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Reasons to Choose Our RT Program

What makes our program different?

� Clarkson College has the only program in Nebraska designed to allow you to complete all major coursework prior to your clinical experience. This gives you all the coursework you need so that you can be competent and confident during the clinical portion of the program.

� Our program offers two clinical experiences instead of one, giving the student the opportunity to experience a variety of equipment and routines.

� Clarkson College has 14 clinical sites from which the student will rotate through two clinical experiences.

� You will benefit from a very small student instructor ratio of no more than 6 to 1 for your lab experience, giving you more one-on-one time with faculty.

� We have experienced faculty teaching in the RT program are all certified radiographers, many of which have post-primary certifications. Our faculty members are innovative, creative and fun.

� Students who start the RT program toward an Associate degree may also complete our dual degree option in Medical Imaging (MI) at the same time.

� We are dedicated to providing an enriching experience for you and supporting your success. Clarkson College has a dedicated Success Center with free tutoring and many other services to support your success.

� The RTSA student organization offers you opportunity to attend a national conference.

� The Clarkson College RT program is very proud of their first time pass rate on the national certification. For the past five years the first time pass rate for the ARRT certification is 98 percent.

Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging Questionnaire

�		How many clinical sites do students rotate through?

�		Since I will be doing more than one clinical rotation, how long do I stay at each site?

�		Am I able to perform actual patient procedures during each rotation or is it an observation only?

�		Do you offer any hands-on laboratory experiences prior to working with actual patients?

�		Who teaches your RT/MI courses?

�		What types of resources are available if I have trouble in a course?

�		What type of degree would I receive upon completion of the program?

�		Will you discuss the pros and cons of receiving a bachelor degree?

�		Is the RT program accredited with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)?

�		What is the first time pass rate on the national certification exam for your program?

�		Would you be willing to give me the names of alumni so I could talk to them about your program?

�		Does your institution offer the opportunity to advance toward a bachelor degree?

�		Is it possible for me to work towards a bachelor degree concurrently with the associate degree?

�		If so, is it automatic admission?

�		What is the job placement rate following graduation?

�		How many clinical sites do students rotate through? Clarkson College currently has 14 clinical site locations, and the students are allowed two different clinical experiences. [Top of page]

�		Since I will be doing more than one clinical rotation, how long do I stay at each site? The first clinical rotation lasts 22 weeks, and the second lasts 11 weeks. [Top of page]

�		Am I able to perform actual patient procedures during each rotation or is it an observation only? During both clinical experiences, students perform actual hands-on procedures. [Top of page]

�		Do you offer any hands-on laboratory experiences prior to working with actual patients? Clarkson College has two radiographic rooms located within the RT classroom. One is energized with the ability to take actual radiographs on phantoms and for exposure assignments. The second, a non energized room, allows the students opportunities for independent practice. [Top of page]

�		Who teaches your RT/MI courses? Currently there are seven faculty teaching in the RT/MI programs, and all are certified radiographers, many of whom have post-primary certifications. [Top of page]

�		What types of resources are available if I have trouble in a course? Clarkson College has a dedicated Success Center for the students with free tutoring available. All RT faculty have an open door policy for the RT students when help is needed. [Top of page]

�		What type of degree would I receive upon completion of the program? Upon completion of the RT program, the students will graduate with an Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology. Those students wishing to work towards their bachelor degree will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging. Students have the opportunity to work on their Associate and Bachelor degrees simultaneously in the Dual RT/MI option. [Top of page]

�		Will you discuss the pros and cons of receiving a bachelor degree? Based on the 2007 ASRT Wage and Salary Survey https://www.asrt.org/content/RTs/research/research.aspx, there is a $7169 increase in salary for those technologists possessing a bachelor degree. [Top of page]

�		Is the RT program accredited with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)? The Clarkson College RT program is accredited with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), and Clarkson College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The most recent accreditation was received by JRCERT in 2000 for the maximum of eight years. Graduates from programs that do not have the JRCERT accreditation may by limited in their job opportunities in states which only hire graduates from a JRCERT accredited program. [Top of page]

�		What is the first time pass rate on the national certification exam for your program? The Clarkson College RT program is very proud of its first time pass rate on the national certification exam. For the past five years, the first time pass rate for ARRT certification is 98 percent. [Top of page]

�		Would you be willing to give me the names of alumni so I could talk to them about your program? References are available upon request. [Top of page]

�		Does your institution offer the opportunity to advance toward a bachelor degree? Clarkson College offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Imaging (MI). [Top of page]

�		Is it possible for me to work towards a bachelor degree concurrently with the associate degree? Clarkson College offers students the dual RT/MI degree option. This allows students to work concurrently on the RT and the MI degrees. [Top of page]

�		If so, is it automatic admission? If students are enrolled in the RT program, there is automatic admission into the MI program. [Top of page]

�		What is the job placement rate following graduation? 100% of those students pursing jobs have found employment within 6 months of graduation. [Top of page]

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