Radiography

Degree Offered

Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences
 

Length of Program

The program is 21 months in length, starting in August, and ending in May. The didactic component is composed of approximately 94 semester hours and complies with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists curriculum.

The Radiography Program consists of lectures, demonstrations, laboratory, and supervised clinical experiences. All didactic courses in the Radiography Program are taught online or have online components. Students gain clinical experience by rotating through one or more of the following facilities, depending on their placement on the Omaha or Kearney campus or the Columbus, North Platte, Norfolk locations:

• Children’s Nebraska, Omaha
• CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney
• CHI Health Good Samaritan Medical Group, Kearney
• CHI Health Saint Francis Medical Center, Grand Island
• Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus
• Faith Regional Health Services, Norfolk
• Family Practice of Grand Island, Grand Island
• Family Medical Specialties, Holdrege
• Franciscan Health Care, West Point
• Grand Island Regional Medical Center, Grand Island
• Great Plains Health, North Platte
• Kearney Regional Medical Center, Kearney
• Nebraska Medicine, Omaha
• New West Sports Medicine, Kearney
• Phelps Memorial Health Center, Holdrege
• Think Whole Person Healthcare, Omaha
• Veterans Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care, Omaha

The amount of time dedicated to the clinical environment depends upon the student's year in the program and semester of enrollment. Part of the clinical experience will involve evening/weekend rotation requirements. 

All students, male and female, will be offered the opportunity to participate in mammography rotations. The program will make every effort to place a male student in this rotation if requested; however, the program is not in the position to override clinical setting policies that may prohibit this. The program will not deny female students the opportunity to participate in mammography rotations if clinical settings are not available to provide the same opportunity to male students. The JRCERT position statement is available on the JRCERT Web site at www.jrcert.org.

List of technical standards required by the radiography profession.

Degree Requirements

Students must successfully complete each course within the radiography curriculum in order to be considered for the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences. A minimum total of 120 semester credit hours are required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences (minimum of 26 semester credit hours of specific prerequisite coursework and approximately 92 semester credit hours in the Radiography Program).

All required didactic and clinical courses must be completed with a minimum letter grade of C- or better to meet requirements for graduation from the program.

Radiography Website

Radiography

The mission of admissions in the College of Allied Health Professions is to advance evidence-based recruitment and admissions practices that are inclusive, equitable and balanced with respect to experiences, attributes and metrics to recruit and admit applicants for the purpose of preparing highly competent, collaborative and compassionate professionals dedicated to improving the health and healthcare of all individuals and communities. 

For specific Radiography admissions, application, and timelines, visit: Radiography Admissions.

Radiography Website

Radiography Student Policies

In addition to the CAHP Student Policies, students are required to follow the below policies.  If you have any questions regarding the policies, please reach out to Ashley Balliet, Program Director. 

• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Plan for Students
• Clinical Compliance
• Dress Code
• Inclement Weather Policy
• Magnetic Resonance Safety
• Pregnancy
• Procedures for Clinical Evaluations
• Radiation Protection
• Supervision of Students
• Student Employment Guidelines
• Student Leave
• Students Holding for Procedures
• Use of Technology
• Utilization of the Program's Energized Lab