Radiologic Technology Degree

The degree of Associate in Science with a major in Radiologic Technology is awarded upon the successful completion of the program.

The Radiologic Technology program integrates scientific concepts and working skills through intensive clinical experience and classroom study. The program requires 24 months of study. The RT specializes in the medical application of Radiographic techniques and equipment in the treatment of patients.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the certification examination conducted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists to practice as a Registered Radiologic Technologist.

Admission to the Radiologic Technology program is very competitive. Selection is determined by a cumulative point system (available on the Blackboard Site) that is based on the high school prerequisite courses and grades, college courses and grades (only those courses required in the Radiologic Technology Program), an observation in a hospital Radiology Department and essay and a personal interview. It is highly recommended that applicants complete as many of the General Education courses (non-Radiology courses) as possible prior to application to the program. A course in Medical Terminology is strongly recommended. Completion of the general education courses will enhance the application for admission as well as lighten the academic load. These courses can be taken at NHTI through the General Studies Program. Once in the General Studies program students should consult that program’s department head regarding course selection. A “Request for Change of Program” form, available from the Admissions Office, should be submitted during the Fall Semester prior to program start.

Specific Admission Requirements

1. High school or college biology with lab and chemistry with lab, both with grades of “C” or higher;
2. College preparatory algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI's MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” or higher;
3. Personal interview will be arranged with the applicant by the Admission Office once the admission file is complete;
4. Applicants must attend the Introduction to Radiology Seminar given by the Radiology Department, which includes instructions and clearances to perform an observation in a hospital Radiology Department. Applicants must write an essay based on the Hospital Observation; instructions on how to complete this requirement are available through the Blackboard site for Radiology (user name: NHTI-Radiology; password: student) or from the Admissions Office at (603)271-7134, or you may access the instructions for completing this requirement here in PDF format. If you have further questions please contact the Admissions Office at (603)271-7134 or ;
5. The applicant must complete a course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Obstruction Management for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer before program registration.

Internship Considerations

NHTI has developed excellent practicum opportunities for our students to foster hands-on learning while simultaneously receiving credit. Nonetheless, the college's first priority must be to ensure that patients/clients/children/families are not placed in jeopardy by students during learning experiences. Therefore, students in internship, externship, practicum, service learning, and clinical experiences must demonstrate sufficient emotional stability to withstand the stresses, uncertainties and changing circumstances that characterize patient/client/child/family responsibilities. Furthermore, the student is expected to have the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member, and establish rapport and maintain sensitive interpersonal relationships and confidentiality with employees, customers, and/or patients/clients/children and their families.

Health, Character and Technical Requirements
The student must have sufficient strength and motor coordination required to perform the following physical activities:

1. Standing for sustained periods of time and walking most of the work day to accomplish tasks;
2. Frequent reaching and manual dexterity in handling accessory equipment for radiographic purposes including typing on computer terminals;
3. Frequently transporting, moving, lifting and transferring patients from a wheelchair or stretcher to and from a radiographic table.

In addition, the student must have:

1. Sufficient eyesight to observe patients, manipulate equipment and evaluate radiographic quality. Visual acuity (correctable) sufficient to work with analyzing data and figures, working with computer terminals, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and operation of machines;
2. Sufficient hearing to assess patient needs;
3. Sufficient writing skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Primary functions include activities in which the student must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to patients, physicians, families, and other employees accurately, and loudly or quickly; and
4. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations. Ability to work with wide variations in work load and stress levels.

Program Goals

1. Students will be clinically competent.
2. Students will communicate effectively.
3. Students will use critical thinking.
4. Students will demonstrate professionalism.
5. The program will graduate entry-level technologists.

Radiography Hospital Clinical Sites
Androscoggin Hospital, Berlin, NH
Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH
Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH
Concord Hospital, Concord, NH
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH
Exeter Hospital, Exeter, NH
Franklin Regional Hospital, Franklin, NH
Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NH
Huggins Hospital , Wolfeboro, NH
Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia, NH
Littleton Regional Hospital, Littleton, NH
Memorial Hospital, North Conway, NH
New London Hospital, New London, NH
Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH
Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH
St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH
VA Medical Center, Manchester, NH
VA Medical Center, White River Juction, VT
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Dover, NH

# Indicates major field courses.

Revised: 25 Jan 2012

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