Dates:
The program begins in August of each year.
Clinical/Class Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (with 30 minute lunch)
Total program hours will never exceed 40 per week
Clinical Instruction:
Following a 3 - 4 week orientation consisting of classroom and laboratory instruction, students begin clinical rotations at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Academic Instruction:
Classroom instruction is held at the Hospital.
Assessment:
Student competence is determined by written and practical examinations, and by clinical evaluations. Clinical staff is involved in evaluating the students in terms of both their professional growth and their technical ability.
Program Costs - Tuition and Expenses:
Program Total Cost: $8575.00 (Does not include application fee)
Application Fee: $25 Non-refundable processing fee
Acceptance deposit: $50.00
Tuition: $8500.00 2 years of tuition
- $4225.00 – 1st year tuition due prior to start of classes
- $4225.00 – 2nd year tuition due 1st week of classes during 2nd year)
Books: Materials list to be provided upon acceptance
Miscellaneous: Room and Board, Meals, Transportation, Uniforms, Registry Review Seminar, Classroom Supplies are the responsibility of the student.
All costs are subject to change.
Refunds:
If the student leaves the Radiology School for any reason, the following refund policy will be followed:
- Textbook Fee: No Refund
- Week 1: 75% of 1st year tuition
- Week 2: 50% of 1st year tuition
- Week 3: 25% of 1st year tuition
- Weeks 5-104: No Refund
Financial Aid:
The Radiography School participates in a variety of financial assistance programs including, but not limited to the following:
- New York State Higher Education Services Corp.
- Tuition Assistant Program (TAP)
- Veteran's Benefits
- Social Security Benefits
- Employment & Training Administration
- The ASRT Education and Research Foundation Scholarships
The student is responsible for paying tuition before the start date. If financial aid payments are received for the student, the amount of overpayment will be refunded to the student.
Degree Options:
Effective January 1, 2015, (students entering 2013) eligibility requirements for ARRT certification in Radiography call for candidates to have earned an associate (or more advanced) degree from an accrediting agency recognized by ARRT.
The degree will not need to be in radiologic sciences, and it can be earned before entering, or concurrently with the educational program. The degree requirement will apply to graduates on or after January 1, 2015.
Through partnership agreements with SUNY Empire State College, SUNY Adirondack Community College, and College of Saint Joseph's (Vermont), graduates of and currently enrolled students of the Glens Falls Hospital School of Radiologic Technology will be eligible to receive academic credits to apply toward an undergraduate degree (AS or BS). Students who wish to learn more about these opportunities may visit the following websites:
Health requirements:
Each student must have a physical examination for health certification prior to starting the program. This includes filling out a health questionnaire and either proof of or obtaining immunizations/vaccinations and/or booster shots, as well as the Hepatitis B series. A PPD test must be done annually. All of this can be done either through the hospital's Center for Occupational Health for a fee, or through the student's own physician. The student will receive further information and instructions on this upon their acceptance into the program. Each student must pass a drug screen and background check. The flu and pneumonovax are available periodically at no charge to ensure the student's continued health. While in attendance, the Emergency Care Center, Employee Assistance Program and other facilities operated by Glens Falls Hospital are available to the students for health and other job-related problems, accepting health insurance plans or other forms of payment. Each student must provide his or her own health insurance coverage, in the event the student becomes ill or is injured.
Safety:
Radiation monitoring is provided for the student throughout the two years. The student's monthly readings will be reviewed to insure proper radiation protection practices are being followed.
