Faculty & Staff

equipment required for, but not limited to, fluoroscopy, vascular angiography and non-vascular angiographic procedures. Topics may be revised to keep abreast with the latest advances in the radiologic sciences.

XRA 219 Clinical Radiography III

(Formerly XRA 5214) 2.5 credits (6 equated/billable), 24 hours hospital practice Pre-requisite: XRA 139 The student will apply the basic radiographic procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologist.

XRA 220 Pathology

(Formerly XRA 5212) 2 credits, 3 hours lecture Pre-requisites: XRA 210; BIO 230 Co-requisites: BIO 240 The student will identify the application of radiography to pathological conditions of specific organs and systems.

XRA 221 Advanced Procedures II

(Formerly XRA 5218) 1 credit, 1.5 hours lecture Pre-requisites: XRA 211 The student will identify those radiographic examinations involving digital imaging modalities and the specialized equipment required for, but not limited to, CT, MRI, digital radiography and digital image processing. Topics may be revised to keep abreast with the latest advances in the radiological sciences.

XRA 222 Applied Quality Assurance

(Formerly XRA 5317) 2 credits, 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab Pre-requisites: XRA 121; XRA 112 The student will identify test material/equipment, test procedures and evaluation/interpretation, and preventive and corrective maintenance relating to quality assurance and will minimize unnecessary radiation costs, as well as recognize the public’s right to minimal radiation exposure.

XRA 229 Clinical Radiography IV

(Formerly XRA 5219) 2.5 credits (6 equated/billable), 24 hours hospital practice Pre-requisites: XRA 219 The student will perform the advanced radiographic procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologist.

XRA 230 Senior Seminar

(Formerly XRA 5216) 2 credits (6 equated/billable), 16 hours Co-requisites: XRA 239 This course is restricted to senior Radiologic Technology students and incorporates many aspects of the profession including emerging technologies. The goal of this course is to facilitate acquisition of the essential skills necessary to assist students adapt to the workplace environment. It was developed to enhance patient care skills in preparation for employment in various types of healthcare facilities. Required simulations and competencies include: CPR, venipuncture, medical emergencies, pharmacology, vital signs and infection control leading to a certificate of competence. Students are required to compile an oral case study presentation to better understand their patients. The major focus of this course is to assist students better integrate the didactic portion of the program with the clinical experience using simulated comprehensive exams. Resume writing and interviewing techniques will be included.

XRA 239 Clinical Radiography V

(Formerly XRA 5220) 2.5 credits (6 equated/billable), 24 hours hospital practice Pre-requisites: XRA 229 The student will perform the advanced radiographic procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologist.

ALLIED HEALTH DEPARTMENT ► FACULTY & STAFF

Charles I. Drago D.Ed., R.T. (R)(CT), Professor, Allied Health Chairperson

Dental Unit

Salim Rayman, Coordinator and Professor, Dental Hygiene, A.A.S., B.S., M.P.A., R.D.H. Mary L. Errico, Professor, A.A.S., B.A., R.D.H., D.D.S. Alida Pastoriza-Maldonado, Professor, A.A.S., B.S., M.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., R.D.H. Joyce Dais, Professor A.A.S., B.A., M.P.H., M.S.Ed., EdD., R.D.H. Julie Bencosme, Professor, A.A.S., B.S., M.A., R.D.H., CHES Elvir Dincer, Professor, B.A., D.D.S Salim Rayman, Coordinator and Professor, Dental Hygiene, A.A.S., B.S., M.P.A., R.D.H. Jo-Ann Rover, Professor, A.A.S., B.S., M.P.A., EdD., R.D.H Sandra Castellanos, Associate Professor, A.A.S., B.S., M.A., CHES., R.D.H. Petal Leuwaisee, Associate Professor, A.A.S., B.S., M.H.Sc., R.D.H. Diana Macri, A.A.S., B.S.DH., M.S.Ed., R.D.H. Denice Brown, College Laboratory Technician and Adjunct Faculty, A.A.S., B.S., R.D.H Annie Chitlall, A.A.S., B.S., M.H.Sc., R.D.H Mary R. Manning, Adjunct Faculty, A.A.S., B.S., M.S., R.D.H.

Selena James, Emeritus Professor A.A.S., B.S., M.Ed., R.D.H Daughn Thomas Adjunct Faculty A.A.S., B.S., M.P.H., R.D.H Melanie Alviar Adjunct Faculty A.A.S., B.S., R.D.H Adeniz Rivera Adjunct Faculty A.A.S., B.S., R.D.H Mychelle Vedder-Burton Adjunct Faculty A.A.S., B.F.A., R.D.H Maria Khan Adjunct Faculty A.A.S., B.S., R.D.H Priscila Nazar Adjunct Faculty A.A.S., B.S.D.H., R.D.H Jessica Granda Adjunct Faculty A.A.S., B.S., R.D.H Karina Ariza Adjunct Faculty A.A.S., B.S.H.S.A., R.D.H Gregory Page Adjunct Faculty B.S., D.M.D Leo Seto Adjunct Faculty B.S., D.D.S Insup Lee Adjunct Faculty B.S., D.D.S Anamaria Truncali Adjunct Faculty B.S., D.D.S Alpheia Johnson Adjunct Faculty B.S., D.D.S

Nursing Unit

Nieves Aguilera, Associate Professor, Nursing B.S., M.A. Hamide Laucer, Assistant Professor, R.N., B.S., M.S.N., A.N.P. Juan B. Lacay, Pre-Clinical Coordinator, B.S., B.E.E.E., M.A., M.E.E.E., Rowland Ramdass, Assistant Professor, B.S., M.S.N., ARNP., DNP. Kathleen Ronca, Assistant Professor, R.N., B.S., M.S.N., PNP, ANP, DNP(c). Reagan Anusionwu, Nursing Adjunct Faculty, R.N., M.S., FNP Elizabeth Lindsey, Nursing Adjunct Faculty, R.N., M.S.N. Velda Burgess, Nursing Adjunct Faculty, R.N., M.S.N. Diahann Riley, Nursing Adjunct Faculty, R.N., M.S.N. Carole Dufour, Nursing Adjunct Faculty, R.N., M.S.N. Grace Onovo, Nursing Adjunct Faculty, R.N., R.N., M.S., FNP., Ph.D Kathleen Parreno, Nursing Adjunct Faculty, R.N., M.S.N. Ronette Shaw, Nursing Adjunct Faculty, R.N.,M.S Doris Dominguez-Olmo, Nursing Adjunct Faculty, R.N., M.S.N. Briana Morrison, Nursing Adjunct Faculty, R.N., M.S.N. Irma N. Colon, College Laboratory Technician, Nursing A.A.S.

Radiologic Technology Unit

Charles I. Drago D.Ed., R.T. (R)(CT), Professor, Allied Health Chairperson Manuel Livingston, M.S.Ed., R.T.(R)(CT), Assistant Prof. & Unit Coordinator Jarek Stelmark, MBA, R.T.(R)(CV)(C) (MR)(QM)(BD)(VI), Associate Professor Rayola Chelladurai, MA, R.T. (R) (BD), Asst. Prof. & Radiation Safety Officer Sanjay Arya, MS, R.T. (R)(MR) MRSO, Assistant Professor Randy Rampersaud, M.Ed. R.T. (R)(CT)(MR), Assistant Professor Jose Castellanos, B.S., R.T. (R)(CT), Clinical Coordinator Frances Dietz, M.P.H., R.T. (R)(M) (CT)(QA)(CRA), Adjunct Asst. Professor Eric Gallo, BS, R.T. (R)(CT)(MR), Adjunct Lecturer Sesar Alicea, B.S., R.T. (R), Adjunct Lecturer Hamid Jesurun, M.B.A., R.T. (R)(CT), Adjunct Lecturer Angela Espinosa, B.S., R.T. (R)(CT)(MR), Adjunct Lecturer Stephanie Castillo, B.S., R.T. (R), Adjunct Lecturer Carolyn McPherson, B.S., R.T. (R)(M), Adjunct Lecturer Marta Poswiata, B.S., R.T. (R), Adjunct Lecturer Armando Feliciano, R.T., A.A.S. (R), College Lab Instructor Elizabeth Vargas, A.A.S., Unit Administrative Assistant

Geraldine Ruiz, Emeritus Professor Allen Solomon, Emeritus Professor

Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee*

Shilpi Ahluwalia, D.D.S. Maribel Aybar, R.D.H. Lawrence Bailey, D.D.S. Su-Yan Barrow, R.D.H. Michael Bolden, D.D.S. Anita Cunningham, Professor Emeritus, R.D.H. Betsy Davis, R.D.H. Vermell Ford, R.D.H. Brady Hope, R.D.H. Selena James, Professor Emeritus, R.D.H. Alpheia Johnson, D.D.S. James King, D.D.S. Ernestine Leach, R.D.H. Leonard Marotta, MDT, CDT, TF Valerie Overton, R.D.H. Gregory Page, D.M.D. Rawle Philbert, D.D.S. Maryann Riordan Leola Rogers Adeniz Rivera, R.D.H Maria Serpico, R.D.H. Richard Shao, R.D.H. Daughn Thomas, R.D.H *Note: All Dental Hygiene Faculty are Advisory Committee members