Radiography Program

Educated to operate state-of-the-art imaging equipment, radiographers are medical professionals educated in the use of imaging equipment that includes digital diagnostic X-ray systems, mobile imaging systems, and digital fluoroscopy systems to produce quality images for interpretation by a Radiologist.

Your Journey to Radiography Mastery Starts Here

St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences’ Radiography program is ready to welcome you and help you earn an associate degree in radiologic technology. We will prepare you for an entry-level technologist position and get you ready to take and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) examination.

What’s a Radiologic Technologist?

Radiologic technologists utilize sophisticated equipment to produce images of bones, organs, tissues, and vessels for medical interpretation by a radiologist. Playing a vital role as a health care team member, radiologic technologists interact with patients of all ages, ethnicities, and varied health conditions and illnesses. Radiologic Technologists are different than Radiologists, who are concerned with providing imaging interpretation. As a Radiologic Technologist, you are primarily responsible for:

- Preparing patients for imaging examinations.
- Practicing within radiation safety guidelines.
- Operating a wide range of imaging equipment.
- Producing quality images to ensure the right diagnosis can be made.
- Collaborating with and following the supervision of a radiologist.

Choose Your Path to Success

Our program is designed to accommodate the adult learner and offers small class sizes with diverse learning experiences. Students training with us also benefit from our:

- Association with a major health network that’s repeatedly been recognized as a top teaching hospital.
- Guaranteed clinical placements and direct learning experiences as you work alongside faculty and preceptors who have a breadth of experience.
- Career placement and job opportunities at your training location.

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Learn More About our Radiography Program

Program Mission

The mission of the Radiography program is to educate students to become competent, ethical and professional entry level Radiologic Technologists who provide quality patient care as a vital member of the health care team.

Program Goals & Student Learning Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the Radiography Program is to educate students to become competent, ethical and professional entry level Radiologic Technologists who provide quality patient care as a vital member of the health care team.

Program Educational Goals:

Goal #1: Students will be prepared as competent entry level Radiologic Technologist in the cognitive (knowledge) and psychomotor clinical skills) learning domains.

Student learning outcome #1: Students can correlate technique selection with resultant EI.
Student learning outcome #2: Students will exhibit correct positioning skills for a given exam.
Student learning outcome #3: Student identifies imaging error(s) and explains correction.

Goal #2: Students will model ethical behavior and professionalism.

Student learning outcome #1: Students describe ethical behavior in the radiography profession.
Student learning outcome #2: Students model ethical behavior and professionalism in the clinical setting.

Goal #3: Students will apply critical thinking skills to clinical practice.

Student learning outcome #1: Students will apply critical thinking skills to classroom and lab applications.
Student learning outcome #2: Students exhibit synthesis of coursework and lab experience into clinical practice.

Goal #4: Students will engage in respectful communication with the patient and members of the health care team.

Student learning outcome #1: Students will effectively utilize oral communication with patients and other members of the healthcare team.
Student learning outcome #2: Students will utilize effective written communication skills.

Day & Evening Program Tracks

The St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences Radiography Program offers two tracks, a day track and an evening track. Both tracks will be together for the radiography classes one day a week.

Day track students will have their radiography positioning labs and most clinical assignments during the day.
Evening track students will have most of their labs and clinical assignments scheduled for either midshift or evening hours.

Regardless of track, the number of clinical hours required and the program rigor necessary to make academic progression will be the same. To be successful, there is an additional time commitment outside of the scheduled class and clinical hours for assignments, studying, and practice.

Program Completion Timing

The curriculum is organized to be completed in two (2) years. However, some students choose to complete many of the general education courses before beginning the radiography courses. This usually requires an additional fall and spring semester. In this instance, program completion would require three (3) years.

Clinical Site Locations

Clinical Assignments: Students will be assigned to a hospital, outpatient centers, and orthopedic offices for their clinical rotations. The student will rotate through the same hospital and affiliate centers/offices throughout their clinical experience.

Allentown Hospital and affiliates

Clinical site	Miles from campus	Approximate travel time from campus
Allentown Hospital	6.7 miles	17 minutes
West End CareNow	14.3 miles	20 minutes
West End Orthopedics	14.3 mles	20 minutes
Kutztown Orthopedics/CareNow	27.7 miles	41 minutes

Anderson Hospital and Affiliates

Clinical site	Miles from campus	Approximate travel time from campus
Anderson Hospital	7.5 miles	19 minutes
Wind Gap CareNow	24 miles	27 minutes
Brodheadsville CareNow/Orthopedics	34 miles	38 minutes
Anderson Orthopedics	7.4 miles	18 minutes

Bethlehem Hospital and Affiliates

Clinical site	Miles from campus	Approximate travel time from campus
Bethlehem Hospital	0 miles	0 minutes
Lanark CareNow	6.3 miles	14 minutes
Forks CareNow	17.8 miles	25 minutes
St. Luke’s Bethlehem Orthopedics	0 miles	0 minutes
St. Luke’s North Orthopedics	7.3 miles	12 minutes

Monroe Hospital and Affiliates

Clinical site	Miles from campus	Approximate travel time from campus
Monroe Hospital	37 miles	39 minutes
Monroe Orthopedics	37 miles	39 minutes
Smithfield CareNow	42.4 miles	44 minutes
East Stroudsburg Health Center	42.4 miles	44 minutes
Pocono Summit CareNow	48.7 miles	49 minutes

Sacred Heart Hospital and Affiliates

Clinical site	Miles from campus	Approximate travel time from campus
Sacred Heart Hospital	5.8 miles	16 minutes
Whitehall CareNow	10.1 miles	18 minutes
Macungie CareNow	18.2 miles	29 minutes
Walbert Orthopedics	11.6 miles	18 minutes

Upper Bucks Hospital and Affiliates

Clinical site	Miles from campus	Approximate travel time from campus
Upper Bucks Hospital	12.6 miles	25 minutes
Upper Perkiomen CareNow	17.6 miles	31 miles
Quakertown CareNow	12.8 miles	28 minutes
Quakertown Orthopedics	12.8 miles	28 minutes
St. Luke’s Moravian orthopedics	2.9 miles	8 minutes

Program-specific Tuition

Program-specific tuition covers the costs of running clinical programs with limited enrollment, based on factors like student-to-faculty ratios mandated by accreditors and limited clinical seats. It also covers the costs of program-specific resources, such as simulation supplies, equipment maintenance, specialized software, etc. Program-specific tuition is charged once a semester.

Program	Program-specific Tuition (per semester)
Radiography	$1,800 per semester

Please Note: Program-specific tuition is in addition to per-credit tuition. Learn more about our College Tuition & Fees and our Admission requirements.

Required Purchases and Textbooks

As part of orientation, program faculty will provide an in-depth review of the curriculum, learning management system (Canvas), course syllabi, required books and uniforms, clinical expectations, and graduation requirements. Student orientation is offered prior to the beginning of the first semester and is mandatory for all new students. Information regarding dates and times of orientation is emailed to students after program acceptance. Re-admitted students are required to complete orientation before resuming classes.

Food: Students are responsible for their own meals. Special discounts to students are available in St. Luke’s cafeterias. See College Catalogue for details.
Apparel: Students are required to purchase uniforms as specified by the program in which they are enrolling.
Textbooks: Students are required to purchase books and other materials as outlined in the course curriculum and directed by program faculty.

Program Effectiveness Data

We are eager to present our Program Effectiveness Data. Following the graduation of our inaugural class, we will collect and analyze the data. The results will subsequently be made available here. Please check back for further updates.

Program Accreditation

The St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences Radiography Program will be pursuing accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

Please note: Application for accreditation does not guarantee accreditation.

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