It is with regret that ACMH Hospital will be closing the ACMH School of Radiologic Technology. Therefore, program officials will not be accepting applications for admission to the program. The ACMH School of Radiologic Technology will, however, continue to educate the current students enrolled in the program, so that they can complete their American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requirements. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to this matter, do not hesitate to contact Glenna Kanish, M.A.Ed., R.T.R.M., Educational Coordinator at kanishg@acmh.org or Jenny Sturgeon, B.S., R.T.R. at sturgeonj@acmh.org or call the school office at 724-543-8206.
The ACMH School of Radiologic Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The JRCERT is dedicated to excellence in education and to the quality and safety of patient care through the accreditation of educational programs in the radiologic sciences. The JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) for the accreditation of traditional and distance delivery educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry. The JRCERT awards accreditation to programs demonstrating substantial compliance with these STANDARDS.
Questions for the JRCERT? They can be reached at:
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org
Consistent with the standards of ACMH Hospital, the School of Radiologic Technology is committed to improving the health of patients through compassion and clinical care. It is the mission of the program to provide the essential knowledge and skills to become compassionate, entry-level radiographers.
In providing superior educational opportunities in the art and science of medical imaging, the goals and outcomes of the School of Radiologic Technology are:
The goals of the program were designed to maximize the learning experiences of each student. They were written with the idea of educating the best radiologic technologist possible. Our curriculum assumes that the goals have been reached and possibly surpassed. The mission statement, goals and outcomes will be revised as situations dictate.
The effectiveness of the ACMH School of Radiologic Technology program may be accessed through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology website. From the Students link, click on Program Effectiveness Data to access this information.
What are the program requirements?
All students enrolled in the ACMH School of Radiologic Technology must maintain an 80% scholastic average and an 85% clinical average to remain in the program. The grading scale for the program can be viewed here. Students are required to participate in all didactic and clinical phases of the education. A rotational schedule, including daylight and a minimal evening and weekend assignments, will be followed. More details on the schedule can be accessed through Policy 16 (Clinical Rotation), Policy 17 (Personal Time) and Policy 18 (Daylight/Shift Differential/Holiday). A rotational clinical schedule includes daylight shifts and minimal weekend and evening assignments.
Four percent of the total clinical hours are performed during the evening and weekend rotations.
The clinical hours should not exceed more than 10 hours per day and the total didactic and clinical hours should not exceed 40 hours per week.
The students follow a two-week rotational schedule. The first and second year students have specific class and clinical days.
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Progress reports on each student’s scholastic (didactic) and clinical performances are maintained, kept current, and are available to the student. In order to graduate from the program (see Graduation Requirements) and be eligible to take the examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT):
What is the school calendar?
The program begins the beginning of July each year. The start date is located on the school calendar. Graduation is scheduled on the third Wednesday of June. The graduation date can also be located on the school calendar.
School Calendar 2018-2019 School Calendar 2019-2020
What is an overview of the academic calendar?
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What are expenses associated with the program?
In the event that a first time student withdraws within the first 30 weeks (960 hours), a prorated refund policy will be followed. The amount of the refund will be assessed to the amount of tuition paid and the number of weeks the student was enrolled in the program.
What will my official qualifications be upon graduation?
After successfully completing the 24 month program and passing the program’s final examination, the student is awarded a certificate in Radiologic Technology from ACMH Hospital and will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration examination. Upon passing the ARRT examination, the student will earn the title of Registered Technologist – Radiography (R.T.R.).
What are the ARRT Standards of Ethics?
Eligibility for certification by the ARRT includes requirements in ethics, education, and the examination. A candidate for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification must be an individual “of good moral character and must not have engaged in conduct that is inconsistent with the ARRT Rules of Ethics”. The candidate must “agree to comply with the ARRT Rules and Regulations and the ARRT Standards of Ethics”. The ARRT will investigate all potential violations in order to determine eligibility for the ARRT examination. The Rules of Ethics addresses the issue of the conviction of a crime. This includes:
Offenses that were committed as a juvenile and were processed through the juvenile court system do not need to be reported. Do not report traffic violations unless drugs or alcohol were involved
Educational honor code violations and disciplinary action by a state or federal regulatory authority or certification board will also be questioned on application for the ARRT examination.
If a prospective student or a student applying to take the ARRT examination has concerns in regard to past history in this matter and ARRT examination eligibility, an ethics pre-application should be submitted to the ARRT. This ethics review pre-application is reserved for those who:
Information in regard to ethics and eligibility determination can be found here under "Ethics."
The pre-application can be found on the ARRT website in the same location.
Click here for the ARRT Standard of Ethics (Code and Rules of Ethics).
What are the career opportunities for a radiologic technologist?
The services of a radiologic technologist are offered in various settings such as hospitals, health care facilities, physician offices, mobile imaging companies, industrial plants, research centers, government agencies, or commercial sales and marketing. The radiologic technologist can specialize in diagnostic imaging or pursue careers as educators, researchers, consultants, or administrators. Employment opportunities are available throughout the country and offer the radiologic technologist flexible work situations to accommodate various lifestyles and needs.
What is Radiologic Technology?
Radiologic technology is a science by which radiation is used to provide images of the human body’s internal anatomy and physiology. The medical images produced are primarily utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases. Diagnostic medical imaging also includes the areas of nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical sonography, computed tomography (CT), mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
What Does a Radiologic Technologist Do?
The radiologic technologist’s responsibilities in medical imaging are to accurately position the patient’s body and introduce the proper exposure factors for quality diagnostic images. While utilizing these technical skills, the radiologic technologist incorporates appropriate interpersonal skills while providing compassionate care and physical comfort for the patients. In order to adapt to the ever changing career demands, the radiologic technologist acknowledges that continuing education provides opportunities for growth in the profession.
With the growing technological advancements in radiology, the radiologic technologist has the opportunity to expand into other areas of expertise. Therefore, the ACMH School of Radiologic Technology introduces the students to the fundamentals of nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical sonography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, as well as radiation oncology. To access information on accredited programs, visit www.jrcert.org.
What Are the Career Opportunities for a Radiologic Technologist?
The services of a radiologic technologist are offered in various settings such as hospitals, health care facilities, physician offices, mobile imaging companies, industrial plants, research centers, government agencies, or commercial sales and marketing. The radiologic technologist can specialize in diagnostic imaging or pursue careers as educators, researchers, consultants, or administrators. Employment opportunities are available throughout the country and offer the radiologic technologist flexible work situations to accommodate various lifestyles and needs.
What are the duties of a radiologic technology student?
The duties of a radiologic technology student require above average intelligence, mechanical ability, and a strong sense of responsibility. The student must use their technical skill and critical thinking ability to provide professional service for patients who are often seriously ill or injured, as well as frightened. This requires a responsive attitude, which may not necessarily be related to grades, although scholastic ability is important. The student will learn to accurately position the patient’s body and introduce the least amount of radiation for a quality diagnostic image. Imaging may be performed in the radiology department, on the nursing units, and during surgical procedures.
How do I apply to the ACMH School of Radiologic Technology?
An application may be obtained by:
Along with the application, the following must be submitted to the ACMH School of Radiologic Technology to the above address by January 31.
All applications are reviewed and eligible applicants are interviewed in the months of February and March. At the end of the interview process, the Admissions Committee selects students for the class, which begins in July. The start date is determined annually. Clinical capacity is determined by JRCERT. The selection is made without regard to race, color, nationality, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other prohibited status.
What are the admission requirements?