Radiologic Technology Curriculum & Clinical Rotations

The program organizes courses in four, six-month semesters, which include formal classroom instruction and supervised clinical practice in all phases of Radiologic Technology. The 40-hour week is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday. Typical program hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., but may vary slightly for the purpose of clinical instruction. 

The two-year course of instruction follows the curriculum developed by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and includes at least the following:

  • Introduction to Radiology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Human Structure, Function, and Pathology
  • Radiographic Exposure/Technique
  • Digital Imaging and Film Processing
  • Radiation Physics
  • Radiation Protection
  • Computed Tomography Applications
  • Medical Ethics and Law
  • Patient Care and Pharmacology in Radiology
  • Radiologic Procedures (Positioning)
  • Imaging Equipment and Quality Assurance
  • Image Critique
  • Radiation Biology
  • Competency-based Clinical Education
  • Cross Sectional Anatomy

 
 

 

 

 

Course Completion/Registry Eligibility

To successfully complete the program, students must maintain an 80% average in all didactic courses and an 85% average throughout all clinical courses. They must demonstrate competency in all procedures as required by the program and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for certification eligibility. Students must exhibit appropriate professional conduct and ethics, and show a satisfactory aptitude for the care of the sick.

Upon successful completion of the program, St. Vincent's Medical Center awards a certificate of completion as the sponsoring institution. St. Vincent's does not confer college credit, although many colleges confer credit for satisfactory completion of an accredited program and/or certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT). Graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. This credential RT (R) registered radiographer is the standard of excellence and acceptance for the profession and is required for most employment opportunities.