The Heritage Valley Health System School of Radiography is proud to partner with La Roche University for our Radiologic Technologist Program. Students are able to enjoy a hands-on experience through clinical studies at our hospital campus, while having the opportunity to gain a true college experience through La Roche’s McCandless location. This partnership allows students to also complete their bachelor’s degree, if they wish. Twenty-six credits must be completed on Heritage Valley Kennedy’s campus.
Heritage Valley Health System School of Radiography Course Schedule
Semester
Period
Theory Courses
Theory/Clinical Courses
Fall I
August to December
HSCU 2001
(Radiologic Technology I)
HSCU 2002
(Clinical Education I)
Spring I
January to May
HSCU 2003
(Radiologic Technology II)
HSCU 2004
(Clinical Education II)
Summer I
May to August
HSCU 2005
(Radiologic Technology III)
HSCU 2006
(Clinical Education III)
Fall II
August to December
HSCU 2007
(Radiologic Technology IV)
HSCU 2008
(Clinical Education IV)
Spring II
January to May
HSCU 2009
(Radiologic Technology V)
HSCU 2010
(Clinical Education V)
Summer II
May to June
HSCU 2011
(Radiologic Technology VI)
HSCU 2012
(Clinical Education VI)
Summer II
June to August
HSCU 2013
(Radiologic Technology VII)
For more information, please visit the La Roche Program Guide below.
This introductory course will lay the groundwork for successive radiography courses. The course provides information on radiographic anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, the history of imaging and an introduction to radiation, an introduction to radiation protection, and professionalism. Extensive orientation and certification in CPR are also included in this course.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiologic Tech Students Only
*HSCU2002
CLINICAL EDUCATION I
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
This course provides orientation to radiographic equipment, procedures, department policies, and patient care and safety. Competency based clinical instruction is provided in examination of upper and lower extremities.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiologic Tech Students Only
*HSCU2003
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY II
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
HSCU 2003 provides information on the formation and recording of the radiographic imaging regarding computed radiography and digital radiography design and function. Imaging regarding grids, scatter control, exposure selection and technical exposure. Patient care components such as history taking, patient handling and transport, vital signs, oxygen administration, cardiac monitoring, infection control, and patient assessment are presented. Radiographic anatomy of the thoracic viscera, abdomen, shoulder girdle and bony thorax is included.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiologic Tech Students Only
*HSCU2004
CLINICAL EDUCATION II
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
This course provides competency based clinical instruction in examination of the chest, abdomen, shoulder girdle, and bony thorax.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiologic Tech Students Only
*HSCU2005
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY III
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
This course provides instruction and investigation into Medical Ethics & Law as well as Radiographic Technique. Information is provided on the controlling and influencing factors of radiographic technique formation, comparison, and conversion. An introduction to radiographic physics is included in this course.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiologic Tech Students Only
*HSCU2006
CLINICAL EDUCATION III
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
This course provides competency based clinical instruction in examination of the pelvis, hips and spine.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiologic Tech Students Only
*HSCU2007
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY IV
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
The biologic hazards of radiation are emphasized in the Radiobiology portion of this course. The Radiation Protection segment provides in-depth information on the concepts of radiation detection, measurement, patient and radiographer protection, agencies, and regulations. The Patient Care portion of the course focuses on contrast media, radiographic pharmacology, medical emergencies, and venipuncture instruction and certification.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiologic Tech Students Only
*HSCU2008
CLINICAL EDUCATION IV
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course provides competency based clinical instruction in examination of the skull, facial bones, and paranasal sinuses.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiologic Tech Students Only
*HSCU2009
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY V
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
HSCU 2009 provides information on radiographic equipment and the production and characteristics of radiation (radiation physics), as well as the requirements of radiographic quality control. Special radiographic modality imaging methods and alternate imaging equipment are also presented. Digital radiography, digital fluoroscopy, digital imaging and digital technique and artifacts will also be included.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiologic Tech Students Only
*HSCU2010
CLINICAL EDUCATION V
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course provides competency based clinical instruction in radiographic examinations of the digestive, urinary, hepatobiliary, and respiratory systems as well as the soft tissues of the neck. Formal film critique is also presented.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiologic Tech Students Only
*HSCU2011
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY VI
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
Information on various pathologic conditions and their impact on the radiographic process is presented in this summer session.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiologic Tech Students Only
*HSCU2012
CLINICAL EDUCATION VI
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
This course provides competency based clinical instruction in radiographic examinations of the endocrine, circulatory, nervous, and reproductive system, as well as on arthrography.
*HSCU2013
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY VII
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
This final course in the radiography program provides a comprehensive review of all of the radiographic material that has been presented to prepare the student for the registry exam. Clinic sessions will focus on demonstration of competency in all ARRT required radiographic procedures.