Total Combined Credits: 35
Radiography
Use a variety of sophisticated digital imaging technology to obtain a clear picture that leads to better patient outcomes.
Program Details
Digital radiography has become the standard in diagnostic imaging. This makes the radiographers who operate this equipment an essential part of health care teams. Develop both your technical and critical thinking skills, and become a well-rounded health care professional with our radiography college courses.
In addition to radiography classes, you’ll receive specialized instruction and vast clinical experience in this program. You’re guaranteed clinical placement to ensure graduate success in a variety of fields.
Mission Statement
The radiography program provides the health care community with educated, professionally competent, entry-level radiographers.
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ job outlook
PA College cannot guarantee clinical rotations for students who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine
Employment
Rate
100%
Rate
100%
New Job
Openings
19k
Openings
19k
Median Salary
$59,520
$59,520
Degree Goals
The radiography program provides the health care community with educated, professionally competent, entry-level radiographers.
Goal 1
To prepare competent, entry-level radiographers in the cognitive (knowledge) and psychomotor (skills) learning domain.
- Student Learning Outcome #1: Student is able to apply knowledge in anatomical technique selection and EI evaluation.
- Student Learning Outcome #2: Student will demonstrate positioning skills for a given examination.
- Student Learning Outcome #3: Student is able to recognize imaging errors and describe corrective action.
Goal 2
Demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics, attitudes, and behaviors.
- Student Learning Outcome #1: Student explains the importance of ethics in the Radiography profession.
- Student Learning Outcome #2: Student models professional ethics, behaviors and attitudes when in the lab and clinical setting.
Goal 3
Apply theoretical knowledge and critical thinking to clinical practice.
- Student Learning Outcome #1: Student will apply critical thinking skills to classroom and lab application.
- Student Learning Outcome #2: Student exhibits synthesis of coursework, clinical skills, and experiential learning to demonstrate proficiency in the health care setting.
Goal 4
Communicate effectively and respectfully with the patient and members of the healthcare team.
- Student Learning Outcome #1: Student will effectively utilize oral communication with patients and other members of the healthcare team in the lab and clinical setting.
- Student Learning Outcome #2: Student will utilize effective written communication.
Prior to the student’s first semester, a child abuse clearance and criminal history background check must be completed:
- Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI Background Check
The following items are required for each academic clinical program:
- V-Neck Top (2 items are recommended)
- Drawstring Pants (2 items are recommended)
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Admission Requirements
All program applicants must meet general admission requirements.
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Digital radiography has become the standard in diagnostic imaging. This makes the radiographers who operate this equipment an essential part of health care teams. Develop both your technical and critical thinking skills, and become a well-rounded health care professional with our radiography college courses.
In addition to radiography classes, you’ll receive specialized instruction and vast clinical experience in this program. You’re guaranteed clinical placement to ensure graduate success in a variety of fields.
Mission Statement
The radiography program provides the health care community with educated, professionally competent, entry-level radiographers.
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ job outlook
PA College cannot guarantee clinical rotations for students who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine
