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November 10, 2010

Do you find yourself radiating enthusiasm for a profession in medicine? Come out and explore a career at the Radiologic Programs鈥� Open House, from 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10 in Building W, rooms 11 and 12 at Santa Fe College鈥檚 Northwest Campus, 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville.

This event is scheduled to coincide with National Radiologic Technology Week, which honors the life-saving radiologic work made possible by Wilhelm Roentgen鈥檚 invention of the x-ray on Nov. 8, 1895.

鈥淚鈥檝e been in radiography since 1974. It鈥檚 almost impossible to imagine where medicine would be today without the art and science of radiography,鈥� said Professor Michael Fugate. 鈥淭he miracle of x-rays has allowed us to diagnose injuries and disease without the invasive techniques of surgery. It鈥檚 amazing what radiography has done to reduce hospital stays and improve medical quality, making it safer and quicker.鈥�

Open house visitors can x-ray any nonliving thing

For the first time, Santa Fe鈥檚 Nuclear Medicine program will join the Radiology program in organizing this open house, which is held in both department鈥檚 very own labs and classrooms. Faculty, led by Radiologic Programs Director Bobbie Konter, will energize the x-ray tube and allow visitors to scan whatever non-living objects they would like. In previous years, students have x-rayed purses, cell phones, and even slices of pizza, as well as the lab鈥檚 own 鈥減hantom鈥� model body parts used in actual classroom demonstrations. Event organizers ask that visitors bring a USB flash drive if they wish to save a copy of their x-ray.

The open house also offers students the opportunity to learn to use a Geiger counter, a device used to detect nuclear radiation. This event represents a special project put together largely by the Radiography and Nuclear Medicine class of 2012. The students will be on hand to answer questions and provide anecdotes about their experiences in the program. Images made from the labs鈥� cutting-edge imaging equipment will be displayed along with fact sheets and materials used in the radiologic programs.

青青草视频鈥檚 Radiography and Nuclear Medicine tracks rank among the most successful in the nation. These programs require up to 1,600 hours of supervised clinical experience in accredited medical affiliates spread all the way from Gainesville to Ocala to Lake City.

鈥淲e succeed because of the dedication of the faculty in teaching the curriculum. This program was founded on teaching the student, not teaching to test,鈥� said Fugate. 鈥淲e鈥檙e here to educate the student, not just teach them how to take an X-ray. There鈥檚 critical thinking infused throughout our entire curriculum. That鈥檚 what makes us different鈥搊ur commitment to education.鈥�

Nuclear Medicine and Radiography represented

Both the Nuclear Medicine and the Radiography programs allow you to earn an Associate in Science (AS) degree in 22 months. Each fall, the Radiography program accepts a total of 35 new students into its program, while the Nuclear Medicine track accepts around 15, both relatively large numbers of students compared to similar programs nationwide.

Prospective students, however, should know that Santa Fe鈥檚 successful programs are highly competitive. Admission into the programs relies largely on applicants鈥� test scores and GPA.

鈥淥ur program in Radiography has been here since 1968, and to have a 100 pass rate on the national certification exam for so long is virtually unheard of,鈥� said Fugate. 鈥淥ur Nuclear Medicine program also has a 99 percent pass rate, and I know of no other nuclear medical program that can boast that.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a credit to our faculty and Santa Fe鈥檚 support of these programs, as well as the quality of students we get here. I鈥檝e taught for close to 29 years, and I鈥檝e never seen any other programs like this these.鈥�

Radiography can lead to careers in CT scanning, sonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and percent radiology, while a degree in Nuclear Medicine allows students to work with radiopharmaceuticals and cardiac nuclear imaging 鈥� making both these tracks excellent choices for students looking to prevent disease and save lives.

鈥淭he public tends to have misconceptions about radiation and anything with the word 鈥榥uclear鈥� in it,鈥� said Fugate. 鈥淭hose who learn about it know that this is a safe profession. Radiation, whether in radiology or nuclear medicine, provides benefits that far outweigh any potential for danger. By educating about radiation like we do, we continue to make sure radiation is administered correctly. If I have to get an x-ray and I look up and see one of my students there conducting it, I know I鈥檒l feel safe.鈥�

For more information about either of these programs, please contact Health Sciences Advisor Scott Fortner at 352-395-5733.

~ This press release was written by Allison Griner, Communication Specialist, College Relations

CONTACT:

• Professor Michael Fugate, michael.fugate@sfcollege.edu or 352-395-5668
• Julie Garrett, media relations, for assistance facilitating your story, 352-395-5430 (office) or 352-870-2924 (cell) or julie.garrett@sfcollege.edu