The Program

The Radiologic Technology program is administered through the Department of Medical Imaging Technology. The program curriculum is a 5-semester Associates Degree completion. Upon completion of the program, graduates are registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiologic Technology (RT).

Delivery Options

All general education courses and Introduction to Imaging and Patient care are delivered in an online format. All other radiology courses are delivered either in residential format.

The clinical practicum occurs within the clinical arena – either at a hospital, outpatient imaging center, or physician’s office. The students are required to complete their clinical hours as outlined below:

  1. Clinical I (8 weeks): 144 hours = Mon/Wed/Fri (Hours vary by location; some evenings might be required.)
  2. Clinical II (16 weeks): 432 hours = Mon through Thu (Hours vary by location; some evenings might be required.)
  3. Clinical III (16 weeks): 432 hours = Mon through Thu (Hours vary by location; some evenings might be required.)

The clinical days/times are mandatory and the students must arrange their schedules accordingly to ensure attendance as outlined by each course syllabus. The students are scheduled at a certain site by the Clinical Coordinator, and will rotate clinical sites as mandated by the coordinator. Course schedules and further information will be provided during the student core orientation that occurs during semester one when students are in their general education courses.

Program Goals & Outcomes

To graduate students with:

  1. Students will be clinically competent.

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Students will apply positioning skills.
    • Students will select appropriate technical factors.
  2. Students will communicate effectively.

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Students will use effective oral communication skills.
    • Students will practice written communication skills.
  3. Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    • With the use of situational exercises, students will use critical thinking and problem solving techniques in the laboratory and clinical settings to foster growth in problem solving and judgment.
  4. Students will evaluate the importance of professional growth and development.

    Student Learning Outcome:

    • Students will determine the importance of continued professional development.

The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program is to train entry-level technologists who are competent and knowledgeable in providing quality radiographs in a safe patient environment.