Overview


Profession

Radiologic technologists or radiographers are the medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury. Knowledge of human anatomy is essential in correctly positioning a patient to obtain accurate radiographic images.

Radiographers are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examinations techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. Continuous standing, equipment manipulation, lifting of non-ambulatory patients, and effective communication skills are required to work proficiently, often in an emergency situation.


Program

The Radiologic Technology Program provides students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology and are eligible to take the national certification exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.  Certification of a national credential exam through the A.R.R.T. is required to practice as a radiologic technologist.

A minimum of sixty-two (62) credits are required to receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology.  The program consists of 22 months of combined academic and clinical education. The curriculum is based on five (5) semesters including one (1) summer session of full-time study. 

General Education courses may be taken prior to admittance to the program. Students must be admitted into the radiologic technology program to take program courses.

Upon successful completion of the Radiologic Technology program, the graduate will be able to  

  • Perform tasks and apply skills to function as an entry-level radiographer
  • Demonstrate abilities in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving necessary for  professional practice
  • Develop and apply professional attitudes, behaviors, and ethics.

Mission, Goals, and Student Learning Outcomes

The Mission of the Radiologic Technology Program is to prepare students in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become competent, entry-level radiographers who provide quality service and care to the community.

The goals and student learning outcomes are as follows:

 Goal 1: Students will be clinically competent.  

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will apply positioning skills. 
    • Students will demonstrate radiation protection. 

Goal 2: Students will demonstrate communication skills. 

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will demonstrate effective communication skills. 
    • Students will demonstrate effective communication skills with co-workers and patients. 

Goal 3: Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills. 

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will adapt standard procedures for non-routine patients.                            
    • Students will critique images to determine diagnostic quality. 

Goal 4: Students will model professionalism in the health care community. 

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will demonstrate professional work ethics. 
    • Students will demonstrate life-long learning as radiographer 

Accreditation

The Radiologic Technology Program at Eastern Gateway Community College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).  

The program is on probation status by JRCERT, a progress report is due July 2024.

The next site visit is anticipated to be September 2025.

JRCERT Contact Information

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: (312) 704-5300
Fax: (312) 704-5304
Website: www.jrcert.org
E-mail: mail@jrcert.org


Clinical Education

Facilities for clinical education include:

  • Trinity Health Systems, Steubenville, OH.
  • Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV
  • East Ohio Hospital LLC., Martins Ferry, OH
  • Trinity Express Care, Winterville, OH
  • Trinity Medical Plaza, St. Clairsville, OH

Students are assigned day clinical experiences (7:00am-3:00pm) beginning the sixth week of the first semester. During the next four semesters and one summer session, students will be assigned clinical experiences (7:00am-3:00pm) and PM/Rotations (3:00 pm-11:00pm).

The PM/Rotations begin the first spring semester and students will be provided advance notice of when their PM/Rotations are scheduled.


Covid-19 Disclaimer/Radiologic Technology Program

During the Covid pandemic, many radiology didactic courses were transferred to remote learning to accommodate the social distancing guidelines by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

All radiology labs remain in seat with social distancing. The student lab compacity has been decreased to comply with CDC guidelines. At this time, clinical education hours are being completed at the various clinical sites. This will be monitored in the event of increase cases of Covid-19 and upon notification from the CDC.


Transfer of Credit/Transfer Students 

 The Radiology Program at EGCC Steubenville Campus does not accept transfer credits from another accredited radiology program. In addition, the program does not accept transfer students from other accredited radiology programs. 

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Articulation Agreements

EGCC Radiologic Technology Program has an Articulation Agreement with Kent State University-Salem Campus.

Graduates of EGCC may pursue a Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology Degree (BRIT) in Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), or Radiation Therapy.