DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING

Information

Kristin Mitas, M.S., R.T. (R) | Chair and Program Director
Department of Medical Imaging
Health Science Building

Washington Adventist University
7600 Flower Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912-7796

Faculty

Kristin Mitas, M.S., R.T. (R) | Program Director

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Department of Medical Imaging is to educate professionals as radiologic technologists who are able to safely deliver clinical excellence and quality service to the community.

PROGRAM GOALS

To produce competent, entry level graduates.
The student will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.
The student demonstrates appropriate skills in communication and ethics.
The student will demonstrate professionalism.

INTRODUCTION

Washington Adventist University’s A.A.S. degree is a five-semester curriculum in radiologic sciences, designed to be completed in two academic years. This program will prepare students to become radiological science professionals who are trained to obtain optimal images that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. These individuals work in a variety of settings, such as doctor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient imaging facilities.

The associate degree curriculum has been designed to develop professional competence in the scholarly practice of radiologic technology. The program of study offers interrelated theoretical and clinical learning experiences.

Washington Adventist University’s B.S. degree in Medical Imaging is a four-year degree program. This curriculum is structured as follows: (1) General Education courses, (2) Two years of didactic and clinical radiography courses in which students are required to attend classes during both summer sessions; (3) Fourth year is the bachelor completion component.

ACCREDITATION

The A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). | jrcert.org

JRCERT | 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182 312-704-5300

Graduates of the program are eligible to take the national Registry of Radiologic Technologists exam through The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). | arrt.org

The B.S. in Medical Imaging program is approved by Maryland Higher Education Commission.

CLINICAL AFFILIATES

Clinical affiliates provide the student with clinical experience in a variety of imaging modalities and settings. The Radiologic Technology program has contracted with the following clinical affiliates in the metropolitan area:

Adventist Healthcare Outpatient Imaging, Rockville, Md.
Adventist Healthcare Outpatient Imaging, Germantown, Md.
Patient First, Beltsville, Rockville, Silver Spring and Germantown, Md.
RadNet, Inc., Rockville, MD
Shady Grove Medical Center, Rockville, Md.
White Oak Medical Center, Silver Spring, Md.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for employable radiologic technologists is expected to rise 17 percent by 2018. This increase is partly due to the increase in the aging population and the associated increase in illness and injury. Subsequently, there is an increased need for diagnostic imaging so that accurate diagnoses can be made and treatment can be monitored.

The hospital setting is the primary employer of radiologic technologists, but other employers include physician offices and imaging centers. The average annual pay for radiologic technologists is $55,000.

Programs

Associate Degree

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, A.A.S.

Baccalaureate Degree

MEDICAL IMAGING, B.S.