School of Radiologic Technology
The didactic (classroom) curriculum includes the following courses:
- Introduction to Radiography
- Principles of Radiographic Exposure
- Radiographic Film Processing
- Evaluation of Radiographs
- Digital Imaging
- Imaging Equipment
- Radiation Physics
- Radiation Protection
- Radiobiology
- Radiographic Pathology
- Radiographic Procedures
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cross Sectional Anatomy/CT
- Medical Ethics and Law
- Medical Terminology
- Methods of Patient Care
- Introduction to Quality Management
Clinical Rotations
Clinical rotations are divided into four semesters with competencies that follow the Radiographic Procedures curriculum.
Clinical rotations are provided in:
- Diagnostic radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- Operating room
- Emergency room and Trauma
- Interventional radiography
- Computerized tomography (CT scan)
Second year students also do rotations through:
- MRI
- Ultrasound
- Bone density
- PET scan
And, optional rotations through:
- Mammography
- Nuclear medicine
- Radiation therapy
- Cardiac catheterization
Graduates of the School of Radiologic Technology at Danbury Hospital are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiographic Technologists examination.
Clinical rotations through areas other than radiography are not intended as clinical training in those areas.
For More Information
Danbury Hospital is no longer accepting new student applications for Radiologic Technology. For more information on accredited Radiologic Technology Programs, visit online at jrcert.org.