Radiologic Technologist Program
Baton Rouge General's School of Radiologic Technology offers students
the education and preparation needed to become skilled radiologic technologists.
Under the direction of highly skilled physicians, instructors and technologists
in smaller class settings, students are educated on the latest diagnostic
imaging systems and gain first-hand experience through clinical specialty
rotation and clinical internships in areas such as CT, MRI, Heart Catheterization/Special
Procedures and Radiation Therapy.
In recent years, pass rates of Baton Rouge General’s School of Radiologic
Technology graduates on the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
(ARRT) exam have exceeded national averages. In addition, employment rates
of graduates have exceeded national averages with graduates being employed
in a wide variety of facilities across the region and being cross-trained
in advanced technologies such as CT, MRI, Mammography and Heart Catheterization
and Intervention.
Baton Rouge General's School of Radiologic Technology has been fully
accredited since 1985 by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, the State of Louisiana Department of Education and the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
The program has recently undergone a complete curriculum revision to ensure
that instruction is the most current and of the best quality possible.
The program was also recently awarded reaccreditation for eight years,
which is the maximum award possible for programmatic accreditation by
the JRCERT.
Mission
To provide quality education to radiologic technology students so they
will become competent radiologic technologists that will serve the community
with excellence.
Goals:
- Students will be progressively competent to safely perform basic to complex
clinical procedures by:
- Applying positioning skills
- Demonstrating competency in a wide variety of radiological procedures
- Selecting appropriate technical factors
- Understanding and providing basic care
- Understanding and applying appropriate radiation protection practices
- Students will demonstrate effective communication by:
- Practicing oral communication skills
- Practicing written communication skills
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills by:
- Manipulating technical factors for non-routine examinations
- Adapting positioning for trauma or critically ill patients
- Students will understand the value of professional development and life-long
learning by:
- Determining the importance of continued professional development
- Summarizing their professional obligations upon gaining their ARRT
- Conducting themselves in an ethical, professional manner