School of Radiography

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The School of Radiography at Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare prepares graduates who are competent in the art and science of radiography. The graduates of the program receive a diploma in radiologic technology and are prepared to sit for the ARRT Certification Examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies.

Our accredited program offers the state and national required two-year training program in the theory and practice of Medical Radiography leading to a diploma in Medical Radiography. Graduates may participate in the state licensing and national examination with subsequent licensing, registration, and certification as a Medical Radiographer (Radiologic Technologist).

The program guides students in achieving educational goals. Our comprehensive curriculum provides a broad base of knowledge and diverse clinical experience. The curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop skills in conceptual understanding, analytical judgement, critical thinking, and the ability to problem solve in the performance of radiologic procedures.

For more information or questions about the School of Radiology, please email valesand@mvnhealth.com or call (315) 624-9260.

Requirement for New School of Radiography Applicants

The students applying for the 2013 class and thereaftermust have earned a minimum of an associate’s degree or have successfully completed a year of transfer credit from Mohawk Valley Community College or Herkimer County Community College before being accepted into Faxton-St. Luke’s School of Medical Radiography. We currently have a 1 + 2 articulation agreement with the two local community colleges which provides the appropriate degree plan to fulfill this requirement.

If an applicant possesses an associate’s or advanced degree in any discipline, it is a requirement to complete A&P I & II w/Lab and Medical Terminology in addition to their existing degree and maintain a grade of “C” or above. 

The new ARRT regulation states that candidates applying for radiography certification beginning Jan. 1, 2015, must have earned an associate degree, baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from an institution accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT. For more information about this regulation visit https://www.asrt.org/Content/News/PressRoom/PR2009/arrtsetsde090918.aspx.

Mohawk Valley Community College Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Program:

www.mvcc.edu/academic-programs/degrees/health-studies-radiologic-technology

Herkimer County Community College Radiologic Science Associate Degree Program:  

http://www.herkimer.edu/images/uploads/academic_pdf/science.pdf