FAQ

Medical Radiography

• What skills are necessary for this field?

  • Oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Good listening skills and hand dexterity.
  • Physical agility, the strength to assist and move non- ambulatory
    patients and the ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Emotional stability and good health.
  • The ability to work independently and to apply critical thinking skills on the job.

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• What is the work environment like?

  Radiographers assist and perform a variety of diagnostic procedures using ionizing radiation to image the human body. Radiographers are not limited to radiology departments.  They also work in emergency rooms, operating rooms, intensive care units, nurseries and patient rooms. Radiographers use a variety of technically advanced equipment, including computers.

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• What else should I know about this program?

  This program is a full-time program that is time intensive. Students are either on campus or in a clinical environment approximately five days a week.  Didactic courses taught in the professional component of the Medical Radiography program are either day or afternoon classes, while some Clinical Courses may be assigned as an evening rotation.

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• If I have previous college coursework, are those credits transferable?

  Admissions and Records evaluates transcripts to determine transferable credit.

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• When is the application deadline?

  The admission’s deadline is June 1 of each year.

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• How many applicants do you accept?

  Approximately 20 students per year are accepted to the major.

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• What type of degree is earned upon the successful completion of this program?

  Graduates receive a Baccalaureate Degree in Health Sciences.

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• After completing this program, what career opportunities, other than x-ray, are available?

  Opportunities exist for experienced radiographers in advanced imaging modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography and Interventional Radiology, as well as other modalities in Radiology. Sales and education are additional career options with the advanced degree offered at BCHS.

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