This associate degree program is a career oriented, college-level technology consisting of classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. The curriculum includes communication, sociology, mathematics, biology, physics, and medical and radiography courses. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to obtain diagnostic radiographs while maintaining radiation protection and patient safety. They can also assist the radiologist in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injury through the use of x-ray. Additional duties may involve research, administration, and record keeping at the physician’s discretion. Graduates of this program will be eligible to take the examination for certification and registration prepared by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and apply for licensure through the Ohio Department of Health.
Employment opportunities for qualified radiologic technologists exist in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, government agencies, equipment manufacturers, research facilities, and colleges and universities.
Admission to the Radiologic Technology program is selective. For detailed information on the admission procedure and process, please contact the program director.
Students in this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate patient care and positioning skills to support safe and effective clinical practice
- Perform and evaluate radiographic procedures, including those for non-routine or trauma patients, to ensure diagnostic image quality.
- Communicate effectively through written and oral formats in professional settings.
- Recognize and apply ethical principles in decision-making.
- Exhibit professional behavior in a clinical setting.
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