Jenna Zetwick, Program Director
Email address: zetwicjk@alfredstate.edu
Radiologic technology is a two-year AAS degree program preparing qualified students to become health care professionals who administer ionizing radiation to produce photographic and digital anatomical images for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications. The program coordinates on-campus didactic and laboratory classes and clinical experiences at area hospitals to which students are responsible for their own transportation. Students must be able to demonstrate technical standards and pass clinical competencies as described by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), recognized by the United States Department of Education as the national accreditation agency of programs for radiographers. Upon graduation, students are prepared to take the American Registry Certification Exam administered by ARRT and be granted New York State licensure through the New York State Department of Health.
Clinical education is assigned to provide experiences consistent with the student’s level of achievement in different hospital environments. Through clinical assignments, students have opportunities to work with the most modern and specialized equipment available and knowledgeable staff with a wealth of experience in imaging. Clinical education assignments include eight clinical hours per week during the second semester of study and 24 clinical hours per week the third and fourth semesters. In addition, a 15-week (40 hours per week) summer session is required and provides valuable experience in developing clinical competency skills. Clinical placements are in hospitals near Alfred State, so students completing the summer session will require housing close enough to their clinical placements to travel there on a daily basis. For those who need it, summer housing is available at Alfred State; contact the Office of Residential Services for details.
The program currently admits 35 students each year, with a fall semester start date only. Four student placements are reserved for an on-campus curriculum change, with the remaining 31 placements being filled by Admissions.
The radiologic technology program embraces the mission and vision statements of Alfred State. It enables students to become competent, efficient, and caring radiographers. The program also has the primary responsibility to ensure that the student has acquired the positive characteristics of dedication to duty, quality care, teamwork, and high ethical standards as they relate to the patient, their families, physicians, and other health care providers. The program embraces the mission and core values of Alfred State in its education of students enrolled in the program.
Alfred State radiologic technology graduates who pass their ARRT exam may enter directly into the imaging sciences BTech with the option of either computed tomography, MRI, or healthcare management concentration. As well, graduates may enter directly into the healthcare management BTech, interdisciplinary studies BTech, or the technology management BBA program.
The radiologic technology program at Alfred State is fully accredited by JRCERT (the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) through 2025. JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the US Department of Education for accreditation of educational programs in radiologic technology.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL, 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
| Credentialing Examination Rate |
number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation |
| Year | Results |
| Year 1 - 2019 | 14 of 14 - 100% |
| Year 2 - 2020 | 11 of 14 - 79% |
| Year 3 - 2021 | 14 of 17 - 82% |
| Year 4 - 2022 | 8 of 14 - 57% |
| Year 5 - 2023 | 7 of 11 - 64% |
| Program 5-Year Average | 54 of 70 - 77.1% |
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 - 2019 | 14 of 14 - 100% |
| Year 2 - 2020 | 12 of 12 - 100% |
| Year 3 - 2021 | 16 of 16 - 100% |
| Year 4 - 2022 | 14 of 14 - 100% |
| Year 5 - 2023 | 11 of 11 - 100% |
| Program 5-Year Average | 67 of 67 - 100% |
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 - 2023 | 11 of 12 |
| Annual Completion Rate | 91.7% |
Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 100 percent are employed; 0 percent continued their education.
Applicants for the radiologic technology program must possess a recognized high school diploma or its equivalent. A standardized test (SAT or ACT) is not required but recommended. Specific high school course requirements and recommendations are:
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, Interview with the academic department.
Recommended: Chemistry and Physics
Applicants with previous college experience must submit an official college transcript, as their success at the college level will be an admissions consideration. Due to the technical and science rigor, entrance requirements are higher than those of the institution.
Students are encouraged to apply prior to Dec. 1 in order to be included in the priority review process. Qualified applicants who meet the academic criteria will be invited to participate in an interview with the selection committee. Students will be notified of their decision by mid-January and will be required to submit their enrollment deposit by March 1.
Completed applications received after Dec. 1 will be included in the traditional rolling admissions process.
To participate in the program, the applicant must possess specific non-academic skills. The technical standards described below are consistent with the duties of an entry-level sonographer in a professional position and are required in order to provide adequate patient care and produce a diagnostic image.
The applicant should have the:
The program is located in the radiologic technology suite, which includes two lecture classrooms connected to a non-energized and an energized radiology laboratory. Clinical experience is at various local hospitals and clinic sites.
The program allows graduates to transfer to a two-year program in radiologic science such as ultrasound, advanced radiologic imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.
A tier 1 laptop computer is required for students entering this degree program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops.
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.
TYPICAL FOUR-SEMESTER PROGRAM
First
| BIOL | 1404 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| RADT | 1013 | Fundamentals of Radiologic Sci | 3 |
| RADT | 2023 | Radiographic Procedures I | 3 |
| RADT | 2021 | Radiographic Procedures I Lab | 1 |
| RADT | 1001 | Radiology Observation | 1 |
| MEDR | 1133 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| 15 |
Second
| RADT | 2003 | Radiobiological Protection | 3 |
| RADT | 3013 | Radiographic Procedures II | 3 |
| RADT | 3011 | Radiographic Procedures II Lab | 1 |
| RADT | 2041 | Radiology Clinical I | 1 |
| BIOL | 2504 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| RADT | 1003 | Radiation Physics | 3 |
| 15 |
Summer
| RADT | 2044 | Radiology Clinical II | 4 |
Third
| RADT | 3023 | Diagnostic Imaging I | 3 |
| COMP | 1503 | Writing Studies | 3 |
| RADT | 3043 | Radiology Clinical III | 3 |
| BIOL | 4403 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| MATH | xxx3 | College Algebra or higher | 3 |
| 15 |
Fourth
| RADT | 4023 | Diagnostic Imaging II | 3 |
| GLST | 2113 | Global & Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| RADT | 4043 | Radiology Clinical IV | 3 |
| PSYC | 1013 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SPCH | 1083 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| 15 |
Students who do not maintain at least a C+ grade in all RADT and BIOL courses will not meet program requirements and will be unable to progress further into the program. Students are subject to warnings, probation, mandatory remedial study and/or dismissal if multiple failures (two or more courses) exist. A student will not be able to continue in the program until the prerequisites for the previous class have been successfully completed. Student support services and counseling are available for all students.
Grading Scale
| A | = | 90 and above |
| B+ | = | 85-89 |
| B | = | 80-84 |
| C+ | = | 75-79 |
| C | = | 70-74 |
| D+ | = | 65-69 |
| D | = | 60-64 |
| F | = | 60 and below |
Be advised that a prior felony conviction may impede a student’s ability to participate in a required clinical experience.
The AAS degree in radiologic technology has finely prescribed courses reflective of accreditation standards for students to be prepared for admission to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' Certification Examination and New York State licensure granted by the Department of Health. Specific graduation requirements are:
