The School of Radiologic Technology courses described below are approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Attendance is required.
Students must successfully complete all courses to be eligible to take the certification examination. As an introduction to radiology, this course will provide a concise history of the radiologic profession and its role in medicine. The course also includes an introduction to the function and operation of hospitals and the role they play in our nation's health program. Radiation Protection Methods to promote maximum safety for patients and staff will be covered, as well as guidelines for protection from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation. The course emphasizes the importance of keeping ionizing radiation exposure to the lowest possible level when performing clinically indicated radiographic examinations requested by the referring physician or radiologist.