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A Radiologic Technologist produces images of the human body that are used in various diagnostic procedures. He or she uses a combination of technology, science, patient care and collaboration to perform job-related duties.
Doctors rely on Radiologic Technologists to take accurate X-rays while maintaining a high level of sensitivity with patients. Technologists may work in hospitals, clinics or other diagnostic imaging centers.
O*Net Online indicates the U.S. median salary in May 2019 for a Radiologic Technologist was $62,280 per year ($29.94 per hour), while the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a faster than average job growth of 7 percent between 2019 and 2029.
The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Inquiries regarding accreditation may be directed to: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182. Phone: (312) 704-5300 Fax: (312) 704-5304 Website: www.jrcert.org Email: mail@jrcert.org
Graduates must pass the ARRT national registry examination; some states require additional licensure
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Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
Prospective students may apply anytime and are accepted from deadlines throughout the year. Radiologic Technology is a competitive program, and not all applicants can be offered direct admission. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and students will be notified of their application status by letter or phone.
To be considered for admission, the following items must be submitted to the Admissions Office:
The program requires a minimum of 80 credit hours. All students are required to complete specific coursework. This list should only be used as a curriculum guide. Course listings and required curriculum are subject to change.
Included within this list is the Educated Citizen Core Curriculum. All students seeking to complete an undergraduate degree at Nebraska Methodist College must complete this set of Arts and Sciences requirements.
All students will be responsible for creating, logging, & tracking their own modality procedures on the ARRT.org website. This information will be used for ARRT post primary application. All students will need to become familiar with the requirements for their chosen modality.
Prerequisites: RAD 107
Prerequisites: RAD 107
Prerequisites: RAD 107
Prerequisites: RAD 107
Prerequisites: RAD 121, RAD 121L
Prerequisites: RAD 121/121L
Prerequisites: RAD 115
Prerequisites: RAD 160
Prerequisites: RAD 115
Prerequisites: SCI 200, SCI 206, RAD 121, RAD 121L, RAD 122, RAD 122L Corequisites: RAD 220, RAD 220L
Prerequisites: RAD 122, RAD 122L
Prerequisites: RAD 122, RAD 122L
Prerequisites: RAD 162
Prerequisites: RAD 165
Prerequisites: RAD 261
Prerequisites: RAD 263
Prerequisites: Completion of all radiography professional coursework, excluding RAD 255 and RAD 222 taken concurrently.
This course introduces the field of radiology and basic skills required to perform duties in a patient care environment. Topics include patient care in the radiology department, vital signs, specific laboratory test, infection control, sterile procedures, and contrast media. The student will also be required to complete a CPR class in conjunction with this course.
Prerequisites: Program Admission
Prerequisites: SCI 200
Our radiologic technology faculty are highly experienced and credentialed in their own fields, giving you constant real-world insight you can use.
While any instructor can recite from a textbook, ours go a step further and draw from vast personal experience. Instructors here care as deeply about their students as they do the subject matter and it shows.
The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program at Nebraska Methodist College is to develop reflective, entry-level practitioners who exhibit technical competency in radiologic imaging and serve the community in the delivery of compassionate, holistic patient care. By modeling professional ideals and high personal standards, we strive to foster life-long learners who act as change agents within their professional communities.
1. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
2. Students will be able to employ critical-thinking skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
3. Students will demonstrate professional growth and development.
Student Learning Outcomes:
4. Students will be clinically competent.
Student Learning Outcomes:
For students applying to Imaging Sciences, BS, or Radiologic Technology, AS.
Please develop a thoughtful and organized response to each of the numbered prompts below.The admissions committee is looking for responses that are well supported and use appropriate style and grammar.
Your complete statement should not exceed 1,000 words and should use APA formatting and citations where applicable. You may attach your statement to an email and submit it to the Admissions Office at admissions@methodistcollege.edu.
Instances of plagiarism within an applicant's written statement will disqualify them for acceptance to Nebraska Methodist College due to the College's commitment to academic integrity and stringent plagiarism policies.
Hospital/clinic observation in a radiology department is strongly recommended by the NMC Radiologic Technology Program for admission. This is your opportunity to weigh your interest in the field and to learn more about the Radiologic Technology profession. Radiographers [R.T.(R)], who are providing students the opportunity for this experience will need to verify your participation in writing completing the enclosed observation form. Four hours of observation are required to be considered as a potential applicant for the program. It is YOUR responsibility to arrange this observation with one of the clinical sites listed below.
Observation Opportunities with Methodist Health System
To begin the observation process through MHS, please contact:
Tracy Durbin
Chief Compliance Officer
(402) 354-4901
tracy.durbin@nmhs.org
Since the completion of the Associate of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology signifies that the holder is eligible to sit for the A.R.R.T. certification board examination and is prepared for entry into the profession of Radiologic Technology, it follows that graduates must have the knowledge and skills to function in a broad variety of clinical situations.
The following information allows the student to make an informed decision in their educational career by providing a breakdown of student expectations within the program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to the program, however, it is the student's responsibility to notify administration of the college if there are any reasons why he/she cannot adequately meet the expectations described below.
Nebraska Methodist College offers several degree options in medical imaging:
Job placement numbers may differ from the number of graduates reported. This is based on the JRCERT definition of "not actively seeking" employment that makes the graduate exempt from reporting by the program. Data collected 12 months post-graduation. Full exemption list includes; (1) graduate who fails to communicate to program after several attempts to contact. (2) Graduate unwilling to relocate for employment. (3) Graduate unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours. (4) Graduate on active military duty. (5) Graduate in continuing education.
Year
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
5 Year Average (2015-19)
Certification Pass Rate -
1st Attempt
Job Placement*
Annual Program Completion
100% 19/19
100% 16/16
(3 exempt)
83% 19/23
100% - 21/21
100% - 19/19
(2 exempt)
91% - 21/23
71% - 12/17
100% - 11/11
(6 exempt)
100% - 17/17
100% - 13/13
90% - 9/10
93% - 13/14
95% - 18/19
100% - 11/11
86% - 19/22
93% 83/89
99% 66/67
*Job placement numbers may differ from the number of graduates reported. This is based on the JRCERT definition of “not actively seeking” employment that makes the graduate exempt from reporting by the program. Data collected 12 months post-graduation. Full exemption list includes: (1) graduate who fails to communicate to program after several attempts to contact. (2) Graduate unwilling to relocate for employment. (3) Graduate unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours. (4) Graduate on active military duty. (5) Graduate in continuing education.