The program is modeled on the standards set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT). The outcome of the program is to develop a professional, skilled, and safe healthcare workforce through a standardized training and credentialing program. Course objectives will follow the ASRT curriculum, which aligns with the KBMIRT standards. To address the concerns of the employers across the state of Kentucky “about the challenges they face in finding employees who understand the importance of showing up for work, communicating well with others, taking personal responsibility for their actions, managing their time effectively and similar traits” (Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2015 Kentucky’s Workforce Challenges), an additional course will be added to the Campbellsville University Limited Medical Radiography Certificate curriculum. “Medical Professionalism” will address these issues and supply employers with a pipeline of highly skilled, professional employees.
Communications and Career Readiness courses will be a requirement for all students in the Limited Medical Radiography program. These courses will further contribute to meeting the needs of employers in Kentucky by addressing soft skills for the workplace. Components of the Communications course will include oral presentations and practice scenarios related to interacting with co-workers and patients in the healthcare industry. The Career Readiness course will include resume building and job interview practice.
Specifically, the program graduate will have the knowledge and practice skill to obtain the following two certifications:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination on behalf of the Kentucky state licensing agent
- Kentucky Radiation Operator’s license for Limited Medical Radiographers
The program will include 588 classroom hours of didactic instruction and 416 clinical hours of education, which shall include supervised practice, and demonstration of clinical competency.
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