Radiologic Technology - Northland Community and Technical College

Radiologic Technology from Northland Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The Radiologic Technology program prepares students to perform various radiologic procedures through didactic as well as clinical experiences. The student Radiologic Technologist instructs and positions patients, manipulates radiographic equipment, adjusts exposure factors, provides radiation protection for patient, self, and others, evaluates the quality of finished radiographs, and carries out activities associated with quality control. The student Radiologic Technologist carries out these functions under the supervision, or upon the direction of a registered Radiologic Technologist and Radiologist, a physician specializing in radiography for diagnosis and treatment. Graduates of the Radiologic Technology program are eligible for the national certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Successful completion of this exam qualifies the graduate as a Registered Radiologic Technologist. Field Description/Work Environment Radiologic Technologists also called Radiographers or ?x-ray techs? image parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes. They work with patients on a daily basis and must be knowledgeable with human anatomy to provide optimum imaging outcomes. Radiographers may work in hospitals, physicians? offices or outpatient clinics. Radiographers also provide mobile imaging in surgery, emergency room and patient room settings. Radiologic Technologists may be exposed to communicable diseases, unpleasant sights and odors. R.T.?s have the opportunity to specialize in other areas of the diagnostic department such as Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Radiation Therapy, Ultrasound, Nuclear medicine, Mammography or Interventional Radiology. Some of these specialty areas may and often do require additional education and training. Employment Opportunities Radiologic Technologists also called Radiographers or ?x-ray techs? images parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes. They work with patients on a daily basis and must be knowledgeable with human anatomy to provide optimum imaging outcomes. Radiographers may work in hospitals, physicians? offices or outpatient clinics. Radiographers also provide mobile imaging in surgery, emergency room and patient room settings. Since Radiographers work with radiation, they must follow radiation protection practices to protect themselves, patients and other members of the healthcare team from unnecessary radiation exposure. The Registered Radiologic Technologist is qualified to work in such settings as clinics, hospitals, physicians offices, public health projects, industrial plants, and Veterans and Armed Forces hospitals. The entry level position is generally as a staff member in a radiology department. With additional education and/or experience, one may also become a manager or supervisor in such a department, or function in nuclear medicine, special procedures, radiation therapy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, and ultrasound departments. Program Learner Outcomes Program Goals 1. Graduate students with entry-level skills required by employers in the field of Radiologic Technology . 2. Graduate students with a foundation for problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the healthcare setting. 3. Graduate students with effective communication skills in the healthcare setting. 4. Graduate students that exhibit a continued interest in growing professionally. 5. Conduct annual assessment to assure program effectiveness. Learner Outcomes 1. Students will demonstrate competency in performing routine radiographic procedures. 2. Students will conduct themselves in a professional manner and abide by the professional code of ethics. 3. Students will exhibit radiation safety following the principles of ALARA. 4. Students will demonstrate infection control measures in the healthcare setting. 5. Students will exhibit problem-solving skills as well as critical thinking when exams deviate from routine. 6. Students will demonstrate the ability to critique radiographic images. 7. Students will effectively communicate with patients with respect to diversity. 8. Students will communicate effectively with the healthcare team. 9. Students will exhibit interest in enhancing their knowledge in the field of radiography. View more details on Northland Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.