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PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
 This program prepares the student to become a radiographer, also known as
a radiologic technologist. A radiographer administers ionizing
radiation (x-rays) for medical imaging of internal structures
of the body. The curriculum is comprised of specialized
courses in radiography positioning and procedures, radiation
physics and radiation protection, quality patient care,
pathology, anatomy and physiology, and general education
courses. Upon completion of the program, the graduate is
eligible to apply for the national registry examination
through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Many states, including Kentucky, will also require graduates
to be state licensed to practice radiography.
ACCREDITATION
The Radiography Program
meets the requirements outlined in the "Standards for
an Accredited Educational Program in Radiologic Sciences".
The Joint Review Committee
on Education in Radiologic Technology awards accreditation
to radiography programs demonstrating substantial compliance
with these standards. If a student, faculty, or community
of interest feel that the program is not in compliance
with the JRCERT Standards, he/she is requested to notify
the program coordinator in writing of any allegations
or complaints within fifteen business days of the time
when the student reasonably should have gained knowledge
of the issue.
Program
Coordinator Contact Information:
Deborah Smith, R.T.(R) (M) BHS
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
PO Box 7380
Paducah, KY 42002-7380
or at deborah.smith@kctcs.edu
The program
coordinator will investigate the complaint and will answer
the complainant within ten business days.
If the
complainant is not satisfied with the response, he/she
should notify the Assistant Dean of Allied Health and
Personal Services within 10 days after the response from
the program coordinator. The Assistant Dean will investigate
and respond to the complainant within 10 working days.
If the
complainant is not satisfied with the written response
from the Assistant Dean he/she may appeal to the appropriate
Dean. This appeal must be made within ten business days
after the reply from the Assistant Dean. The Dean has
ten business days to reply in writing to the student.
If the
complainant is not satisfied with the Dean's response,
he/she may appeal to the College President within ten
business days after the reply from the Dean. The President
will then discuss the complaint with all concerned parties
and adjudicate the issue within ten business days after
receipt of the correspondence, and notify the complainant
of his/her decision.
If the
complainant is not satisfied with this response he/she
should notify the JRCERT at
The Joint Review committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2852
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-704-5300
Website: www.jrcert.org
EMPLOYMENT
Radiographers may find employment in hospitals,
health clinics, outpatient medical centers and physician
offices. Research laboratories and some industrial firms
may also employ radiographers. The current starting pay
for a radiographer is $16 per hour.
ADMISSION PROCESS
The Radiography
Program utilizes a selective admission process. Entrance
into the program is competitive. 16 students are admitted
to the program which begins in the Fall semester each
year. Completion of Anatomy and Physiology I and CPR certification,
healthcare provider level from the American Heart Association
or Red Cross, is required prior
to enrolling in the first semester of the program. A
student may apply for consideration of admission while
in the process of
completing these requirements. It is recommended that students
admitted to the program complete College Algebra and a
Nursing Assistant course prior to the first semester of
the program. Refer to the Admission
to the Program and the Selective
Admission Points System link for more details on
the selective process.
PROGRAM LENGTH
It is a two year program,
starting in the Fall semester each year, consisting of five
consecutive semesters, including a summer session.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND AFFILIATES
Campus classes provide theory and laboratory practice, along
with clinical experience in Radiology Departments. Students
will be involved in approximately 1200 contact hours at clinical
sites affiliated with our program. The following clinical
affiliations are utilized:
- Lourdes Hospital
- Western Baptist Hospital
- Murray-Calloway County Hospital
- Jackson Purchase Medical Center
- Marshall County Hospital
- Crittenden County Hospital
- Massac Memorial Hospital
- Paducah Diagnostic Center
- Crawford-Lundberg X-ray Clinic
- Parkway Regional Hospital
- Regional Medical Associates
- Primary Care Medical Center
- Caldwell County Hospital
- Volunteer Community Hospital
- Gateway Health Systems
The student is responsible for providing their own transportation to clinical sites.
DRUG SCREENING AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
Students
will be responsible for drug screening and a criminal background
check at their expense before being admitted to a clinical
setting.
CONTACTS
Deborah
Smith - Program Coordinator - 270-534-3479; deborah.smith@kctcs.edu
Patty Buchanan - Clinical Coordinator - 270-534-3431; patty.buchanan@kctcs.edu
PROFESSIONAL WEBSITES
Kentucky
Radiation Health Branch
Kentucky Society of Radiologic Technologists
Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Radiological Society of North America
Radiology Today magazine
RT Image magazine
Occupational information
Occupational information
LAB PHOTO GALLERY
Radiography lab is an important component of the program.
View a photo gallery
of the class of 2006-2008.
CURRICULUM
REVISION
Please note that information on this website reflects
recent revisions in the Radiography program curriculum
and admission rules.
The
credential option available in this program includes:
(all documents in RTF format)
- Degree: Associate in Applied Science
- Radiography
For more information about this program,
contact the Admissions
Office.
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