The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. Click here to go directly to the JRCERT webpage.

Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the program is 75%.

Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the program is 75%.

Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length.

The five-year average benchmark established by the program is 75%.

Admission Policies

Those Eligible to Apply

Anyone who has completed secondary education or equivalency is eligible to apply. Students will be selected based on the following criteria:

1. Overall interview with Faculty
2. 8 hour observation day
3. College transcripts
4. Cover letter introducing yourself
5. Completed application form
6. AS/AA Degree or higher before completion of the program
• All documentation must be submitted prior to interview date.

Applicants will be notified in writing of their acceptance before July. During their orientation, the prospective student will be directed to the student handbook, enrollment agreement, and all pertinent information pertaining to the School of Radiologic Technology. After the applicant has been given the policies and procedures, they will have three weeks to consider the program and sign the enrollment agreement. The enrollment agreement must be returned by the deadline given at that time.

Once the applicant agrees to participate in the Radiography Program they must:

1. Pass the physical exam provided free of charge by West Boca Medical Center prior to the start date of the program.
2. The student must also pass the drug-screening test provided by West Boca Medical Center free of charge.
3. Have clearance from West Boca Medical Center obtained background check given free of charge.
4. Must also obtain CPR certification (BLS from American Heart Association).

Failure to pass the physical exam, drug screening, background check, or obtaining a CPR certification will disqualify the student from the program.

Advanced Placement / Transfer of Credit Policy

The West Boca Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology does not offer an advanced placement classification for students applying to the program. The components of the didactic and clinical education are very structured and coordinated; therefore, advanced placement would be detrimental to the goals and objectives of the program.

However, the program does have an affiliation agreement with Broward State College that allows our graduates to obtain an Associate Degree by completing our certificate program and completing the required hospital-based general education credits at the college.

College that allows our graduates to obtain an Associate Degree by completing our certificate program and completing the required hospital-based general education credits at the college.

Tuition/Fees

Application Fee

A $50.00 application fee

Tuition Fee

Tuition is $6000 per year.

Book Fee

Students are responsible for purchasing their textbooks, which will amount to approximately $1000, 00. for all courses in the program. 

Refund Policy

Palm Beach Health Network School of Medical Imaging provides for the following:

1. The tuition payment of $500 per month, which is due the 10th of the month, is nonrefundable.
2. Once a student completes one full semester, if that student paid the total tuition amount for that semester, that student will not be refunded any portion of the tuition. If the first semester has not been completed but has been fully paid, the student will be refunded 25% of the total tuition amount for the first semester.

Probationary Period

As a new student, you will be considered to be on probation for the first three months of the program. During this time, you will be given the opportunity to decide whether you like the school, the radiologic technology field and faculty members. At the same time, the faculty is given the opportunity to evaluate you and your performance. You will be observed to determine your aptitude for your assigned positions, how conscientiously you carry through the classroom and clinical duties assigned to you, your attitude toward supervision and fellow students and your punctuality and attendance record. During the probationary period, any student who does not meet the academic or clinical standards, or for disciplinary reasons, may be dismissed from the program. Likewise, if at any time during this period the student is dissatisfied, the student may resign with a letter of resignation given to the program director.

Academic Policies

The Program Director maintains grade records on all students who have been accepted into the School of Radiologic Technology.

A grade report/transcript is given to each student at the end of each semester. Each semester is 3 months in length. At the same time, the Program Director and Clinical Instructor, with the Clinical Coordinator, conduct a verbal evaluation of the student’s performance.

Students must maintain a “C” (75%) academic grade point average in each course per semester and a “C” (75%) clinical average per semester to pass the course/clinical rotation.

Graduation Requirements

Students will be eligible for graduation when all of the following conditions are met:

1. Complete all clinical competencies
2. Complete all academic courses
3. Complete the required credit hours / clock hours as published
4. Meet all financial obligations to West Boca Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
5. All time lost due to absenteeism or tardiness has been made up
6. All ID Badges and radiation monitoring device has been returned
7. Obtained an AS/AA degree or Higher

Student Services

The Palm Beach Health Network School of Radiologic Technology, in conjunction with West Boca Medical Center, provides the following student services in order to assist the student in both their educational and personal life.

1. Free employee health physical.
2. Free Flu/Hepatitis shots.
3. Free Background checks
4. Free parking
5. Free radiation badges provided for the two year program
6. One set of identification markers
7. One-on-one counseling session with the Program Director
8. Scholarships by the Medical Executive Committee and OneBlood Company
9. Free Kettering Seminar
10. Before and after school hours of academic instruction provided by the faculty
11. Time off for attendance at the Student/Educator National Conference

Effectiveness data of the program can be found on the JRCERT website: www.jrcert.org

Clinical Obligations

Palm Beach Health Network School of Radiologic Technology offers a 2-year certificate program in Radiography and prepares the student to be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology and become certified by the State of Florida as a General Radiographer.

Academic Calendar 2026-2028

PBHN - WBMC Radiology School Academic Calendar

Class – Year One

Term I – 10/05/26 through 12/31/26
Thanksgiving Day: OFF
Winter Break: 12/21/26 through 12/25/26

Term II – 01/04/27 through 04/01/27
New Year’s Day: OFF

Term III- 04/05/27 through 07/02/27
Memorial Day: OFF

Term IV – 07/05/27 through 010/01/27
Independence Day: Observed on 07/02/27
Summer Break: 07/26/27 through 07/30/27
Labor Day: OFF

Class – Year Two

Term V – 10/04/27 through 12/31/27
Thanksgiving Day: OFF
Winter Break: 12/24/27 through 12/31/27 (Christmas Day Observed 12/24/27)

Term VI – 01/04/28 through 03/31/28
New Year’s Day: Observed 01/03/28

Term VII- 04/03/28 through 06/30/28
Memorial Day: OFF

Term VIII – 07/03/28 through 09/29/28
Independence Day: OFF
Summer Break: 07/24/28 through 07/28/28
Labor Day: OFF

Attention

All registered technologists and senior radiology students.
Advance your skills in Mammography.

This advanced certificate program will be a three-part series. The 3 day program is
designed for working technologists and full-time radiography students. The
program includes both didactic and clinical components designed to meet
the professional needs of formal specialized education in Mammography.

Topics

Curriculum includes the following:

• Mammography Overview
• Patient Education and Assessment
• Anatomy and Physiology/Pathology of the Breast
• Benign and Malignant Diseases
• Mammography Equipment
• Mammographic Processing and Quality Management

• Breast Imaging Mammography
• Breast Imaging-Digital, Ultrasound and MRI
• Breast Biopsies
• Breast Imaging Emerging Technologies
• Treatment Options
• MQSA

Advanced Certificate Program

PART 1 – Initial three day program

• Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (includes tour of local facility with clinical hands on training)

PART 2 – Hands-on clinical training to meet the requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for supervised and unsupervised logged cases.

Clinical rotations will be conducted at the following locations:

• Cleveland Clinic Florida
• Cleveland Clinic Florida Outpatient Center
• Mid-Town Imaging
• Rayus

PART 3 – ARRT Registry Review

Weekend (Saturday-Sunday)

All of the instructors are ARRT registered mammography technologists and have over 28 years of combined experience.

The CT program is a 6-month certificate program designed for the working technologist and full time radiography student. The program includes both didactic and clinical components designed to meet the professional needs for a formal specialized education in Computed Tomography.

The curriculum includes the following topics:

• History of Computed Tomography
• Patient Care and Management
• Whole Body Cross-Sectional Anatomy
• Imaging Procedures (scanning methods)(protocols)
• Pathology
• Special Procedures in Computed Tomography
• Radiation Protection
• Physics
• Computed Tomography Registry Review
• 7 Medical Centers utilized as Clinical Affiliates

The CT Course is approved for 24 CEUs by the State of Florida.

Palm Beach Health Network School of Medical Imaging offers a 2-year certificate program in Radiography and prepares the student to be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology and become certified as a Radiographer upon passing the American Registry exam. The program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The JRCERT address is:

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20. N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850. Chicago, IL. 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Web Site: www.jrcert.org

The Program

Is a 2-year hospital-based program, and combines clinical education with academic structured classes.

The student will rotate their clinical training between a variety of clinical settings. This gives the student an objective comparison of different radiology department and exposure to all radiographic procedures.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will receive a certificate of successful completion and will be eligible to sit for the National Registry examination and the Florida license examination and become certified by the State of Florida as a General Radiographer.

Radiologic Technologists, or radiographers, are certified and/or licensed to use X-rays and other forms of radiation to produce images of patients' body parts and organs. Such images are helpful to physicians in their diagnoses of illness and injury.

Radiographers are typically employed by hospitals, private physicians, and public health departments. They may also work as technical advisors or as representatives for firms that manufacture radiologic equipment. Others become faculty members in hospital or community college programs of radiologic technology.

Application Requirements

• Initial requirements include
• Cover letter introducing yourself
• Completed application form
• College transcripts
• $50.00 application fee
• AS/AA Degree or higher must be obtained before completion of the program
• 8 hours of observation at one of our clinical hospitals
• Interview with the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Instructor

There is limited enrollment. Acceptance into the program will be based on all of the above and successful completion of the hospital physical. Students will have also completed a CPR training program before acceptance into the program.

School Schedule

The program begins in October and continues for a minimum of 24 consecutive months. The program is full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The program is divided so that each student will rotate through several clinical sites over the two years. Miles traveled to the clinical sites from WBMC will be different depending on site location. The first year students will have clinical education.

Monday and Wednesday with didactic classes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The following are clinical sites of the program: SMMC, PBGMC, GSMC, MTI RPB, MTI PBG, WBMC, WBDIC, DMC, DOP, CCF, CCF/OP, FMC, NSMC, MHS, and Sports Orthopedic.

Directions to each site can be found on our website and included with this packet.

The second year students will have clinical education on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with didactic classes on Wednesday.

The students will have limited exposure to evenings and weekend shifts scheduled in their senior year. This is NOT mandatory. If selected, the student's off-hour assignments will be less than 25% of total clinical time.

All students are given a one week vacation during the winter holiday and a one week vacation during the last week in July of each academic year.

Students are also given five personal days and five sick days per year.

Students are off from school on holidays. The following holidays are observed by the program and sponsoring institution. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

Dress Code

All white hospital uniform with white hospital shoes or all white leather tennis shoes. The uniforms will be an additional cost to the students.

Uniforms

Students are responsible for uniforms, transportation, and an online study platform in the 2nd year. Uniforms are approximately $100.

Cost

Tuition cost is $6,000 per year ($12,000 Total). Monthly payments are $500. Tuition may be increased annually.

Palm Beach Health Network School of Medical Imaging provides high-quality training for individuals interested in this field, at extremely modest cost to the student.

Our school has been nationally accredited for more than 32 years by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT). Program graduates have demonstrated a superior passing rate on the National Registry examination and have, had excellent success in job placement. (Please review our website).

For further information concerning the Radiologic Technology program, contact the Program Director, Dr. Elby Pernsteiner, at (561) 488-8173 or by e-mail at [email protected]

Web Site: www.westbocamedctr.com/RadioIogySchool

The application process is from January-June.

Clinical Competency

Competency based clinical education has been established for students in this radiography program. It is designed to permit accurate assessment of knowledge, skills, and abilities of students in the clinical education component of this program. After completion of the prerequisite practice of the radiographic examination, under Direct Supervision of a Registered Technologist, the student or clinical instructor will indicate readiness to challenge the procedure. The student is evaluated on knowledge of procedure and anatomy as well as performance. This challenge is a Pass/fail process. Passing allows the student to perform that procedure under Indirect Supervision, meaning that a student may perform that procedure alone as long as a registered technologist is readily available if the student requires assistance.

Students that do not pass the challenge must re-challenge the procedure until the student passes the procedure. Counseling of the student may be needed if the student continues to fail challenges. Students are expected to complete a required number of competencies each clinical rotation and may even exceed requirements.

Competency goals are as follows:

• At the completion of the first rotation/semester in the first year, a student must pass at least two (2) challenges.
• At the completion of the second rotation/semester in the first year, a student must have passed at least eleven (11) challenges.
• At the completion of the third rotation/semester in the first year, a student must have passed at least twenty-three (23) challenges.
• At the completion of the final, rotation/in the first year/4th semester, a. student must have passed all thirty-four (34) first year challenges.
• At the completion of the first rotation/semester in the second year, a student must pass at least four (4) second year challenges.
• At the completion of the second rotation/semester in the second year, a student must have passed at least nine (9) second year challenges.
• At the completion of the third rotation/semester in the second year, a student must have passed at least thirteen (13) second year challenges.
• At the completion of the final rotation/semester in the second year, a student must have passed all seventeen (17) second year challenges.

Failure to meet any of these expectations will result in a deduction of points in formulating rotational and clinical grades.

Step One

In order to minimize the possibility of a misunderstanding, you are required to discuss your problems or complaints with the Program Director within five (5) days of the occurrence of the problem creating the grievance. The Program Director will investigate and obtain all pertinent factual information and provide a solution or explanation within five (5) working days accompanied with a decision and rationale. In most cases, grievances can be settled at this level with mutual satisfaction to all concerned.

Step Two

If the student is not satisfied with the solution in step one, you may submit a grievance in writing to the Medical Advisor of the radiology program within three (3) working days of receiving a decision from step one. The Medical Advisor will request a meeting with the student and Program Director within five (5) working days after the grievance is received. These individuals will review all the facts involved pertaining to the grievance and the Medical Advisor will respond in writing with a decision within five (5) working days of the meeting.

Step Three

If the response in step two is unsatisfactory, the student may submit the grievance in writing to the Chief Operating Officer of West Boca Medical Center within, three (3) working days of receiving decision of step two. The Chief Operating Officer will then review the grievance in detail and will write a response within ten (10) working days. This decision will be final.

Step Four

The grievance process should not exceed thirty-six days. Students remaining in the program are responsible for making up all class work, and clinical time to meet graduation requirements. In the case the student has exhausted the school’s grievance procedure and still feels aggrieved, the student has the option to contact the JRCERT with any concerns of the due process including allegations of program non-compliance with JRCERT standards at the following address: JRCERT: 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Il. 60606-3182 or by phone at: 312-704- 5300 or Web Site: www.JRCERT.org.

Florida Medical Center

5000 West Oakland Park Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
954-735-6000

From I-95: Exit onto Oakland Park Blvd, heading west. The hospital is just before the Turnpike, on the south side of Oakland Park Blvd. Turn left onto Central Park Blvd and the Hospital will be on your right hand side.

From the Turnpike: Exit onto Commercial Blvd. Turn left onto Atlantic Blvd. Turn right onto US 441/State Road 7. Turn right onto Oakland Park Blvd (heading west). The hospital is just before the Turnpike, on the south side of Oakland Park Blvd. Turn left onto Central Park Blvd and the Hospital will be on your right hand side.

Sports Orthopedic Center

6280 W. Sample Road, Suite 230. Coral Springs, FL 33067
954- 481-9942-95

From I-95 or the Turnpike, turn west on Sample Road. The center is located in the Publix shopping plaza, two traffic lights west of 441 (State Road 7).

Midtown Imaging – Palm Beach Gardens

2529 Burns Road. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 721-3845

From the Turnpike: Take PGA Blvd exit. Turn right onto Military Trail. Turn left on Burns Road. Continue east on Burns Road, the center will be on your left.
From I-95: Take PGA Blvd exit. Turn left onto Military Trail. Turn left on Burns Road. Continue east on Burns Road, the center will be on your left.

Cleveland Clinic Florida

2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd.
Weston, FL 33331
954-689-5000
From I-95: Take I-95 to I-595 heading West. Take the exit on the left toward I-75 South. Take exit 15 for Royal Palm Blvd West. Turn left onto Weston Road, turn left onto Cleveland Clinic Blvd. The Hospital will be on the left.
From the Turnpike: Take the Turnpike to I-595 heading West. Take the exit on the left toward I-75 South. Take exit 15 for Royal Palm Blvd West. Turn left onto Weston Road, turn left onto Cleveland Clinic Blvd. The Hospital will be on the left.
Alternatively, you can take the Sawgrass Expressway down to I-75, then continue to the exit for Royal Palm Blvd. West.

Cleveland Clinic Florida – Outpatient Center

525 Okeechobee Blvd #14
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
877-463-2010

From I-95: Head North. Exit onto Okeechobee Blvd (exit 70) and head East. In just over a mile turn left onto Alabama Ave. The Hospital will be on the left hand side. From the Turnpike: Head North. Exit onto Okeechobee Blvd (exit 70) and head East. In just over five miles turn left onto Alabama Ave. The Hospital will be on the left hand side.

Northshore Medical Center

1100 NW 95th Street
Miami, FL 33150
305-835-6000

From I-95: Head South. Take exit 8A for NW 95th Street. Turn right onto 95th street. The hospital is on your left in about a half mile. From the Turnpike: Head South. Merge on to I-95 South. Take exit 8A for NW 95th Street. Turn right onto 95th street. The hospital is on your left in about a half mile.

Delray Outpatient Center

5130 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
561-638-2499

From I-95: Head North. Take exit 51 for Linton Blvd. Turn left onto Linton Blvd. After 2 miles, turn left onto South Military Trail. The outpatient center is on the right hand side. Located on the South East corner of Linton Blvd and Military Trail. From the Turnpike: Head North. Take exit 81 for Atlantic Blvd. Turn right onto Atlantic Blvd, heading East. Turn right at Jog Road. Turn left onto Linton Blvd. The center is on the right hand side. Located on the South East corner of Linton Blvd and Military Trail.

West Boca Medical Center

21644 State Road 7/US 441
Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-488-8000

From I-95 or the Turnpike: Exit onto Glades Road. Head West. Turn left onto State Road 7/ US 441. The hospital is on the left in approximately 1 mile.

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

3360 Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-622-1411

From I-95: Head North. Take exit 79A onto PGA Blvd heading East. Turn right onto PGA Blvd. Turn right onto RCA Blvd in about a half mile. Turn left to stay on RCA Blvd. Turn right onto A1A Alt south for about a half mile. Turn left onto Burns Rd, the medical center is on your right.
From the Turnpike: Head North. Take exit 107 toward Beeline Highway. Turn left onto Jog Rd, turn right to stay on Jog Rd going North. Turn right onto Northlake Blvd. In about 2 miles, turn left onto North Military Trail. In about 1.5 miles, turn right onto Burns Rd. The Hospital will be on the right hand side in about a mile.

St. Mary’s Medical Center

901 45th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
561-844-6300

From I-95: Head North. Take Exit 74 for 45th Street. Turn right onto 45th Street heading East, the hospital is on your left in about 2 miles.
From the Turnpike: Head North. Take exit 97 for US-98/Southern Blvd. Turn left onto Southern Blvd, continue straight onto Southern Blvd for about 4 miles. Merge onto Australian Ave/S Congress Ave on the left side. Stay on there for about 6 and a half miles. Turn right onto 45th street, hospital will be on your left side.

Delray Medical Center

5352 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
561-638-2488

From I-95: Head North. Take exit 51 onto Linton Blvd. Turn left onto Linton Blvd, in about 2 and a half miles, the hospital is on the left side, just past Military Trail.
From the Turnpike: Head North. Take exit 81 for Atlantic Ave. Turn left onto Atlantic Ave. In about a mile and a half turn right onto Jog Rd. In about 1 mile, turn left onto Linton Blvd. After about 1 mile, Hospital will be on the right side.

Midtown Imaging – Royal Palm Beach

440 N State Road 7
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-209-6083
From I-95: Head North. Take exit 68 for Southern Blvd. Turn left onto Southern Blvd, heading West. Stay on this for about 8 miles. Turn slightly right onto US 441/SR 7. After a half mile, the center will be on your right.
From the Turnpike: Head North. Take exit 97 for US-98/Southern Blvd. Turn right onto Southern Blvd. Take right 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto the ramp for US-441/SR 7. In about a half mile, turn right onto SR 7, center will be on your right.

Good Samaritan Medical Center

1309 N Flagler Dr
West Palm Beach, 33401
561-655-5511
From I-95: Head North. Take exit 70 onto Okeechobee Blvd. Turn right onto North Australian Ave. After about 2 miles, turn right onto Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. After 1 mile, turn left onto N Flagler Dr, Hospital will be on the left.
From the Turnpike: Head North. Take exit 97 for Southern Blvd. Stay on there for about 8 miles. Use the left lane to merge onto Australian Ave/S Congress Ave. After about 4 miles, turn right onto Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. After about 1 mile, turn left onto Flagler Dr. Hospital will be on the left.

Memorial Regional Hospital

3501 Johnson St.
Hollywood, FL 33021
From I-95: Take I-95 to FL-820 W/ Hollywood Blvd. Follow FL8/20 W Hollywood Blvd and N35th Ave to your destination.

If you have any questions concerning the program or to receive an application packet, please contact:

Elby Pernsteiner, DHSc, MHSc, BSRS, R.T. (R)(M)
Doctor of Health Science
Program Director
Palm Beach Health Network School of Radiologic Technology Academic Calendar
(561) 488-8173
[email protected]

Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The West Boca Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology has a safety screening protocol for students having potential access to the magnetic resonance department. This helps ensure that the students are appropriately screened for magnetic wave and radiofrequency hazards.

Prior to starting the clinical experience in MRI, the students attend a lecture given by the MRI supervisor and are taught MRI safety practices. The students then complete an MRI screening form which is reviewed by the MRI supervisor and program director. If there are any questions or concerns regarding their safety due to potential dangers of implants or foreign bodies, the program medical advisor will review their case and make a determination of their ability to safely participate in the MRI department. 

Thank you for your interest in our Radiologic Technology program at Palm Beach Health Network School of Medical Imaging.

The application process starts with the completion of the school application. There is limited enrollment. Acceptance into the program will be based on the completed application, interviews with the faculty, and the successful completion of a hospital physical. Students will also have to complete a CPR training program before acceptance into the program.

The second step is to perform an eight-hour observation tour from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at West Boca Medical Center and the hours may not be broken. The tour will expose the applicant to the same clinical setting as students of this program and they will be able to meet current students who will be able to answer your questions. During this tour, you will also have a professional interview with the clinical Instructor of that clinical site. Due to limited patient contact and exposure, professional attire is required.

The remaining application process will consist of interviewing with the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator. The applicant’s transcripts and interview scores will be computed to formulate the applicants point total. The applicants with the highest point total will be selected. The remaining applicants will be placed in a ranking order. If a candidate drops out or is de-matriculated prior to two weeks before school begins, the individual listed as first alternate will be called to fill the vacancy.

There are some considerations to think about prior to making such a commitment. The equipment that Radiologic Technologists use is quite heavy at times. If you have any type of back injury or cannot stand for long periods of time, you need to reconsider if this is a career for you. Students must be able to think clearly and logically, make valid judgments and act effectively in stressful situations. Students must possess the ability to perceive events realistically, think rationally and function independently in routine and emergency situations. Students must be able to communicate to others in a clear, meaningful manner, in both written and oral forms. Students must speak and interact effectively with patients and other members of the health care team in the judgment of clinical instructors.

Once accepted into the program, the student must have a health physical done, which includes meeting the technical standards/physical abilities that must be performed as part of the entrance requirement.

In addition, for your convenience, our pregnancy policy is available to every female student, located in our student handbook. Furthermore, the program does NOT accept transfer students from other radiology programs or credit courses taken at other hospital base programs or college programs.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the Palm Beach Health Network School of Radiologic Technology is to provide an educational atmosphere that instills in students a desire for learning, excellence in clinical performance and intellectual curiosity. The program is maintained with the highest of standards of excellence. The program faculty is committed to providing the student with basic and advanced knowledge in the art and science of radiologic technology as well as developing in them a spirit of caring and compassion for the patient.

Palm Beach Health Network School of Radiologic Technology seeks to help meet the ever increasing need for qualified radiologic technologists in the area hospitals as well as in the areas private medical offices and out-patient centers. We recognize our professional obligations to contribute to the development of these future radiologic technologists. The School of Radiologic Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

The program and its curriculum is designed so that, upon completion of the program, the graduate will have sufficient cognitive, effective and psychomotor abilities to perform technical and professional duties at a level compatible with the radiologic science profession. This curriculum will also provide the student an opportunity to develop technical skills through experience in the clinical and classroom setting, so that they will perform radiographic procedures with skill and knowledge of total patient care.

To maintain high academic standards for its students, the program places an emphasis on admissions prerequisites, consistent grading policies, student evaluation of courses, and comparison of our program to other programs by use of national exam scores, and follow up evaluations of graduates in work situations by employers. Student evaluations of all portions of the program are utilized for improvements.

Mission Statement

To support the mission of Palm Beach Health Network School of Radiologic Technology dedicates itself to the education and development of professionals skilled in the art and science of radiography. To ensure quality health care services are provided to our community in a compassionate, friendly and caring spirit, we will demonstrate high standards of professional conduct, patient care, and consistently strive to meet our goals through continuous improvement methods. The program will prepare the graduate to enter the health care field with entry-level skills.

Program Goals and Student Learning Objectives 

The goals of this program are to produce:
1. Graduates who are clinically competent. 
a. Students will apply positioning skills 
b. Students will select appropriate technical factors 
c. Students will practice radiation protection 

2. Graduates who can communicate effectively. 
a. Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills 
b. Students will demonstrate effective written communications skills 

3. Graduates who demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills. 
a. Students will manipulate technical factors for non-routine examinations 
b. Students will adapt positioning for trauma patients 
c. Students will critique images to determine diagnostic quality 

4. Graduates who value life-long learning as a means of achieving professional growth and development. 
a. Students will understand the value of life-long learning 
b. Students will summarize the importance of attendance at professional meetings

We are very excited that you are interested in our Radiologic Technology program. Below is the list of requirements that are needed in order to apply for our school.

Initial requirements include:

• Cover letter introducing yourself
• Completed application form
• College transcripts
• AS/AA degree or higher before completion of the program
• $50 application fee

Upon meeting the minimum requirements, the following must then be completed:

• 8 hours of observation at one of our clinical hospitals
• Interview with the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Instructor