DCH Regional Medical Center offers a 24-month full-time program of instruction leading to certification in the field of Radiologic Technology. The program's curriculum follows the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) curriculum guidelines. The curriculum provides a sequence of study in the science of radiology to prepare the student to become an efficient and capable assistant to the radiologist. Students will be responsible for the production and technical quality of computed and digital radiographic images to permit accurate diagnosis of the various systems of the body. The program also provides students with education in ethical behaviors, effective communication, patient care and critical thinking skills. The program strives to provide the stimulation and encouragement conducive to a good learning environment.

The Radiography Program is under direction of the Director of Imaging Services and the Medical Advisor of the Program. The program faculty includes a full-time Program director, clinical coordinator and didactic instructor. The program also has clinical instructors assigned to each clinical education center. The professional staff of the Department of Radiology, including the radiologists and registered technologists also provides instruction.

The program does not accept transfer students.

Mission Statement
The DCH Regional Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology is committed to assist in improving the physical, emotional and spiritual well being of its enrolled students and members of the communities it serves through the delivery of quality instruction provided within a framework of fiscal responsibility. The faculty and staff are dedicated to provide the best possible educational environment and instruction to assure competency in all areas of the established curriculum. The program is committed to providing high quality healthcare professionals to any medical community.

Goals and Purpose
The purpose of the program is to provide educational opportunities in the Radiologic sciences to members of the communities supported by the sponsor. To that end, the goals of the program and its curriculum are designed to:

• Graduate students with the professional skills necessary to perform competently in the clinical setting.
• Provide students with opportunities to develop and then acquire problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Program graduates will demonstrate values and ethical behaviors of a radiographer. 
• Graduate students that will practice effective communication skills. 
• The School of Radiologic Technology will provide the healthcare community with entry-level competent radiographers.

School of Radiologic Technology Brochure

Admission Requirements

General Information

The average school day consists of eight hours with the student being involved in a combination of didactic, laboratory, and clinical education activities. Classes are conducted Monday - Friday according to quarterly schedules. Total school time will not exceed forty (40) hours per week.

First year students in the School of Radiologic Technology are on probation for the first three months of the program.

Hospitalization insurance coverage is to be supplied by the student. This coverage can be purchased through DCH once accepted into the program.

A copy of the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiologic Sciences is available in the office of the Program Director for your information. They are also available online at www.jrcert.org

The radiation protection measures practiced at the DCH Regional Medical Center are established at levels below Federal Regulations. The medical center has a functional radiation safety department. Students will adhere to the medical center's radiation protection policies and practices.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy: There are no refunds available.

Expenses:
Annual tuition         $ 6,600 per year (or $825 per quarter)
Textbooks              $   900 (List of textbooks)
Uniforms (scrubs)   $   250 (rough estimate depending on quantity)

Accreditation
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology accredits the DCH Radiography Program. Their address is: 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-2901.

The DCH School of Radiologic Technology is located at 408-C Bryant Drive East, across from DCH Regional Medical Center, a 620-bed referral hospital serving a 10 county area in West Alabama.