Assistant Professors Buffo, DeMaio (Director of Radiography), Kennedy (Department Chair)
Director of Clinical Education Richard
Clinical Instructors Cadieux, Courtmanche, Janetatos, Peterson, Ruitto
The four-year program in Radiologic Technologyleads to a Bachelor of Science and a Certificate in Radiology. The curriculum consists of basic science and math, general education including humanities, arts, and social sciences; and professional radiography core courses. Students are able to practice various radiography core courses. Students are able to practice various radiographic procedures and techniques within our fully energized x-ray laboratory.
Beginning in the second year and concurrent with didactic course requirements, our students complete clinical rotations at our local affiliate institutions. This “hands-on” experience occurs under the supervision of practicing medical imaging professionals and affords students the opportunity to clinically apply what they’ve learned in the classroom and lab. To offer students a comprehensive breadth of clinical experience, we maintain affiliations with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC), Connecticut Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Connecticut Valley Radiology, Grove Hill Medical Center, Hartford Hospital, Jefferson Radiology, Manchester Memorial Hospital, New Britain General Hospital, Open MRI of Connecticut, Radiology Associates of Hartford, Rockville General Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and UCONN Health Center.
By the end of the third year, students have typically completed all required didactic and clinical radiography courses and have demonstrated competence of a predetermined list of radiographic procedures. Students will have completed the requirements for the Associate Degree in Health Sciences, which provides the eligibility to take the national examination in radiography offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Candidates for the credentialing examination must also comply with the Rules of Ethics outlined by the ARRT. Successful completion of this exam provides the radiography credential required to become a practicing x-ray technologist. Students with a history of criminal proceedings, military courtmartial, regulatory agency disciplinary actions, and/or academic honesty violations may be ineligible for the AART credentialing examination. Please refer to the ARRT for further information on the standard of ethics for the profession (www.arrt.org).
During their fourth year, students fulfill the requirements of the baccalaureate degree, preparing them to take a leadership role in healthcare and society through an undergraduate concentration in management, education, communication, computer science, or advanced science and medicine. Students may also choose to specialize in either computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during their fourth year.
Medical imaging is a vital component of the health care system. As a medical imaging professional, the radiologic technologist (or radiographer) employs X-rays and other forms of energy to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury. Radiographers are employed in various healthcare institutions including clinics, hospitals, and medical centers, serving as assistants to radiologists and other physicians. The typical medical imaging department consists of a vast array of sophisticated imaging department consists of a vast array of sophisticated imaging equipment and computer networks. This dynamic work environment requires the radiographer to combine stateof-the-art technical skills with superb patient care to produce high-quality medical images of the body.
Program Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology program is licensed and accredited by the State of Connecticut and accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (www.jrcert.org), located at 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; 312.704.5300; mail@jrcert.org.
Transfer Admission
Students interested in potential transfer into the Radiologic Technology (RAD) program should consult with their academic advisor to facilitate the completion of the required prerequisite math and science course work. Due to the limited enrollment of the RAD program, the opportunity to transfer is also based on space availability. Decisions on transfer into the RAD major are made each May for the following fall semester. Candidates are selected from a waiting list by the program faculty. Transfer decisions are based on the academic achievement of the waitlisted students. Please consult your academic advisor or the Department of Health Sciences for more information on transfer into the RAD program.
Admission Requirements
Students must meet requirements established by the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions. Prior high school or college courses should include mathematics, biology, and either chemistry or physics. Students are encouraged to complete 20 hours of internship experience prior to beginning the professional component curriculum in their sophomore year.
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