Associate of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology
A Radiologic Technology Associate of Science Degree will show you how to administer ionizing radiation.
The mission of the Radiologic Technology program is to provide a progressive academic and clinical educational environment by training students to become highly competent and qualified to administer ionizing radiation for medical diagnostic imaging purposes. This is also achieved while preparing them for the future licensing examinations. You may find employment at hospitals, clinics, and physician's offices; or, you may work as a travel technologist. Our program can be completed in 24 months for students taking our day classes.
Sullivan University has two energized labs which include a digital lab with Picture Archiving and Communication System (P.A.C.S.). This allows you to check images you have captured for the views requested. Also, you will complete clinical rotations at a variety of sites, so you will experience several types of settings, including rotations in trauma, pediatrics, and surgery.
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What is the Most Important or Unique Thing About this Program?
Sullivan University has two energized labs which include a digital lab with P.A.C.s - Picture Archiving and Communication System. This allows the students to check images they have captured for the views requested. Students complete clinical rotations at a variety of sites, so they experience several types of settings, including rotations in trauma, pediatrics, and surgery.
Who Would this Program Appeal to?
This program would appeal to you if you have a sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others in a medical setting. There must be an interest in science, especially anatomy, physiology, and physics. Additionally, if you are someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and handles stress well this may be the program for you.
Class and Clinical Rotation Schedule (Louisville)
- Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm
- Clinical rotation will include evenings, second & third shift.
- All students must complete a mandatory two-week-end trauma rotation at the University of Louisville Hospital during the program. This trauma rotation is on weekend shifts from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am
- There is a five-week 2nd shift rotation which is from 3:00 pm until 11:00 pm occurring in the 6th quarter at various clinical sites.
- There will be a three-week rotation 2nd shift rotation at the University of Louisville Hospital
- Clinical rotations may be up to 90 miles away from the college campus. (No special arrangements can be made for clinical assignments. All students are required to have adequate transportation to and from clinical sites.)
- Clinical schedules will be as follows (this schedule is subject to change):
- 2nd - 4th quarter one day per week
- 5th - 8th quarter three days a week
Class and Clinical Rotation Schedule (Lexington)
- Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Clinical rotation will include days, evenings, and second shift rotations
- All students must complete a mandatory rotation at the University of Kentucky
- There is an 8-week rotation that will be second-shift. This is usually completed at the University of Kentucky 4-11 pm
- Students will also complete a 2-week specials rotation
- Clinical rotations may be up to 90 miles away from the college campus. (No special arrangements can be made for clinical assignments. All students are required to have adequate transportation to and from clinical sites.)
- Clinical schedules will be as follows (this schedule is subject to change):
- 2nd - 4th quarter one day per week
- 5th - 8th quarter three days a week
The Goals and Student Learning Outcomes of Sullivan University Radiologic Technologist Program are as follows:
- Students will demonstrate effective communication skills
- Students will practice professional communication
- Students will demonstrate written communication
- Students will demonstrate verbal communication
- Students will demonstrate effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Students will adjust positioning and procedure protocols from trauma / non-routine patients.
- Students will be able to evaluate radiographic images
- Students will demonstrate professional development and growth
- Students will acquire the values and ethics as outlined in the Code of Ethics for Radiographers
- Students will demonstrate clinical competency
- Students will demonstrate radiation safety
- Students will position patients to yield diagnostic images
- The program will effectively meet the needs of the student and the community
- Graduates will pass the ARRT examination
- Graduates will obtain employment in the field
- Students will complete the program in the specified duration of the program
Find out more information about program successes in graduation rates, placement rates, and occupations for this program.
Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology A.S. program at Sullivan University is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
- Louisville received 8 years in 2023
- Lexington received 8 years in 2017
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
- Address: 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182
- Phone: (312) 704-5300 - office
- Email: mail@jrcert.org
- Website: www.jrcert.org
Louisville Campus Credentialing Examination Rates
The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
|
Year |
*Results |
|---|---|
Year 1 - 2019 |
18 of 18 - 100% |
Year 2 - 2020 |
12 of 13 - 92% |
Year 3 - 2021 |
13 of 18 - 72% |
Year 4 - 2022 |
22 of 26 - 85% |
Year 5 - 2023 |
18 of 22 - 82% |
Program 5-Year Average |
83 of 97 - 86% |
Louisville Campus Job Placement Rates
The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
|
Year |
*Results |
|---|---|
Year 1 - 2019 |
18 of 18 - 100% |
Year 2 - 2020 |
13 of 13 - 100% |
Year 3 - 2021 |
18 of 18 - 100% |
Year 4 - 2022 |
24 of 26 - 92% |
Year 5 - 2023 |
17 of 22 - 77% |
Program 5-Year Average |
90 of 96 - 94% |
Louisville Campus Program Completion Rates
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 60%.
|
Year |
*Results |
|---|---|
Year - 2023 |
22 of 26 |
Annual Completion Rate |
85% |
Lexington Campus Credentialing Examination Rates
The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
|
Year |
*Results |
|---|---|
Year 1 - 2019 |
5 out of 5 - 100% |
Year 2 - 2020 |
7 out of 8 - 85% |
Year 3 - 2021 |
4 out of 8 - 50% |
Year 4 - 2022 |
5 out of 10 - 50% |
Year 5 - 2023 |
13 out of 15 - 86% |
Program 5-year average |
34 out of 46 - 74% |
Lexington Campus Job Placement Rates
The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
|
Year |
*Results |
|---|---|
Year 1 - 2019 |
5 out of 5 - 100% |
Year 2 - 2020 |
8 out of 8 - 100% |
Year 3 - 2021 |
9 out of 9 - 100% |
Year 4 - 2022 |
10 out of 10 - 100% |
Year 5 - 2023 |
13 out of 13 - 100% |
Program 5-year average |
45 out of 45 - 100% |
Lexington Campus Completion Rates
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 60%.
|
Year |
*Results |
|---|---|
2023 |
13 out of 15 |
Annual Completion Rate |
86.7% |
Courses
Total Credit Hours: 97
Course
Title
Credit Hours
RAD 100
4.00
RAD 102
4.00
RAD 121
4.00
RAD 131
2.00
RTA 122
2.00
RTA 132
2.00
RTA 133
2.00
PSY 214
4.00
RTA 141
4.00
RTA 142
2.00
RTA 144
4.00
RTA 251
4.00
RTA 252
5.00
RTA 254
4.00
RTA 262
5.00
RTA 263
4.00
RTA 253
4.00
RTA 271
4.00
RTA 272
5.00
RTA 282
4.00
RTA 283
4.00
MTH 101
4.00
MSS 123
4.00
MSS 133
4.00
ENG 102
4.00
ENG 101
4.00
Total Credit Hours: 97
