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Radiography

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The Radiography program prepares an individual to become a member of the allied health team, assisting in the diagnostic methodologies of radiology. The program is based on a twenty-three month curriculum, and students must complete requirements within this two-year period.

The affiliate hospitals of Baystate Medical Center, the largest medical center in Western New England, provide the major clinical component. Minor affiliations are available on a limited basis. Intersessions and summer sessions provide the major clinical component of the program. Additional clinical experience is assigned during the academic semesters. Students are charged for these periods according to College policy.

The College provides all didactic and laboratory classes. An energized x-ray unit, various phantoms (artificial body parts), and auxiliary equipment allow the student the development of psychomotor skills prior to patient exposure. Courses in anatomy and physiology, physics, computers, patient care, and general education complete the curriculum.

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for the national board examination in radiologic technology, administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.

The program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRECT). Copies of the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program for the Radiographer are available from the office of the program director.

In order for a student to matriculate in Radiography, he or she must achieve a minimum grade of "C" (73%) or better in all courses. Students not meeting the minimum grade requirement of "C" (73%) will be withdrawn from the program.

Applicants for admission to the program should have completed two years of high school algebra or ALGB-093 or its equivalent and one year each of high school biology or chemistry, and the SAT1, with a combined score of 800.    Students must have completed MAST-101, Medical Terminology 1, before entering this program.  Admissions standards can be viewed at: http://health.stcc.edu/Careers/PDF/rad%20adm%20final07.pdf.

All accepted students must undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information or other check. Depending on the findings, the student may not be allowed to continue in the program of study. For further information, please contact the Office of the Dean, School of Health.  NOTE: Clinical Orientation is required prior to Clinical Practicum.

Program Goals

Rapid changes within the profession require constant review and revision of the program. Faculty, administrators, students, and an Inter-agency Advisory Committee confer in order to meet the program's changing requirements. Each modification necessitated by newer technology is made within guidelines determined by the following goals:

1. Provide the community with individuals who are qualified to perform radiographic procedures.
2. Provide a quality education which prepares students to enter a career in radiography.
3. Apply effective communication, problem-solving and critical thinking as a member of the healthcare team
4. Support the ASRT Code of Ethics and participate in professional activities to ensure continued education development and growth.
5. Foster affective growth in providing high quality patient care and responding to the needs of diverse service population.

Programmatic Technical Standard (PDF)

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Notes:

1. General Psychology (PSYC-100) or Introduction to Sociology (SOCL-100).

Upon successful completion of the requirements of the program, the degree of Associate in Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging will be awarded.

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