School of Radiography
The Field of Radiologic Technology
A radiologic technologist, or radiographer, is a health care professional
who plays an important role in patient care by assisting with the
diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease.
 Radiologic technology combines advanced medical technology with
human compassion. Through the use of x-rays, radiologic technologists
perform sophisticated diagnostic imaging tests that uncover a wide
range of medical conditions. The results of these tests are then
used by physicians to determine the patient's condition and the
best course of treatment.
Employment Opportunity and Outlook
Qualified experienced radiographers are currently in very high
demand. In 2002, the American Hospital Association identified
the field of radiologic technology as having the highest vacancy
rate of any health care profession, surpassing the demand for
both nurses and pharmacists.
Job opportunities exist in hospitals, physicians' offices, clinics,
imaging centers, and with mobile imaging companies. Based on a
survey conducted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists,
the average national salary of a radiologic technologist in 2001
was $36,900.
Ohio Valley General Hospital/La Roche College
Radiography
Program Information
The Ohio Valley General Hospital/La Roche College Radiography Program
is a full-time, primarily daylight program that is 24 months in
length including two summers. Classes start at the end of August.
Although schedules may vary, students in the first year of training
typically attend classes at the hospital two days per week and
at the college three days per week. Students in the second year
of training typically attend classes at the hospital three days
per week and at the college two days per week. Students attend
classes at the hospital three to five days per week during summer
sessions.
Students successfully completing the program are awarded a certificate
in Radiologic Technology with an option to complete an associate
degree in Health Science with a concentration in Radiologic Technology
and are eligible to take the national certification examination
administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT). Students passing the national certification examination
with a score of 75 percent or higher are then recognized professionally
as registered radiologic technologists.
The Ohio Valley General Hospital/La Roche College Radiography
Program is accredited by the following agency:
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-2901
312-704-5300.
Educational Requirements
The certificate requires fulfillment of:
• 26 credits in radiography courses at Ohio Valley
• 28 credits in math/science/english
from La Roche College
The associate degree in radiologic technology
requires fulfillment of 70 credits. Required credits are as follows:
• 44 credits of basic science and core curriculum courses taught at La Roche
College
• 26 credits of clinical experience and radiologic technology courses
taught at Ohio Valley General Hospital
Credits from other institutions
of higher learning may be acceptable for transference.
Admission Requirements and Process
The admission criteria for the radiography program is dependent
on the following criteria:
- Completion of an interview at Ohio Valley
- Completion of technical standards
- Submittal of an application fee of $25.00 made payable to Ohio
Valley General Hospital, School of Radiography
- Acceptance to La Roche College
- High School or College Algebra & Biology
- Pre-admission testing to prove math & english proficiency
($5.00 fee applies)
- Interest in working in the field of Radiologic Technology
- Characteristics congruent with the profession of Radiologic Technology
- Four (4) hours documented job shadowing with a registered radiologic
technologist in a hospital setting
- Ability to perform basic physical tasks, as required for the profession
of Radiologic Technology
- Satisfactory results of a screening for illegal drug use
- Willingness to submit to a criminal background check
- Placement into MT110 or MT110A
- Placement into EN111 or EN111A
Interested candidates can apply to the radiography program by
completing an application from Ohio Valley General Hospital, School
of Radiography and by completing a LaRoche College admission form
or by completing the online application at www.La
Roche.edu.
The deadline for application to the radiography program is July
1st. Once accepted by the college, applicants must then be interviewed
by the Hospital for acceptance to the radiography program. Final
acceptance to the radiography program is contingent upon the results
of a screening for illegal drug use conducted by Ohio Valley General
Hospital.
Tuition and Fees
Students enrolled in the Ohio Valley General Hospital/La Roche
College Radiography Program will pay tuition to the both the hospital
and the college.
Students are charged a flat fee of $350 per semester/session for
hospital tuition. Based on seven sessions, hospital tuition for
the entire 24-month program is presently $2,450 and is paid directly
to Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Radiography. Scholarships
to help defray the cost of hospital tuition are currently being
offered by Ohio Valley General Hospital; however, scholarship offerings
are subject to change.
Students enrolled in the radiography program also incur other expenses
such as uniforms, books for hospital courses, lead identification
markers, and nominal expenses for external clinical rotations.
Once accepted to the program, students are required to submit a
$100 non-refundable acceptance fee to Ohio Valley General Hospital.
Students will also be required to submit deposits to La Roche College.
For information on college tuition, deposits and other fees, please
visit the La Roche College website at www.La
Roche.edu.
Hospital Refund Policy
A student who withdraws from the program will have any paid hospital
tuition refunded as follows:
- A 100 percent refund will be given prior to the start of classes
for that semester. In the event of withdraw prior to the beginning
of the first semester, 100 percent of tuition will be given minus
the cost of any pre-ordered personal radiation dosimeters and the
$100 deposit.
- A 50 percent refund will be given for withdrawal up to the third
week of classes during fall and spring semesters and the second
week of summer sessions.
- No refund will be given for withdrawal past the third week of fall
and spring and the second week of summers.
Information on La Roche College's refund policy can be found on
the college's website at www.La
Roche.edu.
Scholarships
Scholarships are currently available through both La Roche College
and Ohio Valley General Hospital. Scholarship opportunities are
subject to change. Information on scholarship availability and
eligibility can be obtained from both the college and hospital.
Learning More About The Field of Radiography
High School seniors interested in radiography may spend a day career "shadowing" in Ohio Valley General Hospital's Department of Radiology. Shadowing aids in career decisions by
allowing prospective students the opportunity to observe the actual
duties of a radiologic technologist. For more information on shadowing,
please contact Ohio Valley General Hospital's School of Radiography
at 412-777-6210.
Mission Statement
The Ohio Valley General Hospital/La Roche College Radiography Program
strives to meet the needs of the communities it serves by offering
a radiologic technology training program that provides an environment
for the development of competent and professional future radiologic
technologists by providing a solid clinical and theoretical background
in the radiologic sciences.
Program Goals
- To provide a quality education in the radiologic sciences in accordance
with the JRCERT's Standards for an Accredited Educational Program
in Radiologic Sciences
- To provide a curriculum that enables students to successfully
meet all Radiography Clinical Competency Requirements established
by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- To prepare students for the ARRT's national certification examination
in radiography
- To equip students with entry-level diagnostic technologist skills
Equal Opportunity
Prospective and enrolled students of the Ohio Valley General Hospital/La
Roche Radiography Program receive equitable treatment without regard
to age, sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion,
sexual orientation, or non-job related disability. This policy
of non-discrimination applies to every aspect of the program's
policies and practices, including recruitment and selection of
program candidates, clinical and classroom instruction, learning
opportunities, and clinical assignments.
Racial/Ethnic Tolerance
The Ohio Valley General Hospital/La Roche College admits qualified
students of any sex, race, color, religion, national and ethnic
origin or veteran status to all the rights, privileges, programs
and activities generally accorded or made available to students
in the program.
The program is strongly opposed to and will not tolerate any form
of harassment which is defined as any word, gesture, picture or
symbol (verbal or written) that is commonly understood to convey
hatred or contempt, or to demean, alarm or abuse an individual
(or group) because of his/her sex, race, color, religion, sexual
orientation or national and ethnic origin.
Pregnancy Policy
Prospective Students
Individuals who are interested in the radiography program may obtain
further information or apply to the program through the following
contacts:
Office of Freshman & International
Admissions
La Roche College
9000 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
1-800-838-4LRC
admsns@La Roche.edu
Office of Graduate & Continuing
Education Admissions
La Roche College
9000 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
1-800-838-4LRC
admsns@La Roche.edu
Barbara J. O'Connor, M.S., R.T.(R)(M)
Director
Ohio Valley General Hospital
25 Heckel Road
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
412-777-6210
boconnor@ohiovalleyhospital.org
Other Informational Websites
Additional information about the field of radiography or about
the La Roche College/Ohio Valley General Hospital Radiography
Program may be obtained at the following websites:
La Roche College
www.La Roche.edu
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
www.asrt.org
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
www.arrt.org
United States Department of Labor
www.dol.gov
(once on the Department of Labor's website, click on the Occupational
Outlook Handbook and conduct a search for radiologic technology.)
Joint Review Committee on Education
in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-2901
www.jrcert.org
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