Radiologic Technology Program
To be scheduled for observation in our Medical Imaging Department and to qualify for an interview, the following must also be submitted:
- Application Fee ($50) – cashier's check or money order only made payable to NGH Radiologic Technology Program mailed to NGH School of Health Sciences, 1818 Albion Street, Nashville, TN 37208 (ATTN: Craig Shephard – Director), or via PayPal on the school’s Web site (Note: There is a $2.95 surcharge when paying with debit/credit card.)
- Official Transcript from the highest level of education (minimum high school or GED).
- Typed Letter/Essay (any length) explaining why you are interested in pursuing a career as a Radiologic Technologist
- Signed 8-Hour observation in a hospital Medical Imaging Department
Annual Application Deadline:
July 1 (The
minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent)
Candidates who do not already have a minimum of an associate degree should contact the school for information or refer to the Student Handbook at the link below regarding the program's articulation agreements.
Note: A maximum of 16 students may be enrolled per year. Early application is recommended. APPLY TODAY!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
In existence since 1958, the Nashville General Hospital Radiologic Technology Program maintains a twenty-four-month educational program, which is divided into four semesters and designed to prepare students to become Registered Radiographers. The structure of the curriculum is based on a maximum of forty hours per week, which includes clinical and didactic instruction. Shifts will vary including some evenings. The Medical Imaging Department contains imaging modalities that provide for the following: routine radiographic examinations, mobile radiography, fluoroscopy, vascular studies, panorex, surgical radiography, sonography, mammography, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine, computerized tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The hospital and medical imaging facilities provide the student with state-of-the-art directed experience.
Upon graduation, the student will receive a certificate of completion which fulfills one of the two eligibility requirements to sit for the national registry exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). A second eligibility requirement is having a minimum of an Associate Degree from an ARRT-recognized accredited educational institution. Once the exam is passed, graduates will obtain the Registered Technologist (Radiographer) credentials that will follow their name as R.T.(R).
MISSION STATEMENT
In accordance with and in support of the mission of the Nashville Hospital Authority, the Radiologic Technology Program is committed to educating highly skilled radiographers who will provide quality care for their patients in a hands-on learning environment. It is the program’s mission to promote medical imaging skills, multi-skill competency, high quality patient care, professionalism and continuing education. This is accomplished through a twenty-four-month clinical and didactic curriculum.
PROGRAM GOALS
The following program goals and student learning outcomes support the program’s mission and serve as standards for assessment of program effectiveness.
1. Students will demonstrate competency in the performance of entry-level diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Students will provide radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
- Students will be able to integrate anatomy with clinical positioning skills.
2. Students will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the practice of radiography.
- Students will use a logical sequence of steps in performance of exams.
- Students will be able to set appropriate technical factors and modify for pathology as needed.
- Students will adapt to the changing needs of patients and accommodate for patient conditions, equipment, and accessories to produce a high-quality radiograph.
3. Students will develop communication skills to effectively interact within a healthcare setting.
- Students will use proper oral and written medical communication as it applies to different age, cultural, and socio-economic groups.
- Students will effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and clinical staff in the clinical setting.
- Students will present and articulate a radiographic pathology case study.
4. Students will demonstrate professional development and growth.
- Students will conduct themselves in a professional manner in the clinical setting.
- Students will develop and demonstrate an appreciation for professional development and growth.
This is Middle Tennessee's only 24-month, hospital-based radiologic technology program. The Nashville General Hospital Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by:
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
E-mail:
mail@jrcert.org
Current length of Accreditation Award: 8 years
Graduates of this program are well-educated technologists who display exceptional skills, competence, and versatility in the medical imaging field. A comprehensive multi-skills education makes our graduates some of the most highly sought Radiologic Technologists in the middle Tennessee area and abroad.
Tuition and Program Fees
Tuition: $12,500 for the two-year program
- $1,500 non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance (Note: Make payment by cashier's check or money order only made payable to NGH Radiologic Technology Program).
- The remaining tuition balance is separated into three payments (one in September prior to the beginning of the program, one in May of the following year and the last in November of that same year).
- Financial assistance options:
1. We have partnered with Meritize to provide our students with financing options to fund your education. With a Meritize Loan, you can get credit for your merit and potentially improve your loan options by sharing your academic history, military background, or work experience. If approved, full deferment during school is available for certain products. Check your loan options in minutes without impacting your credit score at https://apply.meritize.com
Terms and Conditions apply. Meritize branded loan products are educational loans issued by Blue Ridge Bank (“Bank”), National Association, Member FDIC. The Bank and Meritize reserve the right to modify or discontinue products and benefits at any time without notice. To qualify, a borrower must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work authorization document, and meet the Bank’s underwriting requirements. If approved for a loan, the actual loan amount, term, payment, and APR amount of the loan that a customer qualifies for may vary based on credit determination, state law, and other factors.
2. The program is Local Workforce Investment Area certified and candidates may be eligible for financial assistance through American Job Center (Call 615-253-8920). SNAP (https://www.tn.gov/workforce/jobs-and-education/services-by-group/services-by-group-redirect/snapet.htmlprogram) participants may also be eligible for educational financial assistance (call 1-866-311-4287).
- Other program fees: (click on Program Cost Breakdown button below)
GRADUATE REQUEST FOR ACADEMIC RECORD. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE. Fee: $15.00
NOTE: All fees subject to change. The program currently is not a Title IV participant through the Federal Department of Education. This means students are not eligible for Federal Student Aid (government-funded student loans or deferments).
Radiologic Technology Documents:
*Program effectiveness data may also be accessed at the following Web address: https://www.jrcert.org/
To learn more about becoming a radiologic technologist, please visit the following helpful websites:
For more information on application deadlines and class schedules, please call the School of Health Sciences Education at Nashville General Hospital at 615-341-4659 or email: info@nghschoolofhealthsciences.com
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Radiologic Technology program of Nashville General Hospital does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, creed, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, or State constitutional or statutory law in its student admission policies as well as employment administration, program operations, and activities.
Nashville General Hospital is proud to be the sponsoring institution for the NGH School of Health Sciences.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 615-341-4659
Fax: 615-341-4906
Address: 1818 Albion Street Nashville, Tennessee 37208 United States
Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sat Closed: Classes available for some programs
Sun: Closed