The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been active in the education of Radiologic Technologists since 1925. The 24 month Radiologic Technology Program is administered through the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Radiology and accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300.
The successful completion of the program qualifies the student to sit for the national certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Graduates of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Radiologic Technology Program have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the national certification exam in each of the past 10 years, with 99 percent passing on the first attempt.
Radiologic Technology Education includes an intensive field of study that strives to provide excellence in radiography education. The students will spend about 40 hours each week in the hospital environment. Part of this time will be spent in didactic and laboratory setting, and part will be in clinical instruction. All students are full-time
The nationally ranked University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics offers an unparalleled learning environment for radiologic technology students. Iowa's only academic medical center, UI Hospitals and Clinics provides a comprehensive array of health care services in all the medical specialties and major subspecialties. At UI Hospitals and Clinics, the radiologic technology student will be actively involved providing specialized care for hospital and clinic patients with 761 staff physicians and dentists, 484 resident physicians and dentists, 183 fellow physicians, 1,567 professional nurses, and 4,643 other professional and support staff.
The radiologic technology student will have active clinical assignments at UI Hospitals and Clinics in the following areas during the program: General radiography, Fluoroscopy, Pediatric radiography, Family Care Center, Uroradiography, Angiography, Musculoskeletal radiography, Emergency Treatment Center, Operating rooms, and Bedside radiography. They will also spend limited time in Mammography, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cardiac Catherization and Interventional labs, Diagnostic medical sonography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Densitometry, EKG, and Research Lab.
The Department of Radiology at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is staffed by 71 registered radiologic technologists, 70 staff radiologists and physicists, 34 physician residents and fellows in radiology, and nursing and other ancillary personnel. The department performs more than 190,000 radiographic examinations and procedures each year. There are some 60 imaging units that incorporate the newest technology available to better serve patients. The department strives to maintain a friendly, personal, and efficient approach to patient care.
Faculty actively instructing the radiologic technology students within the department include imaging educators, certified radiologic technologists, physicians, and nurses who choose to teach in the program because of their interest in and commitment to student radiographers.
Applications are accepted for the Program's July starting date from October through December. The Admission Committe will review each application and promising applicants will be invited to an interview in January. All applicable admission requirements must be received before being considered for an interview. After the interview process the Admission Committee considers all aspects of each applicant's record and offers admission to the best-qualified individuals. Positive applicant attributes include maturity, knowledge of and motivation toward a career in radiologic technology, and an aptitude for academic achievement. Preference is given to residents of Iowa. A maximum of 25 students are selected for the program each year.
For the class admitting in July 2009, the successful applicant averaged a cumulative high school G.P.A. of 3.67 and post-secondary cumulative G.P.A. of 3.09. The average age of the class is 21 years. The median scores high school G.P.A. is 3.8 and post-secondary G.P.A. is 3.06.
For the class admitting in July 2008, the successful applicant averaged a cumulative high school G.P.A. of 3.62 and post-secondary cumulative G.P.A. of 3.30. The average age of the class is 21 years. The median scores high school G.P.A. is 3.66 and post-secondary G.P.A. is 3.26.
For the class admitting in July 2007, the successful applicant averaged a cumulative high school G.P.A. of 3.64, 23 ACT composite score, and post-secondary cumulative G.P.A. of 3.24. The average age of the class is 20 years. The median scores are 3.74 high school G.P.A., 22 ACT, and 3.25 post-secondary G.P.A.
The Radiologic Technology Education’sAdmission Committee takes considerable time evaluating each applicant. The pie chart below provides a graphic representation of the approximate values placed on different aspects of each applicant’s application in selecting students to become technologists.
50% Academic,16% Supporting Material (Essay & Health Care Experience), 34% Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Academic points are given for high school and post-secondary GPA and the highest grade attained in the required algebra II, biology and chemistry courses.
Radiologic Technology Education takes great care in its pursuit to select and educate top quality technologists. The items below provide verification of our commitment to this pursuit.
Radiologic Technology Education has been educating technologists since 1925. During this time, the RT graduates have enjoyed outstanding achievement on The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' (ARRT) Certification exam, consistently performing above the national and Iowa mean. In addition, since 1995, the graduates of the Radiologic Technology Education have achieved a 100 percent pass rate, with 99 percent passing on the first attempt. registered.
| Year of Exam | # of National / Iowa 1st Time Exam Takers |
# of U of I 1st Time Exam Takers / # Passing | National/ Iowa Mean Scaled Score | Uof I Mean Scaled Score | National % 1st Time Exam Takers Passing Rate | U of I % 1st Time Exam Takers Passing Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14,210 / 208 |
23/23 |
85/85 |
85 |
91 |
100 |
| 2007 | 14,142 / 220 |
23/22* |
85/86 |
87 |
91 |
96 |
| 2006 | 14,061 / 205 |
21/21 |
87/85 |
87 |
91 |
100 |
| 2005 | 13,200 / 199 |
21/21 |
85/86 |
89 |
89 |
100 |
| 2004 | 11,860 / 191 |
24/24 |
84/84 |
86 |
89 |
100 |
| 2003 | 9,627 / 166 |
21/20* |
83/84 |
86 |
89 |
96 |
| 2002 | 8,168 |
15/15 |
83/85 |
87 |
88 |
100 |
| 2001 | 7,434 |
21/21 |
83/84 |
85 |
88 |
100 |
| 2000 | 7,149 |
12/12 |
82/82 |
85 |
89 |
100 |
| 1999 | 7,595 |
15/15 |
84/85 |
88 |
88 |
100 |
| 1998 | 8,146 |
17/17 |
84/85 |
85 |
88 |
100 |
| Year | # of Graduates |
# of Graduates Entering Full-time in Workforce | Average Starting Salary | # of Graduates Pursuing Additional Education | Graduates Pursuing Additional Modality Education** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 23 |
2 (50% in Iowa) |
$36,272 |
23 |
5 - CT, 8- MRI, 1-CVI, 1- NM, 4- US, 2 - RT, 2- QM/PACS |
| 2007 | 23 |
4 (50% in Iowa) |
$35,152 |
19 (2 student doing 2 modalities |
7 - CT, 1- MRI, 2-CVI, 5- NM, 2- US, 1 - RT, 3- QM |
| 2006 | 21 |
2 (100% in Iowa) |
$31,200 |
19 |
5 - CT, 1- MRI, 5- NM, 3- US, 3 - RT, 1 QM |
| 2005 | 21 |
3 (67% in Iowa) |
$31,200 |
18 |
1 - CT, 1- MRI, 4- CVI, 3- NM, 5- US, 2 - RT, 2 QM/PACS |
| 2004 | 25 |
4 (75% in Iowa) |
$34,600 |
21 |
2 - CT, 4- MRI, 3 - CVI, 4 - NM, 4 - US, 2 - RT, 2 other |
| 2003 | 20 |
11 (55% in Iowa) |
$31,924 |
9 |
3 - CT, 2 - MRI, 2 - CVI, 2 - NM |
** CT = Computed Tomography, MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging, CVI = Cardiovascular Interventional, US = Ultrasound, RT = Radiation Therapy, NM = Nuclear Medicine, QM/PACS = Quality Managment/PACS (discontinued in 2008), RS = BS in Radiation Sciences General Education Coursework.