Radiology Technologist Education
The radiologic technologist is a health care practitioner who plays an important role on the medical team. Technologists are usually employed in a department of radiology or medical imaging performing a variety of radiographic procedures including basic x-ray procedures or advanced procedures such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Typical responsibilities of the radiologic technologist include interacting regularly with ill, injured, or suffering individuals, producing and processing quality diagnostic radiographs, and communicating effectively with fellow technologists, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Danielle Leonetti '08; Scott Cupp, faculty team mentor; Kristen Thress '08
The RT Education Program, sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, is an entry-level full-time program offering students a challenging and rewarding curriculum taught by seasoned radiologic technology faculty with diverse professional backgrounds.
The program for radiologic technologists sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center is a full-time program with not more than 40 hours per week. Courses are scheduled to begin in September. The curriculum is evenly balanced between academic and clinical coursework. Didactic studies are typically scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays, however, some classes may be scheduled in early evening. Clinical rotations are normally from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekdays.
The national registry requires mandatory continuing education for all registered technologists in radiography. To support technologists seeking continuing education experiences, the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center is pleased to offer many continuing education programs for radiologic technologists.
The University of Pennsylvania Medical Center also offers six-month internships for MRI and CT technologists. These courses are full-time programs that combine didactic with either clinical MRI or CT experience.
