UPMC Jameson School of Radiography

Bachelor’s degree options

PennWest University students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences have an academic preparation of two years at the university and continue with a 22-month course of study at UPMC Jameson School of Radiography.

Certificate option

Applicants must have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree.

• Articulation Agreement (PDF)

Please use the links below to print the UPMC Jameson School of Radiography application for admission and applicant reference form.

• Application for Admission (PDF)
• Applicant Reference Form (PDF)

Prerequisites for Admission

• Applicant must have earned a High School Diploma or a GED
• Applicant must be enrolled in an approved university/college’s medical imaging sciences program such as Penn West-Clarion’s Medical Imaging Sciences Program; or must already have earned an associate degree or higher from another college or university prior to starting the program.
• Applicant must have a minimum college GPA of 2.5

Admissions Procedures

• Send all high school and college transcripts to program
• Complete application
• Have at least four references submitted using our specific forms
• Submit nonrefundable application fee of $50
• Students must be interviewed by program faculty
• Complete a Job Observation at UPMC Jameson

After acceptance applicants, must complete the following before starting the program:

• Pass PA Child Abuse History (Act 33) at student’s expense
• Pass PA Criminal Record Check, also known as PATCH (Act 34) at student’s expense
• Pass FBI Fingerprint Criminal History (Act 73) at student’s expense
• Have a health screening and pass a drug screening. This must be administered by Employee Health at UPMC Jameson. There is no cost for the student.
• Provide immunization records and agree to updated vaccinations if needed
• Accepted students must show proof of medical insurance
• Submit $250 nonrefundable tuition deposit

Additional Resources

• Admissions Policy (PDF).
• Transfer Credit/Advanced Placement Policy (PDF).

Curriculum

The curriculum for the radiology technology program consists of courses in the following:

• Radiographic Fundamentals
• Law and Ethics
• Computers in Radiographic Sciences
• Radiographic Anatomy
• Radiographic Physiology
• Patient Care and Communication
• Radiographic Image Analysis
• Medical Terminology
• Radiographic Pathology
• Radiographic Procedures paired with a hands-on lab
• Radiation Protection, Safety and Biology
• Imaging Equipment
• Radiographic Imaging and Exposure
• Radiographic Physics
• Clinical Education
• Registry Review

Please see the Curriculum Plan (PDF) for a detailed breakdown of when courses are taught.

Schedule

The Radiologic Technology Program is a 22-month program.

Weekly Schedule: 36 to 40 hours

Location: UPMC Jameson School of Radiography, New Castle, Pa.

Classroom instruction is held two and a half days a week at UPMC Jameson School of Radiography.

UPMC Jameson School of Radiography
2414 Wilmington Avenue
New Castle, PA 16105

Clinical instruction is provided at the following JRCERT approved clinical sites:

• UPMC Jameson, 1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, PA 16105
• UPMC Horizon- Shenango Valley, 2200 Memorial Drive, Farrell, PA 16121
• UPMC Horizon- Greenville, 110 North Main Street, Greenville, PA 16125
• UPMC College Fields, 130 Enclave Drive, New Castle, PA 16105
• UPMC Westgate Outpatient Center, 2000 West State Street, New Castle, PA 16101

Holidays

UPMC Jameson School of Radiography observes the following Holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas

Additional Resources

• Personal Time Off Information (PDF)
• Clinical Obligations (PDF)
• School Calendar (PDF)

Grading Scale

Grades for all courses are given based on the following numerical values earned by the student:

I = Incomplete
WP = Withdrew Passing
WF = Withdrew Failing

Students are required to maintain a final grade of 78% in each course to be eligible for promotion and to remain in the school.

Learn more about our Graduation Requirements (PDF).

Program Cost

• Tuition – $5,000 per year, broken into payment of $2,500 per semester
• Textbooks – Estimated $1,200 for entire 22-month program
• Uniforms – Estimated $200
• Clinical Computer Program – Estimated $150.00 for entire 22-month program
• Registry Review program –Estimated $200.00
• Students are required to provide and maintain proof of health insurance coverage (UPMC Jameson School of Radiography does not provide this)
• Students accepted into the program must remit a $250 non-refundable tuition deposit
• Students accepted will need to obtain the necessary criminal history and child abuse clearances- estimated at $40.00-$50.00

Note: Tuition and costs are subject to change.

Financial Aid

No Title IV funding is available through UPMC Jameson.

View the Tuition and Costs for Students/Refund Policy/Collections (PDF).

• Radiography students also have access to a Computer Lab and limited journal resources onsite.
• UPMC offers a wide range of services to the hospital community, students, including patients and family members. UPMC Jameson School of Radiography students are encouraged to use or visit any of the hospital libraries.
• UPMC Jameson has partnered with LifeSolutions to offer its students access to resources to help them succeed in balancing their life. These resources including counseling sessions, stress and anxiety management, and legal and financial advice. A flyer for life solutions will be handed out to the students during orientation.
• Tutoring — students needing tutoring may make an appointment with any faculty member for tutoring assistance.

Policies & Procedures

• Due Process for Grievance (PDF)
• Non-Discrimination Policy (PDF)

Additional Student Resources

• Pitt’s Health Services Library System (HSLS)
• Trajecsys
• Canvas
• RadTech Bootcamp
• ASRT
• ARRT