Radiography Receives Reaccreditation
The Radiography program at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» has been reaccredited by the national agency for the accreditation of radiography programs. Student Kameron Bethune is shown studying an image.
The Radiography program at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» has been reaccredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the national agency for the accreditation of radiography programs.
The program received accreditation for eight years, the maximum award of accreditation.
βThe Radiography faculty members are very excited about this achievement and look forward to continued success in offering a quality program,β says Desiree Duncan, program chair of Radiography at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³».
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» offers a two-year degree in Radiography. In addition, ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» provides a CT/MRI diploma, CT and MRI certificates, and a Mammography continuing education course for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) eligible individuals.
Radiography students study image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, anatomy, and radiobiology, among other topics. Training includes classroom studies and lab practice at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» as well as clinical rotations to area healthcare facilities.
An ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» degree in Radiography qualifies graduates to take the ARRT national exam for certification and registration as medical radiographers.