LSC-Montgomery Medical Radiologic Technology

Radiology and medical imaging are exciting fields within the healthcare industry. Lone Star College-Montgomery’s radiologic technology program capitalizes on expanding opportunities by partnering directly with area hospitals and clinics to provide a unique, two-year associate of applied science (AAS) degree plan. This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. http://www.jrcert.org/cert/search.jsp

Application period starts: July 16, 2012
Appication period ends: October 8, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. 
PSB Testing dates:  July 16, 2012 - October 1, 2012

The mission of Lone Star College Montgomery, Medical Radiologic Technology Programs, is to provide a comprehensive education of structured learning experiences and to assist in meeting the community’s need for medical imaging professionals.  The program’s curriculum combines didactic and clinical education experiences to enable the student to acquire knowledge; develop medical imaging skills; professional values; and the desire for life-long learning.  Graduates of the programs are effectively prepared for entry-level positions in the medical radiologic technology profession.

Goal 1: Graduate entry-level Medical Radiologic Technologists, who are effectively prepared to pass the ARRT national certification/credentialing examination at first attempt

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. MRT students will demonstrate readiness to successfully complete (pass) the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification/credentialing examination.
2. MRT students will successfully complete the program and graduate with an AAS degree
3. MRT graduates will pass the ARRT examination, at first attempt, within 6 months after graduation.
4. MRT graduates will be employed in the Medical Radiologic Technology profession within 6 months after graduation.

Goal 2: Develop clinical competency in program students

Student Learning Outcomes:

    a.     MRT students will demonstrate proficiency in entry-level clinical skills by recalling and applying correct radiographic procedures and positioning skills; successfully completing exposure technique exercises and selecting appropriate exposure/ technique factors; and observing and practicing adequate radiation protection measures.

2. Employers will be satisfied with MRT graduates’ clinical competencies and job performances.
3. MRT graduates will be satisfied with the quality of education received at LSC.

Goal 3: Develop effective communication skills in program students

Student Learning Outcomes:

a.     MRT students will demonstrate proficiency in written communication skills.

b.     MRT students will demonstrate proficiency in oralcommunication skills.

Goal 4: Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills in program students

Student Learning Outcomes:

a.     MRT students will use critical thinking/problem solving skills to critique and evaluate the quality of diagnostic images.

b.     MRT students will apply critical thinking and problem solving skills while performing non-routine imaging procedures.

Goal 5: Establish the desire for professional development and life-long learning in program students

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. MRT students will attend and participate in on/off campus professional development activities.
2. MRT students will write and present scientific papers during professional development seminar activities.

Lone Star College offers a two-year, Associate of Applied Science degree program in Medical Radiologic Technology.  Students enrolled in the program receive classroom instructions (didactic education) at the college and clinical education experiences at affiliated hospitals and clinics.  Radiography education is a competency-based education, which exposes the student to the underlying principles of radiologic sciences and varieties of hands-on learning experiences that enable the student to acquire knowledge; develop and enhance imaging skills; and successfully complete required clinical competencies and outcomes.

Student learning outcomes in didactic education are assessed using combinations of unit tests, quizzes, research projects, term papers, classroom discussions, presentations, and final comprehensive examinations.  Clinical education learning outcomes and skill development are assessed by way of clinical competency demonstrations and testing in program laboratories and at affiliated clinical education sites.  Students receive letter grades in both didactic and clinical courses at the end of each semester, and they are required to achieve and maintain a grade of “C” (75%) or better in each course, in order to continue in the program and graduate.  Program graduates are effectively prepared to pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ (ARRT) national certification/ credentialing examination at first attempt.