So it’s no surprise that Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology is one of the University of Hartford’s most popular majors. Those who complete the program achieve nearly 100% job placement within six months of graduation.
Now two new X-ray labs are giving students the opportunity to learn on state-of-the-art equipment which equals or exceeds the technology found in real-world clinics.
“The new equipment has modernized our lab to more closely mirror what students are using in clinical practice,” says Lee Page, the program’s clinical coordinator. “This not only makes their lab practice more productive, it also reduces equipment anxiety by promoting familiarity between what they use in lab and what they will encounter at clinical sites.”
Emma Walsh ’27, Radiological Technology Student, College of Education, Nursing and Health ProfessionsHaving access to two updated labs with the newest equipment shows that UHart program is invested in preparing us for real clinical experiences and to become qualified entry-level technologists for the future. These labs will influence future students’ decision when choosing a radiography program.
Program director Jay Hicks says the technology is already paying off. “These new learning environments have already transformed student engagement, as the students actively seek additional lab time to refine their radiographic positioning skills and prepare for upcoming exams,” he says.
Page says the new equipment allows instructors to create a wider variety of high-stakes practice scenarios. “This pushes students to think outside the box,” he says, “ultimately building more resilient technologists.”
“Having access to two updated labs with the newest equipment shows that UHart program is invested in preparing us for real clinical experiences and to become qualified entry-level technologists for the future,” says Emma Walsh ’27, who is not only a student herself, but tutors those a year behind her. “These labs will influence future students’ decision when choosing a radiography program,” she says.