Programs handbooks

Medical Imaging: Program overview

About

Welcome to PCC and the HEP Pathway

Welcome to Portland Community College and the start of your path to a rewarding career!

The Healthcare & Emergency Professions (HEP) pathway provides opportunities for students to gain certificates, degrees, licensure, and/or credentials to further their careers in healthcare and emergency services fields. Many of our programs provide hands-on learning opportunities with advanced technology, practical training in clinical settings, and instructors with industry experience. Program graduates are in high demand in the healthcare and emergency professions industry and have the potential to earn excellent wages and benefits.

For more information about the Healthcare & Emergency Professions pathway, see the programs offered. See the Healthcare programs comparison chart to compare degrees and certificates offered, program costs, and potential salaries offered in each career path.

Welcome to Radiography

Faculty and staff at Portland Community College are pleased to welcome you to the Radiography program. We realize the hard work and effort it took for you to get to this point and trust that your experiences in the program will be both educational and enjoyable.

This handbook is designed to serve as your guide to general information about the academic and clinical pieces of the Radiography program as well as a resource for both our department and for the general college. If you have further questions you want to discuss over the next two years, I invite you to discuss them with me at any time. My door is always open to you.

Farrah Rawlins, MAT, RT(R)(M)(CT)
Program Director/Faculty Medical Imaging

About Radiography

Mission and values

It is the mission of the Portland Community College Radiography program to deliver quality education that provides the means for each student to gain and apply the knowledge and skill necessary to be successful in the field of radiography and to become a productive individual in society.

Values

We believe that certain fundamental values characterize the department and programs in which we work and guide us in the accomplishments of our mission and goals. As the Medical Imaging department, we value the following for the Radiography program:

  • Respect and courtesy for all
  • Placing students first
  • Team communication
  • Effective teaching
  • Sharing of ideas, materials, accomplishments, and disappointments

Goals and objectives

Program goal 1: To graduate clinically competent students

Student learning outcomes – the student/graduate will:

  • Competently perform routine radiographic procedures
  • Provide proper patient care and management
  • Demonstrate safe radiation protection practices
Program goal 2: The student will develop effective communication skills

Student learning outcomes – the student/graduate will:

  • Demonstrate effective oral communication skills
  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills
Program goal 3: Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills

Student learning outcomes – the student /graduate will:

  • Demonstrate competence in non-routine examinations
  • Demonstrate critical thinking as it relates to image analysis and critique
Program goal 4: Students will model professional behaviors

Student learning outcomes – the student/graduate will:

  • Participate in professional organizations/meetings
  • Demonstrate professionalism in the clinical setting/area

Graduate achievement

PCC’s Radiography graduates are successful in passing their certification exams and finding employment. Review the Radiography program effectiveness data.

Accreditation

Portland Community College is regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). For more information, see the college’s Accreditation webpage.

The PCC Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and is recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI). At the end of the eight terms and the successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology from Portland Community College and be prepared to take the national primary radiography certifying examination offered by ARRT. Employment in the State of Oregon requires licensure through the OBMI.

JRCERT non-compliance reporting

Students who have a complaint or a grievance should first follow the guidelines listed in the Grievance process section.

Reporting allegations of non-compliance with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) standards:

  • Students may also report an allegation to JRCERT under both of these conditions:
    • If it is a concern about the program potentially being out of compliance with JRCERT Accreditation Standards, and
    • If the complaint has reached its final appeal at Portland Community College, and the student feels that the issue remains unresolved.
  • To report allegations to JRCERT, instructions and the allegations reporting form can be found on the JRCERT Allegations webpage. The allegations must reference the specific accreditation standards/objectives with which they believe the program to be out of compliance. The form is sent to:

Costs

In addition to the costs of attending Portland Community College described on the Paying for college webpage, there are costs associated specifically with the Radiography program. Students should anticipate the costs listed on the Radiography program overview webpage. Note: all costs are approximate and subject to change.

Leadership

Janeen Hull
PCC – Academic & Career Pathways Dean

See the PCC Organizational Guide for information about college administration.

Contacts

Portland Community College
Sylvania Campus
12000 SW 49th Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97219

College mailing address:
PO Box 19000
Portland, Oregon 97280-0990

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee for PCC’s Medical Imaging program includes representatives from the Medical Imaging department, local health care facilities, employers, and others in the healthcare industry, the community, and radiography student representatives. The primary responsibilities of the advisory committee are to provide information about current medical imaging or health care trends and issues, serve as a liaison between the program and community, and make suggestions for program improvement.

Continue to next section

Academic overview