Radiologic Technology: A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science

CIP Code: 51.0907

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Mission

The Radiologic Technology program of SUNY Broome offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree which graduates competent entry-level, registry eligible Radiologic Technologists.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will perform appropriate radiation safety practices.
2. Students will provide appropriate patient care.
3. Students will be able to adequately perform at entry level.
4. Students will position patients to yield diagnostic images.
5. Students will communicate effectively in writing and in speech.
6. Students and graduates will communicate effectively in the clinical setting.
7. Students will demonstrate acceptable professional behaviors in clinical practice.
8. Graduates will demonstrate acceptable ethical practices in clinical practice.
9. Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to or evidence of continued learning beyond graduation.
10. Students will be able to perform non routine procedures.
11. Students will apply critical thinking skills to clinical applications.
12. Program graduates will maintain ARRT exam pass rate that meets the JRCERT “Standards”.
13. Program completion rate will meet JRCERT “Standards”.
14. Job placement of program graduates will meet the percentage and time frames required by JRCERT “Standards”.

Accreditation

The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: +1 (312) 704-5300
Web: https://www.jrcert.org
Email: mail@jrcert.org

Program Supervisor

Colleen Donahue, M.S., R.T. (R), (M.R.), L.T., Chairperson
Office: Decker Health Science Center, Room 217
Telephone: +1 (607) 778-5070
E-mail: donahuecm@sunybroome.edu

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Radiologic Technology involves the use of modern equipment to produce optimal images for a radiologist to interpret for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. A radiologic technologist operates x-ray equipment, provides patient care and radiation protection, positions the patient, selects technical factors for radiographic quality, produces and processes radiographs, maintains quality control, and maintains records.

A radiologic technologist may continue their education in areas such as Sonography, Interventional Cardiology, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography, Departmental Administration, Quality Assurance Management, Research, Education, Radiation Therapy, Bone Densitometry, Nuclear Medicine, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

SUNY Broome’s Radiologic Technology program consists of two years of combined academic and clinical education, the equivalent of 21 calendar months. Clinical education is provided in cooperating hospitals; Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, UHS; Wilson and Binghamton General Hospitals, orthopedic clinics, and clinics. We also have affiliations in Norwich, NY Oneonta, NY, Sidney, NY, Cortland, NY, and Ithaca, NY. Clinical Education is a necessary component of the program. Clinical Education may be some distance from their home, and students are responsible for their own housing and transportation. All clinical affiliations are within a 1 hour drive from campus. It may not be possible for students to pursue this program on a part-time basis.

Upon completion of the academic and clinical competencies required for the program, you must have earned an associate’s degree or higher, meet ARRT’s Ethics requirement, then pass an exam before earning ARRT credentials for certification and New York State licensure.

Sequence of Courses

This model is a two-year course schedule for students meeting all program requirements and deciding to pursue full-time study. Schedules will be redesigned for those requiring preparatory courses or those deciding to pursue part-time study.  (Note: Courses are sequential and have prerequisites.)