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Florida Hospital College Partners with Philips Healthcare Learning Center to Offer Free CEUs

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:00:23 +0000

Orlando, FL (May 19) – Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS) is pleased to announce that it now offers free continuing education units (CEUs) to all Philips Healthcare Learning Center registered users who are enrolled at FHCHS in the College’s online Bachelor’s completion programs in Radiologic Sciences, Nursing and Sonography. Students can receive up to 24 Philips CEUs annually while they are enrolled in the FHCHS programs.

“FHCHS is proud to work with Philips Healthcare as an education partner,” said Genese Gibson, Chair of the Department of Radiologic Sciences at FHCHS. “Our online bachelor’s completion programs enable working healthcare professionals to advance their academic goals and meet professional licensure requirements at the same time.”

FHCHS’s online degree completion programs are designed to allow working professionals the opportunity to obtain pertinent educational value and immediately apply the theories and skills they are learning to their current roles. In addition, students experience dynamic interactive delivery methods presented by full time, on campus, highly qualified faculty who are passionate and highly dedicated to their professions.

“FHCHS is a leader in healthcare education, so our partnership with Philips Healthcare Learning Center is a natural fit,” says Gibson. “We look forward to serving Philips Healthcare Learning Center registered users who seek to enhance their professional skills at FHCHS.”

For more information, please go to http://www.theonlinelearningcenter.com.

About Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS), a faith-based institution, located in Orlando, Florida specializes in nursing and allied health education. The College provides clinical opportunities through internationally renowned Florida Hospital, a member of Adventist Health System. FHCHS offers a Master of Science degree in nurse anesthesia; Baccalaureate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography, health and biomedical sciences, and radiologic sciences; Associate of Science degrees in diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine technology, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, pre-professional studies, and radiography; certificate programs in nuclear medicine technology; advanced placement in diagnostic medical sonography; and advanced modalities in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Admission deadlines vary throughout the year. Prospective students who would like more information about nursing and allied health education programs should visit the College web site at http://www.FHCHS.edu

ARRT Adopts New Regulations for Certification Examinations

cwatson — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:34:43 +0000

Beginning in 2015, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists will require candidates for certification in radiography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging, sonography, and radiation therapy to possess at least an associate degree from an accredited institution. A degree in any field will meet the ARRT Board of Trustees’ new requirement, however the candidate must have been awarded the degree to be eligible to take a certification examination.

The ARRT Board of Trustees formally adopted the requirement at it its July 2009 meeting, after nearly a year-long period of formal consideration and several years of less formal discussion. Michael DelVecchio, a member of the ARRT Board of Trustees, said that the new educational requirements will help ensure that radiologic professionals are well-prepared to deliver the high standards of patient care that the ARRT promotes.

Genese Gibson MA, RT (R) (M) (QM), Chair of the Department of Radiologic Sciences at the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS) welcomes the new requirements. “The decision to move the minimum requirement from a certificate to an associate degree in Radiologic Technology is a significant milestone in our profession. At FHCHS, one of our primary goals is to position our radiography students to pursue life-long learning. The ARRT decision is a necessary step for the future of medical imaging professionals on the path to achieve this goal.”

Ms. Gibson says that the new education requirements simply reflect the reality of the field of radiologic sciences. “I believe the recommendation is based on the emerging knowledge and skills that is required to perform in this discipline. The requisite skills and knowledge to be competent in this field have evolved from what was required two decades ago,â€ says Gibson. “We require not only critical thinking skills but a broad base of analytical and technical knowledge that has transcended the previous requirements.”

Gibson believes the two-year degree requirement is just the first step in strengthening the educational requirements for certification. “At FHCHS, we provide students with the ability to further their education with programs that suit working professionals.” FHCHS pioneered distance learning programs and online degrees for medical imaging professionals, and enables non-traditional students to pursue higher education. “We are very pleased with the results of our on-campus and online radiography degree programs. We will continue to support regulations aimed at expanding educational opportunities for medical imaging professionals,” says Gibson.

About Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is a faith-based institution located in Orlando FL and specializes in allied health and nursing education. FHCHS provides clinical opportunities through the internationally renowned Florida Hospital, operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. FHCHS offers a Master of Science Degree in Nurse Anesthesia; online baccalaureate programs in radiologic sciences, diagnostic medical sonography, and nursing; Associate of Science degrees in diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, pre-professional studies, and radiography; and advanced certificate programs in computed tomography and magnetic resonance. Admission is offered on a rolling basis. Prospective students who would like more information about FHCHS nursing and allied health education programs should visit the college’s Web site at http://www.onlineimaging.FHCHS.edu

FHCHS Announces Record Enrollment in Online Bachelor’s in Diagnostic Sonography Completion Program

cwatson — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:23:09 +0000

Orlando, FL (10/21/2009) – Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS) is pleased to announce that a new record has been established in the online Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (BSDMS) degree completion program. The fall trimester began with 120 Bachelor’s candidates.

The online BSDMS program was established in the fall of 2007 and awarded the first Bachelor’s degree earlier this year. “We are excited about the number of students who want to advance their careers by completing their baccalaureate degrees,” stated Charlotte Henningsen, Department Chair. “College administration saw that there was a real need for advanced sonography education and challenged the department to develop a high-quality educational program that allows qualified students to enroll, regardless of where they live.”

The program is designed for credentialed sonographers who possess an Associate degree in Sonography from a CAAHEP-accredited program at a regionally accredited institution. Registered sonographers who possess a certificate in sonography, but do not possess an Associate degree may be qualified to enter the program with a Bridge status. Students must meet all general college and BSDMS admission requirements.

The program consists of 34 credits in imaging and sonographic sciences, and 27 general education credits. Qualified students can complete the degree requirements in nine fourteen-week trimesters, although students who enter the program without meeting all pre-requisites must complete additional credit hours to receive their degree.

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Danielle Queening to Serve on SDMS Review Committee

cwatson — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:45:42 +0000

Orlando, FL (10/21/2009) – Danielle Queening, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, faculty member at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS) has been appointed to the 2009-2010 Continuing Medical Education (CME) review committee of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

“I am excited about the professional responsibilities that being a member of the SDMS CME review committee brings,” said Queening. “The SDMS is one of the premier professional organizations in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. I am happy to work with SDMS to ensure that experienced sonographers can receive appropriate guidance on continuing education and to maintain the relevance of continuing education standards.”

The CME review committee holds the primary responsibilities of seeking out emerging trends and needs in the field of diagnostic medical sonography; reviewing and recommending periodic changes to CME guidelines; assisting in the development of SDMS CME products and services; and reviewing educational activities with regard to their SDMS CME designation.

About Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, a faith-based institution, located in Orlando, Florida specializes in nursing and allied health education. The College provides clinical opportunities through internationally renowned Florida Hospital, a member of Adventist Health System. FHCHS offers a Master of Science degree in nurse anesthesia; Baccalaureate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography, health and biomedical sciences, and radiologic sciences; Associate of Science degrees in diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine technology, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, pre-professional studies, and radiography; certificate programs in nuclear medicine technology; advanced placement in diagnostic medical sonography; and advanced modalities in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Admission deadlines vary throughout the year. Prospective students who would like more information about nursing and allied health education programs should visit the College web site at http://www.FHCHS.edu

Charlotte Henningsen to be Inducted as SDMS President

cwatson — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:57:29 +0000

Orlando, FL (10/21/2009) – Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Charlotte Henningsen, MS, RT, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, Chair of the Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, will be inducted as the new president of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at the organization’s annual conference October 15-18, 2009 in Nashville, TN.

Professor Henningsen has taught at the College for seventeen years and has more than twenty-five years’ experience as a sonography professional. Along with her faculty responsibilities, Henningsen practices diagnostic medical sonography in the clinical setting for high-risk obstetrical patients.

Henningsen is the author of a textbook, Clinical Guide to Ultrasonography and has been published in the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She has also written several chapters for sonography textbooks.

Professor Henningsen is active in advancing the profession of sonography and served as the Chair of the National Education Curriculum Task Force, is a site visitor for the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), and is a subject matter expert in neurosonology on the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Exam Development Task Force.

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Charlotte Henningsen Awarded Senior Membership in the American Institute of Ultrasound In Medicine

cwatson — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:01:29 +0000

Orlando, FL (10/21/2009) – Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Charlotte Henningsen, MS, RT, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, Chair of the Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, has been recognized as a Senior Member of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).

“I am pleased to achieve this status with this esteemed organization,” stated Henningsen. “The AIUM is dedicated to the advancement of the field of diagnostic medical sonography, and I am proud to support their mission.”

The AIUM provides important professional guidance in the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and has served as a continuing education and networking resource for diagnostic medical sonographers for more than 50 years. Senior membership status is granted to those professional sonographers who, among other qualifications, have demonstrated substantial accomplishment in the field of scientific investigation or teaching; possess advanced degrees and certifications in diagnostic medical sonography, and are recommended by at least two senior members of the Institute.

Professor Henningsen was recently elected as the President of the Society for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, a role she will assume in October 2009. Henningsen is active in the advancement of the field and served as the Chair of the National Education Curriculum Task Force; is a site visitor for the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), and is a member of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Exam Development Task Force as a subject matter expert in neurosonology.

About the American Institute For Ultrasound In Medicine

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of guidelines, and accreditation.

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