment of common goals.
Objectives: Within their scope of practice, SHP graduates will be able to:
1. Identify roles and responsibilities of team members in the provision of patient/client/community
care
2. Identify opportunities and/or participate with others to set and achieve goals
E. Ethics and Jurisprudence: Graduates identify, critically evaluate, and practice professional, ethical and
legal decision-making.
Objectives: Within the scope of their profession, SHP graduates will be able to:
1. Maintain and/or adhere to professional ethics and legal requirements
2. Articulate ethical and legal decision making practices (process by which an ethical/legal decision
was made)
3. Apply ethical and legal principles to Identify breaches of professional ethics or legal requirements
F. Education: Graduates incorporate educational strategies into their roles.
Objectives: Within the scope of their profession, SHP graduates will be able to:
1. Identify relevant educational content for a target audience
2. Plan, implement and/or evaluate an educational program appropriate for a target audience
G. Scholarship: Graduates apply methods of scientific inquiry and disseminate findings.
Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:
1. Propose a problem/topic and appropriate methods to investigate it
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2. Use systematic search techniques to find and critically appraise research and other sources of
evidence
3. Summarize and disseminate findings to appropriate audiences
H. Problem Solving: Graduates identify, critically analyze, and solve a variety of challenges.
Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:
1. Recognize and respond appropriately to various situations within their discipline regarding clinical, cultural,
psychosocial, quality improvement and/or administrative problems
2. Design and/or implement solutions using best evidence and/or practice guidelines
3. Assess outcomes
I. Information Management: Graduates effectively access, manage and use scientific, health care and/or
patient/client information while respecting the ownership and privacy of sources.
Objectives: SHP graduates will be able to:
1. Identify and access sources of evidence/information to inform the decision-making process for scholarship
or patient care
2. Analyze evidence/information for quality, economic, legal, and social implications
3. Demonstrate proficiency in information privacy regulations, e.g. HIPPA and PHI
4. Adapt to changing technology in their field
J. Safety: SHP graduates create a safe practice environment for themselves and their patients.
Objectives: Within their scope of practice, SHP graduates will be able to:
1. Recognize medical, behavioral, and public health emergencies
2. Demonstrate skills to create safe environments and respond to health emergencies
Administration & Faculty
Gwendolyn M. Mahon
Dean
973.972.4276
Cindy Merlino
Executive Assistant
973-972-4141
Barbara Gladson
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
gladsobh@shp.rutgers.edu
973.972.2375
Karen Shapiro
Chief Administrative Officer
973.972.0297
Alma Merians
Associate Dean, Interprofessional Education
973.972.7820
Kenneth Gill
Associate Dean, Faculty Development
kgill@shp.rutgers.edu
908.889.2438
Douglas S. Lomonaco
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
973.972.3877
Bianca Thompson-Owens
Assistant Dean, Enrollment Services
973.972.8514
Vernon A. Cabalfin
Assistant Dean for Technology and Facilities
Vacant
Chief Business Officer
For a directory listing of SHP faculty, please visit the following link
shp.rutgers.edu/Faculty/faculty.html
Office of Enrollment
Mana
gement
& Student Success
65 Bergen Street, Room 147
Newark, NJ 07101
Phone number: (973) 972-5454
Fax number: (973) 972-7463
E-mail: shp_registra[email protected]
Enrollment Services’ hours of operation
are as follows:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admissions Office
The Admissions Office provides applicants with
valuable information and the necessary tools and
resources to guide them through the process of
becoming a student at SHP. Applications may be
submitted well in advance of a program’s admit
term. However, applications will not be reviewed
until the program director is ready to begin the
review process.
For information on how to apply to any SHP
program, visit the Admissions website at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/prospective_students/
admissions/index.html
Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar assists students and helps
them to become familiar with SHP. It also serves as a
reference for continuing students. Contact the Office
of the Registrar for general information about SHP
and specific information on academic policies and
procedures by visiting the Registrar’s website at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/current_students/registrar/
index.html
Refunds & Withdrawals Financial Aid Information
For the most up-to-date information regarding withdrawal
dates, please see the SHP website at:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/current_students/registrar/reg-
ist_02_reg_dates.html
Non-attendance or notification to the instructor/program
director does not constitute formal withdrawal. Students
wishing to officially withdraw from a course or courses must
submit a Program Withdrawal and Course Withdrawal form,
which can be found online at:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/current_students/registrar/docu-
ments/ProgramandCourseWithdrawalForm1.pdf
The official date of withdrawal is the date on which the
completed form is filed, NOT the date of last attendance.
Please note - The Program Withdrawal and Course
Withdrawal form will be forwarded to the student’s program
for approval, once approved and returned to Enrollment
Services, the withdrawal will be processed and refund
granted if applicable.
Further, if the student withdraws from ALL courses, reducing
to zero credits, he/she will also need to indicate a status:
Leave of Absence, Maintaining Matriculation, or Official
Withdrawal from the School. This requires completing and
submitting the proper form. The form may be found at the
Registrar’s website
http://shp.rutgers.edu/current_students/registrar/index.
html
Detailed information about financial aid resources can be
found online at:
http://rbhs.rutgers.edu/studentfinancialaid/index_new_
brow.htm
Tuition & Fees
Information about tuition and fee rates for the School of
Health Professions can be found on the Rutgers Office of
Student Accounting, Billing, and Cashiering website.
SHP students are encouraged to review the Billing and
Collections information related the Rutgers Biomedical and
Health Sciences.
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http://www.studentabc.rutgers.edu/billing-and-collec-
tions-rutgers-
biomedi
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and-health-sciences-
rbhs
The School of Health Professions offers a wide-range of
undergraduate programs for students interested in developing a
career in the allied health fields.
Depending on the program of
study, a student may pursue a Certificate, Associate of Applied
Science, Bachelor of Science, or Second Bachelor of Science
degree.
Several programs offer a Joint Bachelor of Science degree with New
Jersey partner universities and schools. The following sections provide
comprehensive information about each program.
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Under
g
raduate
Pro
grams
We Offer
SHP offers programs at the associate, bachelors, masters and doctoral levels and in locations in Northern, Central,
and Southern New Jersey. Depending on the program of study, courses are offered in the fall, spring, and
summer, with the option of an in-person, online or a hybrid format. The online course delivery method allows
access 24/7 access to course content. Mode of instruction is asynchronous, although some courses offer live
video conferencing that is recorded for future reference. All students regardless of program are required to have
access to internet services, along with web-browsing, email, word processing and statistical analysis capabilities.
The University does not provide these services, but does provide all matriculants with an e-mail address and
access to its network, including the Rutgers Virtual Library with full-text research databases and the student
Banner web system.
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Department of Allied
Dental Education
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Dental Hygiene Program
Program on HOLD – Currently NOT accepting
students
Allied Dental
Education Department
Program Director: Vaishali Singhal, DMD
E.
P. 908-889-2517
Degree Options
• Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene Profession
Scope of practice for the Dental Hygienist: A dental hygienist, under the direct
supervision of a dentist, removes stains and deposits from the teeth; applies
agents which make teeth more resistant to decay; plans and provides community
dental health education; charts conditions for diagnosis and treatment by the
dentist; exposes, processes and mounts radiographs; applies chemotherapeutic
agents; provides dietary counseling and patient education; and performs a variety
of direct patient care services as delegated by the dentist.
The dental hygienist must possess manual dexterity, good vision, good health, and
optimal personal and oral hygiene.
Traditionally, most dental hygienists have been employed in private dental
offices. However, employment opportunities for dental hygienists also include:
community and school health education programs, hospital dental clinics, private
industrial employee clinics, armed services, dental sales, dental manufacturing
companies, and administrative, research, and teaching positions within academic
institutions.
Program Description
The program consists of the SHP Core Curriculum, general education
prerequisites, basic and dental sciences, interdisciplinary health science classes,
collaborative procedures and clinical practice. Graduates are prepared as dental
hygienists with optimum employment opportunities and career mobility.
Upon completion of the Program, graduates are eligible to take the American
Dental Association (ADA) National Dental Hygiene Board and the Commission on
Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) Dental Hygiene examinations.
The Program is Ethics and Jurisprudence examination is also required for
licensure in New Jersey. Accredited by the American Dental Associations (ADA)
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Please note that the State Board of
Dentistry of New Jersey conducts criminal background checks on all applicants for
licensure. Completion of an
Academic Standing
Students must maintain a minimum of B- in all courses
Full-time and Part-time Status
The Program is offered on a full-time basis which includes two (2) summer
sessions, two (2) fall terms and two (2) spring terms following completion of
all general education Core and prerequisite courses as specified. Matriculation
leads to the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree (BSDH) and eligibility
for licensing board examinations.
Primary Campus Location
• Scotch Plains
Major Clinical Affiliates
Clinical sites are located throughout
New Jersey.
• Rutgers-School of
Dental
Medicine –
Newark
• VA New Jersey Health
Care System – East Orange
• Rutgers SHP – Scotch Plains
Accreditation
Commission on Dental Accreditation
of the American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601-2678
P. (312) 440-2500
Status: Last accreditation visit 2012;
next site visit is 2019
For more info;
Contact SHP Admissions:
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
shp.rutgers.edu (Dental Hygiene
Program)
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Learning Goals
The following learning goals have been established by the Dental Hygiene
Program;
Graduates will:
• exhibit competency as clinicians through demonstrated performance on
the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA Dental
Hygiene Examination, National Dental Hygiene Board Examination and
feedback from Employer Surveys;
• assume responsibility for health promotion and disease prevention for
individuals and communities through participation in multiple dental
health education projects, and
• perform multiple, advanced level dental auxiliary functions as defined in
the New Jersey State Dental Practice Act under the auspices of Dental
Specialties II.
A passing grade of 80 is required in all courses. Students must maintain a
minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain in the program. Graduates obtain the
RDH license to practice in New Jersey through application to the State Board of
Dentistry. Students demonstrate professional development through membership
in the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) and participation in related
professional activities on local, state and national levels.
Learning Outcomes
1. Perform expanded duties, incorporate principles and manipulate
properties of dental materials to laboratory proficiency as outlined in the
New Jersey Dental Auxiliary Practice Act.
2. Provide dental hygiene care which includes:
a) comprehensive collection of patient data to identify the physical and
oral health status;
b) analysis of assessment findings and use of critical thinking to address
the patiets detal hgiee treatet eeds.
3. Access (ASSESS?) and perform a self-analysis of exposed digital
radiographs using EAGLESOFT to formulate an appropriate treatment
plan based upon findings.
4. Research all medications taken by a patient. Maintain a drug diary
including dental implications for treatment of all patients.
5. Describe how to evaluate each component of a comprehensive
periodontal assessment.
6. Prepare treatment plans for a patient with plaque induced gingivitis and
slight chronic periodontitis.
Curriculum
Please refer to the database for program requirements and course descriptions
via the SHP website: http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
The following college level general education pre-requisite courses must be
completed with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.85 or above. Students
are required to attend classes on both the Newark and Scotch Plains campuses as
indicated by the assigned schedules each term. Students are also required to
complete all SHP Core requirements prior to admission.
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Prerequisite Courses
Anatomy and Physiology I
4
Anatomy and Physiology II
4
English Composition I
3
College Chemistry I
4
General Psychology I
3
Microbiology
4
Candidates for admission are ranked according to GPA in the six (6) pre- requisite
courses.
The following courses must also be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA prior to
start of dental courses in January:
• Effective Speech
• English Composition II
• Math, college level Algebra (please refer to each individual school of
admission for math required)
• Intro to Sociology
PLEASE NOTE: All SHP CORE COURSES and GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE
REQUIREMENTS must be completed PRIOR to starting the professional phase of
the Program.
A 2.85 cumulative GPA on all prerequisite courses for admissions.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336 or 973-972-1844.
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Department of Clinical
Laboratory Sciences
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Medical Laboratory Science
Program
Degree Options
• Bachelor of Science (in Clinical Laboratory Science)
• Second Bachelor of Science (in Clinical Laboratory Science)
• Certificate
Medical Laboratory Science Profession
Medical laboratory scientists use their biomedical expertise to:
• provide information to physicians to help diagnose cancer, diabetes,
kidney disease, leukemia, drug overdoses, and many other
conditions;
• identify pathogens, determine their susceptibility to various drugs, and
detect their drug-resistance mutations;
• prepare stem cells, red blood cells and platelets for safe transfusion;
• use microscopy to identify abnormal cells and infectious agents in
medical specimens;
• analyze DNA for mutations associated with genetic diseases, and
• monitor drug therapy to ensure patient safety.
Medical laboratory scientists have career opportunities in hospitals, physician
offices, veterinary, and national and regional testing laboratories; biotechnology,
pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic industries; local, state or federal health
agencies; research and teaching institutions; advanced degrees in medicine and
dentistry; and masters and doctoral degrees in clinical laboratory science and
biomedical sciences.
Program Description
The Medical Laboratory Science program is the only University-based program in
New Jersey offered by Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP). The
curriculum consists of 45 credits of professional coursework and is 15 months
(4 semesters) in duration. A minimum of 88 to 90 credits of pre-professional
basic science and general education course requirements are completed
before entering the program. The program is primarily designed for students
seeking their first baccalaureate degree. However, other options are
available to individuals who already possess a baccalaureate degree or
equivalent.
There are three options for students interested in applying to the program:
Option 1: Joint Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences offered by
Rutgers SHP and 13 collaborating colleges and universities for students seeking a
first baccalaureate degree (see list of Academic Affiliates to the right).
Clinical Laboratory
Sciences Department
Program Director: Deborah Josko, Ph.D.
P: 908-889-2422
Primary Campus Location
• Newark
Academic Affiliates
Academic institutions with partnership
programs at the Rutgers School of
Health Professions.
• Bloomfield College
• Caldwell University
• College of St. Elizabeth
• Fairleigh Dickinson
University
• Felician University
• Georgian Court University
• Kean University
• Monmouth University
• New Jersey City University
• New Jersey Institute of
Technology
• Ramapo College
• Rutgers – Newark College of
Arts and Sciences
• Saint Peters University
Major Clinical Affiliates
Clinical sites are located
throughout
New Jersey and New
York.
• Atlantic Health Systems
• Bayshore Hospital
• CentraState Medical Center
• Englewood Hospital &
Medical
Center
• Hackensack University
Medical Center
• Holy Name Medical
Center
• Liberty Health Systems
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Option 2: Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences offered solely
by Rutgers SHP for students who already have a baccalaureate degree in
biology or a related science from an accredited U.S. or international college
or university.
Option 3: Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science for students with an
international degree from a non-accredited college or university equivalent to
a baccalaureate degree in the U.S.
Classes begin annually in the summer semester. Class size varies with
approximately 40 to 50 students enrolled per year. The curriculum consists of
classroom and on-line lectures/seminars and on-campus student laboratory
experiences. These sessions provide the foundation for subsequent supervised
hands-on clinical practice in off-campus clinical laboratories of affiliated hospitals.
Additional experiences are provided in molecular diagnostics, data analysis and
statistics, research, laboratory management and educational theory. Program
graduates are eligible for the national certifying examination in the Medical
Laboratory Scientist category given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology
MLS (ASCP).
Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus affiliated clinical
sites. Regular attendance and participation in scheduled activities is expected.
Academic Standing
Students are considered in good academic standing if they achieve and maintain
a minimum GPA of 2.25 after each semester.
Full-time and Part-time Status
Students may attend classes on a full-time or part-time basis. Part time students
must complete the Program within 8 semesters of initial enrollment, including
summer semesters.
Learning Goals
The mission of the Medical Laboratory Science program is to educate students
to function competently, creatively, responsibly, and collaboratively in a
The educational goals of the Medical Laboratory Science program are to:
1. prepare competent Medical Laboratory Scientists to function in the clinical
laboratory science field at the baccalaureate level;
2. provide the student with a broad-base background to serve as a foundation
for future growth and development, and
3. prepare graduates to adapt to a changing health care environment.
The curriculum prepares graduates for entry-level practice in scientific/technical
areas, supervision/management, education, and research. It is also designed to
socialize the student to the attitudes and values of the profession, provide an
overview of the legal, ethical, economic, political, and social aspects of the
profession and the health care delivery system in general, and to instill a
commitment to life-long learning. Finally, the curriculum is designed to develop
generic skills in effective communication, problem solving, and self-directed
learning.
• Meadowlands Hospital
Medical Center
• Memorial Hospital for
Cancer and Allied Diseases
(Memorial Sloan Kettering
Cancer Center NY)
• Newark Beth Israel
Medical Center
• New York
Presbyterian Medical
Center
• Robert Wood Johnson
Somerset Medical Center
• Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital
• Saint Barnabas
Medical Center
• Saint Josephs Regional
Medical Center
• Saint Marys
General Hospital
• Saint Michaels
Medical Center
• Trinitas Hospital
• University Hospital - Newark
• VA New Jersey Health
Care System
Accreditation Status
National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(NAACLS) 5600 N. River Road
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
P. 773-714-8880
W. www.naacls.org
Status: Reaccredited in October
2013 for seven years
For more info
For additional information about the
Medical Laboratory Science Program,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. [email protected]ers.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Learning Outcomes
These learning outcomes meet the Istitute of Mediies ore opeteies for
health care professionals, namely, the ability to provide patient-centered care,
work in interdisciplinary teams, employ evidence-based practice, apply quality
improvement, and utilize informatics. (Institute of Medicine, Health Professions
Education: A Bridge to Quality, Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2003)
The graduate of the Medical Laboratory Science program will be able to:
1. perform the analysis of the full range of clinical laboratory tests to include
clinical chemistry, hematology, hemostasis, immunology;
immunohematology, transfusion medicine, clinical microbiology, urine and
body fluid analysis, laboratory operations, and emerging diagnostics.
2. interpret, correlate, and integrate clinical laboratory data across multiple
disciplines of clinical laboratory science to provide test information that is
eidee‐ased for use i diagosis, progosis, disease oitorig, ad
therapeutic decision-making;
3. apply principles and practices of quality assurance/improvement, method
evaluation, management, regulatory compliance, critical thinking and
problem solving, evidence-based practice, and research to laboratory
services to assure accuracy and validity of laboratory information, reduce
diagnostic errors, improve efficiency and timeliness, and reduce costs;
4. use iforatis to ealuate liial laorator data, support eidee‐ased
practice, and perform quality improvement to enhance the quality of
laboratory processes;
5. apply educational terminology and methodologies to appropriately train and
educate users and providers of laboratory services;
6. demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication, using both
scholarly and technical formats, to work effectively in interprofessional
teams;
7. demonstrate appropriate professional relationships with diverse groups of
patients, peers, other health care providers, faculty, and the public;
8. comply with professional codes of ethics and display ethical behavior in
education, practice, and professional and scholarly activities, and
9. participate in professional organizations and the clinical laboratory
community at large to promote quality laboratory services that are safe,
effective, efficient, equitable, timely, and patient-centered, and to advance
the profession.
Additional Program Information
A part-time (17-18 credit) Discipline Specific Program in one of the major areas of
Medical Laboratory Science is offered.
Additional programmatic information is available online
at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/CLS/MLS/index.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Option 1: Joint Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (BS in CLS).
The pre-professional curriculum consists of a minimum of 88 to 90 credits
(generally six semesters) including general education and required basic science
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and math courses taken at one of the 13 academic institutions
collaborating with
Rutgers SHP. Pre-professional course requirements must be completed with a
grade of C or better before the student begins the professional component at
Rutgers SHP. Required pre-professional basic science/math courses and credits
include:
Human Anatomy and Physiology 4-8 credits
Microbiology 4 credits
Immunology 3-4 credits
Cell Biology 3-4 credits
General Chemistry 8 credits
Organic Chemistry 4 credits
Biochemistry with lab 4 credits
Precalculus 3-4 credits
Statistics 3 credits
In addition, coursework in Genetics and Molecular Biology is recommended.
Applicants for options 2 and 3 below will be considered on a space available basis
with priority given to applicants seeking their first baccalaureate degree through
the Joint BS in CLS program.
Option 2: Second Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (BS in CLS).
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. or
international college or university with a minimum of 76 to 82 credits of eligible
transfer courses including completion of the basic science and math course
requirements listed in Option 1 with a grade of C or better and 30 credits of
general education.
Option 3: Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science. Applicants with a degree
from a non-accredited international college or university who completed the basic
science and math course requirements listed in Option 1 with a grade of C or
better will be considered for a Certificate.
Applicants should complete prerequisite basic science and math course
requirements within 7 years of enrollment.
Applicants with an international degree in Options 2 and 3 will only be
considered if their degree is equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate as determined by
a Rutgers SHP approved international transcript evaluation agency and they
achieve a minimum score of 79/80 on the Internet-based Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam.
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
Achievement of an overall grade point average of 2.85 (4.0=A) and grades of C or
better in all required science and math courses.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Cytopathology Program
Degree Options
• Master of Science (in Clinical Laboratory Science -
Cytopathology
Advance Practice Cytotechnology Profession
Advanced practice cytotechnologists perform diagnostic cytology by
microscopically examining cells removed from all body sites to determine if
a malignancy, precancerous lesion, or benign disease, such as an infection
or inflammatory condition, is present. They assess acceptability of
specimens collected at bedside by fine needle aspiration, use image analysis
to screen specimens, and digital pathology to document their findings. They
also use high-complexity technologies for detection and characterization of
cancers and pathogens by examining DNA, RNA, and other cellular
components using immunochemistry, flow cytometry, digital image
analysis, fluorescence-in-situ hybridization, polymerase chain reaction, and
other molecular methods. They demonstrate attention to detail, decision-
making ability, and excellent communication
skills. They apply principles of
evidence-based practice, engage in research, scholarship, and continuous
learning, and uphold the highest levels of ethical and professional values.
Advanced practice cytotechnologists are integral in providing anatomic
pathology services; they work closely with pathologists, other laboratory
professionals, and clinicians in hospital and reference laboratories, cancer
centers, as well as in biopharma corporations, and research and academic
institutions.
Program Description
The MS in CLS Cytopathology Track is the only accredited
cytotechnology educational program in New Jersey. The curriculum
consists of 60 credits taken over 5 semesters including 37 credits of
Cytopathology core, 6 credits of Cytopathology electives, 12 credits of
the MS-CLS core, and 5 credits of graduate project. Lectures and
seminars are conducted on campus and online and student laboratory
sessions are conducted on campus. Supervised clinical practice is
provided at affiliated clinical sites in hospitals and reference
laboratories.
There are three options for students interested in applying to the
program:
Entry-level professional for individuals with a BS degree in
biology or related science and completion of the required
undergraduate prerequisite science courses.
Post-professional for practicing cytotechnologists with a BS
degree, certification as a Cytotechnologist from the American
Society for Clinical Pathology, and completion of the required
undergraduate prerequisite science courses.
3+2 BS to MS program to be developed with Rutgers.
Classes begin annually in the Fall semester. Regular attendance and
participation in scheduled campus and online activities is expected.
Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus affiliated
clinical sites.
Clinical Laboratory
Sciences Department
Program Director: Cecilia B. Vallejo,
M.D.
P. 908-889-2424/2425
Primary Campus Location
• Newark
Major Clinical Affiliates
Major Clinical Affiliates
Clinical sites are located throughout
New Jersey.
• Community Medical Center
•
Jersey Shore Medical Center
• AHS/ Morristown Medical
Center
• Miraca Life Sciences
• Newark Beth Israel Medical
Center
• Quest Diagnostics
• Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital
• Somerset Medical Center
• St. Barnabas Medical Center
• St. Clares Hospital
• St. Josephs Medical Center
• St. Mihaels Medical Center
•
The Valley Hospital
•
University Hospital - Newark
Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) and the Cytotechnology
Programs Review Committee of the
American Society of Cytopathology
400 West 9th Street, Suite 201
Wilmington, DE 19801
P. (302) 429-8802
Contact: Debby McIntyre, CPRC
Coordinator
Status: Accredited;
reaccreditation process will
begin in October 2017
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Program graduates are eligible for certification as a Cytotechnologist (CT)
and in Molecular Biology (MB) by the American Society for Clinical
Pathology (ASCP).
Academic Standing
Students must maintain a B average (GPA 3.0)
Students are expected to continually maintain matriculation
while enrolled in the program.
Full-time and Part-time Status
A part-time option is available only for certified and practicing
cytotechnologists enrolled in the post-professional option; they must
complete the program within 5 years (10 semesters) of enrollment. All
other students must attend full-time.
Learning Goals
The goals of the MS-CLS Cytopathology Track are to prepare competent
advanced practice cytotechnologists who will function in traditional and
expanded roles in cytology and the health care system; to provide
students with a broad-based background to serve as a foundation for
future growth and development; and to prepare graduates to adapt to a
changing health care environment. The curriculum is designed to prepare
graduates for entry-level and advanced practice in scientific/technical
areas, supervision/management, education, and research. It is also
designed to socialize the student to the attitudes and values of the
profession, to provide an overview of the legal, ethical, economic,
political, and social aspects of the professions and health care delivery
system in general, and to instill a commitment to life-long learning. The
curriculum is also designed to develop generic skills in effective
communication, problem solving, and self-directed learning.
Learning Outcomes
These learning outoes eet the Istitute of Mediies ore
competencies for health care professionals, namely, the ability to provide
patient-centered care, work in interdisciplinary teams, employ evidence-
based practice, apply quality improvement, and utilize informatics.
(Institute of Medicine. Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality.
Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2003)
The graduate of the Rutgers MS CLS-Cytopathology Track will be able to:
1. Perform diagnostic cytology on gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and fine
needle aspiration specimens to identify and determine specimen
adequacy, cellular constituents within normal limits, inflammatory, pre-
malignant, and malignant cellular changes, and effects of therapy.
2. Use Rapid Onsite Evaluation (ROSE) to assess acceptability of
specimens collected by fine needle aspiration, perform locator-
guided screening for gynecologic samples, and use digital pathology
to document findings.
3. Perform high-complexity methods for detection and characterization
of cancers and pathogens by examining DNA, RNA, and other cellular
components using immunochemistry, flow cytometry, digital image
analysis, fluorescence-in-situ hybridization, polymerase chain
reaction, other molecular methods, and emerging diagnostics.
For more info
For additional information about the
Cytotechnology Program, contact SHP
Admissions:
Admissions
E. [email protected]ers.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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4. Apply principles and practices of quality assurance/improvement,
method evaluation, management, regulatory compliance, critical
thinking and problem solving to cytology laboratory services to reduce
diagnostic errors, improve efficiency and timeliness, and decrease
costs.
5. Critically review, appraise, and synthesize the cytology and health
sciences literature.
6. Identify and systematically investigate research questions to
promote evidence-based cytology practice.
7. Use a variety of information technologies to address both theoretical
and practical problems, enhance communication, and disseminate
knowledge to applicable audiences and interest groups.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication,
using both scholarly and technical formats, to work effectively in
interprofessional teams.
9. Participate in cytology and other healthcare professional organizations
and the cytology community-at-large through patient advocacy,
volunteerism, education, and research.
10. Demonstrate appropriate professional relationships with diverse
groups of patients, peers, other health care professionals, faculty,
and the public.
11. Comply with professional codes of ethics and display ethical
behavior in practice, education, professional and scholarly activities.
Additional Program Information
Additional programmatic information is available online
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/CLS/cyto/index.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Application Dates:
March 1 for Fall term (all options)
September 1 for Spring term (post-professional option only)
Application, fee, and all supportive documents must be
submitted by these dates.
Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited
U.S. college or university*
Completion of the following prerequisite courses with
a grade of B or better (generally within 7 to 10 years
of enrollment):
o Anatomy and Physiology 8 cr
o Cell Biology 3 cr
o Microbiology 4 cr
o Immunology 3 cr
o Histology 3 cr
o General Chemistry 8 cr
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o Organic Chemistry 3-4 cr
o Biochemistry with lab 4 cr
o Precalculus/Calculus 3 cr
o Statistics 3 cr
o Genetics and Molecular Biology are
recommended
Overall minimum GPA of 3.0
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 for science courses
Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate
coursework from all institutions attended.
Curriculum vitae/resume
Personal essay addressing career goals and reasons
for pursuing the MS-CLS Cytopathology Track.
Two (2) letters of recommendation from supervisor,
lab manager, pathologist, and/or college professor
ho hae the koledge to ealuate the appliats
academic and professional performance.
Personal interview
For post-professional option only:
o Professional certification as a
Cytotechnologist by the American Society for
Clinical Pathology, CT(ASCP)
o Professional experience as a
cytotechnologist in GYN, Non-GYN, and FNA
within the last 3 years. Applicants who do
not meet this requirement will be evaluated
on an individual basis by portfolio
assessment.
*Applicants who have earned a degree from a non-U.S.
accredited institution must comply with the applicable
University and School policies and submit:
Transcript evaluation by World Education Services
(WES)
o Only WES is accepted for the MS-CLS
o Course and grade evaluation is required
Official transcripts sent from the non-US institution
directly to Rutgers-School of Health Professions
TOEFL exam scores:
o Taken within the last 2 years
o Minimum of 79/80 on the Internet-based
exam is required
Online application:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/prospective_students/admissions/
index.html
The Admissions Selection Process
Selection of applicants for admissions is a competitive process that is the
responsibility of the program faculty admissions committee. The University
places no restrictions on prospective applicants because of their color,
creed, race, sex, age, marital status, or national origin. The University
recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to providing appropriate
support to its student body.
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GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement:
Overall minimum GPA of 3.0
Cumulative GPA for science courses of 3.0
For post-professional option only: professional certification as a
Cytotechnologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology,
CT(ASCP)
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of
Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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Medical Laboratory Science Program
Degree Option
• Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science – Medical
Science Laboratory
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Department
Program Director: Nadine Fydryszewski,
Ph.D.
E. fyd[email protected]
P. 973-972-310
Medical Laboratory Science Profession
Medical laboratory science professionals are vital members of the
interprofessional health care team. They evaluate/interpret results, integrate
data, problem solve, and monitor test quality to provide accurate laboratory test
information essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. They consult with
members of the health care team regarding test utilization and test results
critical to the medical decision process. They promote safe, effective, efficient,
equitable, timely, and patient-centered clinical laboratory services. Advanced
degrees in medical laboratory science expand knowledge and skills and prepare
medical laboratory science professionals for career advancement in laboratory
management/ administration, consultation, new test development, and research.
Medical laboratory scientists are an integral part of clinical pathology.
Employment opportunities include medical center and hospital labs, reference
labs, biomedical corporations, research, and academic institutions.
Program Description- MSCLS-MLS Track
The program is 33 credits, offered online, and designed for certified (BOC-ASCP)
medical laboratory professionals seeking to advance their knowledge, skills, and
develop new proficiencies needed to meet the challenges of a changing
profession and healthcare system. The program prepares students for
managerial and leadership roles in clinical laboratory services and the
healthcare industry by expanding skills in:
Advanced clinical laboratory science
Management/Leadership/ Strategic planning/Finance
Quality assurance/Quality improvement
Informatics
Health professions education
Research
Program Structure
33 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree
All courses are web-based (online)
Full- and part-time options
Graduate project - self-directed, faculty-mentored project
designed to address a practical problem or issue in clinical
laboratory science and/or health care delivery.
While learning valuable new advanced clinical laboratory science skills, students
have the opportunity to interact on a one-to-one basis with faculty and
colleagues from all over the country and internationally through various online
asynchronous and synchronous delivery modes/technologies.
Distinguishing features Include:
Flexibility of anytime, anywhere education
Convenience of entirely online course offerings
Wealth of faculty expertise in clinical laboratory sciences
Primary Campus Location
• ONLINE: web-based program
For more info
For additional information about
the Masters degree in the
Clinical
Laboratory Sciences Program,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. SH[email protected].edu
P. 973-972-5336
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National and international guest lecturers who are experts in the field
Growing network of successful alumni
Career ladder and advanced education opportunities in the doctoral program (DCLS)
Highly-regarded University reputation
Academic Standing
Academic:
Student must maintain a B average (GPA 3.0).
Students are expected to continually maintain matriculation while
enrolled in the program.
Full-time and Part-time Status
Full-time and part-time options are available.
Full-time: enroll for a minimum of 9 credits (3 courses) per semester.
Part-time: enroll for 3-6 credits (1-2 courses) per semester
The majority of students enroll part-time and typically complete the program
in 3 to 5 years. Students must complete the program within 6 years (12
semesters) of enrollment.
Learning Goals
The goal of the program is to advance knowledge through an in-depth study of
the disciplines of clinical laboratory science related to improvement of quality
and delivery of laboratory services critical to clinician decision-making and
patient care. This includes advanced knowledge in clinical chemistry,
hematology/hemostasis, clinical microbiology, infectious disease, immunology,
transplantation, transfusion services, emerging trends in clinical laboratory
science, education, health policy, models to improve clinical laboratory services,
critical analysis, and development of skills in evidence-based practice and
research.
Learning Outcomes
These learig outoes eet the Istitute of Mediies ore opeteies
for health care professionals, namely, the ability to provide patient-centered
care, work in interdisciplinary teams, employ evidence-based practice, apply
quality improvement, and utilize informatics. (Institute of Medicine. Health
Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality. Washington, DC: National Academies
Press, 2003).
The graduate of the Rutgers SHP MS CLS-MLS Track will be able to:
1. Critically review, appraise, and synthesize the health sciences
literature.
2. Identify and systematically investigate research questions pertinent
to clinical laboratory practice.
3. Synthesize new concepts, models and theories through the
appropriate application of empirical knowledge and the scientific
method to help resolve clinical laboratory and health sciences
issues or problems.
4. Apply the advanced knowledge and technical skills needed to serve
as active contributors and/or leaders in the clinical laboratory
science professions.
5. Apply current knowledge to evaluate or design more effective ways
to deliver clinical laboratory and health-related services.
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6. Use a variety of information technologies to address both
theoretical and practical problems, enhance communication, and
disseminate knowledge to applicable audiences and interest
groups.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication,
using both scholarly and technical formats.
8. Work collaboratively with others to advance the scientific bases of
knowledge in clinical laboratory science via ongoing scholarship.
9. Integrate basic principles of ethics and cultural sensitivity within all
interpersonal and professional activities.
Additional Program Information
Additional program information is available on the Dept. of CLS website at:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/CLS/MSCLS/index.html
Curriculum
See program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Campus Location
The MSCLS-MLS Track is fully web-based, with all courses offered ONLINE. On-
campus sessions are not required.
Admission to Program
Application Dates:
March 1 for Fall term
September 1 for Spring Term
Application, fee, and ALL supportive documents must be submitted by
these dates.
Requirements:
Professional certification as a medical laboratory professional:
MLS(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) with BS degree
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US college or
university, preferably in CLS or a related science field. *
Overall minimum GPA of 3.0
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 for science courses
Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework
from ALL institutions attended.
Curriculum vitae/resume
Personal essay addressing career goals and reasons for pursuing
the MS-CLS
Proficiency in written communication to successfully complete
frequent writing assignments, exams, and papers required in online
courses
Two (2) letters of recommendation from supervisor, lab manager,
pathologist and/or college professor who have the knowledge to
ealuate the appliats aadei ad professional performance.
Personal interview (via conference call)
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* Applicants who have earned a degree from a non-US accredited institution
must comply with the applicable University and School guidelines and submit:
Transcript evaluation by World Education Services (WES).
o Only WES is accepted for the MS-CLS
o Course and grade evaluation is required
Official transcripts sent from the non-US institution directly to the
Rutgers School of Health Professions
TOEFL Exam scores
o Taken within the last 2 years
o Minimum of 79/80 on Internet-based test is required
Online application:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/prospective_students/admissions/index.html
The Admissions Selection Process
Selection of applicants for admissions is a competitive process that is the
responsibility of the program faculty admissions committee. The University
places no restrictions on prospective applicants because of their color, creed,
race, sex, age, marital status, or national origin. The University recognizes the
value of diversity and is committed to providing appropriate support to its
student body.
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
Overall minimum GPA of 3.0
Cumulative GPA for science courses of 3.0
Professional certification as a medical laboratory professional:
MLS(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) with BS degree
MLS-ASCPi (ASCP international credential) will be considered on an
individual basis.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science
Program Description
Medical laboratory science professionals seeking advanced education but not
necessarily a graduate degree may choose to enroll in the Graduate Certificate in
Clinical Laboratory Science program.
Graduate Certificate in CLS
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science is an online 12-credit
post-professional course of study for medical laboratory professionals who hold
a baccalaureate degree and are certified (BOC-ASCP). It is designed for
practicing professionals who want to advance their knowledge and skills in the
clinical laboratory sciences and develop new proficiencies needed to meet the
challenges of a changing profession and health care system. If students are not
ready to commit to the master degree program, but wish to advance their
knowledge in clinical laboratory science, the Graduate Certificate in Clinical
Laboratory Science is an excellent option.
Advantages of completing the Graduate Certificate in CLS
Short course of study provides an excellent way to gain additional
knowledge in CLS.
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Determines if online courses are an effective mode of learning.
Credits completed in the Graduate Certificate in CLS may be
applied to the Rutgers MS-CLS-MLS Track or DCLS programs
Program Structure
12 credits – 4 courses
All courses are web-based (online)
While learning valuable new advanced clinical laboratory science skills, students
have the opportunity to interact on a one-to-one basis with faculty and
colleagues from all over the country and internationally through various online
asynchronous and synchronous delivery modes/technologies.
Distinguishing Features Include:
Flexibility of anytime, anywhere education.
Convenience of entirely on-line course offerings.
Wealth of faculty expertise in clinical laboratory science
National and international guest lecturers who are experts in the
field.
Career ladder and advanced education opportunities in the
masters program (MS-CLS MLS Track) and doctoral program
(DCLS).
Highly-regarded University reputation.
Students accepted into the certificate program enroll in a non-matriculated
status. Completion of the Graduate Certificate in CLS does not guarantee
acceptance into other degree programs offered by the Department of Clinical
Laboratory Sciences or other programs offered by Rutgers.
Academic Standing
Student must maintain a B average (GPA 3.0).
Full-time and Part-time Status
Full-time and part-time options are available.
Full-time: enroll for a minimum of 9 credits (3 courses) per semester.
Part-time: enroll for 3-6 credits (1-2 courses) per semester
Students must complete the program within 3 years (6 semesters) of
enrollment.
Admission Requirements
Application Dates:
March 1 for Fall term
September 1 for Spring Term
Application, fee, and ALL supportive documents must be submitted by
these dates.
Requirements:
Current professional certification as medical laboratory professional:
MLS (ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) with a BS degree.
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Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or
university, preferably in CLS or a related science field. *
Overall minimum GPA of 3.0
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 for science courses
Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework from ALL
institutions attended
Curriculum vitae/resume
Personal essay addressing career goals and reasons for pursuing the
Graduate Certificate in CLS
Proficiency in written communication to successfully complete frequent
writing assignments, exams, and papers required in online courses
*Applicants who have earned a degree from a non-U.S. accredited institution
must comply with the applicable University and School guidelines and submit:
Transcript evaluation by World Education Services (WES).
o Only WES is accepted for the Graduate Certificate in CLS.
o Course and grade evaluation is required
Official transcripts sent from the non-US institution directly to the
Rutgers School of Health Professions
TOEFL Exam scores
o Taken within the last 2 years
o Minimum of 79/80 on Internet-based test is required
How To Apply
Coplete the Certifiate of Stud Appliatio For iludig all appliale fees. Suit the folloig:
Certificate Application Form and fee
Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework
from ALL institutions attended
A copy of current professional certification as a medical laboratory
professional (MLS-ASCP or MLT-ASCP with BS degree)
Current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
Personal essay addressing career goals and reasons for pursuing
the Graduate Certificate in CLS
Certificate Application Form
For the form and additional details review the following website:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/cace/
For additional information refer to the website:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/CLS/GCLS/index.html
Non-Matriculated Status
Practitioners who are not ready to make the commitment to a graduate
program, or who wish to advance knowledge and skills, may take up to 12
credits on a non-matriculated basis. Registration information as a non-
matriculated student can be found on the website at:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/cace/
Additional Information
For additional information about the application process, contact the Office of
Admissions at (973) 972-5336 or via e-mail.
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Clinical Laboratory Science Program
Degree Option
• Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Department
Program Director: Nadine Fydryszewski,
Ph.D.
E. fyd[email protected]
P. 973-972-3107
Primary Campus Location
• Pre-residency courses online
• One-year, full time residency
at affiliated clinical site
Program Description
The Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) is an advanced practice
degree designed for the certified medical laboratory scientist (MLS-ASCP
CM
) with
an interest in advancing theoretical and clinical knowledge, practice, and
research. Rutgers SHP is the first in the nation to offer this unique opportunity,
taught by faculty with exceptional clinical expertise and world-wide recognition.
The DCLS focuses on advanced clinical practice by preparing medical laboratory
scientists to assume expanded roles as integral members of the interprofessional
healthcare team in a variety of practice settings.
The DCLS consists of 80 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree. The
theoretical (pre-residency) courses are all web-based (ONLINE). Following
completion of these courses, a one year, full time clinical doctorate
residency/practice component is required, which includes a research project.
Additionally, the clinical residency offers an outstanding opportunity for
interprofessional collaboration.
Graduates of the DCLS program are prepared to be effective leaders in many
facets of the clinical laboratory science profession, particularly in advanced
practice roles. The advanced practice clinical laboratory practitioner can increase
efficiency, facilitate patient management outcomes, and improve timely access
to accurate and appropriate laboratory information by participating directly in
patient care decisions, monitoring laboratory utilization, and conducting research
on the diagnostic process.
DCLS practitioners contribute to the interprofessional
health care team and quality healthcare delivery as:
Experts in clinical laboratory testing.
Partners with clinical pathologists involved in clinical rounding and
patient care.
Consultants with clinicians, other healthcare providers, and patients
regarding laboratory test selection and test results interpretation.
Participants in interprofessional healthcare team conferences and
clinical rounds.
Researchers conducting outcomes studies that provide evidence-based
data that benefit patient care, patient safety, and promote quality and
cost effective utilization of clinical laboratory services.
Advocates for patients by contributing to the reduction of medical
errors.
Academic Standing
Academic:
Student must maintain a B average (GPA 3.0).
Students are expected to continually maintain matriculation
while enrolled in the program.
For more info
For additional information about
the Doctorate degree in the
Clinical
Laboratory Science Program,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. SH[email protected].edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Full-time and Part-time Status
A part time option is available for the ONLINE pre-residency portion of the
program. The residency portion of the program is a one year, full time clinical
residency at an affiliated institution and includes completion of a research
project.
Full-time: enroll for a minimum of 9 credits (3 courses) per semester.
Part-time: enroll for 3-6 credits (1-2 courses) per semester
Students must complete the program within 10 years of enrollment.
Curriculum
The DCLS program offers an innovative educational experience utilizing a
blended pedagogy, distance education, and clinical practice. The curriculum
includes interdisciplinary theoretical courses and the clinical residency
ehaes the studets eperiees to iterat ith other healthcare
professionals.
80 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree
Completion of a one year, full time clinical practice/residency
component
Research project conducted during the residency year.
The DCLS curriculum focuses on four core areas: Advanced Clinical Laboratory
Science, Professional, Research, and Clinical Practice/Residency. All pre-
residency courses are offered ONLINE and during the residency year some
courses are web-enhanced.
See program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Learning Goals
The goal of the DCLS program is to prepare graduates for advanced practice in
clinical laboratory science, instill the importance of the interprofessional team
approach to health care and the role of the DCLS on that team, and increase
skills in evidence-based practice and research methodologies to conduct
translational research in clinical laboratory science.
Learning Outcomes
The DCLS program promotes the general outcomes established for clinical
doctorate graduates of Rutgers School of Health Professions, and implements
the competencies developed by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory
Science (ASCLS) Professional Doctorate Task Force, and the Graduate Task
Force of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(NAACLS).
These learig outoes eet the Istitute of Mediies ore opeteies
for health care professionals, namely, the ability to provide patient-centered
care, work in interdisciplinary teams, employ evidence-based practice, apply
quality improvement, and utilize informatics. (Institute of Medicine. Health
Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality. Washington, DC, National
Academies Press, 2003).
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The graduate of the DCLS program will be able to:
1. Provide patient-centered, customized consultation services on
appropriate test selection and interpretation for the purpose of clinical
decision making among the interprofessional health care team and for
the patient.
2. Monitor laboratory data, test utilization, and diagnostic testing
processes in individual patients and populations using informatics and
analytics to reduce diagnostic errors, improve efficiency, and reduce
costs.
3. Conduct research and apply evidence to demonstrate clinical utility of
laboratory tests and algorithms and to improve the quality, efficiency,
and safety of the overall diagnostic testing process.
4. Educate health care providers, patients, their families, and the general
public about the indications, best evidence, patient preparation, and
interpretation of clinical laboratory testing, including home self-testing.
5. Direct laboratory operations to comply with all state and federal laws
and regulations, as well as guidelines determined by professional
boards of licensure, and certification/accreditation agencies.
6. Participate in public and private health policy decision making at all
organization and government levels using best evidence.
Additional Program Information
Additional information is available on-line.
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/CLS/DCLS/index.html
Admission to Program
General Information
Selection of applicants for admission is a competitive process that is the
responsibility of the program faculty/admissions committee. The University
places no restrictions on prospective applicants because of their color, creed,
race, sex, age, marital status, or national origin. The University recognizes the
value of diversity and is committed to providing appropriate support to its
student body. The Admissions Committee carefully reviews each application
and only the most competitive applicants are invited for an interview.
When initially screening applicants, the admissions committee looks for
evidence of the following:
Ability of the applicant to handle a rigorous science course workload as
deostrated the appliats preious ourseork ad GPA.
Career goals that align with the scope of practice of a DCLS as discussed
in the personal essay.
Evidence of professionalism, as demonstrated in the resume/CV, such
as:
o professional society membership
o professional leadership at local, state, region and/or national
level
Research interests as discussed in the personal essay.
Strong written communication skills as demonstrated in the personal
essay.
Commitment to continuous continuing education as demonstrated in
the BOC-ASCP CE transcript.
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Application Deadlines: (application and all required documents are due by
these dates)
March 1 for Fall Term
September 1 for Spring Term
Admissions Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree in CLS or related science from a regionally
accredited US institution or equivalent*
Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science
program or equivalent international program
Professional certification as a generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist
MLS(ASCP)
CM
with proof of continuing certification maintenance
o Submission of BOC-ASCP Continuing Education Transcript is
required.
Minimum of three (3) years clinical laboratory experience in the United
States, preferably as a generalist medical laboratory scientist
Overall minimum GPA of 3.3 and science course cumulative GPA of 3.2
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General test scores taken within
the last 5 years
Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework from
ALL institutions
Curriculum vitae/resume
Personal essay - A well written, grammatically correct essay is a key
expectation and is carefully reviewed by the committee to assess if the
applicant should move to the next phase of the admissions process, the
interview. The essay should address/discuss:
o background information
o career goals and reasons for pursuing the DCLS degree
o motivation to become an advanced practitioner by earning
the DCLS
o unique life and professional experiences
o leadership roles in CLS and other life areas
o research interests
o positive attributes to bring to the DCLS program and the CLS
profession
Three (3) letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters should
be from individuals who are thoroughly familiar with the candidate's
academic ability, their work ethic and professionalism, and their
general characteristics.
o Two (2) letters from professional supervisor, pathologists, or
laboratory managers; Letters from co-workers who do not
serve in a supervisory capacity to the applicant are not
acceptable.
o One (1) letter from a college professor
Personal interview (via video conference); Meeting the minimum
requirements does not guarantee an invitation for an interview.
*Applicants who have earned a degree from a non-U.S. accredited institution
must comply with the applicable University and School policies and submit:
Official transcripts sent from the non-US institution directly to Rutgers-
School of Health Professions
World Education Services (WES) Evaluation of transcripts
o Only WES evaluation accepted; detailed course and grade
evaluation is required
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TOEFL Exam - taken within the last 2 years
o TOEFL is NOT required if a Bachelor's degree or higher has
been awarded in the U.S. Please note: If applicant has an
Associate's degree in the U.S., TOEFL scores are required.
o A minimum of 79/80 on the Internet-based test is required
Online application:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/prospective_students/admissions/
index.html
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
Overall minimum GPA of 3.3 and science courses cumulative GPA of 3.2
Professional certification as a generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist
MLS(ASCP)
CM
with proof of continuing certification maintenance.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of
Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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Department of Health
Informatics
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Health Information Management
Program
Degree Options
• Bachelor of Science (Joint and Solo)
• Second Bachelor of Science
• Undergraduate Certificate
Health Information Management Profession
The Health Information Manager is a member of the health care team and is the
professional responsible for management of health information systems
consistent with medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements.
Health information professionals acquire, analyze and protect data in both
electronic and traditional methods to provide information critical to the health
care industry. In addition to collecting many kinds of data from a variety of
sources, they monitor the integrity of the information, ensure appropriate
access to health records and manage the use of this data.
Career opportunities in health information now extend well beyond
the health information department and the acute care facility. Professionals
with technical expertise, problem solving skills, knowledge of clinical medicine
and superior communication skills are needed to ensure quality health care
documentation, protecting patient confidentiality and develop and maintain the
electronic health record. The need for accurate and up-to-date health records is
not confined to health care facilities. These professionals are employed
by managed care organizations, insurance companies, law firms, physician
offices,
consulting firms, software companies and the pharmaceutical industry.
Program Description
The Health Information Management Program provides a broad professional
education which is based on the baccalaureate competencies developed by the
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The
curriculum prepares the graduate to successfully achieve the Registered Health
Information
Administrator (RHIA), a nationally recognized credential in the HIM
and health care field.
General Education Requirements for the HIM program include 59-70 credits of
courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Science & Mathematics, Health,
Concentration Courses and free electives. These courses are completed
through an affiliate or at a regionally accredited college or university prior to
admission.
Student holding an AS, AA, or higher degree and students who have completed
all or most of the required general elective credits may apply directly to
SHP. The undergraduate must have completed the core and breadth courses
prior to continuing into the professional phase of the degree at Rutgers. The
HIM program is also a joint degree program between Rutgers School of Health
Professions and several affiliate colleges/universities. Entering first time
freshman may select any affiliate to complete two years of pre-professional
Health Informatics Department
Program Director: Barbara Manger
P. 973-972-4356
Primary Campus Location
• Health Sciences at Newark
• ONLINE: web-based program
Program Director: Barbara Manger
E.
P. 973-972-4356
Academic Affiliates
Academic institutions with
partnership programs at the Rutgers
School of Health Professions.
• Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Felician College
• Georgian Court University
• Kean University
• New Jersey City University
• Rutgers University –
Newark College of Arts &
Science
• Saint Peters University
• Thomas Edison State University
Major Professional
Practice Affiliates
PPE sites are located throughout New
Jersey.
• Atlantic Health Care System
• RWJ Barnabas Health Care
System
• Hackensack Meridian Health
Care System
• RWJUH Health System
• Bayonne Medical Center
• Englewood Hospital
• Hackensack
Mountainside Hospital
• Holy Name Hospital
• JFK Medical Center
• Medical Center at Princeton
• Hackensack Palisades General
Hospital
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course work. Transfer students with some of their General Education courses
completed may apply to any affiliates for completion of their general education
requirement who generally will transfer in up to half of their required
courses*.
The professional component includes didactic, laboratory and professional
practice experiences. Major course requirements include 61 credits in Health
Information Management courses to be completed ONLINE at Rutgers. No more
than one-half of the major courses may be transferred into the HIM
Program. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 and a major course
GPA of 2.75 to remain in the program.
Health Information Management courses at Rutgers are taught ONLINE. The
professional practice experience (PPE) is required for graduation and must be
scheduled during the daytime hours to allow adequate supervision at the PPE
site. This Management Affiliation consists of 75 hours of practice on site at a
contracted facility as well as 75 hours of ONLINE modular education.
Joint degree students will complete between 120 and 133 credit hours at Rutgers
and the partner institution in order to be awarded the degree. Solo degree
students, second degree students and post baccalaureate certificate students
will have met the requirements to be admitted directly to SHP.
Whether in hospitals, ambulatory care or alternate settings where health
information is developed, maintained and applied, the HIM graduate will be able
to manage health information systems consistent with the medical,
administrative, ethical and legal requirements of the healthcare delivery system.
At the conclusion of the educational experience, the graduates will demonstrate
high ethical standards regarding the personal and aggregate use of health
information.
Learning Goals:
• To prepare competent Registered Health Information Administrators for
employment in all types of health care facilities.
• To prepare graduates to meet the needs of the healthcare industry.
• To provide students with a balanced curriculum in liberal arts and
professional courses.
• To provide knowledgeable well-trained professional in the health
information professions.
• To enhance faculty development and encourage professional growth in
order to provide up to date curriculum throughout the program.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the professional courses in the HIM program, the student
will demonstrate knowledge and competency as defined in the 86 professional
competencies established by the American Health Information Management
Association. These competencies are in the following domains with a
representative sample of learning outcomes:
1. Data Content, Structure & Standards (Information Governance)
Verify that documentation in the health record supports the
diagosis ad reflets the patiets progress, liial fidigs, ad
discharge status
• St. Josephs Regional Medical
Center
• St. Peters University Medical
Center
• Summit Health Care
• Trinitas Medical Center
Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of
Health Informatics and Information
Management Education (CAHIIM)
233 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60601
Contact: Claire Dixon-Lee, Ph.D, RHIA,
FAHIMA
Status: Ongoing current accreditation
confirmed 2016
For more info
For additional information about the
Health Information Management
Program, contact the HIM program
P. 973-972-4356
For additional information about the
Health Information Management
Program, contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
F. SH[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Informatics, Analytics and Data Use
Apply analytical results to facilitate decision-making
2. Revenue Management
Manage the use of clinical data required by various payment and
reimbursement systems
3. Compliance
Determine processes for compliance with current laws and standards
related to health information initiatives and revenue cycle
4. Leadership
Effectively communicate through project reports, business reports
and professional communications
A full listing of these competencies can be found at:
http://www.cahiim.org/him/curriculumrequirements.html
Academic Standing
Retention in the program is based on the following:
• Maintenance of a GPA at 2.75 or better
• Successful completion of all major courses with a grade or C or
better with no more than 4 courses receiving a grade lower than C+
• Retake of a failed course is only permitted once
• Adherence to the policies of Rutgers SHP and affiliating institutions
and health care agencies governing professional practice sites
Full-time and Part-time Status
Students may complete this program on a full-time or part-time basis.
Additional Program Information
For more detailed information on the profession, requirements, curriculum
please visit the programs website:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/program_overview/health_info.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
In addition to the general college admission requirements to Rutgers SHP, the
Health Information Management Program requires:
• Usually, completion of all pre-professional requirements with a grade
of C or above at the partner institution
• Junior standing (completion of 56 semester hours)
• An overall minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is
required to apply to the program
• Submission of a formal application to Enrollment Services by May 1st
immediately preceding the intended Fall Semester enrollment
• Official transcripts of all previous college courses including the partner
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institution. International students must provide a transcript evaluation
from an approved transcript evaluation company. Applicants must also
have completed the specific prerequisite courses listed below.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of
Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 93-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Clinical Trials Sciences –
Biopharma Program
Health Informatics Department
Program Director: Doreen Lechner
973-972-6482
Degree Options
• Master of Science in Clinical Trial Sciences
• Regulatory Affairs track
• Clinical Trial Management and Recruitment track
• Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance track
• Medical Affairs track
• Certificates
Clinical Trials Professions
Clinical Research Professionals are involved in the writing, executing, and
monitoring of human subject research on drugs, biologics, and medical devices.
They are employed by Biopharmaceutical Companies, Regulatory Agencies,
Contract Research Organizations and Academia, and ensure compliance with all
regulatory, ethical and legal guidelines.
Program Description
The Masters of Science in Clinical Trial Sciences (MSCTS) is a 36-credit ONLINE
program consisting of a 9-credit core plus 27 credits of specialization courses and
electives. Students select a track and develop a program plan in consultation with
an academic advisor. Current specialization areas or tracks include the following:
• Regulatory Affairs
• Clinical Trial Management & Recruitment Sciences,
• Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance
• Medical Affairs
For current information regarding the specializations, please refer to the program
website.
The Program culminates in a systematic literature review graduate project
or mentored fieldwork experience if qualify, designed to address a biopharma
or clinical trial sciences issue or problem of interest to the student.
Primary Campus Location
• ONLINE: web-based program
For more info
For additional information about the
Clinical Trials Sciences– Biopharma
Educational Initiative Program, contact
the Program Director at 973-972-6482
Academic Standing
Students are expected to maintain at least part-time status (3-6 credits minimally)
each fall and spring semester. If for some reason the student is unable to do this
he/she must complete a Maintaining Matriculation/Leave of Absence Form
and submit it to the Office of Enrollment Services. Failure to do so may result in dis-
enrollment from the program. Students enrolled in the MS have 5 years to complete
the program and those enrolled in the certificates may take up to 3 years to finish.
Please check our program requirements listed on our website.
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Since this is a web-based program, students are required to meet the minimum
hardware/software requirements and Internet access to include web-browsing
capability. The University does not provide these services, but does provide
students with an e-mail address and access to its network, including the Rutgers
Virtual Library with full-text research databases and the student Banner Web
system.
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to remain in good academic standards.
Full-time and Part-time Status
Students may attend on a part-time or full-time status. Additionally, some
students may decide to enroll in individual courses on a non-matriculated basis to
achieve knowledge in one particular area or to make efficient course selections as
they decide which track or certificate is appropriate. Students may be permitted
to take up to 12 credits as a non-matriculant.
Learning Goals
The Oerall Goal of this Masters degree is to prepare opetet idiiduals to
work in the Biopharmaceutical Industries, Regulatory Agencies, Contract
Research Organizations or Academia, with the primary objective of assisting with
the execution and reporting of clinical drug and device trials commensurate with
clinical, legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines. Specifically, students will
become familiar with clinical trial fundamentals, especially related to product
evaluations for licensing and marketing. Additionally, students will have a
comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and legal framework guiding the
planning, execution, completion, and reporting of clinical trials and be able to
perform specific duties based on the student's area of concentration.
Learning Outcomes
The goals and objectives of the program vary depending on track chosen but all
students will be able to:
1. Formulate a basic study design incorporating knowledge on sample size,
placebo response, significance, blinding, minimizing bias, randomization,
as well as concepts surrounding multiple analyses and multiple
treatment arms and endpoints.
2. Identify important clinical questions to develop a research hypothesis.
3. Critique the drug literature with regard to study design, methods,
statistics, quality of literature review, conclusions, and writing style and
organization.
4. Discuss ethical principles within the context of clinical trials, including
informed consent and subject recruitment and retention, and identify
cases of error, misconduct and fraud.
5. Interpret and summarize major regulatory documents in the U.S. and
compare and contrast these with international regulations.
6. Explain the drug/device/biologic evaluation process including all phases
of product development in clinial researh ad GCP guidelies ipat
on quality.
7. Disseminate study results in the form of reports to regulatory agencies,
to the sponsor, or for publication in a medical journal.
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Additional Program Information
Four short-term academic certificates (15 credits for each certificate) are
available:
Certificate in Clinical Trials Regulatory Affairs
Certificate in Clinical Trials Recruitment
Certificate in Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance
Visit the program website at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/biopharma/
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Applications are accepted for Fall and Spring Terms. Admission is offered on a
rolling basis. Requirements for MS admissions include:
• Completed application and applicable fee
• Official transcript of highest degree
• Two recommendations, preferably from professional colleagues/
supervisors or from course instructors (using forms provided by and
returned separately to the Office of Enrollment Services); Only one
recommendation is required for application to the Certificates
• Personal statement of how the applicant expects to apply the degree
to his/her professional career goals
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• TOEFL test score and credentialed transcript if student has graduated
from a non-US university.
• Requirements for admission into one of the Programs certificates are
the same as for the MS degree except that only one letter of reference
is required.
Certificate and non-matriculant applicants should apply via the Biopharma
Initiative website.
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
The minimum GPA required for admissions is 3.0. A science background is
preferred by not required.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Biomedical Informatics Program
Health Informatics
Department
Program Director – Shankar Srinivasan
P. 973-972-4279
Degree Options
• Master of Science
• Ph.D.
Biomedical Informatics Professions
Biomedical Informatics is an interdisciplinary science that involves both the
conceptual and practical tools from diverse disciplines for the understanding,
invention, generation and propagation of biological and medical information
- to solve complex problems in prevention and treatment of diseases, health
care, health sciences and pharmaceutical research, education, clinical/medical
decision-making, and delivery of health care. As such, Biomedical Informatics is
an essential element of 21st-century health and biological sciences.
A few examples of biomedical informatics application include:
• Reducing diagnostic uncertainties and improving clinical decision-
making by using computing techniques and information technologies.
• Designing interactive consultation system to treat patients more
efficiently and cost effectively by using national databases.
• Developing transportable software systems for image reconstruction
and for 3-D visualization and analysis of medical imaging data.
• Analyzing healthcare datasets for use in clinical or
biomedical research.
• Designing large databases of digitized medical images for use in medical
decision-making, teleradiology, or teleconsultation.
• Designing and managing clinical, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory or
hospital information systems.
Program Description
The Master of Science program in Biomedical Informatics began in 1993. The
student body is a diverse group of health professionals; however, admission is
not limited to medical and health related professionals.
All students complete at least 36 credits hours of which at least 30 hours must
be formal course work. This includes:
• 18 credit hours of core courses
• 6 credit hours in an area of emphasis/ specialization
• 6 credit hours of electives
• 6 credit hours of directed thesis or project
In addition to core courses, electives and directed research projects, the student
can pursue an in-depth study in one of the following tracks:
• Bioinformatics
• Clinical Informatics
.
Primary Campus Location
• Health Sciences at Newark
• ONLINE: web-based program
For more info
For additional information about
the Certificate in the Healthcare
Informatics Program, contact SHP
Admissions:
Admissions
F. SH[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Students successfully completing the program are granted the Master of Science
degree in Biomedical Informatics.
To meet the needs of busy professionals, we offer students the flexibility in time
and place for study. Both the post-graduate certificate in Healthcare Informatics
and the Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics are available in both in-class
and ONLINE modes. For the ONLINE version of the program all the required
courses are made available as web based courses and the thesis/project
guidance will be offered through interactions with instructors by multi-media
resources and electronic communications.
Academic Standing
Students must maintain 3.0 to stay in good academic standing
Full-time and Part-time Status
Both categories of students are admitted in the Program. Full-time students may
complete the MS degree in 18 months, but will usually require two years. Part-
time students may take three to five years to complete the degree.
Learning Goals
The principal goal of the MS program is to enable a student to apply informatics
theories, methods and processes for the generation, storage, retrieval, and
communication of health care data.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the graduates will be able to:
• Analyze information requirements for clinical decision-making, health
sciences education and training, and hospital/health care management.
• Demonstrate competency in health care data analytics by using
theories and methods of data structure, algorithms, and programming.
• Participate in the Planning, Implementation and Quality Assurance
aspects of Electronic Health Records.
• Design, develop and implement computer-based teaching and learning
systems to improve effectiveness of health sciences education and
training.
• Manage health care, and medical information systems and technologies
including Electronic Health Records.
• Utilize cost-benefit/cost-effectiveness analysis methodologies.
• Utilize concepts and tools of artificial intelligence, expert systems, and
probabilistic models to improve decision-making.
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of clinical, educational, and/or
management information systems.
Additional Program Information
Application packets including program-related information may be obtained by
writing or calling the Office of Admissions at
(973) 972-5336 or via e-mail or by visiting the website at:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/informatics/masters.html
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Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Academic Standing
Program retention: Retention in the graduate programs is based on the following
criteria:
• Maintenance of GPA at 3.0 or better;
• Obtain no more than one course failure for the duration of the program;
• Retake a failed course only once and attain a C or better grade; and
• Adherence to the policies of the Rutgers SHP and affiliating
institutions
and health care agencies.
Admission to Program
General Requirements: Applicant for admission must hold a bachelors degree
from an accredited institution in the U.S. or its equivalent with a major in any
field of health sciences (including medicine, dentistry, allied health, nursing,
public health, pharmacy), or biological sciences, computer science, engineering,
business administration or an equivalent field of study.
Admissions requirements include:
• Completed applications form with the SHPs application fee.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation. Professors and/or individuals
directly responsible for supervising the applicant, attesting to the
candidate potential success in the program should write these letters.
• Official transcripts(s) of previous collegiate work or last earned degrees.
• Personal statement describing interest and commitment to the program.
International Students and TOEFL:
In addition to the requirements stated above international students are required
to provide evidence of English language proficiency by submitting Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination scores. Applicants with scores below
550 or CBT equivalent are not considered for admission. International students
are required to have their transcript evaluated by an approved evaluation agency
for United States equivalency.
GRE Exemption:
All Applicants for the MS program are exempted from the GRE requirement.
Prerequisites:
International students please see either the Admissions and or the Office of
International Services for more information on Visa or similar issues. Applications
for Fall admission must be received by June 1. Supporting documents must be
filed by July 1. Application for Spring admission must be received by October 1.
Supporting documents must be filed by November 1.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Biomedical Informatics Program
Admissions to the PhD program has been
temporarily suspended
Health Informatics
Department
Program Director – Shankar Srinivasan
P. 973-972-4279
Degree Options
• Master of Science
• Ph.D.
Biomedical Informatics Professions
Biomedical Informatics is an interdisciplinary science that involves both the
conceptual and practical tools from diverse disciplines for the understanding,
invention, generation and propagation of biological and medical information
- to solve complex problems in prevention and treatment of diseases, health
care, health sciences and pharmaceutical research, education, clinical/medical
decision-making, and delivery of health care. As such, Biomedical Informatics is
an essential element of 21st-century health and biological sciences.
A few examples of biomedical informatics application include:
• Improving research designs and outcomes of clinical trials,
epidemiological studies and health services research.
• Design, implement and validate clinical decision support systems for
use in medical and dental specialties.
• Conduct hospitalization outcomes research for effective allocation of
budget and resources.
• Deriving and evaluating novel computational biology approaches for
cancer diagnoses and treatments.
• Utilizing computational approaches and modern computer-based
techniques in drug design, molecular genetics.
• Designing and implementing ontologies and enterprise wide
solutions for the semantic web and as health information
portals.
Program Description
The Ph.D. degree program in Biomedical Informatics represents an articulated
program of study designed primarily to serve health care practitioners, health
sciences educators and researchers, and students who have completed a MS
degree in: Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology,
Biomedical Sciences, or students who hold Masters or advance degrees in the
health-related professions, or basic sciences. The program is designed to prepare
individuals for informatics leadership positions in the schools of health sciences,
teaching hospitals, health care organizations, pharmaceuticals, biomedical
research laboratories, and government agencies. Students can select one of the
Primary Campus Location
• Health Sciences at Newark
• ONLINE: web-based program
For more info
For additional information about the
Ph.D. degree in the Biomedical
Informatics Program, contact SHP
Admissions:
Admissions:
E. SHP[email protected]
P. 973-972-5336
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following areas of specialization/tracks:
• Bioinformatics
• Clinical Informatics
• Public Health Informatics
• Hospital/Health Care Management Informatics
The curriculum consists of at least 61 credits beyond MS degree in Biomedical
Informatics. Graduate courses taken for a MS degree in any health science,
including biomedical informatics, computer science, and computational biology
and bioinformatics degrees may be applied to the Ph.D. course requirements.
The 61 credits beyond the MS degree in Biomedical Informatics include:
• A total of 61 Credits made up of 24 credits of courses (i.e. 8 courses) and
36 credits of Dissertation Research and 1 credit of the Graduate
Colloquium (seminar)
• The 24 credits of courses consist of 4 Core Courses (out of a choice of
Six Core courses) all at 5000 level and 2 Track/Specialization Courses
(should be at the 7000 level) and 2 more Elective Courses (should be at
7000 level). The list of courses providing the choices for the core, the
track and the electives can be viewed in the PhD Program Requirements
for Graduation
• Qualifying Examination: Students must pass a doctoral qualifying
examination, which is designed to test the fundamental knowledge
of students in biomedical informatics theory and systems, health care
systems, and selected Biomedical Informatics courses related to the
area of specialization. Admission to the doctoral program does not
imply candidacy for a degree. Registration for dissertation
research will
be permitted to those who have passed the qualifying examination
• 36 credits of dissertation research culminating in submission of the final
draft of the dissertation. In addition to the dissertation, submission of at
least one research paper for publication in a peer reviewed journal
• Registering for the BINF7910 Biomedical Informatics Colloquium /
Seminar once during the sojourn of the PhD program constitutes the
remaining 1 credit making up the total number of credits to be 61
credits. Besides registering once for BINF7910 the student is also
required to attend the colloquium each semester during the length of
his/her PhD program
• Oral Examination: The dissertation must be defended in an oral
examination
Academic Standing
Students must maintain 3.0 to stay in good academic standing
Full-time and Part-time Status
Both full-time and part-time students are admitted to the program. Full-time
students may complete the program in three to five years. Part-time students
may take up to seven years to complete the program. Students successfully
completing the program will be granted the Ph.D. degree in Biomedical
Informatics by Rutgers.
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Learning Goals
Graduates of this program develop, implement, and evaluate informatics
algorithms, biomedical computing solutions and technologies for decision
support tools for improving clinical practice, and health care delivery and
management; and design systems for more effective and informative research
and education.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Ph.D. program, the graduates will:
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of various scientific advances
in the discipline.
• Utilize theories and tools of biomedical informatics to solve problems in
health care.
• Design and conduct original research to generate knowledge in the field
of biomedical informatics.
• Demonstrate competency in knowledge engineering by using theories
and methods of data structure, algorithms, and programming.
• Demonstrate competence in both scholarly and technical writing.
• Provide leadership in the applications of information technology in all
aspects of health care.
• Demonstrate instructional skills.
• Utilize cost-benefit/cost-effectiveness analysis methodologies.
• Utilize concepts and tools of artificial intelligence, expert systems, and
probabilistic models to improve clinical decision-making.
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of clinical information systems.
Additional Program Information
Application packets including program related information may be obtained by
writing or calling the Office of Enrollment Services or please call Office of
Admissions at (973) 972-5336 or via e-mail or by visiting the website at:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/informatics/phd.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
General Requirements: Applicant for admission to the Graduate Programs in
Biomedical Informatics must hold a Masters degree from an accredited
institution
in the U.S. or its equivalent with a major in any field of health sciences
(including medicine, dentistry, allied health, nursing, public health, pharmacy), or
biological sciences, computer science, engineering or an equivalent field of study.
A student seeking admission to any of the Graduate Programs must satisfy all
entrance requirements of Rutgers SHP.
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These requirements include:
• Completed applications form with the SHP s application fee
• Three (3) letters of recommendation. Professors and/or individuals
directly responsible for supervising the applicant, attesting to the
candidates potential success in the program, should write these letters
• Official transcripts(s) of previous collegiate work or last earned degrees
• GRE scores
• Personal statement describing interest and commitment to the program
GRE Exemption:
Applicants already holding a doctoral (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S.) or MS in
Computer/Information and Engineering Sciences, Public Health, Nursing,
Business Administration degree from an accredited institution in the USA, or
Rutgers medical, or dental students are exempted from the GRE requirement.
International Students and TOEFL:
In addition to the requirements stated above international students are required
to provide evidence of English language proficiency by submitting Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination scores. Applicants with scores below
550 or CBT equivalent are not considered for admission. International students
are required to have their transcript evaluated by an official transcript evaluation
agency such as the WES.
Prerequisites:
International students please see either the Admissions and or the Office of
International Services for more information on Visa or similar issues. Applications
for Fall admission must be received by June 1. Supporting documents must be
filed by July 1. Application for Spring admission must be received by October 1.
Supporting documents must be filed by November 1.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Health Care Informatics Program
Degree Options
•
Certificate (in Health Care Informatics)
Biomedical Informatics Professions
Biomedical informatics is an applied science, and is inherently intertwined with
the contents of clinical and biomedical sciences with computer and information
sciences. Biomedical Informatics is the study of biomedical, health care and
clinical information: its structure, its communication, and its use. Since all aspects
of science and society have become increasingly information intensive, the need
to understand, to apply, and to create new methods for analyzing, managing, and
acquiring information has never been greater. Nowhere is this need more acute
than in biomedical, clinical, health care and pharmaceutical industries where
health care planners, managers, scientists and practitioners routinely confront
conflicting sources of knowledge and burgeoning numbers of data.
Program Description
The Healthcare Informatics Certificate Program is designed to quickly build up
competencies in the field of Biomedical Informatics especially for those seeking a
career change or advancement. Upon successful completion of a minimum of 18
credits in the Program, the student is eligible to receive a Certificate in Health
Care Informatics from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey- School of
Health Professions (SHP). A student must take a minimum of 9 credits from a
group of core courses, and 9 credits from a group of specialization courses.
The Curriculum contents and guided projects under this option can be tailored to
meet a student specific area of interest or requirements. Permission to take
courses is contingent upon fulfillment of the specific course prerequisites, and
approval of the Program Director. Those students who wish to continue onto the
Master of Science Program in Biomedical Informatics can do so at any time during
their tenure in the Certificate Program by forwarding the necessary application
material to the Program Director. Further details can be obtained by consulting
with the Program Director.
Academic Standing
Students must maintain 3.0 to stay in good academic standing
Full-time and Part-time Status
Both full-time and part-time students are admitted in the program. Full-time
students can expect to finish the Certificate program within 1 year while Part-time
students can finish in 1 to 2 years.
Health Informatics
Department
Program Director – Shankar Srinivasan
P. 973-972-4279
Primary Campus Location
• Health Sciences at Newark
• ONLINE: web-based program
For more info
For additional information about
the Certificate in the Healthcare
Informatics Program, contact SHP
Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Learning Goals
The Certificate in Health Informatics program is designed for health care
professionals who do not wish to pursue a graduate degree yet have a need to
enhance their understanding of Health Informatics, and improve their knowledge
and skills in relation to the use of the various tools and methods of Health
Informatics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the graduates will be able to:
• Use computers and information handling tools for a wide range of
professional activities.
• Identify information needs in ones own work environment, select
appropriate off-the-shelf technological solutions and make
modifications
necessary to accomplish both generic and health specialty
related activities.
• Make strategic decisions about institutional policies and investments in:
patient care and treatment systems, patient management systems,
human resources and cost management systems, and professional
education and training systems.
Additional Program Information
Additional programmatic information is available online
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/informatics/certificate.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Applicant for admission must hold a bachelors degree from an accredited
institution in the US or its equivalent with a major in any field of health sciences
(including medicine, dentistry, allied health, nursing, public health, pharmacy), or
biological sciences, computer science, engineering, business administration or an
equivalent field of study. A student seeking admission must satisfy all entrance
requirements of Rutgers SHP.
These requirements include:
• Completed applications form with the SHP s application fee.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation. Professors and/or individuals
directly responsible for supervising the applicant, attesting to the
candidates potential success in the program, should write these letters.
• Official transcripts(s) of previous collegiate work or last earned degrees.
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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Department of
Interdisciplinary Studies
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Health Sciences Program
Degree Options
• Bachelor of Science (in Health Sciences)
• Allied Dental concentration
• joint program with Thomas Edison State University
• Aging Studies* concentration
• joint program with Rutgers Newark College of Arts and
Science
• solo Bachelor of Science degree with the School of
Health Professions
• Health Services Management* concentration
• joint program with Thomas Edison State University
• solo Bachelor of Science degree with the School of
Health Professions
• Imaging Sciences concentration
• joint program with Thomas Edison State University
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation* concentration
• solo Bachelor of Science degree with the School of
Health Professions
Interdisciplinary Studies
Department
Program Director: Cheryl Bellamy
E. [email protected]rs.edu
P. 973-972-8576
Primary Campus Location
• ONLINE: web-based program
Academic Affiliates
Academic institutions with
partnership programs at the Rutgers
School of Health Professions.
• Thomas Edison State
University
For more info
For additional information about the
Bachelor of Science in Health
Sciences Program, contact SHP
Admissions:
Admissions
E. SH[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
Health Sciences Professions
Enhancing the career opportunities for health care professionals is the goal of
the programs within the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. The programs in
the Department range from baccalaureate degree programs all the way through
the Ph.D. Regardless of ones current educational background - associate degree/
professional certificate, bachelors or masters degree, there is a program in this
Department designed to expand the skill sets for health care professionals and
add value to your career.
Program Description
The Interdisciplinary Studies Department offers an online Bachelor of Science in
Health Sciences Program (BSHS), with five distinct concentrations: Allied Dental,
Health Services Management, Advanced Imaging Sciences, Aging Studies, and
Psychiatric Rehabilitation, either as a joint program or solo degree.
The SHP Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) degree program is a
unique and flexible program designed specifically for prospective and currently
credentialed health care professionals. The program recognizes and builds on
previous academic course work as well as the allied health professionals work
experience. It provides interdisciplinary course work and advanced courses
within concentrations that are designed to promote and broaden health care
professioals career opportunities in their chosen field.
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The joint program is offered in partnership with two other New Jersey higher
education
institutions: Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and Rutgers-Newark
College of Arts & Sciences (RNCAS). These partners provide the general education,
basic sciences, and liberal arts courses. SHP provides all the health-related courses,
including the interdisciplinary core of courses. Upon completion of the program,
the student receives a Bachelor of Science degree, awarded jointly by Rutgers/
RNCAS or TESU. When applying to SHP, an applicant must also select the partner
institution.
The Solo SHP BS program is offered at Rutgers-School of Health Professions (SHP)
only. The general education, basic sciences, and liberal arts courses, as required by
the SHP ore urriulu, ill e ealuated for trasfer redit fro the studets
previous academic coursework. SHP provides all health-related courses, including
the interdisciplinary core of courses. Upon completion of the program, the student
receives a Bachelor of Science degree awarded by Rutgers SHP.
The BSHS program allows students to enroll in individual courses as a
non-matriculant. Rutgers, The School of Health Professions permits individuals to
take up to 12 credits as a non-matriculant. Please visit the program website at
http://shp. rutgers.edu/dept/IDS/bshsciences/program.html
Academic Standing
Barring unusual circumstances, the student is expected to maintain part-time
status (3-9 credits) minimally and a 2.5 cumulative GPA each semester. If for
some reason the student is unable to do so, he/she must complete a Change in
Student Status form indicating Matriculation Continued and submit it to the
Office of Enrollment Services. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the
program. In addition,
all core courses are web-based courses and students are
required to meet the minimum technology requirements to take these courses.
Full-time and Part-time Status
Most students enroll and complete courses in the BSHS program on a part-
time basis.
Learning Goals
The mission of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies is to enhance the
preparation and experiences of health care professionals and educators by
utilizing interdisciplinary models of education. Integral to this mission is the
development and maintenance of an inter-professional learning environment
that fosters enhanced communication, cooperation, and collaboration among
the health-related professions.
The goals of the program are to:
• Advance and broaden the skills of current and future health related
professionals who are prepared at the associate degree/certificate level
and/or pursuing the bachelors degree.
• Provide advanced level interdisciplinary courses designed to meet the
diverse, flexible and professional needs of future and practicing health
care professionals.
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• Provide a learning environment that prepares students to work
collaboratively with other health care professionals to promote health
and to address current health issues and challenges.
Learning Outcomes
• Compare, contrast, and apply the common theories and methods used
in making value decisions in ethical situations in health care.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer applications in the
clinical, administrative and/or educational settings of the healthcare
system.
• Analyze and propose strategies to resolve problems within health care
organizations.
• Analyze cultural diversity in the delivery of healthcare.
• Critically evaluate the various types of published scientific literature,
including clinical trials, reviews, and case studies.
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Admission for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program requires an
associate degree and/or certificate from an accredited allied health education
program. Program concentration in Aging Studies does not require previous allied
health coursework.
Depending upon a students academic background, a student may be admitted to
the SHP solo BS for the Aging Studies, Health Services Management, or
Pshiatri Rehailitatio oetratio. To eroll i the solo ahelors
program, students must possess an Associate Degree. All students are required
to complete the SHP core curriculum requirements.
To enroll in the joint program in either the Advance Imaging Sciences, Allied
Dental, or Health Services Management concentrations, students must possess
an associate degree or certificate, and be licensed, certified, or registered in their
applicable field. All students are required to complete RNCAS or TESU s general
core curriculum and residency requirements.
All students regardless of entrance route are required to complete a 15 credit
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences core, and one area in the professional
concentration component. Additionally, all students must complete a practicum
or internship in their concentration area.
Admission to the program occurs once a year after the March 1 deadline. The
application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. For
further information and an application for admission please contact the Office of
Enrollment Services.
Students enrolled in the joint Rutgers/TESU program pay the Rutgers SHP rate.
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A notarized copy of the health professioals redentials (i.e., license,
certification, or registration, if applicable) must be submitted with an admissions
application for all concentrations.
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
All applicants must have an overall grade point average of 2.50.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of
Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Health Care Management
Program
Degree Options
• Master of Science
Health Care Management Program
Health care is a very complex industry with many distinct types of stakeholders
including but not limited to patients, clinicians, third-party payers, as well as
public and private oversight and regulatory agencies. This coupled with an array
of legislative changes, quality initiatives and resource limitations pose distinct
challenges to health care managers and leaders, and the organizations
in which they function. The Rutgers, School of Health Professions (SHP)
Master of Science in Health Care Management (MSHM) program targets
specific competencies needed by managers and leaders, enabling them to
effectively address environmental challenges and help health
care organizations thrive and succeed.
Program Description
The MSHM program is a 30-credit, online program specifically designed for those
with established careers in health care seeking to expand their management and
leadership skills and overall career opportunities. The program offers an array
of specialized courses in health care management and administration, such as:
management & leadership, strategic planning, quality assurance, current issues
and trends, financial management, law and ethics, as well as other related
course work.
The MSHM prepares health care professionals to meet the demands of changing
health services systems and oversight organizations. In general, the program
consists of 12 credits of core coursework, 15 credits of specialization
coursework, and a 3-credit graduate project. The Program culminates in a
faculty-guided, self- directed graduate project designed to address a health
science issue or a problem of interest to the student. It is prospectively planned
and an approved research, educational, administrative or community service
activity
designed to support and enhance the students ability to apply their
graduate experience and achieve tangible outcomes. Students develop their
program plan in consultation with their advisor. The graduate project
requirement can be completed off-campus.
The curriculum is intended for those working full-time in health care, seeking to
obtain their MSHM on a part-time basis.
Learning Goals
Prepares health care professionals with the value-added skills to help lead their
organizations towards long-term success.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Program Director: Al Heuer
P. 973-972-2418
or Barbara Herbert
E.
herberba@shp.rutgers.edu
P. 973-972-8576
Primary Campus Location
• Online: web-based program
For more info
For additional information about
tracks in the Health Care Management
Program, contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes are aligned with the School-wide Outcomes, specifically focusing
on:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution and key elements of US Healthcare
System, roles of major organizations & stakeholders and key legislation.
• Compare and contrast the major features of leadership styles, and how they apply
to healthcare organizations to promote long-term success.
• Evaluate and apply strategies for effectively interfacing with organizational leaders
and managing the day-to day operations of health care organizations to help them
succeed.
• Interpret key legislation, how that legislation impacts health care organizations,
their employees and the communities they serve.
• Compare and contrast bioethical principles and give examples as to how they apply
to health care stakeholders.
• Describe the key elements of strategic planning and demonstrate the ability to apply
them in simulated cases.
• Compare and contrast the various types of financial statements and demonstrate the
ability to interpret them to depict of the financial condition of a health care
organization.
• Create and reconcile a business operational and capital budget.
• Demonstrate an understanding of key principles for recruiting, retaining, training and
optimizing the performance of employees within health care organizations.
• Interpret key legislation related to employee relations, hiring, termination and terms
of employment.
• Describe key strategies and tools in quality assurance and give examples as to how
they can be applied to optimize healthcare organizational outcomes.
• Compare and contrast research study designs; analyze the strengths and weaknesses
of each design and how they can be applied to answer research questions and
investigate hypotheses.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for gathering, formatting, storing and analyzing
data, to help optimize organizational performance or investigate research questions
and hypotheses.
Competency in these areas will be demonstrated by students in the form of selected
outcomes, which include their academic performance in courses within the curriculum which
are related to each of these subjects, as well as the integration,
synthesis and application of
these subjects within their capstone project known as Graduate Project. Other metrics used
to evaluate the attainment of these goals and objectives will be student, course and graduate
survey results.
Degree Tracks
The Master of Science in Health Care Management has three tracks. They are Management
and Leadership, Pharmaceutical Management and Health Care Informatics; each of which is
described below.
Management & Leadership Track: This track is appropriate for a wide range of
health professionals who are seeking to advance their careers and expand their
career options. This track is especially suited for those seeking to broaden and
deepen their health care management and administrative skill-set. The track offers
ideal blend of structure
and flexibility, combining foundational course requirements related to management,
leadership, finance and strategic planning, as well as other related competencies.
Pharmaceutical Management with the Certified Medical Representative Institute (CMRI):
The CRMI track is available exclusively to experienced pharmaceutical professionals. This
track is intended to expand the skill-set needed for pharmaceutical professionals to advance
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their current careers within the management and leadership ranks of pharmaceutical
organizations.
Health Care Informatics: Students seeking a combination of health care management with a
concentration in informatics can select this track. This combination is ideal for individuals
who would heavily utilize information systems in the management of their unit(s).
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Academic Standing
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing
Full-time and Part-time Status
The MSHM is geared towards students who are currently employed on a full- time basis in
the health care industry seeking to expand their skills. Generally, MSHM students register for
3 – 6 credits each fall and spring semester. It typically takes student s 2 – 4 years to complete
the program.
Program Partner: Certified Medical Representatives Institute
Admission to Program
• Completed program application and applicable fees;
• Official transcript from CMRI (for CMRI students only);
• Official transcript of bachelors degree;
• A current resume or curriculum vitae;
• Three letters of recommendation, Recommender forms must be submitted by the
recommender to the Office of Admissions or the recommender must sign the seal
of the envelope if the form is submitted by the student. Recommendations must
come from supervisors or faculty. Recommendations are NOT permitted from
relatives, friends, or peers;
• A two to four-page essay/statement of career interest and relevancy of MSHM
program to achieving professional goals. Essays must address all the following
points:
How the applicant found out about the program and what
attracted them to apply to this specific program.
Why the applicant is interested in pursuing a master degree in
health care management and how previous education and career
experiences have prepared them for it.
What attributes and accomplishments strengthen the applicants
candidacy, but may not be evident from letters of support,
transcripts or other elements of the application
package.
A description of how at least three of the health care management
skills/competencies covered in the curriculum apply to the
applicants current career in health care.
The last course i the program that students take is a capstone
project known as Graduate Project, where students are required
to synthesize and apply the knowledge/skills they have acquired in
the program. Students often pursue a work- related project in the
areas of process improvement, strategic planning, among many
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others. As such, applicants should describe a general overview of,
and preliminary ideas for, the type of project(s) they may be
interested in conducting for the Graduate Project.
The essay should also describe plans which the applicant has for
utilizing the degree and the knowledge/skills acquired from the
program, to help achieve long term career goals.
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Copy of professional credential,
if applicable.
Additional Program Information
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
For more information about the MSHM program, please contact Ms. Barbara Herbert at
[email protected] or 973-972-8576.
Or visit the website at http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/IDS/mshm/program.html
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Health Sciences Programs
Interdisciplinary Studies
Program Director: Ann Tucker
P. 856-566-6434
Degree Options
• Master of Science in Health Sciences
• Aging track
• Health Professions Education track
• Ph.D.
• Health Leadership track
• Nutritional Sciences track
• Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences track
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling
Profession track
Track Contacts
Aging Track: Tracy
Davis
856-566-2765
tracy.e.d[email protected]s.edu
Health Professions Education:
Ann Tucker
E. tuckeraw@shp.rutgers.edu
P. 973-972-5410
Primary Campus Location
• ONLINE: web-based program
Health Sciences Professions
There are well over 200 distinct entry and advanced level health professions.
These include direct patient caregivers and supervision educations and
organizational centers. The programs of the Department of Interdisciplinary
Studies are designed to bring together the diverse range of health care
professionals and educate them for careers beyond the entry level or for
expanded career opportunities within health care.
Program Description
The Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) is an ONLINE, 30 – 33 credit,
graduate program. whose focus is to provide specializations in the areas of Aging
Studies and Health Professions Education. These programs are all built on top of
a solid framework of evidence based research.
The program is especially appropriate for healthcare professionals who wish to
expand their skill sets in the areas of:
• Aging
• Health Professions Education
To accommodate the individual needs of busy professionals, the MSHS Program
offers maximum flexibility in both content and delivery. The specialization
categories allow students to choose a plan of study to meet their personal needs
and interests. The Program culminates in a faculty-guided, self- directed graduate
project designed to address a health sciences issue or problem of interest to the
student.
For more info
For additional information about the
Health Sciences Program, contact SHP
Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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The graduate project requirement can be completed off-campus under faculty
guidance. This means that most students can expect to complete all their
Program requirements via the Internet.
Academic Standing
While in the program, students may not earn more than one grade below a B- and
must meet the overall GPA requirement of a 3.0 to be eligible for graduation.
Full-time and Part-time Status
The Program can be pursued on either a full or part-time basis, with up to five
(5) years allowed for completion. To maintain matriculation status, students
must register for coursework during each regular semester. Should a student
choose not to register for a course during a fall or spring semester, the student
must complete a Change in Student Status form indicating Matriculation
Continued and submit the form to Enrollment Services. Failure to do so may
result in dismissal from the program.
Learning Goals
The goals of the program are to:
1. enhance the career and educational opportunities of health
professionals, including preparing students in health professions
education or aging studies;
2. and `provide health professionals with a strong background in health
sciences research enabling health professionals to understand,
investigate, and apply evidence based research to their health care
career.
Learning Outcomes
Overall program learning outcomes are based on the core research and capstone
requirements of the program. Following the core learning outcomes are the
outcomes for each program track.
Students in the Master of Science in Health Sciences will:
Research Core
examine and critically assess data acquisition (including sources of
publicly available datasets), data storage, data transmission, data
analysis, structured database systems (including patient information
and bibliographic data bases) and current methods for improving and
expanding heath care data technologies.
plan and implement the data analysis phase of a quantitative
research study, including the presentation and interpretation of
findings
explore research methods used in the health sciences, with an
emphasis on selecting and applying appropriate research designs and
assessing the quality of health sciences published studies.
identify, analyze, synthesize, and communicate health sciences
information using evidence-based methods
Capstone Graduate Project
integrate, synthesize and apply the concepts, principles, and skills
learned while in his/her graduate program to the selected project;
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Aging Studies Track
Learning Outcomes
The Aging Studies Track prepares students to:
Communicate effectively with older adults and health care
professionals in the field of aging.
Recognize the roles and responsibilities of different health care
professionals who may interact with older adults and communicate
to others that interdisciplinary teams are often considered best
practice when providing care to older adults.
Engage in interdisciplinary health care teams through the
development of a comprehensive understanding of the needs of
older adults, including medical, biological, social, and psychological.
Participate in geriatric assessment and aid in the planning health
promotion programs for older adults.
Examine social and health care policies that relate to seniors and the
impact of such policies on seniors and other populations.
Identify appropriate healthcare and social services for older adults
through a firm knowledge of aging programs and services on a
national and local level.
Health Professions Education Track
Learning Outcomes
The Health Professions Education track prepares students to:
Develop a cumulative, individualized Health Professions Education
Teaching Portfolio.
Utilize an analytical and developmental approach to understanding
the roles and functions of health professions educators.
Apply major learning theories to instructional design, course
development, and appropriate teaching strategies according to the
goal(s) of health professions instruction, learner characteristics, and
desired outcomes.
Examine the selection, design, development, application and
appraisal of tests and measurements used to evaluate both health
professions student's ability/attributes and the instructional process.
Educate and assess students in the clinical environment.
Plan a health professions curriculum that includes identification of
curriculum objectives and courses, curriculum mapping, and a
curriculum management plan for continuous quality improvement.
Prepare a health professions education/health sciences research
based abstract.
Additional Program Information
Additional programmatic information is available online at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/IDS/mshsciences/program.html
Curriculum
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See database for more specific program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Note: Program of study is subject to change, total credits vary by specialization
track
Admission to Program
Eligibility:
The program is designed for health professionals who have earned a
bachelors degree with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, and are licensed or
certified to practice in their field (where applicable).
Application:
Applications to the program are accepted throughout the year. Priority is given
to applications received by June 1 for the Fall term, October 1 for the Spring term
and March 1 for the Summer term. Applicants may take up to 12 credits as a
non-matriculant. Taking these courses as a non-matriculant does not guarantee
admission into the program. Upon admission, these credits may be applied
to fulfill the Programs requirements. Approval of courses to be applied to the
program is completed on an individual basis. In general, courses taken as a non-
matriculant may be applied to the program if the following criteria are met:
1. the course is a designated MSHS course;
2. the applicant earned a B or greater in the course as a non-matriculant;
and
3. the course was completed within 5 years of acceptance into the program; and
the course content has not changed substantially since earning credit for
the course. All applicants must submit the following:
• Completed Rutgers–SHP application and all applicable fees
• Official transcript of highest degree
• Two recommendations, preferably from professional colleagues/
supervisors or from course instructors (using forms provided by and
returned separately to the Office of Enrollment Services). Letters from
relatives, friends, or peers are not acceptable.
• Personal statement of how the applicant expects to apply the degree to
his/her professional career goals
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• Copy of ones current state license and/or professional certification, if
applicable (please note that some courses or activities if conducted in NJ
may require that students in licensed professions hold a valid NJ license)
International students must comply with the applicable University and School
guidelines, which include the following: (1) achieving a score of 550 or higher
on the written Test of English as a Foreign Language (or 213 on the computer-
based version), and (2) providing an external evaluation of all foreign transcripts
from an agency approved by the Office of Enrollment Services that verifies US
baccalaureate equivalency.
Selection Process:
• All applications will be reviewed for completeness (see submission
requirements, above)
• Program faculty review all complete applications and recommend the
best qualified candidates for admission
• Applicants will be notified of their application status by mail; those
accepted into the Program will be mailed an official notification of
admission, including a link to all required admissions materials
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• Matriculation as a student in the Program is contingent on return and
receipt of all required materials, including the signed acceptance of
admission, health and immunization forms, approval to conduct a
background check, and any requisite fees.
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission into the program.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Health Sciences Program
Admissions to the PhD program has been
temporarily suspended
Degree Options
Master of Science in Health Sciences
o Aging track
o Integrative Health and Wellness track
o Disease Management track
Ph.D.
o Health Leadership track
o Nutritional Sciences track
o Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences track
o Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Profession track
Health Sciences Professions
Health Sciences is the discipline that uses scientific knowledge to produce
interdisciplinary and inter-professional solutions in the problem domain of
human health, the healthcare delivery system, and the health-related workforce
education system.
Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Sciences program is coordinated
by the Rutgers, School of Health Professions (SHP), Department of
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDST) in collaboration with other SHP departments
and other units of the University. The SHP departments most involved in this
collaboration are the: Department of Nutritional Sciences, Department of
Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, and the Department of Psychiatric
Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions.
The Program emphasizes independent/directed study and research under
the guidance of a faculty advisor. The distribution of required courses versus
elective courses within the sixty (60) credit requirement varies by track. There
are currently four major tracks within the Ph.D. in Health Sciences program:
Interdisciplinary/Leadership track, Nutritional Sciences track, Rehabilitation
and Movement Sciences track and Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling
Professions track.
In collaboration with and the approval of the students advisor, a student can
select the elective courses of the Program to meet individual research goals and
career aspirations. The number of credits distributed between specialization/
elective courses and dissertation courses is flexible and determined by the
student and the students advisor. In addition, the Program provides several
options for meeting course requirements, including independent study, transfer
credits, pre-approved registration at other colleges or universities (including
ONLINE courses), and portfolio assessment.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Program Director: Bob Denmark
P: 973-972-5410
or Barbara Herbert
P: 973-972-8576
Track Contacts
Nutritional Sciences
track: Riva Touger-Decker
E:
P: 973-972-6596
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
and Counseling Professions
track: Ann Murphy
E:
P: 908-889-2461
Rehabilitation and
Movement Sciences track:
Sandra
Kaplan
E:
[email protected]s.edu
P: 973-972-2459
Primary Campus Location
• ONLINE: web-based program
For more info
For additional information about the
Health Sciences Program, contact SHP
Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Complementing the Programs flexibility is its innovative delivery approach
and practical research and residency requirements. Most all courses are
web-based providing students with significant control over when and where
their learning is done.
With advisor approval, research is most often conducted off-campus and
students fulfill their residency requirement by defending their dissertation
proposal and completed dissertation in-person (during IDST8121:
Dissertation Seminar I and IDST8424: Dissertation Seminar IV, respectively)
and meeting any additional
residency requirements specified by the track.
Students can normally pursue a specialization/focus in any area supported
by an available full-time SHP faculty research advisor having the applicable
expertise (the students Dissertation Chairperson must be a full-time
faculty member of SHP). The students faculty research advisor is usually
the students Dissertation Chairperson. Ph.D. research advisement is most
commonly available in the following general areas:
• Interdisciplinary Studies – Research advisement in this area is
provided primarily by faculty in the Department of
Interdisciplinary Studies. This department is best able to support
research in the following areas:
• Aging
• Health Leadership
• Health Management and Administration
• Health Professions Education
• Nutritional Sciences – Research advisement in this area is
provided by faculty in the Department of Nutritional Sciences
and is available only to those students who hold the Registered
Dietitian (RD) certification.
• Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences – Research advisement in
this area is provided by faculty in the Department of
Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences.
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions – Research
advisement in this area is provided by faculty in the Department
of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Services.
More detailed information about the department is available online at:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/IDS/phdhsciences/program.html
Academic Standing
To meet the program's minimum academic standards, Ph.D. in Health Sciences students
must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA
Full-time and Part-time Status
The program can be pursued on either a full- or part-time basis, with up to
10 years allowed for completion. To maintain matriculation status,
students must register for coursework (to include dissertation
seminar/advisement or pre- approved external courses) during each
regular semester. Should a student choose not to register for a course
during a fall or spring semester, the student must complete a Change in
Student Status form indicating Maintenance of Matriculation and submit
the form to Enrollment Services. Failure to do so may result in
administrative withdrawal from the program. A student who has been
withdrawn from the program and wishes to continue must re-apply, and if
admitted, must complete a minimum of 25% of the program requirements.
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Learning Goals
The mission of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies is to enhance
the preparation and experiences of health care professionals and
educators by utilizing interdisciplinary models of education. Integral to this
mission is the development and maintenance of an inter-professional
learning environment that fosters enhanced communication, cooperation
and collaboration among the health-related professions.
Learning Outcomes
In addition to our allegiance to the school-wide outcomes, the PhD
program has these learning outcomes:
• Excel in a leadership role in the research, academic, and/or
clinical setting
• Optimize organizational outcomes within a variety of health care
settings
• Plan, conduct and defend original research that creates or tests
new concepts, hypotheses, models and/or theories
• Apply research findings in the design and/or evaluation of new
methods or approaches to diagnostic or treatment services,
healthcare delivery systems, or patient or health professions
education
• Work collaboratively with others to advance the scientific bases
of knowledge in the health professions via ongoing research and
scholarship
• Critically review, appraise and synthesize the health sciences
literature
• Demonstrate competency in oral, written, and electronic modes
of communication, using both scholarly and technical formats
• Apply computer and information technologies to address both
theoretical and practical problems, enhance communication and
disseminate knowledge
• Integrate basic principles of ethics and cultural sensitivity within
all interpersonal and professional activities
Additional Program Information
For more information, visit the programs website at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/IDS/phdhsciences/program.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Eligibility:
The Program is designed for health-related professionals with training or
experience in the application of scientific knowledge or methods in the
delivery of health care or related services.
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In addition, applicants must have earned at least a Masters degree with an
overall GPA of at least 3.0, and, where applicable, be licensed or certified to
practice in their field.
Applications:
The deadline for receipt of all admissions materials is March 1 each year, for
Summer or Fall matriculation. Applicants may take up to 12 credits as a non-
matriculant, which can be applied to fulfill the program requirements upon
admission. However, taking these courses, even doing well in them does not
guarantee admission to the program. Admission is a multi-faceted process of
which ability to complete coursework is only one part. All applications will be
reviewed for completeness. Only complete applications are forwarded to the
Admissions Committee. A Complete application must include the following:
Completed Rutgers–SHP application + all applicable fees
• Official transcript of highest degree
• Graduate Record Examination General test scores forwarded by ETS
(institutional code: R3116). The requirement for GRE scores is
never waived. Notes: (a) according to ETS policy, GRE scores are only
reportable for 5 years; (b) in cases where the GRE was taken more
than 5 years ago, but the scores are contained on an official transcript
submitted as part of the application, this may be considered an official
score; and c) because the GRE is one of many factors in the admission
decision, we do not apply or set any minimum score or cut-off for
either the test as a whole or its components
• Three recommendations, preferably from professional colleagues/
supervisors or from course instructors (using forms provided by and
returned separately to the Office of Enrollment Services). Letters from
relatives, friends or peers are not acceptable.
• Statement of research interests - where possible, applicants should
provide more than one research interests and should not be so specific
or detailed as to make it difficult to match with the expertise of faculty
members who may serve as the applicants research advisor.
• Resume or curriculum vita
• Copy of current state license and/or professional certification,
if
applicable (please note that some courses or activities may require
that students in licensed professions hold a valid NJ license).
International students must comply with the applicable University and School
guidelines, which include the following: (1) achieving a score of 550 or higher on
the written Test of English as a Foreign Language (or 213 on the computer-
based version), and (2) providing an external evaluation of all foreign transcripts
from an agency approved by the Office of Enrollment Services that verifies US
baccalaureate equivalency.
Selection Process:
• The Admissions Committee reviews all complete applications and
recommends the best qualified candidates for a general interview.
• The best qualified candidates are interviewed by a team of faculty.
• Candidates recommended for further consideration by the
interview team normally are invited to schedule a one-on-one meeting
with a faculty member identified as potential research advisor.
Candidates who obtain the support of a faculty member willing to
serve as their research advisor receive an offer of admission.
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Matriculation as a student in the Program is contingent on return and
receipt of all required materials, including the signed acceptance of
admission, immunization and insurance forms, approval for background
check, and any requisite fees.
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission into the program.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of
Admissions:
SH[email protected]s.edu or 973-972-5336.
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Department of Medical
Imaging Sciences
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Cardiac Sonography Program
Degree Options
• Certificate
• Bachelor of Science (in Medical Imaging Sciences)
• Second Bachelor of Science (in Medical Imaging Sciences)
Cardiac Sonography Profession
Cardiac sonography (also known as echocardiography) is the use of ultrasound
imaging to view the cardiovascular anatomy in a non-invasive and pain free
examination. This safe and convenient method of diagnosis allows the physician
to assess the function of the heart in a dynamic way. Cardiac sonographers are
specially trained professionals who are an integral part of the cardiovascular
medical management team in todays health care environment. They use
sophisticated equipment that acquires two-dimensional images of the heart and
Doppler spectral tracings of blood flow to provide an accurate assessment of the
patients condition. Cardiac Sonographers are one of the first lines of testing
towards diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions and help the physician to guide
the patient to the correct path of treatment.
Program Description
The Rutgers Cardiac Sonography Program is a fifteen-month program and covers
both didactic
and clinical instruction in cardiac ultrasound and non-invasive
cardiovascular diagnostic testing. The course of study includes Applied Anatomy
and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Ultrasound Physics, Instrumentation and
Applied Cardiac Sonography. Clinical training is provided in active Cardiology
departments that are equipped with the most advanced ultrasound equipment.
The Rutgers Cardiac Sonography program is offered as a University Certificate,
Bachelor of Science degree (with joint partners), or as a 2nd Bachelor of Science
degree.
Academic Standing
The student is expected to maintain a minimum of 2.7 GPA (80%) for each
course, satisfactory attendance, satisfactory completion of assignments within
allotted time frames, compliance with all Rutgers rules and regulations as set
forth in the SHP and Program Student Handbook, and adherence to Rutgers
academic integrity guidelines and academic policies of the School and
University.
The student is expected to complete the course clinical objectives as noted in
each clinical rotation syllabus. The student is responsible of familiarizing
themselves with the total departments operation and all personnel they will be
interacting with for the rotation period.
Each semester, students are responsible for the completion
of Clinical Projects
administered to them.
Medical Imaging
Sciences Department
Program Director: Stanley Ort
P. 908-889-2526
Primary Campus Location
• Scotch Plains
Academic Affiliates
Academic institutions with
partnership programs at the
Rutgers School of Health
Professions.
• Bloomfield College
• College of St. Elizabeth
• Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Felician College
• Georgian Court University
• New Jersey City University
• Ramapo College
• Rutgers - Newark
Major Clinical Affiliates
Clinical sites are located throughout
New
Jersey.
• Community Medical Center
• Monmouth Medical Center
• Ocean Medical Center
• Riverview Medical Center
• Robert Wood Johnson
University
Hospital
• Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital –
Somerset
• Saint Barnabas Medical
Center
• Saint Clares Hospital
• Saint Peters University Hospital
• University Hospital – Newark
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The student is expected to report to the clinical affiliate as scheduled for
their designated rotation and training. Consistent, punctual attendance is
a requirement for course completion. Two or more unexcused absences is
considered excessive and unless the time is made up to the satisfaction of
the affiliate and program faculty, the student will receive an F for the course.
Tardiness is considered a form of unexcused absence.
Full-time and Part-time Status
The Cardiac Sonography is offered as a full-time only program. The mode of
teaching is traditional classroom-based education with some web-enhanced
courses.
Learning Goals
The goal of the Rutgers SHP Cardiac Sonography program is to produce
graduates competent in knowledge and techniques of cardiac sonography able
to meet entry-level occupational demand.
Learning Outcomes
Prior to graduation, Rutgers SHP Cardiac Sonography program students will
demonstrate the following competencies:
• Describe the physical principles of ultrasound imaging and
Doppler ultrasound blood flow velocity measurements.
• Recognize and interpret sonographic and Doppler ultrasound
features of normal cardiac anatomy, physiology, and
pathophysiology.
• Document imaging data and findings that reflect non-critical
(normal or routine) vs. critical (emergent) results to an appropriate
medical authority.
• Perform techniques of patient care appropriate to those of the
diagnostic cardiac sonographer.
• Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors in the delivery of
patient services commensurate with the expectations of the
medical professions.
Additional Program Information
Additional program information is available online at the programs website add
in website:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/med_imaging/cardiac_son/index.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Accreditation
The Cardiac Sonography Program is
fully accredited by the Commission
for the Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Program
(CAAHEP)
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
P. 727-210-2350
Joint Review Commission on Education
in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-
DMS)
6021 University Boulevard
Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Gerry Magat, Executive Director
Initial accreditation date: May 2013.
Next survey 2018.
For more info
For additional information about the
Cardiac Sonography Program,
contact SHP Office of Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Admission to Program
Students must have the following:
OPTION 1:
Certificate in Cardiac Sonography:
1. Completed a two-year allied health education program (i.e. radiography,
nursing, etc.) or equivalent college course work (60 college credits in
any discipline).
2. Completed the specific prerequisite courses listed below.
3. Foreign educated students applying for the certificate option must
submit an evaluation of their foreign transcripts by World Education
Services, official foreign transcripts, and official test scores from TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) or 6 credits of college English
courses at a U.S. college.
OPTION 2:
Joint Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences:
1. Completed the required liberal study courses, and pre-requisite courses
(see below), at the partner institution
2. Minimum GPA of 2.85.
For more information please refer to the section on Bachelor of Science in
Medical Imaging Sciences. See above right-side column for Academic Affiliates.
OPTION 3:
Second Bachelor of Science Degree:
1. Possess a BS or BA degree from a United States regionally accredited
college or university or from an international university that is
accredited in its own country. International students must provide a
transcript evaluation from an approved transcript evaluation company.
2. Completed the specific
prerequisite courses listed below.
Specific Prerequisite Courses:
1. *Human Anatomy & Physiology (6-8 credits)
2. College Math, Algebra or Statistics (3 credits)
3. General Physics (2-4 credits) or Physics for the Diagnostic Imaging
Professional offered through the Department of Medical Imaging
Sciences
4. English (6
credits)
5. *Medical Terminology (on- line certificate courses are accepted).
*It is recommended that these courses be completed within 5 years of
application to program.
Suggested coursework:
1. Introduction to Computers
2. knowledge of MS PowerPoint
Students accepted into the program are required to complete a CPR course for
Allied Health Professionals prior to starting the program.
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GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement:
All students with a GPA of 2.85 and above are encouraged to apply. However,
final consideration of GPA scores will depend on the pool of applicants.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Program
Degree Options
• Certificate
• Bachelor of Science (in
Medical Imaging Sciences)
• Second Bachelor of Science
(in Medical Imaging Sciences)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Profession
The profession of diagnostic medical sonography includes general sonography,
cardiac sonography, vascular technology, and various subspecialties. The
profession requires judgment and the ability to provide appropriate health care
services. General sonographers, cardiac sonographers, and vascular technologists
are highly skilled professionals qualified by education to provide patient services
using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of
Medicine or Osteopathy. The general sonographer, cardiac sonographer, and
vascular sonographer may provide this service in a variety of medical settings
where the physician is responsible for the use and interpretation of appropriate
procedure.
General sonographers, cardiac sonographers, and vascular sonographers assist
physicians in gathering data necessary to reach diagnostic decisions.
Program Description
Our Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (DMSP) is a full-time, fifteen-month
program starting in September which covers both clinical and didactic instruction
in abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, and neonatal neurosonography
ultrasound. The course of study includes Applied Anatomy and Physiology,
Pathophysiology, Ultrasound Physics, Instrumentation and Applied Sonography.
Clinical education is provided in active Radiology and Perinatal Testing
departments equipped with the most advanced ultrasound equipment. The
DMSP offers various options based on an applicant's prior educational
history. We offer a B.S. in Medical Imaging with partner institutions, and a
second B.S. option for those who hold a B.A. or B.S. degree. We also offer a
certificate program and post-certificate B.S. completion program. The
professional curriculum is the same for all options.
.
Graduates of the program will be eligible for examination by the American
Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
Academic Standing
Students must minimum of 2.7 GPA in to remain in good academic standing.
Full-time and Part-time Status
This program is only available on a full-time basis primarily during the day.
Medical Imaging
Sciences Department
Program Director: Cynthia Silkowski
E. silk[email protected]
P. 908-889-2521
Primary Campus Location
• Newark
• Scotch Plains
Academic Affiliates
Academic institutions with partnership
programs at the Rutgers School of
Health Professions.
• Bloomfield College
• College of Saint Elizabeth
• Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Felician College
• Georgian Court College
• New Jersey City University
• Ramapo College
• Rutgers University – Newark
Major Clinical Affiliates
Clinical sites are located throughout
New Jersey
• CentraState Health
Care System
• Bayshore
Community
Hospital
• Hackensack University
Medical Center
• University Medical Center
of Princeton at Plainsboro
• Morristown Memorial
Hospital
• Ocean Medical Center
• Atlantic Health Systems
Hospital Corp, Overlook
Hospital
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Learning Goals
Produce graduates competent in knowledge and techniques in "general"
diagnostic medical sonography that can meet entry-level occupational demand.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Diagnostic Medical sonography program, graduates will
be able to:
• *Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting
clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Identify and describe sonographic features for normal, abnormal and
congenital variations/pathologies in abdominal, obstetrical,
gynecological and small parts sonography as well as have awareness of
normal and abnormal vascular and cardiac sonography.
• Explain principles of diagnostic ultrasound physics.
• Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic, and/
or physiologic data for interpretation by a physician.
• Record, analyze, and process diagnostic data and other pertinent
observations made during the procedure for presentation to the
interpreting physician.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of sonographic
and/or other noninvasive diagnostic services.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and
colleagues.
• Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors in the delivery of
patient services commensurate with the expectations of the
medical professions.
• Provide patient education related to medical ultrasound and/or other
diagnostic vascular techniques, and promote principles of good
health.
• Develop and cultivate the confidence and responsibility needed to
perform as a competent sonographer.
• Understand and recognize the importance of adaptability.
• Implement and perform diagnostic procedures adhering to acceptable
departmental, institutional, governmental and professional standards.
• Encompass strategies that assure professional development at a level of
clinical practice consistent with acceptable standards.
• Establish values and attitudes congruent with professional standards
and ethics.
• Demonstrate awareness of and operate within the Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers scope of practice.
Additional Program Information
For More Detailed Information on the profession, requirements, curriculum,
please visit the programs website at:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/med_imaging/DMSonography/index.html
• Atlantic Health Systems,
Atlantic Maternal Fetal
Medicine at Morristown
• St. Clares Medical System
• The Valley Hospital,
Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Somerset Medical Center
• Jersey Shore University
Medical Center
• Holy Name Medical Center
• Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital
• Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital –
Antenatal Testing Unit
• Saint Peters University
Hospital
• Saint Peters University
Hospital – Maternal Fetal
Medicine
• St. Barnabas
Ambulatory Care Center
• St. Barnabas Medical Center
• Newark Beth Israel
Medical Center – Maternal
Fetal Medicine
• University Hospital – Newark
• Doctors Office Center
• Jersey City Medical Center
Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Program
35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970
Chicago, IL 60601-2208
P. (312) 553-9355
Status: Reaccredited September 2014.
Next accreditation is 2024.
For more info
For additional information about the
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Program, contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Curriculum
Please refer to the database for program requirements and course descriptions
via the SHP website: http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program offers 3 educational
options.
OPTION 1:
Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography:
1. Completed a two-year allied health education program (i.e.
radiography, nursing, etc.) or equivalent college course work (60
college credits in any discipline)
2. Completed the following equivalent college course prerequisites:
a. *Human Anatomy & Physiology (6-8 credits)
b. College Math, Algebra or Statistics (3 credits)
c. General Physics (2-4 credits) or Physics for the Diagnostic
Imaging Professional offered through the Department of
Medical Imaging Sciences
d. English (3 credits)
e. *Medical Terminology (on-line certificate courses are
accepted).
*It is recommended that these courses be completed within 5 years of
application to program. A minimum grade of B- is required for the Anatomy and
Physiology courses or there equivalent.
OPTION 2:
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences:
1. Completed the required liberal study courses at the partner institution
with a minimum GPA of 2.85. For more information please refer to the
section on Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences at programs
website
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/med_imaging/DMSonography/
index.html
OPTION 3:
Second Bachelor of Science Degree:
1. Possess a BS or BA degree from a United States regionally accredited
college or university or from an international university that is
accredited in its own country. International students must provide a
transcript evaluation from an approved transcript evaluation company.
2. Completed the specific
prerequisite courses listed in Option 1.
Students accepted into the program are required to complete a CPR course
for Allied Health Professionals prior to starting the program.
Foreign educated students who apply for to the program must submit an official
evaluation of their foreign transcripts by World Education Services, official
foreign transcripts, and official test scores from TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language).
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
Applicants with a GPA of 2.85 and above may apply. When reviewing an
application, a strong emphasis is placed on the overall GPA and the actual
grades received for the required prerequisite courses. A minimum grade of B-
is required for the Anatomy and Physiology courses or their equivalent courses.
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After application review, the strongest candidates will be scheduled for an
interview. In selecting students for admission, the program looks for evidence of
character, potential, motivation and sound academic preparation.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
*Taken from the Essentials and Guidelines from Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Program
Degree Options
• Certificate
• Bachelor of Science (in Medical Imaging Sciences)
• Second Bachelor of Science (in Medical Imaging Sciences)
Nuclear Medicine Technology Profession
Nuclear Medicine Technology is a medical specialty that uses radioactive
materials for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. It is a field that has grown
phenomenally over its relatively short existence. Recent advances in the field
include monoclonal antibody and peptide imaging, positron emission
tomography (PET) fused with CT, and expanded use of therapeutic procedures.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists are highly skilled professionals whose knowledge
in patient care techniques and the biological and physical sciences enable them
to work hand- in-hand with physicians and other allied health professionals to
provide care, comfort and an accurate diagnostic and treatment plan for each
patient. They are specifically trained in radiation safety, laboratory techniques,
imaging procedures and the use of highly specialized equipment to assure the
efficient daily operation of their facility.
Technologists can find employment opportunities in hospitals, private imaging
centers, and laboratories. Additional, career opportunities exist with technical
and radiopharmaceutical companies in product sales and technical support. All
career opportunities offer competitive salaries and attractive benefits.
Program Description
The Nuclear Medicine Technology Program is full time for a duration of fifteen
months. During these fifteen months, students study nuclear medicine from its
roots to present day technology, then explore its future potential in diagnostic
and therapeutic medicine. This is done through a combination of didactic
classroom work and hands on clinical time in the hospital setting. Students are
expected to maintain a grade average of at least 80% to remain in the program.
The program has certificate, and Bachelor Degree options, all program options
prepare the student for examination by the Nuclear Medicine Technology
Certification Board and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The
program is approved by the New Jersey Commission of Radiation Protection and
accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear
Medicine Technology.
The academic curriculum and the clinical training facilities have been selected to
provide a program that is educational and comprehensive in its methods and is
capable of thoroughly training students in the principles, ethics and practices of
Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Medical Imaging
Sciences Department
Program Director: Isabel Breen
E. Itb11@shp.rutgers.edu
P. 908-889-2449
Primary Campus Location
• Newark
• Scotch Plains
Academic Affiliates
Please see the faculty listing online
under Medical Imaging Department
(view all campuses).
• Bloomfield College
• College of St. Elizabeth
• Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Georgian Court University
• New Jersey City University
• Ramapo College
• Rutgers – Newark
• Felician College
Major Professional
Practice Affiliates
Clinical sites are located
throughout
New Jersey.
• Holy Name Hospital
• Palisades General Hospital
• Advanced Medical Imaging
• Cardinal Health Radio
Pharmacy
• Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital – New
Brunswick
• Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital -
Somerset
• St. Peters University Hospital
• University Hospital – Newark
• Newark Beth Israel Medical
Center
Admissions to this program have been
temporarily suspended
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Academic Standing
Students must maintain a 2.85 GPA and earn a minimum grade of B- for all
curriculum courses for program advancement.
Full-time and Part-time Status
This is a full-time program. We currently have no provisions for part-time
enrollment.
Learning Goals
Students will be proficient in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine Technology for
entry-level technologist employment. Students will practice safe, compassionate,
and ethical professional patient care.
Learning Outcomes
• Perform useful calculations associated with radiation and radioactivity,
including decay equations and unit conversions.
• Operate gamma cameras and ancillary equipment for radiation
measurement and radiation
safety.
• Demonstrate practical patient care including infection control,
venipuncture, body mechanics, and patient assessment and interaction.
• Explain the effects of radiation on microscopic and macroscopic
living systems.
• Implement radiation safety procedures and applicable state and federal
regulations.
• Describe human anatomy especially as it pertains to clinical nuclear
medicine.
• Demonstrate nuclear medicine quality control procedures and protocols.
• Pass a mock registry exam.
Additional Program Information
For more detailed information on the profession, requirements, curriculum please
visit the following websites:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/med_imaging/nuclear/index.html
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/med_imaging/nuclear/accreditation.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
OPTION 1: Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology Applicants for this program
must have successfully completed at least two years of college and the following
post-secondary course work from an accredited institution in higher education.
Prior completion of an Allied Health Care program may meet these requirements.
Applicants must have current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or must
complete a BLS course on their own before the end of the first semester.
Accreditation
Joint Review Committee on
Educational Programs in
Nuclear Medicine
PMB 418, #1 2nd Ave East, Suite C
Polson, MT 59860-2107
P: (406) 883-0003
Contact: Jan Winn
Accreditation Status: Program
is currently but on probation
For more info
For additional information about
the Nuclear Medicine Technology
Program, contact SHP
Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]
P. 973-972-5336
Participate in a minimum of 1,450 hours of hands on experience in nuclear
medicine imaging and non-imaging procedures.
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• 2 semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology with laboratory
• 1 semester of Biology with laboratory
• 1 semester of Introduction to Chemistry with laboratory
• 1 semester of College Algebra or Pre-Calculus (3 cr.)
• 2 semesters of Oral/Written Communications
• 1 semester of General Physics
• 1 semester of Social Sciences
• 1 semester of Humanities
• Medical terminology
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.85
Minimum of grade of B- in Anatomy and Physiology Courses
OPTION 2: Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Science: Applicants must have
completed the required liberal study courses at the partner institution with a
minimum GPA of 2.85. For more information please refer to the section on
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Science.
Applicants must have current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or must
complete a BLS course on their own before the end of the first semester.
OPTION 3: Second Bachelor of Science Degree: This option is for applicants that
possess a BS or BA degree from a United States regionally accredited college or
university or from an international university that is accredited in its own country.
International students must provide a transcript evaluation from an approved
transcript evaluation company. Applicants must also have completed the specific
prerequisite courses listed below. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.85 with a
minimum of grade of B- in Anatomy and Physiology Courses. Applicants must have
current certification in Basic Life Support or must complete a BLS course on their
own before the end of the first semester.
• 2 semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology with laboratory
• 1 semester of Biology with laboratory
• 1 semester of Introduction to Chemistry with laboratory
• 1 semester of College Algebra or Pre-Calculus (3 cr.)
• 2 semesters of Oral/Written Communications
• 1 semester of General Physics
• 1 semester of Social Sciences
• 1 semester of Humanities
• Medical terminology
For all program options, foreign educated students must submit the following:
TOEFL scores (minimum TOEFL score of 90 on the Internet-based exam with
minimum individual element scores as follows: Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking
26, and Writing 24. The Computer-Based exam minimum score is 233) and WES
translation of foreign transcripts. Interested applicants can contact the Office of
Admissions at (973) 972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Radiologic Imaging Modalities
Program
Degree Options
• Certificate
Radiologic Technologist Professions
Radiologic technologists are the medical professional who are
registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
ARRT ad are ko as R.T.s. R.T.s hae opleted a iiu of
two tears of formal education in an accredited program. Radiologic
technologist perform diagnostic imaging examinations that
encompass the entire body. They are educated in anatomy, patient
positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation
safety, radiation protection and patient care. Radiologic technologist
may practice in advanced specialties that include but are not limited
to CT, MRI and Mammography.
Program Description
The Certificate in Radiologic Imaging Modalities (RIM) Program was
designed to enhance the professional development of ARRT certified
Radiologic Technologist by providing students with the ability to acquire
knowledge and skills necessary for advanced practice.
The program is offered via distance learning. The program combines a
strong academic curriculum and intensive clinical training. Clinical
requirements can be fulfilled at a Rutgers SHP facility or at another
facility pending approval of a clinical contract. Clinical schedules are
flexible and arranged on an individual basis according to the student
ability to attend.
The program recognizes and builds on previous academic coursework of
Radiologic Technologist who have previously earned a certificate or
associate degree. This unique and flexible program is geared towards
ARRT credentialed radiologic technologist wishing to increase their
marketability in the field and obtain the highly-sought after
advanced standing in CT, MRI and Mammography.
Academic Standing
Generally, academic standing is based on student performance in
didactic and clinical courses.
Students are required to maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade
GPA i order to reai i opliae ith the progras aadei
policies. Students whose GPA falls below 2.5 will be placed on
academic probation. Additional information is available in the
Rutgers SHP Student Handbook
http://shp.rutgers.edu/current_students/pdf/Handbook.pdf.
Medical Imaging Sciences
Program Director: Gladys Montane
Ed.D., R.T., (R) (M)
E. mo[email protected]gers.edu
P. 973-972- 8528
Primary Campus Location
ONLINE – web-based
Newark
Major Clinical Affiliates
University Hospital – Newark
Newark Beth Israel - Newark
For more info
For additional information about
the Certificate in Radiologic
Imaging Modalities program,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E.
P. 973-972-5336
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Full-time and Part-time Status
In general, the RIM certificate program at Rutgers, School of Health
Professions (SHP) is designed to meet the needs of working radiologic
technologist. The program is designed to be accomplished on a part-
time
basis in 5 years.
Learning Goals
The RIM program is designed to enhance the professional
development of Radiologist Technologist by providing the didactic
knowledge and skills necessary to advance in the work place for
advanced practice in CT, MRI and Mammography. The combination of
a strong academic curriculum and intensive clinical training provides a
program that is comprehensive in its methods, preparing students for
the advanced national registry examination.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion
of the program, graduates will be
able to:
MRI
Demonstrate MR safety and protective practices
associated with MR imaging procedures.
State advantages and disadvantages of axial,
sagittal, coronal and oblique images in MRI (i.e.,
which structures are best demonstrated from
each projection).
Describe common artifacts that occur during imaging
Describe the criteria for imaging windows for different
areas of the body.
Describe the differences between adult and pediatric
pulse sequences in MR.
Describe the differences in tissue signal
characteristics between adult and pediatric
examinations.
Evaluate images for appropriate positioning, anatomy,
pulse sequences and overall quality.
Identify the common indications and pathology for
body systems in the adult and pediatric patient
identify normal MR tissue characteristics of anatomical
structures of interest.
Identify the MR tissue characteristics of select
pathological processes.
Apply and identify imaging parameters that determine
image contrast.
Apply the imaging parameters involved in MR image
formation.
Apply MR imaging parameters in the clinical setting.
Apply imaging options used to optimize image quality in
MRI
Recognize and explain changes in sizes and
shapes of anatomical structures that can
indicate pathology.
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Construct pulse sequence diagrams based on
specific timing of RF pulses and gradient
applications.
Recognize emergencies that can occur in MR
imaging, and explain appropriate actions
required of the technologist.
Analyze the process of MR signal induction, sampling
and conversion.
CT
Compare the image characteristics of spin echo and
gradient echo pulse sequences.
Identify arrhythmias on ECG.
Identify a premature contraction on the ECG wave.
Apply ECG dose modulation to reduce patient dose.
Apply prospective gating to reduce patient dose in
cardiac CT
Identify key artifacts on a CTA study of a coronary
arteries.
Determine if contrast media is indicated for a
specific procedure and if indicated, name the type
and specify the dosage and route of administration.
Determine from patient medical laboratory results,
patient history and charted information if the use
of contrast media is contraindicated and explain
why.
Adapt conventional scanning parameters for CT
procedures of the head and neck to spiral mode
and explain the differences.
Mammography
Correlate clinical breast changes with imaging
findings, and comparison with previous
mammograms.
Implement proper techniques and procedures for
conducting a breast assessment.
Use non-diagnostic descriptors to record findings
and document observations arising from the breast
exam.
Participate in patient education regarding breast self-
examination.
Modify procedures to assist patients with special needs.
Apply the current national guidelines and standards
set forth by the Mammography Quality Assurance
Advisory Committee, the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and the American College of
Radiology (ACR).
Properly operate mammography equipment and
demonstrate the correct use of compression
devices, filtration devices, the magnification setup,
use of grids and automatic exposure controls.
Accessorize equipment according to the procedure
being performed.
Set appropriate kVp, mA and time or automatic
exposure control (AEC) and the correct position
of the photosensor.
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Process digital images.
Apply specimen imaging guidelines.
Apply specimen handling protocols and record keeping
for pathologic analysis.
Document test results and make appropriate
adjustments or recommendations to maintain
patient safety.
Implement appropriate corrective measures when
established QC standards are not within
recommended guidelines.
Perform routine safety checks on mammography equipment
and accessories.
Additional Information
Additional programmatic information is available online.
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/med_imaging/radiologist/
index.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
To qualify for admission, applicants must meet the following
requirements:
ARRT registered Diagnostic Radiographer
6 credits of college level English/Written Expression or
equivalent courses with a minimum grade of "C"
3 credits of college level Algebra or an equivalent
ourse ith a iiu grade of C
An accumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher in
a standard 4.0 scale
An up-to-date Radiologic Technology License from New
Jersey and current registration by the ARRT. If not
licensed in NJ must be eligible. To check for eligibility
please contact New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection Radiological Bureau at 609-
984-5890.
Selection for admissions is a competitive process that is the
responsibility of the faculty. Decisions are based on a composite
of the applicants overall academic ability, including achievement
in professional and science courses. Aptitude in oral and written
self-expression; personal characteristics such as leadership
potential;
and life and work experiences are also considered.
For more information about admissions, please contact the
Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]s.edu or 973-972-
5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Radiologic Imaging Modalities
Program
Degree Options
• Bachelor of Science
Radiologic Technologist Professions
Radiologic technologists are the medical professionals who are
registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
ARRT ad are ko as R.T.s. R.T.s hae opleted a
minimum of two tears of formal education in an accredited
program. Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging
examinations that encompass the entire body. They are educated
in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques,
equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and
patient care. Radiologic technologists may practice in advanced
specialties that include but are not limited to CT, MRI and
Mammography.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science Radiologic Imaging Modalities (BS RIM)
Program was designed to enhance the professional development
of ARRT certified Radiologic Technologist by providing students
with the ability to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for
advanced practice.
The program is offered via distance learning. The program
combines a strong academic curriculum and intensive clinical
training. Clinical requirements can be fulfilled at a Rutgers SHP
facility or at another facility pending approval of a clinical
contract. Clinical schedules are flexible and arranged on an
individual basis according to the student ability to attend.
The BS RIM program is a joint degree program offered in
partnership with Thomas Edison State University (TESU). TESU
provides general education, basic sciences, and liberal arts
courses. Rutgers-School of Health Professions provides the
specialty courses in the imaging sciences. The program recognizes
and builds on previous academic coursework of Radiologic
Technologist who have previously earned a certificate or associate
degree. This unique and flexible program is geared towards ARRT
credentialed radiologic technologist wishing to increase their
marketability in the field and obtain the highly sought
Baccalaureate degree.
The program recognizes and builds on previous academic coursework as
well as allied health professional experience to provide students with
entry level radiography credits which may be applied towards the
concentration and additional transfer credits which may be applied
towards the completion of the general education requirements of the
ahelors degree.
Medical Imaging Sciences
Program Director: Gladys Montane
Ed.D., R.T., (R) (M)
E. mo[email protected]gers.edu
P. 973-972- 8528
Primary Campus Location
ONLINE – web-based
Newark
Major Clinical Affiliates
University Hospital – Newark
Newark Beth Israel - Newark
For more info
For additional information about
the Certificate in Radiologic
Imaging Modalities program,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
F. SH[email protected]
P. 973-972-5336
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Academic Standing
Generally, academic standing is based on student performance in
didactic and clinical courses.
Students are required to maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade
point average (GPA) in order to remain in compliance with the
progras aadei poliies. Students whose GPA falls below 2.5
will be placed on academic probation. Additional information is
available in the Rutgers SHP Student Handbook
http://shp.rutgers.edu/current_students/pdf/Handbook.pdf.
Full-time and Part-time Status
In general, the BS RIM program at Rutgers, School of Health
Professions (SHP) is designed to meet the needs of working
radiologic technologist. The program is designed to be
accomplished on a part-time
basis in 7 years.
Learning Goals
The BS RIM program enhances the professional development of
Radiologist Technologist by providing the didactic knowledge and skills
necessary to advance in the work place for advanced practice in CT and
MRI. The combination of a strong academic curriculum and intensive
clinical training provides a program that is comprehensive in its
methods, preparing students for the advanced national registry
examination.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion
of the program, graduates will be
able to:
MRI
Demonstrate MR safety and protective practices
associated with MR imaging procedures.
State advantages and disadvantages of axial,
sagittal, coronal and oblique images in MRI (i.e.,
which structures are best demonstrated from
each projection).
Describe common artifacts that occur during imaging
Describe the criteria for imaging windows for different
areas of the body.
Describe the differences between adult and pediatric
pulse sequences in MR.
Describe the differences in tissue signal
characteristics between adult and pediatric
examinations.
Evaluate images for appropriate positioning, anatomy,
pulse sequences and overall quality.
Identify the common indications and pathology for
body systems in the adult and pediatric patient
identify normal MR tissue characteristics of anatomical
structures of interest.
Identify the MR tissue characteristics of select
pathological processes.
Apply and identify imaging parameters that determine
image contrast.
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Apply the imaging parameters involved in MR image
formation.
Apply MR imaging parameters in the clinical setting.
Apply imaging options used to optimize image quality in
MRI
Recognize and explain changes in sizes and
shapes of anatomical structures that can
indicate pathology.
Construct pulse sequence diagrams based on
specific timing of RF pulses and gradient
applications.
Recognize emergencies that can occur in MR
imaging, and explain appropriate actions
required of the technologist.
Analyze the process of MR signal induction, sampling
and conversion.
CT
Compare the image characteristics of spin echo and
gradient echo pulse sequences.
Identify arrhythmias on ECG.
Identify a premature contraction on the ECG wave.
Apply ECG dose modulation to reduce patient dose.
Apply prospective gating to reduce patient dose in
cardiac CT
Identify key artifacts on a CTA study of a
coronary arteries.
Determine if contrast media is indicated for a
specific procedure and if indicated, name the type
and specify the dosage and route of administration.
Determine from patient medical laboratory results,
patient history and charted information if the use
of contrast media is contraindicated and explain
why.
Adapt conventional scanning parameters for CT
procedures of the head and neck to spiral mode
and explain the differences.
Additional Information
Additional program information is available online.
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/med_imaging/radiologist/
index.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
To qualify for admission, applicants must meet the following
requirements:
ARRT registered Diagnostic Radiographer
6 credits of college level English/Written Expression or
equivalent courses with a minimum grade of C
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3 credits of college level Algebra or an equivalent course
with a minimum grade of C
An accumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher in
a standard 4.0 scale
An up-to-date Radiologic Technology License from New
Jersey and current registration by the ARRT. If not
licensed in NJ must be eligible. To check for eligibility
please contact New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection Radiological Bureau at 609-984-5890.
Selection for admissions is a competitive process which is the
responsibility of the faculty. Decisions are based on a composite of
the applicants overall academic ability, including achievement in
professional and science courses. Aptitude in oral and written self-
expression; personal characteristics such as leadership potential;
and life and work experiences are also considered.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office
of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Vascular Sonography Program
Degree Options
• Certificate
• Bachelor of Science (in Medical Imaging Sciences)
• Second Bachelor of Science (in Medical Imaging Sciences)
Vascular Sonography Profession
Vascular sonography (also known as vascular technology) is the use of
ultrasound imaging to view the vascular anatomy in a non-invasive and pain-
free examination. This safe, convenient method of diagnosis allows the
physician to assess the flow of blood through the arteries and veins in a
dynamic way. Vascular sonographers are specially trained professionals who are
an integral part of the cardiovascular medical and surgical management team in
todays health care environment. They use sophisticated equipment that
acquires two- dimensional images of the blood vessels (sometimes called
vasculature) and Doppler spectral tracings of blood flow to provide an accurate
assessment of the patients condition. Vascular Sonographers provide one of
the first lines of testing towards diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions and help
the physician to guide the patient to the correct path of treatment.
Program Description
The Vascular Sonography Program is 15 months long, covering didactic and
clinical instruction on the non-invasive diagnosis of vascular diseases. It includes
courses in vascular anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, physics of ultrasound,
medical instrumentation, and surgical and medical therapeutics for vascular
diseases.
Techniques in diagnostic testing are taught in the classroom but require extensive
clinical practice. Technical skills are only developed through direct patient testing.
Our view is that this clinical phase is critical to the success of our graduates. It is
a large and very important component of our instruction, reinforced by
experienced vascular sonographers and technologists in active hospital and
private practice vascular laboratories affiliated with the program.
Students can expect to have approximately 40 hours of active commitment per
week in classroom, clinical, and travel. They must have a car to commute
between classes and clinical sites. Hospital affiliates are not closely spaced and
one hour of travel may be required. Part-time work may be possible but can be
difficult for students to manage. Work cannot interfere with the required
program hours.
Academic Standing
Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.7 GPA (80%), and compliance with
all Rutgers rules and regulations as set forth in the SHP Student Handbook,
department policy manual, and the Rutgers academic integrity guidelines.
Medical Imaging Sciences
Department
Program Director: Stanley Ort
P. 908-889-2526
Primary Campus Location
• Scotch Plains
Faculty
Please see the department faculty
listing online under Medical Imaging
Sciences (Scotch Plains campus).
Academic Affiliates
Academic institutions with partnership
programs at the Rutgers School of
Health Professions.
• Bloomfield College
• College of St. Elizabeth
• Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Felician College
• Georgian Court University
• New Jersey City University
• Ramapo College
• Rutgers - Newark
Major Clinical Affiliates
Clinical sites are located throughout
New Jersey:
• East Orange VA
Medical
Center
• Hackensack
University
Hospital
• Saint Barnabas Hospital
• Christ Hospital
• Saint Clares Hospital
• Jersey Shore Vascular
Institute
• University Hospital – Newark
• Newark Beth Israel Hospital
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Regarding clinical affiliations, the student is expected to report to the clinical
affiliate as scheduled for their designated rotation and training. Consistent
attendance is a requirement for course completion. Two or more unexcused
absences is considered excessive and unless the time is made up to the
satisfaction of the affiliate and program faculty the student will receive an F for
the course. Tardiness is considered a form of unexcused absence. It is the
students responsibility to familiarize themselves with the total department
operation and all personnel they will be interacting with for the rotation period.
Full-time and Part-time Status
This is a full-time program.
Learning Goals
Produce graduates competent in knowledge and techniques in Vascular
Sonography that to meet entry-level occupational demand.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Vascular Sonography program, graduates will be able
to:
• Explain the physical principles of ultrasound imaging and Doppler
ultrasound blood flow velocity measurements.
Identify sonographic and Doppler ultrasound features of normal
cardiovascular and vascular specific anatomy, physiology, and
pathophysiology.
• Appropriately document findings to an appropriate medical authority.
• Conduct techniques of patient care appropriate to those in the
performance of diagnostic cardiac sonography.
• Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors in the delivery of
patient services commensurate with the expectations of the
medical professions.
• Explain physical principles of sonographic image formation and interpret
blood flow
velocity measurements.
• Adjust instrument settings required to obtain optimal images.
• Identify normal cardiovascular anatomy.
• Distinguish pathologic changes in vascular anatomy due to peripheral
arterial and venous disease.
• Examine fluid dynamics of normal blood flow.
• Describe pathological changes in blood flow due to vascular disease.
Additional Program Information
Additional programmatic information is available online:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/med_imaging/vascular/index.html
• Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital -
Somerset
• Saint Peters University
Medical Center
Accreditation
Full Accreditation by the
Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) through:
Joint Review Committee on
Education
in Cardiovascular
Technology (JRC- CVT)
1449 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
Phone: 978-456-5594
Fax: 727-210-2354
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Jackie Long-Goding,
Executive Director
Status: CAAHEP accredited since
1995. Re-accredited 2004, and 2009
on continuing accreditation status.
Next survey 2018.
For more info
For additional information about the
Vascular Sonography Program,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]
P. 973-972-5336
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Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
The Program is an upper division undergraduate program. Certificate candidates
must have an Associates degree from an accredited institution of higher
education. Credits include:
• Human Anatomy and Physiology with laboratory (6-8 credits)
• College Math, Algebra or Statistics (3 credits)
• Medical Terminology
• English Composition (6 credits)
• Physics (2-4 credits, minimum 2 credits without lab)
Foreign educated applicants must submit a TOEFL score with a minimum score of
600, official transcripts from foreign institutions, and an acceptable translation of
foreign transcripts.
OPTION 1: Certificate in Vascular Sonography: Applicants must have previously
completed an Associates degree from an accredited institution of higher
learning. Applicants must also have completed the specific prerequisite courses
listed below.
OPTION 2: Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences: Applicants must
have completed the required liberal study courses, and pre-requisite courses
(see below), at the partner institution with a minimum GPA of 2.85. For more
information please refer to the section on Joint Bachelor of Science in Medical
Imaging Technologies. See Academic Affiliates in the above right side column.
OPTION 3: Second Bachelor of Science Degree: This option is for applicants that
possess a BS or BA degree from a United States regionally accredited college or
university or from an international university that is accredited in its own country.
International students must provide a transcript evaluation from an approved
transcript evaluation company. Applicants must also have completed the specific
prerequisite courses listed below.
Specific Prerequisite Courses: Option 1 and 3 applicants must have completed
the following college course prerequisites or their equivalent: *Human Anatomy
& Physiology (6-8 credits), College Math, Algebra or Statistics (3 credits), General
Physics (2-4 credits) or Physics for the Diagnostic Imaging Professional offered
through the Department of Medical Imaging Sciences, English (6 credits)
and *Medical Terminology (on- line certificate courses are accepted). *It is
recommended that these courses be completed within 5 years of application to
program.
Suggested coursework: Introduction to Computers, knowledge of MS
PowerPoint. Students accepted into the program are required to complete a CPR
course for Allied Health Professionals prior to starting the program.
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GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
A minimum of 2.85 is required.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Radiologist Assistant Program
Medical Imaging Sciences
Program Director: Gladys Montane,
Ed.D., R.T., (R)(M)
E. mo[email protected]
P. 973-972-8528
Degree Options
a. Master of Science
Radiologist Assistant Professions
A radiologist assistant is an advanced-role for experienced diagnostic radiologic
technologist who functions as a radiology extender, supplementing and
supporting the work of radiologists. The RA serves to enhances patient care as
an advanced level practitioner who works under the supervision of a radiologist
performing patient assessment, patient management, fluoroscopy and other
advanced level radiological procedures, and making initial observation of
diagnostic images. In performing these duties, the radiologist assistant allows the
radiologist to focus on interpretation,
diagnosis and treatment.
Program Description
The 44-credit, distance learning graduate degree program was created to meet
the career goals of working radiological professionals. The program follows the
national curriculum set forth by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist
and the American College of Radiology and meets the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologist certification requirements. Students are required to
identify a radiology practice with an American Board of Radiology radiologist(s)
willing to mentor and assess their competence.
The RA program offers students the highest level of educational experiences by
combining distance education with visits to the Newark campus once per year to
provide students with the benefit of face-to-face contact with faculty.
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist has recognized the Master of
Science Radiologist Assistant program since 2004. The program is recognized
until 2020.
Academic Standing
Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to
reai i opliae ith the progras aadei poliies. Studets hose GPA
falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation.
Full-time and Part-time Status
In general, the Radiologist Assistant program at Rutgers, School of Health
Professions (SHP) is designed to meet the needs of working diagnostic
radiographers. The program is designed to be accomplished on a part-time
basis
in 3 years. All course requirements for graduation must be completed within 4
years of starting the program.
Primary Campus Location
• ONLINE – web-based
program
Major Clinical Affiliates
*Students must identify a radiologist
group to serve as a mentor and
supervise clinical experiences.
• University Hospital – Newark
For more info
For additional information about the
Radiologist Assistant Program,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
G. SHP[email protected]
P. 973-972-5336
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Learning Goals
The Master of Science Radiologist Assistant program is designed to enhance the
professional development of Diagnostic Radiographers in the workforce.
Throughout the duration of studies students are presented with the knowledge
and skills necessary for advanced practice. The combination of a strong academic
curriculum and intensive clinical training provides a program that is
comprehensive in its methods and capable of thoroughly training students
in the advanced practices of a Radiologist Assistant.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion
of the program, graduates will be able to:
Apply radiologic clinical analysis process in the patient care setting.
Identify the administration, indications, contraindications and
adverse effects related to moderate sedation and local
anesthetics. Assess the patient and patiets records prior to and
manage the patient during examinations requiring moderate
sedation.
Under radiologist supervision, perform patient examinations for
diagnostic inspection and therapeutic treatment.
Evaluate examination outcomes against examination requirements.
Compose an internal memorandum of initial observations made
during the examination following prescribed protocols.
Identify the advantages and limitations of equipment and various
exposure settings as a diagnostic tool.
Verify quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures to
ensure that equipment is operating safely and in a standardized
manner prior to patient exposure and on a daily basis.
Apply techniques for reducing exposure to external and internal
sources of radiation to the patient and personnel
Implement a systematic method or technique for observing static
and dynamic patient images for the purpose of recognizing
normal anatomical and physiological appearances, and those
variations in appearance that may indicate pathology or injury.
Make recommendations for additional images or alternative
imaging procedures as warranted for diagnostic purposes.
Formulate initial observations presented to the radiologist
Implement the use of clinical pathway knowledge in the clinical
setting
Adhere to health information and medical informatics policies and
procedures, including those related to the use of electronic
health record systems.
Assess, evaluate and formulate priorities in daily practice.
Assess and evaluate psychological and physical changes in the
patiets condition and formulate appropriate actions.
Additional Information
Additional program information is available online.
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/med_imaging/radiologist/index.html
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Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
To qualify for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Graduated from a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology approved Diagnostic Radiography program
• Earned bachelor degree with an accumulative grade point average of
3.0 or higher
• Possess an up-to-date New Jersey Diagnostic Technologist license or
other state license if required to practice in the state and current
registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (to
determine NJ state license eligibility contact the Department of
Environmental Protection Bureau of Radiological health at (609) 984-
5890)
• Employed as a full-time radiographer for a minimum of one year.
Identify a radiologist group to serve as your preceptor
(academic/clinical)
• Provide three letters of recommendation (two from a radiologist) and
personal statement
• Provide proof of current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS)
• Have successfully passed an Introductory Pathophysiology, Human
Disease or an equivalent with a B or better. The program does offer an
Introduction to Pathophysiology course every Summer semester online
• Provide personal statement
• Identify a radiology group to serve as a mentor by completing the
Clinical Preceptorship Memorandum of Understanding
Selection for admissions is a competitive process which is the responsibility of
the faculty. Decisions are based on a composite of the applicants overall
academic ability, including achievement in professional and science courses.
Aptitude in oral and written self-expression; personal characteristics such as
leadership potential;
and life and work experiences are also considered.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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Department of Nutritional
Sciences
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Coordinated Program in Nutrition and
Dietetics
Degree Option
• Second Bachelor of Science (in Nutrition and Dietetics)
Nutrition and Dietetics Profession
The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) are credentialed experts in food and
nutrition and provide nutrition care to individuals and groups. Registered
dietitian nutritionists (RDN) work in a variety of health care settings, in fitness,
business and industry, community/public health, education, research,
government agencies and private practice. In clinical settings, the RDN assesses
nutritional needs of individuals and groups throughout the lifespan and
developments, implements, monitors and evaluates plans to meet these needs.
They also provide nutrition education in these settings to consumers and
professionals as well as develop to assume leadership positions.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates increasing career growth for RDNS
because of an increased emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention
across employment settings. For more information about the role of an RDN,
please click here:
Eatrightpro.org RDN Role.
Program Description
The Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics is an online program that
builds upon previous education and provides career advancement for individuals
already credentialed with the dietetic technician registered (DTR). The program
combines a broad background in related science, nutrition and dietetics courses,
and supervised practice rotations.
Upon completion of the program, g
raduates
will have critical thinking and scientific skills needed for clinical dietetics
practice,
management, and leadership to meet the challenges of the 21st century. They
will also receive a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics degree and will
be eligible to take the registration exam for registered dietitians (RD)
administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
The Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics within the Department
of Nutritional Sciences is a unique and flexible distance education program
designed specifically for the DTR. The program consists of didactic course
work and clinical supervised practice rotations. All courses are taught using
the Moodle distance learning platform. Supervised practice
rotations occur
in the students locale in clinical sites where Rutgers SHP has a clinical
contract.
Academic Standing
Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of a 2.85 to remain in
the program.
Full-time and Part-time Status
The BSND Coordinated Program is both part time (6-11 credits per semester) and
full time (12 or more credits per semester) program.
Department of Nutritional
Sciences
Program Director: Dr. Pamela Rothpletz-
Puglia
E.
rothplpm@shp.rutgers.edu
P. 973-972-8393
Primary Campus Location
• ONLINE: web-based program
Academic Affiliates
Academic institutions with partnership
programs at the Rutgers School of
Health Professions.
• Thomas Edison State University
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Education in
Nutrition and Dietetics of the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 S. Riverside Plaza Chicago, Il
60606 P.
312-899-5400
Status: Program accredited 2011
- 2022
For more info
For additional information about the
Bachelor of Science in the Nutrition
and
Dietetics Program, contact SHP
Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Learning Goals
The goal of the program is to provide the didactic and clinical education and
training necessary to prepare students with a broad-based knowledge of food,
nutrient composition and the role of nutrition in the regulation of body
processes. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Commission on
Dietetic Registration registered dietitian nutritionist examination and will be able
to utilize this knowledge in working collaboratively with other healthcare
professionals, educators and policy makers to promote health and alleviate many
of the nutritionally related health problems existing in the community, state and
nation.
Learning Outcomes
The Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics covers all the core
knowledge and competencies required by the Accreditation Council for
Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®). Examples of demonstrable
learning competencies include:
CRDN 1.2. Apply evidence-based guidelines, systematic reviews and scientific
literature.
CRDN 1.3. Justify programs, products, services and care using appropriate
evidence or data.
CRDN 2.2. Demonstrate professional writing skills in preparing professional
communications.
CRDN 2.13 Prepare a plan for professional development according to
Commission on Dietetic Registration guidelines.
CRDN 3.1. Perform the Nutrition Care Process (a through e below) and use
standardized nutrition language for individuals, groups and populations of
differing ages and health status, in a variety of settings.
CRDN 3.2. Conduct nutrition focused physical exams.
CRDN 4.4. Apply current informatics technology to develop, store, retrieve and
disseminate information and data.
CRDN 4.8 Develop a plan to provide or develop a product, program or service that
includes a budget, staffing needs, equipment and supplies.
Additional Program Information
The nutrition courses may also be counted as Continuing Professional Education
courses for the DTR credential.
The second degree BSND Degree Program may take up to 3 years to
complete.
Program Website - http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/nutr/BSND/index.html
Department Website - http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/nutr/index.html
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Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
This program is no longer accepting new students after the fall of 2017
admission cycle. Though the program will remain open for fall 2017 admitted
students and the currently enrolled students. The application process includes
the following:
• RBHS-SHP Application
• $75 Application fee
• Official Transcript(s) from all institutions
• Copy of Dietetic Technician Registration card
• Resume
• Statement of academic and professional goals
• Two letters of recommendation
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 from previous degrees
The Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics faculty will interview eligible
applicants prior to acceptance into the program. For more information, please
see the admissions website.
Applicant must be a registered dietician technician to enter the program. For more
information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Clinical Nutrition Programs
Degree Options
• Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition Professions
Dietetics represents the art and science of applying the principles of food and
nutrition in health and disease with the goal of improving nutrition outcomes.
It is a growing profession with many career possibilities in areas of health
care, industry, education, research, community and public health. Whichever
option you choose, you'll share your knowledge of food and nutrition to help
maintain the health of people.
Program Description
The MSCN is a 31-credit, online, clinically focused, graduate degree program
designed exclusively for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The program
culminates with a research thesis.
Our program prepares graduates with the advanced knowledge, expanded skills,
and intellectual maturity necessary to become progressive, innovative and
interprofessional practitioners and leaders in the dynamic health care
environment. The program utilizes an online learning environment and virtual
face-to-face meetings
Students are prepared with the critical thinking and scientific skills needed for
advanced-level clinical practice, management, and leadership positions. Our
program instills an appreciation for interprofessional collaboration and
education, and provides opportunities to achieve expanded roles in health
promotion, disease prevention, and intervention for a 21st Century multi-cultural
society.
Academic Standing
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to stay in good academic standing
Full-time and Part-time Status
The MSCN program can be completed on a part or full time basis. If completed
on a part-time basis, it generally takes approximately three to four years to
complete, depending on semester credit loads.
Department of Nutritional
Sciences
Program Director: Rena Zelig,
DCN,
RDN, CDE, CSG
E. [email protected] or
ms-
P. 973-972-5956
Primary Campus Location
• ONLINE: web-based program
For more info
For additional information about
this Clinical Nutrition Program,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. SH[email protected].edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Learning Goals
MSCN Mission Statement
The MSCN is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through an individualized
advanced-level, clinically focused graduate degree program. The program instills
an appreciation of lifelong learning, professional leadership and service. It
prepares graduates with the advanced knowledge, expanded skills, and
intellectual maturity necessary to become progressive, innovative and inter-
MSCN Goal Statements:
• Advances knowledge and expands skills necessary to execute the role
of innovative and progressive dietetics practitioners.
• Provides an outcome oriented, student centered approach to graduate
education.
• Promotes collaboration and interdisciplinary education through
advanced level courses.
• Promotes the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical nutrition/dietetics
research.
• Advocates professional leadership and service.
• Promotes the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical
nutrition/dietetics
research.
• Advocates professional leadership and service.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to:
• Provide medical nutrition therapy utilizing the Nutrition Care Process
model inclusive of standardized language for nutrition diagnosing,
assessment, care planning and monitoring of medically complex
patients with acute, chronic, and terminal illnesses.
• Collaborate with health care team members in the interdisciplinary
management of specialized nutrition modalities, conditions, and
illnesses.
• Establish nutrition practices for health promotion, disease prevention
and management independently or in collaboration with health care
provider organizations.
• Design and conduct dietetics/nutrition research in a variety of settings.
• Critically appraise research and scholarly work, and incorporate the
current scientific knowledge and emerging trends in science into
practice.
• Utilize effective management, leadership, and information technology
skills to guide dietetics practice into the future.
• Interpret and apply evidence-based research literature in clinical
practice.
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• Design, implement, and evaluate health and medical nutrition therapy
interventions in a multi-cultural society.
• Assume roles as competent liial practitioners.
• Become lifelong learners, using self-assessment and continuing
education to persistently advance individual knowledge and skills
• Comply with the Code of Ethics of the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics and display ethical behavior in practice, education, and
scholarly activities.
Additional Program Information
The Department of Nutritional Sciences at Rutgers is a Continuing Professional
Education (CPE) Accredited Provider (#UN001) with the Commission on
Dietetic
Registration. Each course hour is equivalent to one CPE credit hour. For
more information on the continuing education course we offer visit the
Institute for Nutrition Interventions website.
Non-Matriculated Status
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) who may be considering enrollment,
or who may wish to simply advance their knowledge and skills, may take up to
12 credits on a non- matriculated basis. Please refer to the non-matriculated
students website.
Additional programmatic information is available on-line at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/nutr/programs/m_clinutr.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Prospective students must be Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs).
International applicants must hold an equivalent credential that meets
US standards by the Commission on
Dietetic Registration (
www.cdrnet.org).
A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required for admission. Applicants with a lower
GPA may be considered on an individual basis.
At least six months of clinical experience as an RDN
Application materials include:
• SHP application, which is available at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/prospective_students/admissions/
online_app.html
• An official copy of the transcript for highest nutrition degree earned and
certificate of completion / transcript from pre-professional practice
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program, if applicable
Copy of RDN card
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
A letter of intent describing short and long term goals for
completing the MSCN program
One letter of recommendation from an individual with a graduate
degree who is familiar with your professional work
Applicants who meet the admission criteria will be scheduled for an interview
with select faculty in the Rutgers SHP Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition
(GPCN).
A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required for admission; however, applicants with a
lower GPA may be considered on an individual basis. Applicants that meet the
admission criteria will be scheduled for an interview with select faculty in the
Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition.
Graduates of the Rutgers SHP Dietetic Internship who maintained a 3.2 GPA in
the program are accepted into the program if they complete all application
procedures within five years of graduation. Six elective credits from their graduate
internship course work may be transferred when the MSCN is started within 5
years of graduation from the Dietetic Internship. Graduates of the Rutgers SHP
Coordinated Program who maintained a 3.2 GPA in the nutrition didactic and
rotation courses of the Coordinated Program are accepted if they complete all
application procedures within five years of graduation. Graduates from both
programs must submit all application materials and be interviewed by program
faculty. Undergraduate transcripts are not required if a letter is included within
the application materials stating their graduation date from Rutgers.
Applicants who are foreign-trained must take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) and must submit an official copy of a transcript evaluation
prepared by a recognized transcript evaluation agency such as: World Education
Services Inc., PO Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY, 10274-5087,
http://www.wes.org/; or similar transcript evaluation service. Foreign-trained
applicants who have completed a masters degree in the U.S. are eligible for a
waiver from this requirement.
Admission is offered twice per year for the MSCN program. The application
deadline is April 1 for the following Fall admission and October 1 for the
following Spring admission.
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
A minimum GPA of 3.2 and current registration with the Commission on Dietetic
Registration are required.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Clinical Nutrition Programs
Department of Nutritional
Sciences
Program Director: Jane Ziegler, DCN,
RDN.
P. 973-972-9487
Degree Option
• Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN)
Clinical Nutrition Professions
Dietetics represents the art and science of applying the principles of food and
nutrition in health and disease with the goal of improving nutrition outcomes.
It's a growing profession with many career possibilities in areas of health
care, industry, education, research, community and public health. Whichever
option you choose, you'll share your knowledge of food and nutrition to help
maintain the health of people.
Program Description
The Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) is the first Advanced Practice Clinical
Doctorate Program in the US and globally exclusively for Registered Dietitian
Nutritionists (RDN). The DCN is designed for the RDN with an interest in
advancing clinical learning, practice and research beyond the Masters degree.
The 50-credit predominantly online program enhances knowledge and skills
through an in-depth study of clinical nutrition, emerging trends in dietetics,
integrative care, education and policy, as well as critical analysis and application
of research and practice in the clinical setting. The research experience includes
the design and conduct of pilot and practice- based research studies. Students
complete a 350-hour advanced practice clinical residency designed based on
individual interests and goals. Students are required to come to New Jersey
three times during their study.
Full-time and Part-time Status
The program can be taken on a full-time or part-time. The DCN program
generally takes approximately four to five years to complete, depending on
semester credit loads.
Learning Goals
The Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence
through a clinically focused dietetics advanced practice doctorate program. Our
graduates are innovative, autonomous, advanced dietetics practitioners and
researchers with expert level knowledge and skills, critical thinking proficiency
and aptitude in scientific inquiry. The DCN emphasizes interprofessional
collaboration and evidence based practice through courses, an advanced clinical
practice residency, and practice based research project.
Primary Campus Location
• ONLINE: web-based
program
For more info
For additional information about
this Clinical Nutrition Program,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. SH[email protected].edu
P. 973-972-5336
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DCN Goal Statements:
Provides an in-depth study of clinical nutrition and evidence based
practice through cutting-edge coursework and a clinical practice
residency to prepare graduates to assume the role of an advanced
level dietetics practitioner.
• Prepares graduates to be able to design, conduct, and analyze clinical
nutrition research in diverse settings.
• Develops experts in evidence based nutrition practice using clinical
reasoning and scientific inquiry.
• Fosters professional leadership, service, and scholarly efforts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to:
• Practice as an advanced dietetics practitioner for individuals,
communities, and/or clinical populations with expert level
competency in assessment, diagnosis, implementation and evaluation
of clinical nutrition care plans using the Nutrition Care Process model,
standardized language, and evidence based practice guidelines.
• Conduct a comprehensive nutrition-focused physical examination and
interpret results relative to nutritional well-being using nutritional
diagnostic reasoning and standardized language.
• Incorporate knowledge of body composition and nutritional
physiology to guide clinical decision making in the assessment of
healthy and medically complex patients with acute, chronic and
terminal illnesses.
• Assimilate knowledge of drug-nutrient, and drug-dietary supplement
interactions and associated pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
in patient care.
• Apply a global perspective to professional practice by incorporating
scientific, clinical and cultural implications of food and nutrition into
clinical practice.
• Apply critical thinking skills in communication, information
management, problem solving and resource utilization to foster
professional autonomy in clinical practice.
• Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, industry and
academia as the nutrition expert.
• Mentor and teach clinical nutrition practice to students and
colleagues across diverse health care arenas.
• Analyze current nutritional interventions using an evidence-based
approach.
• Become life-long learners, using self-assessment and continuing
education to continuously advance individual knowledge and skills.
• Comply with the Code of Ethics of the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics and display ethical behavior in practice, education, and
scholarly activities.
• Demonstrate competence in the interpretation and critique of
scientific
healthcare literature using an evidence analysis approach;
apply and integrate findings into practice settings.
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• Design, conduct, analyze, and author papers on clinical nutrition
research.
• Present and defend research findings to professional audiences and
develop a manuscript worthy of publication to a peer-reviewed
journal.
Additional Program Information
The Department of Nutritional Sciences at Rutgers is a Continuing Professional
Education (CPE) Accredited Provider (#UN001) with the Commission on
Dietetic
Registration. Each course hour is equivalent to one CPE credit hour. For
more information on the continuing education course we offer visit the
Institute for Nutrition Interventions website
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/nutr/programs/doc_clinnutr.html
Curriculum
The courses are offered in an online learning environment, supplemented with
face-to-face virtual meetings and a minimum of three on-campus visits.
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Prospective students must be Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs).
International applicants must hold an equivalent credential that meets US
standards by the Commission on
Dietetic Registration (www.cdrnet.org).
A master's degree, preferably in nutrition or a health-related field
(with a minimum GPA of 3.4).
Must have at least three years of professional experience as a clinical
RDN.
Application materials include:
SHP application, which is available at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/prospective_students/admissions/
online_app. html
An official copy of the transcripts from the highest degree earned
If the highest degree is not in nutrition, the transcripts from the
nutrition degree must be included
Copy of RDN card
Resume or curriculum vitae
A letter of intent describing reasons for pursuing the DCN program,
research interests and short and long-term goals for completing the
DCN program
One letter of recommendation from an individual with a doctoral
degree who is familiar with your professional work
Applicants who are foreign-trained must take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) and must submit an official copy of a transcript evaluation
prepared by a recognized transcript evaluation agency such as: World
Education Services Inc., PO Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY,
10274-5087, http://www.wes.org/; or similar transcript evaluation service.
Foreig traied appliats ho hae opleted a asters degree i the U.S.
are eligible for a waiver from this requirement.
Applicants who meet the admission criteria will be scheduled for an interview
with select faculty in the Rutgers SHP Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition
(GPCN).
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Non-Matriculated Status
Masters prepared RDNs who are considering making the commitment to a
graduate program, or who wish to advance knowledge and skills, may take up
to 12 credits on a non-matriculated basis.
Options for non-matriculated students can be viewed online.
Please visit our website:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/nutr/programs/doc_clinnutr.html
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
A minimum GPA of 3.4 and current registration with the Commission on
Dietetic
Registration are required.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of
Admissions:
SH[email protected]s.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Dietetic Internship Program
Nutritional Sciences
Department
Program Director: M. Geraldine McKay
P. 908-889-2488
Degree Options
• Post Baccalaureate Certificate
Nutrition and Dietetic Profession
The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) are credentialed experts in food and
nutrition and provide nutrition care to individuals and groups. Registered
dietitian nutritionists (RDN) work in a variety of health care settings, in fitness,
business and industry, community/public health, education, research,
government agencies and private practice. In clinical settings, the RDN assesses
nutritional needs of individuals and groups throughout the lifespan and
developments, implements, monitors and evaluates plans to meet these needs.
They also provide nutrition education in these settings to consumers and
professionals as well as develop to assume leadership positions.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates increasing career growth for RDNS
because of an increased emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention
across employment settings. For more information about the role of an RDN,
please click here:
Eatrightpro.org RDN Role.
Program Description
The Dietetic Internship Program is an intensive full time program with a
concentration in Medical Nutrition Therapy in Clinical & Community Dietetics.
We are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and
Dietetics (ACEND), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics through July 2022.
Our program offers two tracks:
Track One: Dietetic Internship only through Rutgers School of Health
Professions (SHP)
A maximum of 16 students (dietetic interns) are admitted into Track One on an
annual basis and complete the program as SHP students. Students are admitted
for summer session (July 1 annually) and complete a single, ONLINE learning
environment summer course. The on-site requirements begin in late August and
continue through the first week of May of the following year. Upon successful
completion of the program, graduates are awarded a certificate from SHP, and
reeie a Verifiatio Stateet to eoe eligile for atie eership i
the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and take the Commission on Dietetic
Registration's (CDR) Credentialing Examination for Dietitian Nutritionists.
Track Two: Dietetic Internship through Rutgers SHP and a Master of Science
Degree through Rutgers Graduate School-New Brunswick (GSNB)
Students in Track Two are admitted into both SHP and GSNB and are required to
meet the admissions and graduation requirements for both schools. This track
has a maximum enrollment of four students. Students are admitted for summer
session at SHP (July 1 annually) and complete a single ONLINE learning
environment summer course. They begin an on-site with Track One students in
late August and continue through the fall semester at SHP completing half of the
required supervised practice hours. The next three (spring, summer, fall)
semesters are dedicated to graduate courses and Master's thesis research at
GSNB. Students return to SHP in the spring of the second year to complete the
second half of the supervised practice hours. Upon completion of the supervised
practice requirements, students are awarded a certificate from
Primary Campus Location
•
Academic Affiliates
Academic institutions with articulation
programs at the Rutgers School of
Health Professions.
• Rutgers – New Brunswick
Major Clinical Affiliates
Clinical sites are located
throughout
New Jersey.
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack University
Medical Ctr., Hackensack
Jersey Shore University
Medical Ctr., Neptune
Mountainside Hospital,
Ocean Medical Ctr., Brick
RWJ Barnabas Health
St. Barnabas Medical Ctr.
Livingston
RWJ UH, New Brunswick
Clara Mass Medical Ctr.
Belleville
Jersey City Medical Ctr.,
Jersey City
NBIMC, Newark
University Hospital, Newark
The Valley Hospital,
Ridgewood
St. Peters Uiersit
Hospital, New Brunswick
JFK Medical Ctr., Edison
Morristown Memorial
Hospital, Morristown
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Education in
Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 120 S.
Riverside Plaza Chicago, Illinois 60606-
6995 P. 312-899-5400.
Status: 2012 for 10-year period
Newark
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SHP, ad reeie a Verifiatio Stateet to eoe eligile for atie
membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and take the CDR
Credentialing Examination for Dietitian Nutritionists. In the following summer,
studets retur to GSNB to oplete the ritig ad defese of the Masters
thesis. Fulfillment of the academic requirements for the Master of Science
Degree are then completed at GSNB with the conferral of the degree granted at
that time.
Interns enrolled in both tracks spend more than 1200 hours of supervised
practice in diverse sites in New Jersey. They spend four days of the week in
supervised practice and the fifth day is a full class day. Clinical rotations provide
experiences with individuals across the lifespan in health and disease.
Concentration Description:
Medical Nutrition Therapy in Clinical and Community Dietetics.
The Rutgers Dietetic Internship Program builds on previously acquired knowledge
of food, nutrition and biological sciences. Course instruction focuses on theory
and techniques of nutritional evaluation, management and care, and the scientific
principles upon which to plan medical nutrition therapy. Since many of the
implementation strategies used by a dietitian require communication, counseling
and educational skills, classroom instruction emphasizes these principles and
techniques.
Dietetic interns have opportunities to work collaboratively with a variety of other
health professionals and diverse learning experiences are provided in areas such
as:
Acute clinical care including medical, surgical, renal, intensive
care/nutrition
support; ambulatory nutrition care; obstetric and
pediatric rotations,
rehabilitation, geriatrics, oral health, diabetes,
community education and food access, management and delivery of
community health promotion, multi-skilling, food service systems
management, retail supermarket and specialty dietetics
practice.
Throughout the internship year, the interns plan and prepare teaching aids for
use in patient instruction or community based health promotion
and disease
prevention programs, utilize a variety of current technologies, and participate in
research projects and inter-professional activities.
Graduates of the program can assess the nutritional needs of individuals and
groups. Based upon this assessment, a nutrition care plan determines the type of
nutrition therapy required, the treatment modality, intervention
strategies, and
educational needs. Implementation of the nutrition care plan occurs through the
provision of appropriate foods or other forms of nutrition
support, individual
client counseling or community education, and follow-up evaluation.
Academic Standing
Full-time and Part-time Status
This is a full-time program.
For more info
For additional information about the
Dietetic Internship Program, contact
SHP Admissions:
Admissions
P. 973-972-5336
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Learning Goals
Program Mission:
Our unique mission is consistent with the preparation of entry-level registered
dietitian nutritionists. The program is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in
Dietetics and Nutrition by providing the clinical and didactic education necessary
to train competent, critically thinking, and compassionate dietetic practitioners.
Goals of the Dietetic Internship Program for Tracks One and Two:
1. To provide clinical and didactic learning experiences reflecting the
breadth of dietetic practice that allows dietetic students to become
competent entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) and
graduates with the skills necessary to assume expanding roles in the
health care environment.
2. To expand the knowledge and skills needed to develop practitioners who
can actively participate in the application and practice of research, public
policy and legislative issues and development and implementation of
public presentations.
3. To foster attitudes and behaviors consistent with ethical, professional
practice that will instill a sense of commitment and involvement in the
profession and life-long learning.
Additional Goal for Track Two (DI/MS):
1. To provide students with the skills required for critically evaluating and
actively conducting research in nutritional sciences through completion
of the Master of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences.
Learning Outcomes (Track One and Two)
The competencies for the concentration in Medical Nutrition Therapy in Clinical
and Community Dietetics are:
Integrates pathophysiology, applies and interprets principles of medical
nutrition therapy in patients with complicated disease states and
conditions.
Conducts individualized comprehensive counseling and education
sessions for patients/clients with diabetes and renal disease.
Develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive, interactive
community-based food and nutrition education program targeting
adolescents located in a school setting.
Practice in compliance with current federal regulations and state statutes
and rules, as applicable and in accordance with accreditation standards
and the Scope of Dietetics Practice and Code of Ethics for the Profession
of Dietetics. (CDR 2.1)
Perform the Nutrition Care Process and use standardized nutrition
language for individuals, groups and populations of differing ages and
health status, in a variety of settings. (CDR 3.1)
Assess the nutritional status of individuals, groups and populations in a
variety of settings where nutrition care is or can be delivered. (CDR 3.1a)
Perform management functions related to safety, security and sanitation
that affect employees, customers, patients, facilities and food. (CDR 4.2)
Conduct projects using appropriate research methods, ethical
procedures and data analysis. (CDR 1.5)
Conduct projects using appropriate research methods, ethical
procedures and data analysis. (CDR 1.5)
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Integrates pathophysiology, applies and interprets principles of medical
nutrition therapy in patients with complicated disease states and
conditions. (CC 1)
Establish collaborative relationships with other health professionals (e.g.
physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc.) and support personnel to deliver
effective nutrition services facilitate individual and organizational goals.
(CDR 2.1)
Program Measures and Results:
90% of the students will complete the program requirements within 150% of the
time planned for completion.
• Track One: expected completion within10 months with a maximum completion
of 15 months.
• Trak To: epeted opletio ithi 24 oths ith a aiu
completion of 36 months.
85% or more of graduates who seek employment in dietetics or related fields will
be employed within 12 months of graduation.
85% of graduates will be expected to take the Commission on Dietetic
Registration's (CDR) Credentialing Examination for Dietitian Nutritionists within
12 months of graduation.
At least 80% of graduates over a five-year period will pass the CDR Credentialing
Examination for Dietitian Nutritionists within one year following their first
attempt.
50% or more of graduates will participate in: Public Policy/Legislative Issues
and/or Public and Professional presentations over a five-year period.
90% of employers who are reached via a graduate employer survey or who
partiipate i a phoe or i perso iterie ill rate the graduates
performance as meeting or exceeding expectations for practice and meeting
ethical practice behaviors.
25% of graduates who respond to an alumni survey or who participate in a phone
interview will report that they have enrolled in an advanced degree program
and/or achieved certification in a specialty area of practice at five-years post-
graduation of program.
Additional Program Measures and Results for Track Two (DI/MS)
90% of students enrolled in this track will complete the MS Degree Requirements
within four years following completion of the supervised practice requirements.
Lifelong Learning
With a strong commitment to lifelong learning, Rutgers SHP offers a Master of
Science Degree in Clinical Nutrition exclusively for the Registered Dietitian.
Graduates of the Dietetic Internship Program who maintain a 3.2 GPA or better
are granted admission into this graduate program after submitting a complete
application and interviewing with the program faculty. In addition, graduates are
granted six credits toward the M.S. Degree if they begin the Masters program
within 5 years of completing the Internship Program.
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Additional Program Information
Students in Track Two complete the same Requirements for Graduation listed
under the program Dietetic Internship. In addition, they meet the requirements
of the Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences Program at GSNB.
Additional programmatic information is available on-line at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/nutr/dietetic/index.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Track One - Prospective students
1. Must have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
college or university in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field
Must have fulfilled didactic requirements in dietetics as specified by the
Accreditation Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND),
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2. An overall grade point average of no less than 3.0 (on a scale where 4.0
equals A)
3. Submit a statement online as to why they are applying to the program
and submit an SHP application
4. Application materials are submitted electronically and must comply with
the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS) and
Computer Matching procedures with D & D Digital Inc.
5. Applicants are interviewed either in person or via telephone.
Track Two – Prospective students
1. Must meet all the requirements for admissions to the Dietetic Internship
program as outlined above under Track One.
2. Must meet the admissions requirements of to the Graduate Program in
Nutritional Sciences at Rutgers which include:
One year General Chemistry with lab
One year Organic Chemistry or one semester Organic
Chemistry plus one semester Biochemistry
At least twelve (12) additional credits in the advanced sciences
3. Completion of GRE's
4. Submission of Rutgers University Graduate School Application and fee
Selection of students for admission to the Dietetic Internship program is a
competitive process and is the responsibility of the Dietetic Internship Admissions
and Selection Committee. The decisions of the committee are based on a
composite of the applicants overall academic ability, with emphasis
on aptitude and abilities in professional and science courses; the ability of the
candidate to express self orally and in writing; professional goals; personal
characteristics including leadership potential; and both life and work experiences.
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
Track One: A minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Track Two: A minimum of a 3.0 GPA and GRE Examination
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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Department of Primary Care
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Physician Assistant Program
Degree Options
• Master of Science
• Master of Science/Master of Public Health
Physician Assistant Profession
The physician assistant, in collaboration with a physician supervisor, takes patient
histories; performs physical examinations; performs and interprets diagnostic
procedures and laboratory work; and provides medical treatment in private
homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and private practitioners offices.
The ability to relate to people, good judgment in emergency situations, and a
genuine desire to help others are among the necessary qualities of a physician
assistant. Considering the publics ever-increasing demand for high quality
health care and the accepted concept of team medicine, the physician
assistant can expect to find many challenging and varied employment
opportunities, a high degree of professional mobility, and ample opportunity
for advancement.
Program Description
The program is a three-year graduate program with two options
for entry.
Students may be admitted directly into the professional program after earning a
baccalaureate degree and completing the prerequisite coursework
or students may enter the BA/MS degree program articulated with Rutgers or
affiliated universities. This option includes three years of undergraduate liberal
arts and basic science education followed by three years of professional physician
assistant education. Students who are accepted into the professional program
begin this phase at the beginning of their senior year. At the end of the senior
year these students receive a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree conferred by the
affiliated university. After completion of the remaining two years of the Physician
Assistant Program, graduates receive a Master of Science degree awarded
by Rutgers. Direct entry students are awarded a Master of Science degree
by Rutgers. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National
Certifying Examination.
Physician assistant students will be expected to devote themselves to
graduate level learning while in the Program. Classes are held during the day,
5 days/per week. Clinical rotations may require students to spend evenings,
overnights and/or weekends at a clinical site. Students must have a reliable
vehicle for transportation when on clinical rotations.
In addition, The Rutgers, School of Health Professions (SHP) offers a dual degree
MS/MPH option. This is offered by the Physician Assistant Program in conjunction
with the Rutgers School of Public Health leading to a Master of Science and a
Master of Public Health. The program allows physician assistant students to
complete both their graduate Physician Assistant studies and MPH degree in four
Primary Care Department
Program Director: Jill Reichman
P. 732-235-4445
Primary Campus Location
• Piscataway
Academic Affiliates
Academic institutions with articulation
programs at the Rutgers School of
Health Professions
• Caldwell College
• Felician College
• Kean University
• Montclair State University
• New Jersey Institute of
Technology
• Ramapo College
• Rutgers - New Brunswick
• Saint Peters University
• Rutgers - School of Public
Health
• William Paterson University
Accreditation
Accreditation Review Commission on
Education for the Physician Assistant,
Inc. (ARC-PA)
12000 Findley Road, Suite 150
Johns Creek, Georgia 30097
Phone: 770-476-1224
The Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has
granted Accreditation-Continued
status to the Rutgers University
Physician Assistant Program
sponsored by Rutgers University.
Accreditation-Continued
is an accreditation status granted
when a currently accredited
program is in compliance with the
ARC-PA Standards.
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years (including summers). Application to this program is limited to students who
have already been accepted to the Physician Assistant Program and have taken
the GRE. Students accepted into this dual degree track would attend the
Physician Assistant Program part time for two years while attending the MPH
Program part time. Students may begin this Program in the summer prior to
beginning the Physician Assistant Program or in the first fall semester.
During the third and fourth years of the Program, the student will attend the
Physician Assistant Program full time and complete their fieldwork for the MS and
MPH. Students may choose to study in one of the following divisions in the School
of Public Health: Health Education and Behavioral Science; Environmental and
Occupational Health; or Health Systems and Policy.
For more information about our MS/MPH option, please contact the PA Program
Office at (732) 235-4445.
Academic Standing
1. The academic progress of students enrolled in the didactic phase of the
Program will be evaluated in terms of successful passage of courses as
determined by the standards established by each respective course director.
2. Semester Probation is assigned to students as follows:
Less than a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in semesters 1 or 2
or summer following the first year and 2
nd
year for part-time students.
Less than a cumulative grade point average of 2.3 in the third semester
(fall of the second year), fourth semester (spring of the second year) or
the summer following the second year
Less than a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in the fifth and sixth
semesters (fall and spring of the third year) of the Program.
If the student fails to receive the required cumulative grade point average by the
completion of a given semester, they must do so by the end of the next semester
enrolled or the student may be dismissed.
Full-time and Part-time Status
The PA program is predominantly full-time; a part-time daytime curriculum is also
offered where the first full time year can be completed over two years for a total
Program length of four years.
Learning Goals
• To prepare graduates to assume the expanding roles and responsibilities
expected of PAs in clinical practice.
• To assure that graduates understand the role and limitations of PA
practice.
• To prepare graduates to provide humanistic health care with an
emphasis on beneficence.
• To enable graduates to enhance their personal and professional growth
by continuing their education through formal offerings and voluntary
independent study.
• To foster the concept of a team approach to the practice of medicine.
For more info
For additional information about the
Physician Assistant Program, contact:
Admissions
E. pa-inf[email protected]
P. 732-235-4445
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Learning Outcomes
Implement core knowledge about established and evolving
biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this
knowledge to patient care in their area of practice.
Demonstrate a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity
to a diverse patient population, and adherence to legal and regulatory
requirements.
Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in
effetie iforatio ehage ith patiets, patiets failies,
physicians, professional associates, and other individuals within the
health care system.
Assess, evaluate, and manage safe, high quality patient care.
Analyze the pathophysiology, physical and laboratory findings,
differential diagnosis and patient presentation to determine effective
treatment and patient management
Demonstrate excellence in patient care including surgical and medical
procedures.
Analyze clinical practice experiences, the medical literature, and other
information resources for the purposes of self and practice
improvement.
Formulate a plan to promote health and disease prevention.
Additional Program Information
Additional programmatic information is available on-line at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/primary_care/paweb/index.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree or be attending one of our
affiliated Universities. The applicant must have completed the following
prerequisite coursework with a grade of C or better: two semesters of general
biology with laboratory; two semesters of general chemistry with laboratory;
one semester of organic chemistry; one semester of statistics; two semesters of
English (one semester must be composition); and one semester of general
psychology.
The PA Program participates in CASPA (
https://portal.caspaonline.org/). All
applications with supporting documents must be submitted to CASPA by the PA
Program deadline of September 1 prior to the academic year for which the
application is made.
Note: The CASPA process DOES NOT APPLY TO BS/MS applicants who apply
directly to the PA Program by June 1 of the sophomore year.
Interviews will be required of those applicants being considered for admission.
Competition for available spaces in the Program is very keen. Meeting the
minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation for an interview.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Physician Assistant
Program Services:
pa[email protected]qers.edu or 732-235-4445.
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Department of Psychiatric
Rehabilitation & Counseling
Professions
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Program
Degree Options
• Associate of Science
Occupational Therapy Assistant Profession
The Occupational Therapy Profession was established in 1917, and in 1958 the
American Occupational Therapy Associations leadership recognized the role
of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). OTAs work in collaboration and
under the supervision of occupational therapists in healthcare, educational,
and
community settings to help develop, restore or enhance occupational
performance of persons who are challenged by disability, trauma, and/or the
aging process. There are employment opportunities for OTAs in hospitals,
rehabilitation centers, long term care facilities, community mental health
centers, and public and private schools. Occupational Therapy Assistants must
receive supervision from occupational therapists to deliver occupational therapy
services. The responsibilities of the Occupational Therapy Assistant include:
• Contributing to the process of evaluating a client by gathering
information and administering selected assessments
• Assisting with the development of client centered intervention plans
• Providing occupational therapy interventions to individuals and groups
• Documenting occupational therapy services provided
Program Description
The 74-credit joint Associate of Science Degree Program in Occupational
Therapy Assistant is offered by Rutgers School of Health Professions in
collaboration with our Partner Colleges. Students complete at least 32 general
education credits at
a College Partner as pre-requisite to the 42 credits of professional coursework at
Rutgers, on the Scotch-Plains campus. Admission to the professional phase of
the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Rutgers is competitive;
completion
of the pre-professional curriculum at an approved Partner College does not
guarantee admission (see academic affiliate list in column to the right).
Supervised fieldwork education is provided by Rutgers clinical partners in
healthcare, educational, and other community settings (see major affiliate list in
column to the right on the next page).
The professional coursework supports the programs mission emphasizing
human occupation and adaptation, the process of becoming an OT professional,
and the required competencies and contextual influences of OT practice.
The program uses web-enhanced design for most courses and one course is
conducted exclusively by web-based instruction requiring:
• Ability to perform basic operations of the computer
• Ability to connect, access, and browse the internet using a high-speed
connection
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
& Counseling Professions
Department
Program Director: Catherine Colucci
E. coluc[email protected]
P. 908-889-2474
Primary Campus Location
• Scotch Plains
Academic Affiliates
Academic institutions with partnership
programs at the Rutgers School of
Health Professions.
• Camden County College
• County College of Morris
• Cumberland County College
• Hudson County
Community College
• Mercer County
Community College
• Ocean County College
• Passaic County
Community College
• Raritan Valley
Community College
• Salem Community College
• Sussex County
Community College
• Thomas Edison State
University
• Warren County
Community College
Major Clinical Affiliates
Clinical sites are located throughout
New Jersey.
• Alaris Health
• Atlantic Health System
• Bergen County
Special Services
• Burlington County
Special Services
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• Use of software applications such as Microsoft Word and Power Point
• Ability to use on-line communication tools
• Software installation for security and virus protection
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Rutgers, The State University of
New Jersey is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA),
located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814-3449.
ACOTEs telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address is
www.acoteonline.org
Academic Standing
Students enrolled in the OTA Program must maintain good academic standing
by earning a grade of C (73%) or better and maintain a cumulative grade point
average of 2.3 to graduate.
Full-time and Part-time Status
The 42-credits completed at Rutgers include academic and fieldwork education
that can be completed on a full-time (16 months/fall enrollment) or part-time
(24 months/spring enrollment) basis. The final four months of the program
consists of 16 weeks of full-time fieldwork education for all students.
Learning Goals
The OTA program prepares students to serve people of all ages who experience
illness, disease, disability, and challenging life circumstances to adapt by
participating in meaningful occupations. The curriculum prepares the OTA to
practice as a dynamic and inter-professional team member working under the
supervision of an occupational therapist, within health care, educational, and
other community settings.
The OTA program is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in undergraduate
education in collaboration with other New Jersey colleges, industry partners,
and fieldwork educators. The program faculty contributes to scholarship that
supports healthcare education and occupational therapy practice. The program
faculty and students participate in service to underserved persons as part of the
educational
program.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program the graduate will:
• Become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) by successfully
passing the certification exam administered by the National
Board for
Certification in OT (NBCOT) within six months of graduation
• Demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of the OTA as defined by the
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), consistent with state
licensure regulations for an OTA (New Jersey or elsewhere)
• Communicate effectively in an understandable and professional manner with
clients, families, colleagues, and the public.
• Cape May County
Special Services
• Cedar Crest Community
• Celebrate the Children
• Cerebral Palsy Center
of Middlesex County
• Cerebral Palsy of New
Jersey; Jardine Academy
• Cerebral Palsy of
North Jersey (CPNJ)
• Childrens
Specialized Hospital
• Collaborative Support
Programs of New Jersey
• ECLC of New Jersey
• Fellowship Senior Village
• Fox Rehabilitation
• Genesis
Rehabilitation
Services
• Greystone Park
Psychiatric Hospital
• HCR Manorcare
• Health South
Rehabilitation
Hospital
• Intensive Therapeutics
• JDT Rehab – Resort and Villa
• JFK Johnson Institute
for Rehabilitation
• Kennedy Health Systems
• Kessler Institute
for Rehabilitation
• Little Egg Harbor
School District
• Manchester Township
School District
• Matheny Health
and Educational
Center
• Meridian Health System
• Montgomery Public
School District
• Mount Olive Public
School District
• New Beginnings
• New Jersey Institute
for Disabilities
• Occupational
Therapy Consultants
• Positive Steps
• Premier Therapy Services
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• Produce clear and understandable documentation according to the
requirements of the facility, federal and state laws, regulatory and payer
requirements, and AOTA documents
• Deliver occupational therapy services under the supervision of an
occupational therapist in accordance with the AOTA Practice Framework
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective and integrated
care as a team member in health, education, and community settings
• Participate as an occupational therapy professional in local, state, and
national organizations
Additional Program Information
For more detailed information on the profession, requirements, curriculum
please visit the programs website:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/psyr/programs/asdota/index.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Admission to the OTA Program is competitive and meeting the minimal
requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants apply directly to Rutgers-
School of Health Professions by June 1 for Fall admission to the full-time program,
and by November 1, for Winter/Spring admission to the part-time program.
Please read and follow specific guidelines for application and admission by
reading below** and referring to the Program website:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/psyr/programs/asdota/index.html
Individuals interested in applying to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
at Rutgers must first apply and enroll in the pre-professional phase of the OTA
program at an approved Partner College. Individuals who have completed some
of the pre-professional courses* may be able to transfer (some) of these credits
to a Partner College. Each Partner has an established policy regarding transfer
credits and residency requirements at their institution.
Individuals who have completed 26 or more of the 32 pre-professional credits
may apply directly to Rutgers OTA Program. If accepted into the professional
program at Rutgers, these individuals will be connected to Thomas Edison State
University (TESU) where they will complete 6 credits of coursework on-line and
secure TESU as their partner program.
*The 32 credits of required prerequisite coursework are listed below:
English Composition I 3 credits
English Composition II 3 credits
Anatomy and Physiology I with lab 4 credits
Anatomy and Physiology II with lab 4 credits
• Prime Rehabilitation
• Randolph Public
School System
• Robert Wood
Johnson University
• Somerville Public
School District
• St. Josephs
Healthcare System
• Sunny Days Sunshine Center
• Tandem
Management
Company
• The Phoenix Center
• Trinitas Childrens
Therapy Services
• Universal Institute
for Rehabilitation
• University Behavioral
Health Care
• Union County
Educational
Services
Commission – Westlake
School
• University of Princeton
• Warren Public School District
• Winslow Township
Public School District
Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy Assistant
(OTA) Program at Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey is accredited
by the Accreditation Council for
Occupational Therapy Education
(ACOTE) of the American Occupational
Therapy Association (AOTA), located
at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. ACOTEs
telephone number c/o AOTA is
(301) 652-AOTA and its Web
address is www.acoteonline.org
For more info
For additional information about
the Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Program, please refer to the program
website
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/
psyr/programs/asdota/index.html
.
For information about admissions,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. [email protected]ers.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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General Psychology 3 credits Developmental
Psychology (lifespan) 3 credits Introduction to Sociology
3 credits
College Math, Algebra, or Statistics 3 credits
Ethics or Philosophy 3 credits
Diversity Studies 3 credits
**Applicant transcript must document that courses in Developmental Psychology/
Lifespan and Human Anatomy and Physiology have been completed during the
past five years.
Applicant must observe an OT or an OTA providing occupational therapy for
at least 20 hours and submit documentation signed by the OT or OTA with
application.
Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation using the OTA Applicant
Recommendation Form available on the program web site. One letter of
recommendation must be from an Occupational Therapy Practitioner and the
other from a professional such as a college advisor. Applicant must write and
submit an essay justifying OT as a career choice, reflecting on OT observation
experience, pre-professional coursework, and any other community service.
Selected applicants are invited to participate in an on-site meeting with the OTA
Program Admission Committee and must complete an on-site writing sample.
Applicants who did not attend secondary school in the US or have not completed
enough college level English courses are required to take the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL). Acceptable scores for TOEFL are as follows: 550 and
above for paper based test and 79 for Internet based test. All results must be
forwarded directly to SHPR from the testing agency.
Please note: a felony conviction may affect a graduates ability to sit for the
NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. An individual who is
considering entering an OT educational program or who has already entered an
OT educational program can have his or her background reviewed by requesting
an Early Determination Review. The fee for this review is $100.00. For information
on candidate code of conduct, character, and early review contact:
Credentialing Services at NBCOT 12 S. Summit Avenue, Suite 100 Gaithersburg,
MD 20877 (301) 990-7979
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
The Admissions Committee considers the cumulative grade point average for the
prerequisite coursework (32 credits). A cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the prerequisite
coursework is the committees benchmark, however each applicants entire
application portfolio is reviewed to assess the candidates ability to complete the
program requirements and become an effective, contributing member of the OT
profession.
The applicant must have achieved a minimum GPA of (2.0) in each prerequisite
course.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Psychosocial Rehabilitation &
Treatment Program
Department of Psychiatric
Rehabilitation & Counseling
Professions
Program Director: Peter M. Basto,
Ph.D., CPRP
P. 908-889-2550
Degree Options
Associate of Science
Profession
Psychosocial rehabilitation, also known as psychiatric rehabilitation, promotes
recovery, full community integration and improved quality of life for those who
have been diagnosed with a mental health condition that seriously impairs their
daily life activities. Psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners focus on helping
individuals develop skills and access resources needed to increase their capacity
to be successful and satisfied in the living, working, learning and social
environments of their choice.
Program Description
The AS degree program at Rutgers, School of Health Professions (SHP) is one of
the few model programs of this type throughout the nation and the first
undergraduate degree-granting program in this field in New Jersey
The AS in Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program prepares students to facilitate the
recovery of people living with mental illnesses. In the classroom, students will
learn from faculty with many years of clinical and research experience. Students
will also gain hands-on experience in Clinical Practicum courses by working in a
community mental health program under the supervision of program faculty and
agency staff.
Graduates of the program are eligible to take the credentialing examination from
the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association to become Certified Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Practitioners (CPRP).
Primary Campus Location: Most courses
are offered in the traditional classroom
setting. Some courses are web-based or
web-enhanced.
• Scotch Plains
• Blackwood
Academic Affiliates
8 affiliate schools:
Middlesex County College
https://www.middlesexcc.edu/
Union County College
http://www.ucc.edu/
Warren County Community
College
http://www.warren.edu/
Cumberland County College
http://www.cccnj.edu/
Passaic County Community
College
http://www.pccc.cc.nj.us/
Raritan Valley Community
College
https://www.raritanval.edu/
Ocean County College
https://www.ocean.edu/conten
t/public.html
Sussex County Community
College
http://sussex.edu/
For more info
For additional information about the
Psychosocial Rehabilitation and
Treatment Program, contact SHP Office
of Admissions:
[email protected] or 973-972-
5336.
Contact the affiliate school for
admission information and general
education course requirements for the
program.
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Academic Standing
Students need to maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater
Psychiatric Rehabilitation majors need a final grade of C or better.
Full-time and part-time status
Full- and part-time courses of study are available, including day and evening classes. Full-time
students complete the program during three semesters: Spring, Fall, Spring, or Fall, Spring,
Summer.
Learning Goals
The AS in Psychosocial Rehabilitation is dedicated to creating skilled and knowledgeable
graduates who are ready to work in entry level mental health settings as part of an
interdisciplinary team. The program is also dedicated to preparing students to transfer to
baccalaureate degree programs
Upon completion of the AS in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Treatment program, graduates
will:
1. Develop competencies to work effectively with people who have psychiatric
disabilities as outlined by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.
2. Utilize communication techniques in a professional capacity with individuals, families,
team members, and people in the community.
3. Work effectively as a team member to provide wellness and recovery focused
rehabilitation services.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates are expected to become Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners as described by the
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association and will have the following learning outcomes:
Differentiate between the different types of serious mental illnesses with a wellness
and recovery approach.
Learn about different community resources including entitlement programs.
Describe evidenced-based Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practices.
Identify key areas for personal growth and professionalism.
Apply rehabilitative and clinical skills at practicum site.
Facilitate skills based group sessions.
Conduct assessments, recovery plans, and writing progress notes.
Facilitate rehabilitation groups.
Demonstrate the ability to adapt treatment and rehabilitation efforts for individuals
based on personal history, developmental factors, and current medical & psychiatric
history.
Develop comprehensive and individualized recovery plans.
Practice in an ethical manner.
Work as a team member at practicum site.
Describe and utilize evidence based psychiatric rehabilitation practices.
Complete documentation requirements to meet state and federal insurance
regulations.
Additional Program Information
Full time students are on campus two days a week for the first semester, and one day
a week for the second and third semester.
The program is classroom-based with two online courses available.
480-hour Clinical Practicum Internship (240 hours for two semesters) where students
are placed at a psychiatric rehabilitation program gaining hands on experience in the
field.
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Transfer opportunities upon graduation to the BS in Health Sciences, Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Track at Rutgers-SHP, or to a dual major program in Psychology and
Psychiatric Rehabilitation between Rutgers-SHP and Rutgers Newark, Kean University,
Felician University, and Georgian Court University.
Employment opportunities for AS Psychosocial Rehabilitation graduates are available
in a variety of rehabilitation programs and, mental health settings such as outreach
teams, housing programs, supported employment, supported education, and partial
care/day treatment programs.
Curriculum
A total of 61-68 credits are required. The 31-38 credits of general education courses are
provided by the affiliated community college. Some of them will accept credits transferred
from other schools. To apply for admission to the professional phase of the program, students
must have successfully completed general education courses required by the affiliate school
(the number of credits needed for admission depends on affiliate school). The 30 credits of
Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Treatment courses are provided by the School of Health
Professions.
The Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Treatment courses include 15 credits of traditional
classroom instruction, 3- 6 credits of web-based instruction, and a 12-credit clinical practicum
sequence that includes 480 hours of fieldwork. The eight courses are described in detail in the
course descriptions listed on-line.
PSRT1101 Introduction to the Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3
PSRT1102 Communication Techniques 3
PSRT1103 Group Interventions for People with Disabilities 3
PSRT1204 Clinical Principles in Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3
PSRT2121 Community Resource Management 3
PSRT2131 Emerging Topics in Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3
PSRT1019 Clinical Practicum in Psychiatric Rehabilitation I 6
PSRT2019 Clinical Practicum in Psychiatric Rehabilitation II 6
Total 30 credits
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
The admissions process is competitive and meeting the minimal requirements does not
guarantee admission.
Students must complete the general education requirements at the affiliate school
before applying to the program
A GPA of 2.5 or higher is required
Applicants apply directly to the Rutgers School of Health Professions (Rutgers SHP)
by May 15 for fall admission, and by October 15 for spring admission to the
professional phase of the program.
Fall and Spring admissions
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and
Psychology Program
Degree Options
• Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
and Psychology-Dual Major Program
• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences –
Psychiatric Rehabilitation track
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Professions
Psychiatric rehabilitation, promotes recovery, full community integration and
improved quality of life for persons who have been diagnosed with any mental
health condition that seriously impairs functioning. Psychiatric rehabilitation
practitioners focus on helping individuals develop skills and access resources
needed to increase their capacity to be successful and satisfied in the living,
working, learning and social environments of their choice.
As New Jersey and other states continue to downsize state psychiatric institutions
and redirect public mental health funding to community-based alternatives,
employment opportunities for program graduates continue to expand. The
knowledge and skills of the psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner qualify her/him
to conduct rehabilitation assessments, provide supportive counseling, case
management services, and vocational rehabilitation interventions. The
practitioner is also prepared to facilitate individual and group skills training
sessions, as well as illness management and support groups.
Program Description - Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric
Rehabilitation and Psychology
The dual major program in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology is a joint
degree program with Rutgers Newark College of Arts and Sciences, Kean
University, Georgian Court University, and Felician College. This unique program
offers a dual major in psychiatric rehabilitation and psychology and provides
educational
and clinical preparation for professional roles in psychiatric
rehabilitation and community mental health settings. Graduates are employed by
programs that provide services to individuals living with serious mental illnesses.
These include assertive community treatment (PACT) teams, case management
programs, partial care programs, supported employment programs, and
supported housing programs. Students are also prepared to pursue a variety of
graduate degree options.
Students enter the program during their sophomore or junior year at the partner
school where they fulfill their psychology and general education requirements.
At SHP, they complete a 21-credit core in psychiatric rehabilitation, a 12-credit
practicum sequence, and a minimum of 12 credits of electives in upper level
psychiatric rehabilitation
courses, for a total of 120 -142 credits. The number of
required credits depends on the partner schools requirements, for example, the
joint program with Kean University requires a total of 124 credits.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
& Counseling Professions
Department
Program Director: William Waynor
P. 908-889-2548
Primary Campus Location
• Blackwood
• Scotch Plains
• ONLINE: web-based program
Most courses are offered in the
traditional classroom setting.
Some courses are web-based or
web-enhanced.
Major Clinical Affiliates
Clinical sites are located throughout
New Jersey.
• Bridgeway Rehabilitation
Services
• Collaborative Support
Programs of NJ
• Triple C Housing
• Volunteers of America
• Project Live Inc.
• UBHC
For more info
For additional information about the
Bachelors of Science degree in the
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and
Psychology Program, contact SHP
Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Program Description - Bachelor of Science in Health Science
(BSHS) Psychiatric Rehabilitation Track
Like the Dual Major BS Program in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology, the
BSHS Psychiatric Rehabilitation Track prepares health care professionals with
the knowledge and skill competencies needed to assist individuals living with a
serious mental illness. Graduates can become employed at the community
mental health settings described above and can also continue their education in
a variety of graduate level programs related to human services.
Applicants must possess an associate of science degree in a related allied health
profession (such as human services) from an accredited institution. The exact
number of credits required depends on the courses that students are
transferring in from their associates degree. Students may have to take
additional general education courses if they do not already have all the SHP core
curriculum requirements.
Option 1: All students in the BSHS Psychiatric Rehabilitation Track take 15 credits
of core interdisciplinary studies (IDST) courses and an IDST 4 credit practicum
course, at a psychiatric rehabilitation setting chosen in conjunction with a faculty
adviser. Additionally, students with an AS Degree in human services, or a
related field, also take 45 credits of psychiatric rehabilitation coursework,
including a 12-credit clinical practicum sequence in psychiatric rehabilitation.
Option 2: Students entering the BSHS Psychiatric Rehabilitation Track Program
with SHPs Associate of Science Degree in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and
Treatment degree (ASPSRT) take 15 additional credits of psychiatric
rehabilitation coursework including a core course in Case Management and
other courses that focus on vocational rehabilitation, independent living, family
support and intervention strategies. In addition, Students choose an 18-21
credit IDST composite Track in one of two areas: Aging or Health Services
Management & Education.
ASPSRT graduates can complete all the BSHS
requirements ONLINE. Currently those with other associate degrees take many
of their courses ONLINE, however some are offered on either the Scotch Plains
or Blackwood Campuses.
Academic Standing
Students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 in their psychiatric rehabilitation,
psychology and health sciences courses to maintain academic standing in the
program.
Full-time and Part-time Status
Full-time and part-time courses of study are available for both programs,
including day and evening classes. Classes are taken during fall, spring, and
summer semesters.
Learning Goals
The overall goal of the Joint Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology
Bachelor's degree program is to prepare competent individuals to work in the
Psychiatric Rehabilitation field; with the primary objective of working with
individuals who have psychiatric disabilities to achieve their goals and needs in
their living, learning, working and social environment of choice. In accords with
clinical, legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, this program is
also designed to prepare students to pursue graduate course work in
Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other related fields of
study.
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Learning Outcomes
• Identify and assess psychiatric rehabilitation service modalities
• Create wellness and recovery plans to assist in managing symptoms
and functional deficits of serious mental illness
• Describe community resources including housing, entitlement, and
other essential resources
• Adapt treatment and rehabilitation efforts for individuals based on
personal history, developmental factors, and current medical &
psychiatric history
• Utilize communication techniques in a professional capacity with
individuals, families, team members, and people in the community.
• Plan and facilitate rehabilitation groups.
• Provide psychiatric rehabilitation interventions to promote skill
development and resource acquisition.
• Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide
wellness and recovery focused rehabilitation services.
• Describe and utilize evidence based psychiatric rehabilitation practices.
• Describe and utilize intervention strategies that target specialized
populations such as persons with co-occurring disorders.
• Complete documentation requirements that meet state and federal
insurance regulations.
Additional Program Information
Additional programmatic information is available online
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/psyr/programs/bachelors.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
• An overall GPA of 2.5. with a GPA of 3.0 in all psychology courses (and
any PSRT courses taken prior to admission)
• Two letters of reference
• Written essay related to psychiatric rehabilitation
• For the dual major program with Kean, completion of at least 40
semester hours (including at least 3 psychology and/or psychiatric
rehabilitation courses)
• For the dual major program with Rutgers NCAS, Georgian Court
University, and Felician College: Completion of all required psychology
and general education courses
• For the BSHS Psychiatric Rehabilitation track, completion of the ASPSRT
Degree or an Associate Degree in a related Allied Health discipline, such
as Human Services, from an accredited institution
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in psychiatric rehabilitation
and
psychology courses.
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Directions for applying to the program
Students begin the process by applying to one of the four partner schools. To
obtain an application for admission contact:
Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
P. 908-737-7100, E. [email protected]
Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
P. 800-458-8422, E. admissions@georgian.edu
Felician College, 262 South Main Street Lodi, NJ 07644
P. 201-355-1465, E. [email protected]
Rutgers NCAS, Office of Admissions, 140 University Avenue Englehard Hall,
Room 101 Newark, NJ 07102
P. 973-353-5205, newark[email protected]
For more information about admissions, please contact the SHP Office of
Admissions: SH[email protected]s.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Program
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and
Counseling Professions
Program Director: Ann Murphy PhD
E.
P. 908-889-2734
Degree Options
• Ph.D. Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Professions
The overall goal of the doctoral degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation (PsyR) is to
prepare competent educators, scholars, researchers, and leaders in psychiatric
rehabilitation to work in academia, research institutes, state and county level
mental health divisions, community mental health agencies, and managed care
industries with the primary objectives of educating, researching, evaluating, and
advocating for effective interventions, services, and supports for individuals
living with psychiatric conditions.
Program Description
The curriculum consists of 76 credits from the areas of research, PsyR,
rehabilitation methods, and teaching. Written and oral communications skills are
stressed. In addition, there is a strong emphasis on practical applications of
knowledge and skills in seminars, independent studies, and original research.
Students are required to carry out research projects both individually and as a
member of a team.
There is a liberal transfer credit policy. In addition, with faculty approval, students
may develop portfolios to receive credit for specific areas of professional
expertise. Students are required to sit for a qualifying examination after
completing a minimum of 36 core credits and prior to entering candidacy for the
doctorate.
A sample of courses specific to the doctoral program include:
PSRT6301 Advanced Doctoral Seminar, PSRT6025 Tests and Measurements,
PSRT6107 Multivariate Statistics, PSRT6322 Evaluation Research, PSRT6120
Advanced Theories of Counseling, and PSRT7005 Dissertation
Research.
Academic Standing
To remain in good academic standing a student must maintain a minimum GPA of
3.0.
Full-time and part-time status
The program is designed to accommodate the working professional; as such it is
available three semesters per year (fall, spring, summer) on a part-time basis.
Classes are typically offered on weekday evenings.
Primary Campus Location
Scotch Plains
For more info
For additional information about the
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Learning Goals
This program trains doctoral level professions who will contribute to the PsyR
knowledge base, design and lead innovative, effective and efficient services, and
educate and train current staff and new professionals in the field and the
classroom with the overall goal of improved services and supports for people with
serious psychiatric conditions.
Students earning the PhD in Psychiatric Rehabilitation are expected to be
leaders in the field. As such they will have a comprehensive understanding of
PsyR goals, values and principles, as well as, services. In addition, they will
have basic knowledge of research methods covering the areas of statistics,
psychometrics, applied and formal research, and program evaluation. Finally,
through guided, rigorous study and dissertation research they will be an
expert in one or more aspects of the field.
Learning Outcomes
Students of this program will be able to:
identify and describe the core goals, values, and principles of PsyR.
identified evidence-based practices.
design and conduct an original research study that contributes to the
PsyR knowledge base and utilizes appropriate univariate and
multivariate qualitative or quantitative statistical techniques.
articulate a coherent teaching philosophy and develop and deliver a
teaching curriculum that incorporates effective teaching strategies
based in higher education learning theory.
Additional Program Information
Additional programmatic information is available on-line at:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/psyr/programs/doctoral.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
• Bachelors or asters degree in a related field from an accredited
institution
• Experience with individuals with psychiatric conditions
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Personal statement identifying interest in this degree, future
professional plans, and research interests
• Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate (if applicable)
education
• Graduate Record Examination Verbal and Math scores (within the last
five years)
GPA minimum requirements/credentialing requirement
The minimum GPA requirement is 3.0.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and
Counseling Professions
Program Director: Ann Murphy
P. 908-889-2734
Degree Options
• Ph.D. Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Counselor Education & Supervision track
Counselor Education and Supervision Professions
The goal of the Counselor Education and Supervision Track is to prepare
graduates to work as educators in graduate level counseling and other programs,
clinicians, clinical supervisors, researchers, and leaders and advocates within the
counseling field. This track will prepare graduates to positively impact general
counseling services and those specific to individuals with serious psychiatric
conditions by fostering the development, implementation and evaluation of
evidence-based and promising approaches, teaching future counselors, and
providing clinical supervision. The curriculum is designed so that doctoral
students will: 1) develop advanced counseling expertise in working with people
with serious psychiatric conditions; 2) establish collaborative relationships with
faculty in the areas of counseling and clinical supervision, teaching, research,
professional writing, and service to the profession and the public; 3) contribute
to and promote scholarly research related to counseling; and 4) actively
participate in professional counseling organization(s) as part of developing
leadership and advocacy skills.
Primary Campus Location
• Scotch Plains
For more info
For additional information about the
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program –
Counselor Education and Supervision
track, contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
Program Description
The curriculum consists of 64 credits taken in the areas of counseling practice
and clinical supervision, research, teaching, leadership and advocacy, practicum,
and counseling individuals with serious psychiatric conditions. These credits
must be taken after the completion of a masters degree from a CACREP
(Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) or
equivalent program. Additional credits (by advisement) may be required to fulfill
CACREP requirements.
A sample of courses specific to this program include:
PSRT6120 Advanced Theories of Counseling, PSRT6000 Fundamentals of Clinical
Supervision, PSRT7000 Teaching in Counselor Education, and PSRT7101
Advanced Doctoral Practicum in Counseling.
Academic Standing
To remain in good academic standing a student must maintain a minimum GPA
of 3.0.
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Full-time and part-time status
The program is designed to accommodate the working professional; as such it is
available three semesters per year (fall, spring, summer) on a part-time basis.
Classes are typically offered on weekday evenings.
Learning Goals
The mission of the PhD program in Counselor Education and Supervision is to
prepare counselor educators, clinical supervisors, researchers, and leaders and
advocates within the counseling field. This track specializes in counseling
approaches and techniques for individuals with psychiatric conditions.
Students earning the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision are expected
to be leaders in the field. As such they will have a comprehensive understanding
of counseling, counselor education, and clinical supervision. In addition, they will
have basic knowledge of research methods covering the areas of statistics,
psychometrics, applied and formal research, and program evaluation. Finally,
through guided, rigorous study and dissertation research they will be an expert
in one or more aspects of the field.
Learning Outcomes
Students of this program will be able to:
identify and describe the major counseling theories.
evaluate the evidence for related practices.
develop and articulate a personal theoretical counseling orientation.
evaluate models and theoretical frameworks of clinical supervision,
apply clinical supervision theory and skills, and develop a personal
style of clinical supervision.
design and conduct an original research study that contributes to the
counselor education and supervision knowledge base and utilizes
appropriate univariate and multivariate qualitative or quantitative
statistical techniques.
articulate a coherent teaching philosophy and develop and deliver a
counselor education teaching curriculum that incorporates effective
teaching strategies based in higher education learning theory.
analyze the legal ethical and multicultural issues related to counseling,
counselor education, clinical supervision, and leadership and advocacy
within the field.
develop and apply leadership and advocacy skills related to the
counseling profession and the individuals who participate in
counseling services.
Additional Program Information
Additional programmatic information is available on-line at:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/psyr/programs/PhDPSRCounEduSupTrk.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
• Completion of graduate level coursework including:
a. CACREP entry-level core curricular standards
b. CACREP entry-level professional practice standards, and
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c. CACREP entry-level curricular requirements of a specialty area (any
missing content can be completed before or concurrently with initial
doctoral coursework).
• Experience with individuals with psychiatric conditions preferred
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Three (3) letters of reference
• Personal statement identifying interest in the degree, future
professional plans, and research interests
• Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate education
• Graduate Record Examination Verbal and Math scores (within the last
five years)
GPA minimum requirements/credentialing requirement
The minimum GPA requirement is 3.0.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Rehabilitation Counseling
Program
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and
Counseling Professions
Program Director: Janice Oursler
P. 908-889-2462
Degree Options
• Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling track
The Counseling Profession: Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental
Health Counseling Specializations
Masters level counselors find employment in many settings including community
agencies, state and federal government agencies, the insurance industry, and
private practice. They provide individual or group counseling and frequently
work with families of individuals seeking services. Counseling is one profession
with several specializations. This degree provides the student with
specializations in both rehabilitation counseling and clinical mental health
counseling.
Rehabilitation Counselors are counselors who possess the specialized knowledge,
skills, and attitudes needed to collaborate in a professional counseling
relationship with people who have disabilities to achieve their personal,
psychological, social, and career goals. Currently, there is high demand in New
Jersey, the surrounding regions and nationally for masters level rehabilitation
counselors.
Mental health counselors help people manage or overcome mental and
emotional disorders and problems with relationships. Examples of what mental
health counselors do include encouraging clients to discuss their experiences and
process reactions to them to adjust to changes in life, guiding clients through the
process of making decisions about their future, counseling clients about
developing strategies and skills to change their behavior or cope with difficult
situations, and coordinating
services with other professionals such as
psychiatrists. While some disorders can be overcome, many others need to be
managed. Mental health counselors work with clients to develop strategies and
skills to minimize the effects of their disorders or illnesses including developing
and implementing strategies to encourage wellness.
Program Description
This degree is designed to enhance the career advancement of experienced
people already working in the human services field as well as prepare people to
enter the field. Our program emphasizes approaches based on cognitive
behavioral counseling, focusing on helping clients to understand harmful
thoughts, feelings, and beliefs and replace them with positive, life-enhancing
ones as well as teaching clients to eliminate unwanted behaviors and replace
them with more productive ones. The program also focuses on the use of
evidence-based and promising practices for counseling and service delivery, in
particular, those designed to provide counseling and other services for individuals
with severe mental illness.
Primary Campus Location
• Scotch Plains
Major Clinical Affiliates
The program maintains clinical
affiliations with over 50 agencies
in New Jersey and the surrounding
region. Affiliations include state
and federal government agencies
that provide mental health and
rehabilitation services, community
mental health agencies, and
community rehabilitation provider
agencies.
Accreditation
The Council on Rehabilitation
Education (CORE) for an eight-year
term through the 2020-2021
academic year.
The Council for the Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Educational
Programs (CACREP) in Clinical Mental
Health Counseling Track through
March 31, 2019.
For more info
For additional information about the
Rehabilitation Counseling Program,
contact SHP Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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Completion of the degree requires 60 credits. Students complete a common
core of 13 counseling courses (39 credits). This course work provides students
with a solid foundation in content areas such as theories of counseling,
techniques and methods for counseling individuals and groups, human growth
and development and the impact of disabilities, and ethical and legal standards
of the profession. Additionally, all students complete a practicum of at least 100
hours including 40 hours of direct service and an internship of at least 600 hours
including 240 hours of direct service. These clinical experiences total 9
credits. Students also take four courses (12 credits) in the area of Clinical Mental
Health Counseling.
Academic Standing
To maintain good academic standing, students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 each
semester.
Full-time and part-time status
Students may complete the degree on either a full-time or part-time basis. The
degree can be completed in two years of full-time attendance or three years of
part-time attendance. Students attend classes three semesters a year: Fall, Spring
and Summer. Students can begin the program in either the Fall or the Spring
semester. We do not accept applications to start the program in the Summer
semester.
Learning Goals
The mission of the program is to educate individuals to be socially responsible
counseling professionals who will work competently, creatively and
collaboratively with and within the community in an environment of diversity so
that persons in the community including those with psychiatric and other
disabilities are empowered to pursue personally important goals including career
with success and satisfaction. To accomplish the mission of the program and to
prepare program graduates to work in a variety of settings including community
agencies, government agencies, and other community based services, we seek to
provide students with a broad knowledge of the counseling field including
theory, research, ethical practices and decision-making, a well-developed set of
interpersonal and counseling skills as applied to the helping relationship, and
specialized knowledge of working with the community in an environment of
diversity and of counseling individuals with psychiatric and other disabilities in
the community. The curriculum is designed to educate students in the
knowledge base of the field including current research combined with supervised
clinical experience in counseling to practice that knowledge base. At the
conclusion of degree studies, program graduates are expected to have the skill
set of an entry level counseling professional.
Learning Outcomes
As part of the progras self-evaluation process, we collect information on
Student Learning Outcomes. Outcomes are defined by program faculty and are
related to specific School of Health Professions (SHP) Student Learning Outcomes
as well as outcomes related to accreditation standards. Student learning
outcomes to be evaluated are updated per SHP standards and changes in
accreditation standards. Examples of current learning outcomes are below.
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Student completes an internship in an approved agency in the
community for a minimum of 600 hours including 240 hours of direct
service.
Student demonstrates ability to conduct an intake interview and
document information from the interview.
Student selects counseling interventions based on client concerns
and evaluates effectiveness.
Student organizes and leads a group based on psychiatric
rehabilitation principles.
Student adheres to professional and ethical standards.
Additional Program Information
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/psyr/programs/msrehab.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
Requirements for admission include:
• Completed Application for Admission form with application fee.
Applications are accepted only online. Apply online at
http://shp.rutgers.edu, select Prospective Students.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution. Official Transcripts for
the degree must be submitted.
• Written statement describing career goals, personal goals, and
experiences as related to the program
Two letters of recommendation. Letters can be submitted electronically or
mailed to the Office of Admissions
• Personal interview by faculty.
In addition to the academic requirements for the program, students must be able
to perform the essential functions required for a career in the health services
field. Applicants should review the SHP Essential Functions available at
http://shp.rutgers.edu, select Prospective Students, then Admissions Office, and
scroll down to Essential Functions. Applicants considering careers in the
counseling field must be able to form effective interpersonal relationships both
with individuals and in the context of small groups, engage in critical thinking,
work with diverse populations, and follow ethical standards of the profession.
We encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds interested
in studying for this degree. We recognize the need for diversity as part of
preparing to serve clients in our pluralistic society and welcome applications
from a wide variety of personal, social, ethnic, cultural and educational
backgrounds.
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experience in human services, whether volunteer or paid, are considered in
making admission decisions. The Office of Admissions notifies applicants of
admission decisions.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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Department of Rehabilitation
& Movement Sciences
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Physical Therapy Program –
North
Rehabilitation and Movement
Sciences
Program Director: Nancy Kirsch
P. 973-972-2371
Degree Options
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Professions
Physical therapy is a dynamic profession with an established theoretical base
and widespread clinical applications in the preservation, development, and
restoration of optimal physical function. Physical therapists in the United States:
• Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and
functional abilities.
• Prevent the onset and progression of impairment, functional limitation,
disability, or changes in physical function and health status resulting
from injury, disease, or other causes.
• Restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness, health, and optimal
quality of life.
As essential participants in the health care delivery system, physical therapists
assume leadership roles in rehabilitation services, prevention and health
maintenance programs, and professional and community organizations. They also
play important roles in developing health care policy and appropriate standards
for the various elements of physical therapist practice to ensure availability,
accessibility, and excellence in the delivery of physical therapy services. Practice
settings include but are not limited to, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, extended
care centers, industry, schools, and private practices. As clinicians, physical
therapists engage in an examination process that includes taking a comprehensive
history, conducting a systems review, and administering tests and measures to
identify potential and existing problems.
To establish diagnoses and prognoses, physical therapists perform evaluations
that synthesize the examination data. Physical therapists provide interventions
(the interactions and procedures used in treating and instructing patients/
clients), conduct re-examinations, modify interventions as necessary to achieve
anticipated goals and desired outcomes, and develop and implement discharge
plans. Physical therapy includes the services provided by physical therapists
and those rendered under physical therapist direction and supervision
(American Physical Therapy Association). Physical therapists continue to be in
demand throughout the United States. Employment opportunities are available
in a variety of health care settings, educational settings and geographic locations.
(Adapted from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 3.0 APTA, 2014).
Program Description
Applicants to the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program in Newark must have a
minimum of a Bachelors degree. The program also collaborates with Montclair
State University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, William Paterson University,
Felician College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey Institute of Technology
(NJIT) Yeshiva University (N.Y), and St. Peters College to offer a joint Bachelors/
DPT degree. Additionally, seats are reserved conditionally for students from
Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Kinesiology & Health. The
entry-level curriculum is a full time three-year program that prepares a student to
take the licensing exam and upon successful completion, enter the
physical
therapy profession as a clinician capable of practicing in
Primary Campus Location
• Newark
Academic Affiliates
Academic institutions with articulation
programs at the Rutgers School of
Health Professions.
• Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Felician College
• Montclair State University
• New Jersey Institute
of Technology
• Ramapo College
• Saint Peters University
• William Paterson University
• Yeshiva University
Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation
in Physical Therapy Education
1111 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
P: 703-706-3240
Contact: Sandra Wise,
PhD,
Director
Status: Full accreditation,
April 2010 – 2019
For more info
For additional information about the
Physical Therapy Program, contact SHP
Admissions:
Admissions
E. SHP[email protected]s.edu
P. 973-972-5336
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an autonomous and ethical manner. The graduates have skills in differential
diagnosis, and advanced clinical and management practices. They are able to
understand and apply research presented in various formats to clinical decision
making and practice and are expected to help lead the profession in the changes
needed for effective practice in the 21st century. The program also has a joint
DPT/PhD program in collaboration with the Graduate School of Biomedical
Sciences. The physical therapy department has a rich tradition of academic
excellence in education, research, patient care and community service. Our
programs have been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Education since 1980.
.
Academic Standing
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 and must not receive a grade lower than a B
to remain in good academic standing
Full-time and part-time status
Students are only accepted for full-time study. Full-time students are accepted for
entrance into the program each Spring to start classes at the beginning of August.
Students normally complete the degree requirements in three years.
The Program has over 400 contracts with clinical sites across the United States and
Europe at which students complete their clinical experiences.
Learning Goals
The Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy-North, in concert with the mission
of Rutgers School of Health Professions, strives to graduate entry-level physical
therapists who embody the core values of our profession (accountability,
altruism, compassion, caring, excellence, integrity, professional duty and social
responsibility) as well as the behaviors and skills to practice competently and
collaboratively across clinical, educational, professional and community settings.
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills as movement specialists to use best
evidence to optimize function and promote wellness across the lifespan.
Vision
The Vision of the Rutgers University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program North is:
• To transform society by preparing physical therapists who will be leaders
in best clinical practices, education, scholarship, and service.
• To achieve faculty recognition as worldwide leaders and innovators in
physical therapist education, research, practice and service.
• To be an integral and valued component of the RBHS aspiration
statement to be recognized as one of the best academic health centers
in the United States.
Learning Objectives
Graduates of the DPT North program will:
1. Demonstrate competent, evidence based practice as movement
specialists who use sound clinical decision making to deliver safe and
effective comprehensive patient-centered management across the
lifespan and continuum of care.
2. Demonstrate responsible practice guided by ethical, legal and
regulatory principles
3. Demonstrate collaborative client management, consultation, education
and advocacy across all health care delivery settings
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4. Demonstrate skills to maintain currency in practice through reflection
and self-evaluation.
Learning Outcomes
Expected Outcomes; The DPT North graduate will:
1. use best evidence to support clinical decision-making to address patient
participation, activity, body structure and function, prevention and
education needs and goals;
2. demonstrate entry-level knowledge for managing patients across the
lifespan and the continuum of care;
3. demonstrate entry-level skills including selecting, performing,
documenting and interpreting appropriate tests, measures,
interventions, and practice patterns;
4. present evidence based reports and scientific findings across relevant
venues;
5. demonstrate the ability to analyze movement and use movement
analysis for decision making and intervention;
6. adapt to the individual needs of patients, clients, families/caregivers
and consumers of service;
7. recognize and interpret the legal and regulatory tenets that impact
service delivery, at national, state and practice specific levels;
8. reflect and self-evaluate as a basis for life-long learning;
9. participate and present (as appropriate) at professional meetings
10. use evidence-based practice principles and processes to answer clinical
questions and maintain currency with the literature; and
11. determine ones strengths and limitations through self-assessment that
leads to applied professional development strategies.
Additional Program Information
For more information on these degrees, please contact the Program by phone at
(973) 972-9484 or via email at the contact listed below. You may visit the website at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/PT/north/index.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://coursecatalog.shp.rutgers.edu
Admission to Program
There are several routes of entry into the Rutgers program. College graduates
with a bachelor s degree may apply directly to Rutgers. High school seniors or
transfer students may apply to one of the articulated state or private colleges
(Fairleigh Dickinson University, Montclair State University, Ramapo College of
New Jersey, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) William Paterson
Uiersit, Feliia College, Yeshia Uiersit, St. Peters College.
Up to 65 full-time
students are enrolled each year. Clinical Experiences are
scheduled at affiliated sites throughout the country. Transfer and non-
matriculated students are generally not accepted into the program
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.
The program is open to any qualified applicant regardless of race, religion, color,
age, gender, national origin, handicap, sexual preference or financial status. The
nature of the curriculum and the profession of physical therapy necessitate the
ability to perform skills that require physical strength and endurance.
Prerequisites:
Human Anatomy and Physiology w/lab 8 credits
General Chemistry w/lab 8 credits
Psychology 3 credits
General Physics w/lab 8 credits
Statistics 3 credits
Math (pre-calculus, calculus, trig or geometry) 3 credits
Applicants Criteria for Selection:
• Satisfactory grade point average (A-B range)
• Satisfactory scores on all three sections (verbal, quantitative and
analytical/written) of the Graduate Record Examination. The institution
code for Rutgers is 7636.
• Knowledge of the field through actual work or volunteer experience
• Three letters of recommendation: two from physical therapists
you worked or volunteered for and one from anyone other than a
family member.
• Evidence of community service
• A personal interview may be required
Applicants are expected to have basic computer literacy, including file manage-
ment, use of word processing and spreadsheet programs, use of e-mail and the
Internet. For Admissions information contact Denise Raney, Program Secretary
Bergen Building Room 720 65 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ Phone: (973) 972-9484
email:
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
Students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply. Students are required to
achieve and maintain on their own CPR and First Aid certification throughout
their enrollment in the program.
For more information about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
SH[email protected]ers.edu or 973-972-5336.
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School of Health Professions
shp.rutgers.edu
Physical Therapy Program–
South
Rehabilitation and Movement
Sciences
E. Program Director: Marie Koval
Nardone, PT, MS, EdD
[email protected]rs.edu
P.856-566-6456
Degree Options
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Professions
Physical therapy is a dynamic and ever-changing field. Physical therapists are
health professionals who examine, diagnose, and provide interventions for
people with a variety of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Physical therapists assess the musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary,
cardiopulmonary, and other systems of the body. In consultation with the patient
or client, physical therapists develop goals based on examination findings and
individual needs. Physical therapists screen patients for medical conditions and
may refer patients to other health professionals. Physical therapists also work in
wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention settings.
Physical therapy is a people-oriented profession. Physical therapists have many
opportunities to improve the quality of their clients lives. Physical therapists
must have excellent observational skills, psychomotor skills, cultural awareness,
and clinical decision-making abilities.
Physical therapists are involved with restoring function and independence at all
levels. Physical therapists practice in a variety of settings, including hospitals,
nursing homes, community health centers, private physical therapy offices,
sports facilities, rehabilitation centers, clients hoes, shools, pediatric centers,
and academic institutions. Physical therapists provide patient care, conduct
research, teach, engage in scholarly work, and provide community service.
Physical therapists are valuable members of the interprofessional health care
team. Patients come to physical therapists directly or by referral from physicians,
podiatrists, or dentists depending upon the jurisdiction. New Jersey is one of
the many states that allows for direct access to physical therapy services.
The American Physical Therapy Association is the professional organization for
physical therapists. The APTA website (
http://www.apta.org) is a valuable
source of information about the profession of physical therapy.
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (http://www.fsbpt.org) is
the professional organization that represents the individual jurisdictions that
license physical therapists. This web site is a valuable resource for physical
therapy licensure.
Primary Campus Location
• Rutgers at Camden County
College, Blackwood
Major Clinical Affiliates
The DPT Program has an extensive
network of clinical sites across the
United States at which students
complete their clinical experiences.
Students should be prepared to travel
outside south Jersey for their clinical
affiliations.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy
Programs at Rutgers the State
University of New Jersey School of
Health Professions are accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
1111 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria,
VA 22314 P:703-706-3245 Email:
accreditation@apta.org; Website:
http://www.capteonline.org
Questions regarding the physical
Therapy programs accreditation
Should be directed to the Program
Director, Dr. Marie Koval Nardone, or
to the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
The process for an individual to
File a complaint with CAPTE for any
Accredited physical therapy
education program is available on the
CAPTE
website(http://www.capteonline.org
/ Complaints/)
Status: DPT program full accreditation
2009-2019
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Program Description
The Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program is offered by Rutgers, School
of Health Professions (SHP). The Physical Therapy degree program is located
on the Blackwood Campus of Camden County College. Most didactic
courses are taught on that campus. The Neuroscience course meets on the
Rutgers-Camden Campus. The Anatomy course meets on the Rowan-SOM
Stratford Campus.
The Programs primary mission is to educate students to become generalist
physical therapists engaged in contemporary practice with faculty and students
committed to humanistic principles through education, scholarship, service
and practice.
The program is designed to prepare health professionals who function
is designed to provide a students first degree in physical therapy. The curriculum
builds upon liberal arts education and integrates the humanities, scientific theory
and clinical experiences to provide entry level competence in patient care,
management, health care programming, community education and service, and
scientific inquiry.
Physical Therapy Program faculty members focus upon the growth and
development of each individual student. They represent a broad spectrum of
physical therapy practice. The faculty includes board-certified clinical
specialists in the areas of hand, orthopedic, neurologic, and pediatric Students
participate in a number of small group activities, including visits to local clinical
facilities for patient observations and examination and intervention sessions
under the direction of academic and clinical faculty. Students participate in
community service projects, which provide learning experiences and the
opportunity to make health care accessible to individuals who are often
underserved.
Academic Standing
Physical therapy education is an academically rigorous experience. It is extremely
difficult to maintain employment while matriculating in the Program. Students
must comply with all program policies during the enrollment period and assume
costs for scheduled clinical internships. Students must maintain an overall average
of 3.0 while enrolled in the curriculum, may earn no more than 2 grades of C or
C+ in the curriculum, and must earn a grade of 80 or better in all practical
examinations of patient assessment skills. Students must complete a capstone
project under the direction of a faculty advisor and perform satisfactorily on a
comprehensive examination. Students must complete all scheduled clinical
internships and required immunizations, criminal background checks, and medical
examinations.
In general, students in the DPT Program are expected to complete the degree re-
quirements in thirty-six months. The graduation rate (ratio of graduates to initially
enrolled students) for the class of 2014 as reported to the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in the 2016 Annual
Accreditation Report (AAR) was 90%. Full-time clinical affiliations are scheduled at
affiliated sites throughout the country.
In order to graduate from the program, students must earn an overall grade point
average of 3.0 and complete all program requirements. Students who complete
the requirements for graduation earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Students must meet the
requirements and complete the application process for licensure in the state of
their choice in order to practice physical therapy.
For more info
For additional information about the
Physical Therapy Program, contact
the DPT- South Program:
E. dptgr[email protected]
P.8565666456
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Our programs ultimate 2-year (2014-2016) pass rate on the licensure exam as
reported by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) was 100%
% (downloaded from fsbpt.org on 5-11-17). Graduates of our program are
employed in a variety of educational and practice settings through- out the
country. One hundred percent (100%) of program graduates in the Class of 2016
who sought employment within six months of passing the licensure exam have
found employment as a physical therapist.
Full-time and part-time status
This is a full-time, block-scheduled program. One class enters the program each
year in May. Transfer and nonmatriculated students are generally not accepted
into the program.
Learning Goals
The Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy-South, in concert with the mission of
Rutgers School of Health Professions, strives to graduate entry-level physical
therapists who embody the core values of our profession (accountability,
altruism, compassion, caring, excellence, integrity, professional duty and social
responsibility) as well as the behaviors and skills to practice competently and
collaboratively across clinical, educational, professional and community settings.
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills as movement specialists to use best
evidence to optimize function and promote wellness across the lifespan.".
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge as required by entry-level
practice.
Demonstrate clinical, research, and technical skills necessary for
successful performance as a physical therapist.
Organize relevant educational content for a variety of target audiences.
Use systematic search techniques and summarize literature and other
sources of evidence to answer research and practice questions.
Exhibit professional behavior in all interactions.
Identify roles and responsibilities of interprofessional team members in
the provision of patient and client care.
Maintain and/or adhere to professional ethics and legal requirements.
Recognize and respond appropriately to various situations within physical
therapy regarding clinical, cultural, psychosocial quality improvement
and/or administrative problems.
Mission Outcomes:
Graduates
Demonstrate the ability to function as a generalist physical therapist.
Recognize the principles of autonomous practice and demonstrate
characteristics of progression to autonomous practice.
Display commitment to humanistic principles through education,
scholarship, community service, and clinical practice.
Outcomes of the DPT Program:
Graduates
Create effective therapeutic and collegial relationships that balance
scientific knowledge, humanistic values, critical thinking, clinical decision
making and reflection in the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis
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and intervention of patients/clients with functional limitations, physical
impairments and disabilities.
Contribute to the advancement of the Physical Therapy profession
through dynamic and responsible participation in delivery of services,
reflection, lifelong learning, interdisciplinary care, community service, and
scholarly activities.
Demonstrate the elements of professional behavior in providing services
to physical therapy patients and clients, including commitment to
learning, interpersonal skills, communication skills, effective use of time
and resources, use of constructive feedback, problem solving,
professionalism, responsibility, critical thinking, and stress management.
Professionalism will be consistent with the core values of professionalism
in physical therapy: accountability, altruism, compassion/caring,
excellence, integrity, professional duty and social responsibility.
Practice at the level consistent with the Vision Statement 2020 of the
American Physical Therapy Association.
Additional Program Information
The clinical education program for physical therapy students is designed to
parallel and enrich coursework. It offers a practical, hands-on experience for
graduate students to apply academic knowledge in the clinical environment and
focuses on providing each student with supervised practice opportunities in a
variety of clinical environments. Four full-time clinical experiences that total 38
weeks are required.
Clinical placement is based upon the students educational needs and the clinical
experiences that are available. Clinical internships that are within 1.5 hours of
the program are considered local. Clinical internships may also include sites that
are out of state. Travel to clinical sites that are affiliated with the University is
required and is the responsibility of the student. Physical therapy students are
Responsible for costs incurred during clinical affiliations, including travel and
living expenses. For more information please visit the website at
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/PT/south/clined.html
Curriculum
See database for program requirements and course descriptions:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/PT/south/curr.html
Admission to Program
The admissions process is competitive. Applicants utilize the Physical Therapy
Centralized Application Service(
http://www.PTCAS.org) to apply. Submission of
the online application, all supplemental materials, and responses to the school-
Specific questions are required. Qualified applicants will be invited for an
interview with Program faculty as part of the admissions process.
Applicants self-manage their application in order to ensure that all materials are
submitted in a timely manner. They should follow all instructions provided in both
the PTCAS application materials and the Program Profile. A summary is provided
at:
http://shp.rutgers.edu/dept/PT/south/PTCAS.htm
Please refer to the list of admissions requirements and supporting
documentation.
GPA minimum requirement/credentialing requirement
A baccalaureate degree must be earned by the time of initial matriculation in
May. An undergraduate grade point average(GPA)of at least 3.0 is recommended.
The GRE test must be taken within five (5) years prior to the application date.
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Applicants must submit their official GRE scores using the Program code 6976 as
instructed at the PTCAS website.
The program is open to any qualified applicant regardless of race, religion, color,
age, gender, national origin, handicap or sexual preference. The nature of the cur-
riculum and the profession of physical therapy necessitate the ability to perform
skills that require physical strength and endurance and to demonstrate specific
cognitive, professional behavioral and communication/interprofessional skills.
Applicants must be able to meet the SHP General Essential Functions
(http://shp.rutgers.edu/prospective_students/documents/SHRPWideEssentialFu
nctions7-13.pdf)
and the DPT specific functions
(http://shp.rutgers.edu/prospective_students/documents/DPTEssentialFunctionsD
ecember2015.pdf)
Students who request reasonable accommodations in order to
meet the essential standards should consult:
(http://shp.rutgers.edu/current_students/disability_services/register_ds.html)
For more information about admissions, please contact the DPT- South Program:
