The medical imaging (MI) program leading to an Associate of Science degree is a dual enrolled degree program between The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (RHSHS) and Alvernia University. In addition to the Associate in Science degree, graduates will receive a Certificate in Radiologic Technology from RHSHS. The MI program meets the 2011 Radiology Curriculum Standards set forth by the American Society of Radiology Technologists and is 2 ½ calendar years in length. In addition, it is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology (JRCERT) and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Graduates of the MI program are eligible to take the national examination administered by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) to become Registered Technologists.
The medical imaging program is committed to helping students view themselves as integral members of a healthcare team whose function is to collectively provide the highest quality patient care achievable. The academic and clinical curricula of the medical imaging program are purposefully designed to
educate entry-level practitioners who are well prepared to provide compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based patient care when delivering medical imaging services.
Students learn to meet the total needs of the patient, with emphasis placed upon the core values of the medical imaging program (compassion, integrity, precision, accountability, and respect) as well as the Franciscan tradition at Alvernia University (service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation, and
collegiality).
At the completion of the Medical Imaging Program, the student will demonstrate:
Clinical competence
Produce high quality diagnostic medical images
Employ safety practices pertinent to medical imaging
Effective communication skills appropriate to the healthcare environment
Appropriately demonstrate oral communication
Employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills during professional practice
Adapt to changing patient needs during performance of radiographic procedures
Implement corrective actions as needed to improve image quality
Embrace ethical, professional performance
Deliver compassionate care employing ethical and professional values
Investigate a variety of opportunities for professional growth
Admission Requirements
The MI program student admission is the responsibility and at the discretion of the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Admission standards meet and/or exceed Alvernia University’s admission standards. Admission to the MI program is competitive and the selection of students will be based on
personal composition, academic ability, references, interview performance, aptitude tests, writing samples, and previous healthcare experience. Refer to the RH-SHS Admission Office for details.
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