Radiology Technology - Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Radiology Technology from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Radiographer Diagnostic radiographers are valued members of the healthcare team involved in imaging body structures and organs using a variety of procedures and sophisticated equipment. Most people are familiar with radiographic chest examinations and know that x-ray examinations are the best way to diagnose broken bones. Diagnostic radiographers perform these procedures as well as procedures which require the use of contrast agents that make it possible to study organs and blood vessels that otherwise cannot be seen. Program Mission The mission of the Mansfield University Radiology Program is to develop competent entry-level diagnostic radiographers . Graduates will possess knowledge and skills related to positioning patients for radiographis procedures, radiation protection, exposure technique, and image evaluation. They will also demonstrate excellence in communication, patient care, critical thinking, use of medical ethics, and professionalism. Graduates will also demonstrate familiarity with specialized radiologic modalities including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, Vascular Interventional Radiography, Ultrasound, CT Scanning, Mammography and Radiation Therapy. By providing a high quality academic curriculum with associated laboratories, and a guided systematic approach to clinical experience, faculty members strive to provide an integrated educational experience. Through continual self-evaluation and measured outcomes, faculty members also strive to respond to the changing needs of the profession, so graduates become effective members of today's health care team. Program Goals To develop students with skills in the technical aspects of producing and evaluating radiographic images. To develop students with skills in communication, patient care, critical thinking and use of medical ethical concepts. To promote professional development. To provide the health care community with competent, entry-level diagnostic radiographers. To promote graduate and employer satisfaction Program Description During the first semester, students attend classes at the Mansfield University campus. The remaining three semesters and two summers are spent completing clinical and classroom requirements at the Sayre, PA campus. Radiology students attend an orientation session at Robert Packer Hospital during the week immediately before the start of the regular 1st spring semester. All professional courses are taught in modern up-to-date college and clinical affiliate classrooms and laboratories. When assigned to the Sayre campus, students complete up to 40 clinical/classroom hours per week. The average daily times of attendance are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasionally, attendance at a late afternoon class that extends beyond 4:00 p.m. and attendance at an evening class is required. While the majority of courses are taught using traditional in-class instruction, some are completed via distance and online learning. Clinical education includes extensive clinical experience at the Radiology Department of Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Students are routinely assigned to diagnostic areas and gain familiarity with six speciality areas by completing a short clinical rotation within each modality. Second year students also attend a one-week clinical rotation at Troy Community Hospital to gain experience in computed radiography. Although the majority of clinical experience is assigned during day-time hours, each second year student rotates sequentially through an evening clinical assignment that occurs from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Students must provide their own transportation to all classes an clinical assignments. View more details on Mansfield University of Pennsylvania . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.