Program Overview
The Avera Sacred Heart Hospital School of Radiologic Technology was established in 1948. The program is supervised by a program director and accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (www.jrcert.org).
The program begins in the fall and lasts 24 consecutive months. Students spend 10-15 hours weekly in formal classes and 25-30 hours in clinical assignments in the radiology department of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., Vermillion Medical Clinic, P.C., Wagner Community Memorial Hospital Avera, St. Michael’s Hospital Avera and the American Pain Relief Institute under the supervision of registered radiologic technologists. The students’ week may include evening, weekend, and overnight hours and one holiday each year. Students are expected to attend all didactic and clinical assignments. Each student is allowed 14 PTO (personal time off) per year for illness and/or vacation time.
Written examinations are given in each subject area and students are required to complete all program coursework, meet all clinical objectives and maintain a minimum grade of 80% in didactic courses and 85% in clinical courses.
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will receive a Certificate and an Avera Sacred Heart Hospital School of Radiologic Technology gold pin. The Certificate grants eligibility for graduates to make application to take the registry examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (www.arrt.org). Successful completion of the examination entitles the technologists to display the title of RT(R), Registered Technologist in Radiography.
JRCERT
20 North Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: (312) 704-5300
Fax: (312) 704-5304
E-mail: mail@jrcet.org
Mission and Goals
The mission and purpose of the program is to provide for the professional and personal development of each student in the field of radiography.
It is the goal of the program to:
- Educate students in the science and art of radiologic technology.
- Provide students with the knowledge to observe and practice the Code of Ethics of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
- Prepare students to complete the registry examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Instill in students the desire to continue their education and learning through participation in professional societies and continuing education.
- Abide with the Standards set forth by the JRCERT.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Sponsored by the Benedictine and Presentation Sisters, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is a widely recognized regional health care facility serving a 15-county area in southeastern South Dakota and northeastern Nebraska. With the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment and medical procedures, along with talented and dedicated medical professionals, Yankton serves as a regional medical center. The community of Yankton is unique because of the breadth and quality of the medical specialties and staff that exist in this picturesque rural setting.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission (JC), is certified by the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare (Medicare and Medicaid) and is licensed by the South Dakota State Department of Health.
In addition to sponsoring Avera Sacred Heart Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, the hospital is affiliated with the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, Mount Marty College, University of South Dakota, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Sioux Falls, St. Cloud State University, Jamestown College and the South Dakota Human Services Center. Affiliated health programs include nursing, anesthesia, pharmacology, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
