Radiologic Technology

If you're searching for a rewarding technology-based, patient-centered career in which you help to improve the health and well-being of your community, radiologic technology may be the profession for you!

Degrees & Offerings

A.A.S.

Location

Mansfield

Department

Health Sciences

College

College of Health Sciences

Program Contact: Eric Lippincott

Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Sciences; Mary Sullivan

Program Director, Radiologic Technology Program

Enrollment Update

As of July 2026, all new first-year and external transfer students should apply and complete the process with their transcripts by the Nov. 15 priority deadline for consideration. Applying by this date does not guarantee a seat into the program. Final admission decisions will be made in consultation with the academic department. Once the major reaches capacity, potentially qualified students may be wait-listed or encouraged to consider another major. Applications may still be considered after the preferred deadline, if seats remain open in the program. Contact Admissions at admissions@commonwealthu.edu or 570-389-4316 with any questions.

Radiologic technology is a healthcare profession that revolves around the use of medical imaging techniques to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform a crucial role in producing X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and other diagnostic images. They operate specialized imaging equipment, ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures, and work closely with physicians to obtain high-quality images for accurate diagnoses.

Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform a crucial role in producing X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and other diagnostic images.

As a graduate of our program, you'll possess the knowledge and experience necessary to work with state-of-the-art, fully digital radiology equipment. Your extensive clinical education, working with physicians and other healthcare team members, will prepare you to positively impact the lives of your patients.

The Associate of Applied Science Program in Radiologic Technology is designed to develop competent, entry-level diagnostic radiographers. This two-year program is a collaborative program between the Commonwealth University-Mansfield campus and Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Students spend their first semester on the Mansfield campus. The remaining three semesters and two summer sessions are spent at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital gaining clinical experience.

Completion of the Radiologic Technology Program prepares students through extensive clinical experience at the Radiology Department of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Students are routinely assigned to diagnostic areas and gain familiarity with specialty areas through clinical rotations.

This program provides a high-quality academic curriculum in the classrooms at Commonwealth University-Mansfield campus and a guided approach to clinical experience at Guthrie's Robert Packer Hospital.

Courses and Curriculum

Degree Requirements

Degree Progress: Enrolled students can review program requirements and track progress toward degree completion using the university’s degree audit and advising tool, Degree Works.

Visit also the Guthrie Radiologic Technology Program website.

The Radiologic Technology program’s certification exam pass rate, program completion rate and job placement rate can be found via this link: Program Effectiveness Data Calculation (pdf), as well as on the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology’s website.

The Commonwealth University Mansfield Campus Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

20 North Wacker Drive Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on the JRCERT Website.

Please note: Goals 1.1 – 4.2 are Student Learning Objectives; Goals 5.1 – 6.2 are Program Goals

Goal #1: To provide the health care community with competent, entry-level diagnostic radiographers.

Students will position patients accurately.
Students will align the CR accurately.
Students will select optimal exposure factors.
Students will apply radiation protection principles.
Students will successfully perform diagnostic procedures while under the supervision of staff technologists.

Goal #2: Students will demonstrate appropriate patient communication and education skills.

Students will identify themselves and the patient, verify the body part to be imaged, and obtain an accurate history.
Students will explain the procedure and process for obtaining the diagnostic report.

Goal #3: Students will demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking when performing medical procedures.

Students will demonstrate critical thinking while performing radiographic procedures.
Students will evaluate radiographic images for appropriate positioning and image quality.

Goal #4: Students will demonstrate professionalism.

Students will demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
Students will demonstrate professionalism through appropriate attendance and punctuality.

Goal #5: The program will continuously monitor its effectiveness.

Students will complete the program.
Graduates will pass the ARRT Certification Exam on the first attempt within six months of graduation.
Graduates pursuing employment will be employed within twelve months after program completion.

Goal #6: The program will promote graduate and employer satisfaction.

Graduates will express satisfaction with the training received during the program.
Employers will express satisfaction with the performance of the graduate.

Semester Required	Approximate Cost
Program Textbooks Cost varies with retailer; cost varies with purchase vs rent.	$800+
First Fall Semester
Child Abuse History Clearance CY113	≈ $15.00
PA State Police Criminal History Clearance	≈ $25.00
Health requirements Immunizations, TB testing, etc. These costs will vary according to your health insurance coverage.	$50 – $200+
Radiology Student Hang Tag for Uniform	$3
Scrub Uniforms Cost varies with retailer and number of uniforms purchased.	$150 – $250+
First Spring Semester
N95 Fit Testing If required by clinical affiliate on a yearly basis. Costs vary depending on whether student is required to have additional tests after completing required respiratory questionnaire.	$120 – $500+
Lead Markers	$30+ /set
First Summer Semester
CPR Mask Kit Cost varies with retailer. Needed for first summer semester.	$10 – $20
Second Summer Semester
Corectec Review Module	≈ $80
ARRT Certification Exam At completion of program.	$225

*Also listed in student handbook and posted publicly on websites.

Housing and meal plans are available through Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital for Commonwealth students in the Radiologic Technology and Respiratory Care programs. Dormitories are available on a space-available basis and consist of one floor of co-ed housing, with both single and double rooms.

Room dimensions

Single: 7’1” x 10’ 5”
Double: 12’7” x 11’11”

Each room is equipped with a built-in sink, a wardrobe, a counter area, a twin-sized bed, and a desk.

A small, communal Kitchen is available to all dorm students.

An optional meal plan is available for both on- and off-campus students.

Housing and meal plan applications for program majors are available from the student’s Radiologic Technology or Respiratory Care program director.

Academic Year 2026-2027 Rates

Housing

Fall and Spring: $2250
Summer: $1800

Meal plans

Fall and Spring: $853
Summer: $553

The Commonwealth U Difference

years of 100% first attempt pass rates

Mansfield's radiologic technology program achieved a 100% first attempt pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) radiography certification exam for the fourth consecutive year in 2025.

97.6%

5-year first attempt pass rate

The program’s combination of classroom instruction and supervised clinical education has equipped graduates with a high success rate in their first attempt with their radiography certification exam.

20+

years of 100% pass rate

For more than two decades, 100% of Mansfield students have passed the required radiography certification exam in all attempts.

Careers

Many Radiologic Technology graduates go on to pursue employment in specialty areas such as:

Potential Job Opportunities

CT
Imaging Informatics
Mammography
MRI
Radiation Therapy
Untrasound
Vascular Interventional Radiology

Radiologic Technology student standing in lab with arms crossed

Mission

The mission of the Radiologic Technology program is to integrate Commonwealth University's liberal arts emphasis to develop competent entry level diagnostic radiographers. As graduates, these radiographers will possess the expertise necessary to meet the needs of the communities they serve, while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Radiologic Technology students standing behind display table

Clubs and Organizations

American Society of Radiologic Technologists Professional Organization (ASRT) and the PA Society of Radiologic Technologists (PSRT)