Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technology is the art and science of using radiation to provide images of the tissues, organs, bones, and vessels that comprise the human body. These images may be recorded on film or displayed on a video monitor. The radiologic technologist is responsible for the production of these images and is an essential member of the health care team.

The Radiologic Technology Program is designed to provide students, who will work under the direction of a radiologist, with the essential skills needed to use ionizing radiation as a means of determining the nature of disease or injury. Students participate in classroom lectures, activities in the department's energized laboratory, and clinical experiences at affiliate hospitals. Learning approaches include the use of audio tapes, radiographic films, slides, computers, and laboratory assignments. responsible for the production of these images and is an essential member of the health care team. The Radiologic Technology Program is designed to provide students, who will work under the direction of a radiologist, with the essential skills needed to use ionizing radiation as a means of determining the nature of disease or injury. Students participate in classroom lectures, in activities in the department's energized laboratory, and in clinical experiences at affiliate hospitals. Learning approaches include the use of audio tapes, radiographic films, slides, computers, and laboratory assignments.

Students will be required to adhere to all regulations and policies as outlined in the Radiologic Technology Student Handbook. Clinical education commences in the spring semester of the freshman year and continues through the six-semester program.

The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by The New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection, and The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program at Hostos Community College is to provide an educational experience for students culminating in the production of a competent, professional radiologic technologist who can function effectively as a member of the health care team.  The Radiologic Technology Program faculty believes that every student, when provided with an optimum educational experience and opportunities, will be able to perform all routine radiographic procedures after completion of the program.

Program Goals and Student Outcomes

The faculty and students of the Radiologic Technology Program consistently strive to achieve the following goals and student outcomes:

Graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform radiographic procedures competently

Students will be able to:

• position patients properly.
• apply the principles of radiation protection to patients, self and others.
• formulate and compute appropriate technical factors.
• assess the patient’s needs and provide an optimal level of patient care.

Maintain a high level of program effectiveness by graduating entry-level radiographers who will fulfill the needs of the health care community

• Graduates will be adequately prepared to pass the ARRT examination.
• Graduates will find employment as radiographers within twelve months of program completion.
• Graduates will report a high level of satisfaction with program.
• Employers will report a high level of satisfaction with graduates.
• The program will achieve a satisfactory student retention rate.

Graduate students who have the ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills to function effectively in the clinical setting

Students will be able to:

• modify routine procedures to accommodate patient conditions.
• adapt exposure factors for various patient conditions.
• recognize emergency conditions and initiate appropriate treatment.

Graduate students from a learning environment that encourages high ethical standards, professional development and growth

Graduates will:

• demonstrate a high level of professional work ethic in the clinical setting.
• exhibit professional development and growth through participation in professional organizations
• demonstrate professional development and growth by seeking advance degrees and/or certifications

Graduate students who will be able to communicate effectively

Students will be able to:

• communicate effectively with supervisors, technologist, and patients.
• communicate effectively through writing.

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Student Handbook 2024


Clinical Handbook 2024