School of Radiologic Technology
Mary Lanning Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology is a hospital-based program established to provide well-qualified radiographers. Upon successful completion of the 23-month program, the graduate is awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT) certification examination. The Radiologic Technology Program is approved for credit hours toward a Bachelor of Health Science degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Technology at Hastings College and an Associate of Science Degree from Central Community College.
The Mary Lanning Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology was founded in 1953 by Dr. Warren E. Richard. Mary Lanning Healthcare is a 183 bed, acute general care facility, designated as a trauma center for central Nebraska.
A student entering this program must have above-average intelligence, emotional stability, aptitude, personal integrity, and flexibility in adjustment to various situations. Prospective students should also be aware that clinical obligations include weekend and evening clinical rotations.
Mission, goals and student learning outcomes
Mary Lanning Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology is a hospital-based program established to equip students with the skills necessary to enter the field of radiography. The full-time 23-month program of didactic and competency-based clinical instruction is committed to provide education in both the theoretical and practical aspects of radiography utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Graduates from the program demonstrate a high level of technical expertise while possessing the moral and ethical qualities consistent with the professional standards established by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
The goals of the program are to produce:
Students who demonstrate the ability to competently perform entry-level skills
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to evaluate radiographic images for quality.
- Students will practice radiation safety in accordance with accepted guidelines.
- Students will be able to manipulate technical factors and understand the effect that those changes have on the quality of the radiographic image.
Students who demonstrate effective communication skills
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will effectively communicate with the patient.
- Students will effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals.
Students who demonstrate professionalism and personal responsibility
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students demonstrate professionalism in the clinical setting.
- Graduates demonstrate a committment to the profession by membership in the state or national professional society, and/or attainment of an advanced certification.
Students who demonstrate effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt to non-routine clinical situations.
- Student will analyze various situations and make appropriate decisions.
Accreditation
The Mary Lanning School of Radiologic Technology is accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
E-mail: mail@jrcert.org
Website: www.jrcert.org
The program’s current award is eight years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
The Mary Lanning Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology is licensed and authorized on an annual basis by the State of Nebraska Department of Education to grant an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology degree and approved for veterans' and other eligible persons' benefits.
Program Director, PPCSVE
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln NE 68509-4987
For more information contact:
Cristi Engel, Program Director
School of Radiologic Technology – Mary Lanning Healthcare
715 N St Joseph Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
p. (402) 461-5170
f. (402) 461-5059
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