Diagnostic Imaging (AAS at LBCC)

TBCC has developed a partnership with Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) and Tillamook Regional Medical Center to provide training for radiologic technologists (radiographers) in Tillamook County. This degree is granted by Linn-Benton Community College. TBCC offers program prerequisites, General Education, and related coursework. All Diagnostic Imaging (RT) courses are offered by Linn-Benton Community College and require admission to their program as detailed below. This is a “cost recovery” program. Students must deposit a portion of the cost of the program prior to beginning classes. The total cost of the program is subject to change but is estimated at $20,500.

Career & Program Description

Diagnostic Imaging is a 22-month intensive program. Students receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from LBCC. The purpose of this program is to prepare students to practice as proficient, multi-skilled professionals in culturally diverse health care settings, to demonstrate outcomes required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and program guidelines and to prepare students for application and completion of ARRT certification examinations.

The Diagnostic Imaging program will provide all qualified students who meet the fixed, minimum criteria, the opportunity to accomplish a fantastic educational program. Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, provide patient services using imaging modalities at the request of physicians qualified to prescribe and/or perform procedures.

A radiographer performs radiographic procedures, applies principles of radiation protection, evaluates radiographers for technical quality, exercises professional judgment and provides patient care. Radiographers can find employment in hospitals, clinics, private offices, industry, and public health facilities.

Radiography is the art and science of using ionizing to provide images of tissues, organs, bones, and vessels that comprise the body. These images may be recorded on film or displayed on video monitor. Motion studies may also be produced.

The program with TBCC is distance delivery via the Internet, with clinical experiences at Tillamook Regional Medical Center. Classes are tailored specifically to the students in the training. Students attend class for approximately 40 hours a week. It does not follow the traditional college terms. Classes are taught using “Virtual Classroom” and a robust online course management system, and lab experiences will take place at the local healthcare facilities and/or the Lebanon lab. Distance Education (DE) designated students should expect to make a minimum of seven trips to the LBCC campus during the course of the program. Traditional (TRAD) designated students are required to attend LBCC campus a minimum of twice per week. Once enrolled in the Diagnostic Imaging Program, students are LBCC students and are supported by LBCC.

Admissions

The required forms can be downloaded from http://www.linnbenton.edu/admissions (click on Forms Related to Special Admissions & Limited Enrollment Programs, then select Diagnostic Imaging).