Instruction is 24 months long and includes lectures, demonstrations, conferences, laboratory exercises and clinical rotations through a variety of clinical facilities. You’ll learn theory and principles in the classroom and laboratories, and apply this knowledge in clinical settings.
Students learn the profession in the classroom and in clinical settings at affiliated hospitals and clinics. You are exposed to a variety of people and patients. The type of patients you see range from premature infants to the elderly; the reasonably well person to the dying; the diseased to the accident victim. You learn basic radiological examinations that include positioning patients on the table, providing the proper amount of radiation to acquire the image, and critiquing the finished radiographs. In addition, you learn patient care skills that include but no limited to performing intravenous injections, urinary catheterization, cardiac pulmonary resuscitation, and administering oxygen to name a few.
Before you start the program, consider what things can be minimized in your life to allow more time for the radiology curriculum. Students can easily overwhelm themselves, particularly in the first semester by trying to balance their family life, a full-time job or too many extra curricular activities.
At the conclusion of the two-year program, students must pass comprehensive examinations to graduate. After completing the associate degree requirements, graduates of the program are eligible to take the national registry provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Passing this examination and meeting the other requirements of the ARRT, graduates are considered Registered Technologists in Radiography, abbreviated as R.T. (R). Passing the ARRT examination is ultimate goal of students in this program. Many states including Kansas also have laws requiring radiographers pass a state examination or be ARRT registered for a license to practice in that state.
So, Why Radiologic Technology?
Training for technologists in radiology is demanding. Many positive aspects of the profession include:
- Being part of a growing profession with many opportunities for advancement in different areas
- Working with interesting people
- Making a difference in the lives of others
- Opportunities that provide various employment opportunities while meeting your personal needs and desires
- Being proud of yourself and the profession
- Employment security with good monetary income and benefits
- A changing field- always learning something new
Accreditation
To assure Newman University’s radiologic technology program meets professional requirements, our program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL. 60606-3182 Phone: (313) 704-5300.
More Information
Information about Newman University tuition, fees, refund policies, and sources of financial aid including scholarships and grants that may reduce the cost of tuition. Information about financial aid can be found here: http://www.newmanu.edu/attend-nu/financial-aid
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- Application process: See admission policies, and what classes and requirements are necessary to apply to the program. A step by step procedure for applying to the program is given.
- Performance requirements: explains the physical and mental requirements for a radiologic technologist to function on the job.
- Radiology plan of study: This chart lays out a academic calendar of didactic and clinical classes and their times each semester.
- Radiologic Technology Faculty: Contact faculty members here.
- Student Handbook: In the handbook, find the program’s mission statement, goals, and student learning outcomes. Other pertinent information can also be found about program fees, academic polices, clinical obligations, grading system, graduation requirements, and transfer credit.
- Other Links: These links will give you more information about program statistics and the profession of radiologic technology.
