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School of Health Professions
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Think of MD Anderson…
What Comes to Mind?
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We’re also…
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School of Health Professions
What is the School of Health Professions?
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School of Health Professions
School of Health Professions
Component of the University of Texas School System
Students may apply for financial aid & scholarships
Students complete lectures and labs at UTMDACC
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School of Health Professions
How Are We Different?
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School of Health Professions
School of Health Professions
Develop your skills in the #2 Cancer Center
Faculty to student ratio of 4 to 1
State-of-the-art laboratory equipment and
cutting-edge technology
Clinical experience and certification
$1,600 average tuition for 15 semester
credit hours
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Admissions Process
Your Institution
•Texas Core
•Science Prerequisites
Apply for UTMDACC
•Prerequisites
•GPA
•Essay
•Recommendation Forms
• Interview
•Clinical Observation
Enroll at UTMDACC
•Upper-Level coursework
•Clinical Experience
•Bachelors Degree
•Board Certification Exam
•Start professional career!
•Or enroll in graduate education
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Degree Programsin Laboratory Sciences
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School of Health Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science
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School of Health Professions
Clinical Laboratory Professionals
Examine and count blood cells to detect abnormalities found in anemias, leukemias and infections so appropriate therapy can be started
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School of Health Professions
Clinical Laboratory Professionals
Detect and identify disease-causing bacteria and parasites
Determine the best antibiotics to use for bacterial infections
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School of Health Professions
Clinical Laboratory Professionals
Analyze body fluids for many diverse proteins, sugars, enzymes, lipids, hormones and drugs
Provide information to physicians to help diagnose◦ Cancer ◦ Diabetes and kidney disease◦ Drug overdoses◦ And many other conditions…
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Clinical Laboratory Professionals
Determine blood types
Provide compatible unit transfusion
Prepare stem cells
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School of Health Professions
Quick Facts
100% Job placement rate
100% First-time pass rate on board certification exam in 2011 and 2012
Average national salary $59,050
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School of Health Professions
Cytogenetic Technology
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School of Health Professions
Key Role
Study cell division and the structure of chromosomes as applied to the diagnosis and monitoring of acquired and inherited abnormalities
Identify chromosomal abnormalities to detect and treat genetic diseases
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Down syndrome karyotyping
Numerical and Structural Chromosome abnormality
will cause genetic disease and cancer
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School of Health Professions
Chromosomal Clues
Search for clues by using conventional and molecular DNA techniques, and the latest computer imaging technology to study chromosomes or genes
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School of Health Professions
Clinical Applications
Prenatal Testing◦ Reason for miscarriage◦ Genetic risk for baby
Postnatal Testing◦ Mental retardation & developmental retardation
◦ Gender identification
Cancer Cytogenetics◦ Cancer diagnosis and differential diagnosis◦ Determine prognosis & clinical trials
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School of Health Professions
Quick Facts
100% First-time pass rate on board certification exam in 2012
100% job placement
Average salary $63,150
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School of Health Professions
Cytotechnology
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School of Health Professions
Key Role
Study cellular changes at the microscopic level to detect and diagnose disease
Work with pathologists and physicians to play a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases
Detect disease early when treatment is most effective
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School of Health Professions
Cytotechnologists
Examine human
cell samples using
the light
microscope
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School of Health Professions
Cytotechnologists
Makes judgmental decision as to what is normal and abnormal
Prepare pathology reports
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School of Health Professions
Quick Facts
100% First-time pass rate on board certification exam
Average Salary $68,250
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School of Health Professions
Histotechnology
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School of Health Professions
Key Role
Prepare human or
animal tissue
samples for
microscopic
examination
Experts in sectioning
and staining tissues
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Tissue Analysis
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School of Health Professions
Quick Facts
100% Graduation Rate in 2012
100% Job Placement Rate in 2012
Average Salary $54,270
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Molecular Genetics
Getting You Ready For Today and Tomorrow
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School of Health Professions
Key Role
Studies the role of genetics in diagnosing and screening disease as well as determining treatment
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School of Health Professions
Molecular Genetic Technologists
Proficiency and competency in genetic testing and analysis spanning the major areas of
◦ Pre and Postnatal diagnosis
◦ Risk assessment for familial cancer
◦ Diagnosis and prognosis in oncology
◦ Identification and quantitation of microbial agents
◦ Forensics
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School of Health Professions
Noteworthy
100% Graduation rate in 2013
100% Job placement rate in 2013
Average salary $59,050
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Degree Programsin Radiologic Sciences
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School of Health Professions
Diagnostic Imaging
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School of Health Professions
Computed Tomography (CT)
Utilizes ionizing radiation to produce cross-sectional images of the body
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Uses strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the body
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School of Health Professions
Education Emphasis
Leads to careers in Instructional leadership positions in medical imaging or other healthcare related organizations
Flexible program schedule◦ Full-time or Part-time
◦ Content delivered via hybrid format
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Leads to careers in managerial Leadership
Management Emphasis
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School of Health Professions
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
2010 Wage & Salary Survey
Average Salary with a Bachelor’s degree◦ $55,063 (Radiographer)
◦ $61,245 (CT Technologist)
◦ $63,573 (MRI Technologist)
◦ $64,117 (Interventional Technologist)
◦ $73,423 (Supervisor/Manager)
◦ $105,872 (Applications/Software Specialist)
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School of Health Professions
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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School of Health Professions
Key Role
A Sonographer is highly-skilled professional who uses ultrasound equipment to create images of structures inside the human body, used for diagnosis
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School of Health Professions
Educational Structure
• Didactic• Normal anatomy• Pathology• Visual pattern recognition
• Teach you how to scan• Technical• Visual pattern recognition
• Patient Care• Communication with patients
and staff
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School of Health Professions
Quick Facts
State-of-the-art sonographic equipment
The only bachelor degree level Sonography program in Texas
44% Projected job growth from 2010 to 2020
Average Salary $65,860
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School of Health Professions
Medical Dosimetry
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3 main types of treatment for cancer patients
o Surgeryo Chemotherapyo Radiation
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School of Health Professions
Medical Dosimetrists
Courtesy of Dr. Peter Balter
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School of Health Professions
Quick Facts
Average Salary $90,000
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School of Health Professions
Radiation Therapy
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School of Health Professions
RT (T) Scope of Practice
Radiation Therapist is an integral part of the health care team◦ Plan
◦ Deliver
◦ Record
◦ Monitor
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School of Health Professions
Noteworthy
World Class didactic and clinical experience
More than 500 patients treated daily
Average Salary $77,560
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