COLLEGE-BASED PROGRAM - Lancaster Campus
Program revision information - changes for Fall 2012 (pdf) 2/8/11
Evening clinical rotations notification (pdf) 2/8/12
Spring 2013 Clinical Applications & Mandatory Information Sessions (April 9, 17, May 3, 9) (pdf)
The program is accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination in radiography.
About the career
FAQ (pdf) (rev 8/11)
Required courses (pdf) (rev 5/12)
Estimated Expenses (pdf) 5/11
Admission Criteria and Essential Qualifications (pdf) (rev 4/12)
Policies Affecting Program Admission (pdf)
Rad Tech Program Mission Statement, Goals, Learning Outcomes (rev. December 2010)
Rad Tech Program Didactic and Clinical Grading Policies (pdf)
What Does it Take To Be A Successful HACC Rad Tech Student? (in the students' own words) (pdf)
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® Ethics Pre-Application Review anyone who has any kind of criminal background, including DUI.
Selective programs. Admission to the college doesn't guarantee admission to the clinical component of the programs. You will be admitted as a pre-rad tech student and work with your advisor to apply to the clinical/core component of the program.
Length of Program and College Degree Conferred - The college-based radiologic technology program is 80 credits, with the awarding of an associate in science degree upon successful completion. The entire program can be completed in six semesters, provided the candidate has met the prerequisites for admission to the program. The clinical component takes place during the last five semesters of the program. Students are assigned to clinical sites at local participating hospitals. The complete program is offered only at the Lancaster campus. Some required courses offered at other campuses and sites. Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination in radiography.
| Clinical Sites (Married Sites) College-Based Program for 2013 - SUBJECT TO CHANGE |
Number of Students |
| Lancaster Regional Medical Center / Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center / Imaging |
5 |
| Pinnacle Health |
8 |
| Chambersburg Hospital / Summit Health Center |
2 |
| Brandywine Hospital / Jennersville Regional Hospital |
3 |
| Lebanon VA Medical Center / Ephrata Hospital / Ephrata Diagnostic Center |
4 |
| Carlisle Regional Medical Center / The Medical Arts Building / Hanover Hospital |
3 |
| TOTAL |
25 |
|
- Attempt is made to keep the students' maximum drive to about an hour.
- Students are assigned to one set of married sites for the clinical program.
- Maximum clinical day is 8.5 hours between the hours of 7 am and 6 pm.
- Consider that with lecture and lab classes and clinical that you will be busy 5 days per week. |
Rad Tech Program Contacts
Contact Health Careers - - (717) 780-1988 or (800) 222-4222 ext. 1988.
Program Office
East Building Room 207
Lancaster Campus
1641 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602