Radiology Technology - Program Info

The Einstein Medical Center’s School of Radiologic Technology or otherwise known as “the Program” has been in existence since 1946, graduating its first class in 1948.  The Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Students in the Program gain a wealth of knowledge in the Einstein Medical Center (“AEMC”), Department of Radiology and in the various satellite facilities.  A wealth of training materials are available from the over 296,000 diagnostic examinations performed annually.  Aside from the many routine diagnostic rooms, specialized facilities are available in angiography; fluoroscopy, neuroradiography and ultrasound, as well as head and whole-body spiral computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and PACS. The Department is fully digital in producing patient examinations.   An entire section of the Department is devoted to the performance of mammography procedures.  Students also gain valuable outpatient clinical experience at some of AEMC’s satellite facilities in the Philadelphia area.

The Program is twenty-four (24) months. Upon successful completion of all the Program’s academic and clinical requirements, a student will be awarded a Certificate in Radiologic Technology.  The Program has a September starting date with orientation for all first year students commencing the Thursday after Labor Day.  Classes and clinical education are scheduled Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4PM and do not exceed a total of 40 hours weekly. 

The Einstein Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology considers all candidates for admission without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, or disability.

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Mission of the Program

The mission of the Einstein Medical Center, School of Radiologic Technology is to graduate students who will posses the knowledge, practical skills and problem solving abilities to provide care to the community.

Goals of the Program

Fulfillment of the Program's mission is assessed by the degree to which the Program achieves the following goals:

1. Graduates will be clinically competent.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students will be able to provide courteous care to all patients.
   • Students will be able to correctly position the patient for the desired study.
   • Students will be able to practice effective radiation protection.
2. Graduates will be able to problem solve and effectively use critical thinking skills.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students will identify diagnositic quality images and correct non-quality images accordingly.
   • Students will demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.
   • Students will demonstrate effective problem solving abilities.
3. Graduates will be competent radiographers with effective communication skills.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
   • Students will use computers to communicate and to record data and patient information.
4. Graduates will demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.
   Student Learning Outcome:
   • Students will comply with ALARA radiation safety guidelines.
   • Students will follow departmental policies and procedures.
   • Students will demonstrate ethical behavior in a clinical setting.
5. Graduates will fulfill the needs of the healthcare community.
   Student Learning outcome:
   • Graduates will pass the ARRT examination.
   • Graduates seeking employemnt will do so within 6 months.
   • Students will complete the program.
   • Graduates will indicate overall satisfaction with the program.
   • Employers will indicate overall satisfaction with the graduate’s performance.
6. Graduates will integrate lifelong learning in their professional/personal goals.
   Students Learning Outcome:
   • Graduates will maintain continuing education credits.
   • Graduates will join/participate in professional organizations.
   • Graduates will persue higher education.

The Program adheres to the following minimum standards:

1. A five year average credentialing examination pass rate of not less than 75% at first attempt.
2. A five year average job placement rate of not less than 75% within six months of graduation.
3. An annual student completion rate of not less than 75%.
4. An annual average graduate satisfaction rate of not less than “3” on Graduate Surveys.
5. An annual average employer satisfaction rate of not less than “3” on Employer Surveys.

Program Effectiveness Outcomes

ARRT Credentialing Examination Pass Rate (upon first attempt)

Program Completion Rate (# of students who complete the program / # of students who enroll)

Graduate Job Placement Rate (within Six Months of Graduation)

Only students who actively seeking employment were counted in this rate (i.e. students persuing advanced education are not included).