Radiologic Technology - Avera Sacred Heart School of Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technology from Avera Sacred Heart School of Radiologic Technology is a Campus Certificate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Radiologic Technologist plays an important role on the medical team as a technical assistant to the physician and radiologist, a physician who has specialized in the field of radiology. They use ionizing radiation and other forms of imaging equipment to perform radiology procedures that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of injury, disease and detection of physiologic conditions. Radiologic Technologists are typically employed by hospitals, private physician offices and public health departments. They may also work as technical advisors or as representatives for firms that manufacture radiology equipment. Others become faculty members in hospital or college programs of radiologic technology . The mission and purpose of the Radiography program is to provide for the professional and personal development of each student in the field of radiography. It is the goal of the program to: 1. Educate students in the science and art of radiologic technology. 2. Provide students with the knowledge to observe and practice the Code of Ethics of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. 3. Provide students with the skills to protect patients, themselves and others from unnecessary radiation exposure. 4. Provide students with the necessary clinical and didactic experience to become competent, effective practitioners of radiography. 5. Promote the development of professional, ethical and empathetic attitude to each student, stressing quality patient care. 6. Prepare students to complete the certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in order to become a registered Radiologic Technologist. 7. Instill in students the desire to continue their education and learning through participation in continuing education, meetings, seminars and professional societies. 8. Abide with the Standards, Essentials, and Policies set forth by the JRCERT. View more details on Avera Sacred Heart Hospital . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.