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Bucks County Community College
  Academics  —  Academic Departments  —  Health Sciences  —  Associate Degree Programs  —  Radiography

Radiography

About the Program

The Radiography Program is a JRCERT accredited twenty-one month full-time associate degree program. The program will prepare you to enter the field of diagnostic medical imaging as a Radiologic Technologist. Competence is achieved through the use of lecture, laboratory activities, small group presentations, research, and clinical education experiences. Patient care, radiation protection, and technical skills are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Classes are conducted on the Lower Bucks Campus and clinical experiences are varied in location. 

Radiography students must comply with the rules and policies presented in the Radiography Student Handbook, in addition to those listed in the catalog.‌

Accreditation

Bucks County Community College Radiography Program was awarded an 8-year accreditation in 2017.

Accreditation of the program is by:

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

 

Graduates are eligible to take the national certifying examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

Technical Performance Standards

The admissions policies of the Radiography Program do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, marital status, age or mental/physical handicaps. The following is an outline of performance standards relative to Radiography. In addition to the academic requirement for the Radiography Program, all applicants must be able to:

  • Communicate to the patient in order to converse and instruct
  • Hear a patient speak in a normal tone from a distance of 20 feet.
  • Observe the patient in order to assess the patient’s condition or needs from a distance of 20 feet.
  • Read the patient medical chart and/or physician orders.
  • Transport, move, lift or transfer patients from a wheelchair or litter to an x-ray table or to a patient's bed;
  • Move, adjust and manipulate a variety of x-ray equipment with respect to the patient and image receptor according to established procedures and standards of speed and accuracy ( to include mobile equipment) and;
  • Physically place patients in proper positions for x-ray examinations according to established procedures and standards of speed and accuracy.
  • Handling stressful situations related to technical, procedural or patient care situations;
  • providing physical and emotional support to patients during procedures;
  • Physically be able to administer emergency care including performing CPR
  • Visually reviewing and evaluating radiographic images to identify shades of gray, proper patient positions, proper exposure factors and other appropriate technical qualities.

Program Mission

The mission of the Radiography Program is to provide each student with the instruction, skills, and learning experiences to become a compassionate, knowledgeable, and competent entry-level Radiologic Technologist.

Program Goals

  1. Function as competent, entry-level professionals that meet the medical imaging needs of the surrounding community
    1. Students will be able to adequately perform procedures at entry level competence.
    2. Students will select appropriate technical factors for quality patient exams.
    3. Students will demonstrate proper radiation practices.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate, professional communication skills.
    1. Students will demonstrate effective communication strategies during clinical experience.
    2. Students will practice written communication skills
  3. Develop and practice effective problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
    1. Students will be able to adequately perform non-routine procedures at entry level competence.
    2. Students will be able to adequately alter technical factors in non-routine situations.
  4. Conduct him/herself in a professional manner.
    1. Students will demonstrate professional behavior
    2. Students will recognize the benefits of professional development

Admissions Procedures

Admission to the Radiography program at Bucks County Community College is on a competitive basis. Minimum requirements to apply include:

  1. Be at least 18 years of age to participate in any of the RADI (Radiography) courses.
  2. Submit an application with Bucks County Community College designating Radiography as their major.
  3. Submit high school transcripts and college transcripts, if applicable, for evaluation by the Registrar. The student must complete any placement exams that are required by Bucks County Community College.
  4. Complete 27 college credits in the following general education coursework:
    • MEDA120- Medical Terminology
    • MATH120- College Algebra
    • BIO181- Anatomy & Physiology I
    • COMP110- English Composition I
    • COMP111- English Composition II
    • COMM110- Effective Speaking
    • PSYC110- Intro to Psychology
    • Humanities Elective
    • COLL101- College Success Seminar
  5. Obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be considered for entrance in the Radiography Program.
  6. Any Science or Math courses must be successfully completed within 7 years prior to enrolling in radiography courses.
  7. Submit a Petition for Admission - Radiography ‌ to the Radiography Program. The submission period is every year from January 1st- January 31st.
  8. The Radiography Program Admissions Worksheet will be completed for each student that submits a petition by the program faculty.

Due to class limitations, the College does not guarantee continuous enrollment between non-Radiography and Radiography courses.

Curriculum

Radiography

Program Requirements

Once accepted into the Radiography Program, students are required to:

  • Purchase all required textbooks and manuals.
  • Purchase a Radiography Program uniform from the preferred uniform vendor.
  • Assume all responsibility for transportation to and from the clinical agencies assigned.
  • Obtain and maintain current CPR certification.
  • Have a comprehensive physical examination which includes documentation of selected vaccinations.
  • Complete an FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background check, a PA Criminal Background check, Child Abuse Clearance and drug screening  (until clearance is received, program acceptance is provisional and may be rescinded).
  • Show proof of health insurance coverage for the student.
  • Sign a disclosure form stating that you understand and are able to comply with the technical standards and the Radiography Student Handbook.

JRCERT Disclosure

Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

 

Program 5-Year Average

 

 63

of

84

75%

Credentialing Examination Rate
Number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation

Year

Results

Year 1

2017

10

of

12

83%

Year 2

2018

14

of

18

78%

Year 3

2019

14

of

20

70%

Year 4

2020

14

of

17

82%

Year 5

2021

11

of

17

65%

 

Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Job Placement Rate
number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation

Year

Results

Year 1

2017

9

of

10

90%

Year 2

2018

14

of

14

100%

Year 3

2019

18

of

18

100%

Year 4

2020

17

of

17

100%

Year 5

2021

14

of

15

93%

Program 5-Year Average

 72

of

74

97%

 

Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The

Annual benchmark established by the program is 75.

 

Program Completion Rate
number graduated divided by number started the program

Year

Results

Year - 2021

17   of   20

Annual Completion Rate

     85%

 

JRCERT Recognized Clinical Sites

Name City State Zip
Abington Memorial Hospital Abington PA 19001
Abington Lansdale Lansdale PA 19446
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia PA 19104
Doylestown Hospital Doylestown PA 18901
Grandview Hospital Sellersville PA 18960
Grandview Hospital Outpatient Center Sellersville PA 18960
HUP 54th and Cedar Philadelphia PA 19143
Jefferson Bucks Hospital Langhorne PA 19047
Jefferson Frankford Hospital Philadelphia PA 19124
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital (evening rotation only) Philadelphia PA 19114
Lower Bucks Hospital Bristol PA 19007
Mercer Bucks Ortho Yardley PA 19047
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Darby PA 19023
Rothman Institute - Bensalem Office Bensalem PA 19020
Rothman Institute Newtown - Newtown Office Newtown PA 18940
St. Mary Medical Center Langhorne PA 19047
Tower Health Urgent Care (previously Premier Urgent Care) Warminster PA 18974
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