Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers (SVCMC) Program of Radiography was founded in 1967 in recognition of the community's increasing need for career programs in the Radiologic Sciences.  The program is currently fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

The program contains an extremely well balanced and active curriculum, which includes didactic and clinical internship.  Classes begin the 2nd week of September of each year.  Early submission of application material is encouraged to facilitate processing for admission.

Upon successful completion of the twenty-four month program, the SVCMC Program of Radiography awards the students a certificate in recognition of their competency in academic and clinical course of study.  They are qualified to sit for American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certifying Exam, which also qualifies them for the New York State license, issued by the Department of Health.

The Radiography Profession

A Radiographer is one who, under the direction of a Radiologist, performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring independent judgment and critical thinking skills. The technologist performs a variety of technical procedures by administering prescribed radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Radiographers must communicate with a wide variety of healthcare providers and function in a team-oriented atmosphere.

Graduates may advance into more specialized areas of Nuclear Medicine, Computed Tomography, Sonography, Angiography, Radiation Oncology, Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Education, and Administration.

“Radiography is the art and science of using radiation to produce images of the tissues, organs, bones and vessels of the body.  These images may be recorded on film or may be displayed on a video monitor.  Images can also be obtained using 3-D and multiple body planes.  At other times motion picture film or videotape is used.  Treatment of a patient depends on accurate and precise radiographic examinations.  Broken bones can be aligned, ulcers can be detected and many other injuries and diseases can be treated when their exact nature is known to the physician.

The radiographer is an essential member of the healthcare team.  Responsibilities include accurately positioning the patient, producing quality diagnostic images, good patient care and communication skills.

Thank you for your interest in Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York Radiography Program.  The deadline for application is May 16, 2004.  Early Submission of application material is encouraged to faciliate processing for admission.