Radiologic Technology

Thank you for inquiring about admission into the Belmont College Radiology Program.
 

The Belmont College Radiology Program is new; however, it is the former Ohio Valley Medical Center Program of Radiologic Technology, which was known for its program excellence from its inception in 1954. Graduates have had a 100% pass rate on the national board exam for over 20 years. Belmont College and program faculty are determined to carry on this achievement.
 

Upon completion of all program requirements, the student will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology.
 

The program’s mission is dedicated to providing learning experiences that will enable each student to deliver quality health care, to understand the values and behavior of the profession, and to develop communication and independent reasoning in preparation for employment as entry level radiographers.
 

The Belmont College Radiology Program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
 
A radiologic technologist is a health care professional who performs medical imaging to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury. A thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, positioning, imaging principles, equipment protocols, radiation protection and patient care must be mastered in order to demonstrate images of anatomic structures, such as organs, vessels and bones.
 
Ranking Criteria

 
When signing up to take the TEAS test, please use your Belmont College email if you are a student. The test will take about 4 hours. If you are signed up for a date and time and we need to cancel due to inclement weather, power outage, or some other reason, you will receive an email.  Please make sure you check your email the night before and the morning of your scheduled test.  Be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to testing so that you can get checked in and receive proper instructions. You will need to bring with you a photo ID. Paper and pencils will be provided. You also need to make sure that you have paid your test fee of $70 in our business office located in the ATC building on the main campus before taking the test. Bring the receipt with you and present it at check in.
 
TEAS testing will start in January of 2021 and that dates and times will be posted by the first week of January. Applications for Fall 2021 will be accepted until May 1, 2021.

Program Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate clinical competence
2. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills (oral & written)
3. Students will develop critical thinking skills
4. Students will model professionalism and understand the importance of professional work ethic and life long learning
5. The program will provide qualified radiographers to meet the needs of the health care community.

Career Possibilities

The Radiographer has a plethora of career opportunities in a variety of areas. Radiographers may be employed at hospitals, urgent care facilities, private physician offices, imaging centers, or public health facilities. In addition, a radiographer can choose to work for the government, in laboratories, or in radiographic equipment sales and/or applications. With training and certification, radiographers may further their careers by advancing certification in the areas of radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), bone densitometry (DEXA), cardiac-interventional radiography, vascular-interventional radiography, and registered radiologist assistance.

Program Effectiveness Data

Information Transferred from the former Ohio Valley Medical Center Program of Radiologic Technology

5-Year Average National Certification Examination Pass Rate

Number of student graduates who pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification examination on the first attempt within six (6) months of graduation compared with the number of student graduates taking the examination.

Program Certification Examination Pass Rate Benchmark:  87.5%

Annual Program Completion Rate

Number of students completing the program compared to the number of students entering the program. The program’s entry point is defined as the number of students in the program at the end of the second week of the first semester.

Program Completion Rate Benchmark:  >75%

5-Year Average Job Placement Rate

Number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences within twelve (12) months of graduation compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences.

Not actively seeking employment is defined by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology as:

• graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts
• graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation
• graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours
• graduate is on active military duty
• graduate is continuing education

Program Job Placement Rate Benchmark: >75%