Alergent offers an accredited program in radiologic technology.
The Alegent School of Radiologic Technology offers an associate degree in applied science in radiologic technology in a 23-month program. Graduates are eligible to take the certification exam through the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
Program Accreditation
The School of Radiologic Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the State of Nebraska Department of Education.
Admissions
Applications for the program must be submitted between September 1 and February 1. The application must include four references as well as transcripts and ACT, or American College Testing, scores. The ACT is a standardized college entry exam. In March, the school conducts interviews and the applicant must take the Keystone Allied Health Entrance Exam administered by the school. If accepted into the program, the student must pass a health physical by the Occupational Health department before classes begin in the fall.
Prerequisites
The Alegent School of Radiologic Technology has several pre-requisites for entry into the associate degree program. According to "Course Requirements for 2009," applicants are required to complete two semesters of medical terminology, intermediate algebra and a cultural diversity course. In addition, the applicant is required to have six credits of English, six credits of humanities and nine credits of mathematics. The courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Curriculum
The academic portion of the curriculum is four semesters. It includes courses in anatomy and physiology, radiology, imaging, pharmacology, ethics and pathology. The second portion of the curriculum is the clinical portion. Clinical experience is gained in the Radiology Departments of Immanuel and Bergan Mercy Medical Centers in Omaha, Nebraska and Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This is a full-time program. Classes and clinical hours will take up 40 hours per week.
Withdrawal
Students can withdraw from the program in the first three days after signing the enrollment agreement. After the start of classes, the student must submit a letter of resignation and a portion of the tuition will be refunded. Students who are pregnant may not participate in the program due to the danger to the fetus.
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