About Us

Our Department of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences is one of the few academic programs that have Bachelor's and Master's degree options in the field of medical imaging and radiation sciences, offering graduates many career options in the field of radiologic sciences, including opportunities for advancement.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 21% increase in the number of jobs for radiologic technologists from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations.

The Mission of the Department of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences is to provide a comprehensive education preparing students for entry-level practice in medical imaging and radiation sciences as competent, caring members of the health care team, cultivating professionalism and life-long learning.

• Full-time Bachelor of Science tracks consist of one concentration for 12 consecutive months or dual-concentration for 24 consecutive months.
  
• Classes and/or clinical rotations are typically Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. Times vary from program to program.
• Didactic, laboratory and clinical education components are integrated to provide the majority of classroom work in earlier semesters, with clinical rotations increasing sequentially.

To ensure the radiation safety of our students, the educational programs which utilize ionizing radiation closely monitor radiation exposures and have policies and procedures that are in compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and state laws. Students who are enrolled in these programs are required to wear radiation dosimeters during all clinical and laboratory assignments. Results of the radiation dosimeter readings are reviewed and shared with each individual student.

The department has several pieces of state-of-the-art equipment for student use:

• Dosimetry lab with three planning systems: XIO, Eclipse and Pinnacle
• Fully-equipped radiopharmaceutical laboratory
• Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT) equipment
• Diacor laser patient positioning radiation therapy lab with Rando Phantom® anthropomorphic model
• Radiation Therapy immobilization device fabrication labs and equipment
• Four Toshiba Aplio 300 with General, Vascular and Cardiac ultrasound packages
• One Toshiba Aplio 500 with General, Vascular and Cardiac ultrasound packages
• Parks Flo-lab computerized vascular machine
• MedaPhor ScanTrainer fetal ultrasound simulator
• Two energized radiographic labs, with audio and visual recording capabilities:  Agfa computed radiography (CR) digital equipment and Del Medical DR system with a built in Flat-panel detector
• One whole body radiographic pediatric anthropomorphic phantom "5 Years Old" with a state-of-the-art synthetic skeleton, lungs, liver, mediastinum and kidneys
• Two whole body radiographic adult manikins with fully flexible, articulated skeletons
• One mobile surgical x-ray machine (C-arm)
• One mobile x-ray machine (portable unit)

Jefferson is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The educational Programs of the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences are approved by the University administration.