​UPMC Northwest Radiologic Technology Program

Learn more about the Radiologic Technology Program at UPMC Northwest.

View the Program Brochure (PDF).

Read effectiveness data for the UPMC Northwest Radiologic Technology Program.

View the Effectiveness Data (PDF).

• Anatomy and physiology
• Biology
• Cross-sectional anatomy
• Equipment and operation
• Image critique
• Medical terminology
• Pathology
• Patient care
• Professional ethics
• Radiation physics
• Radiographic positioning
• Radiographic exposure and protection

Grading Scale

• Quality Point Average: 4.0; Letter Grade: A; Percentage Equivalent: 96% and above
• Quality Point Average: 3.5; Letter Grade: A-; Percentage Equivalent: 92% - 95%
• Quality Point Average: 3.0; Letter Grade: B; Percentage Equivalent: 88% - 91%
• Quality Point Average: 2.5; Letter Grade: B-; Percentage Equivalent: 83% - 87%
• Quality Point Average: 2.0; Letter Grade: C; Percentage Equivalent: 79% - 82%
• Quality Point Average: 1.5; Letter Grade: C-; Percentage Equivalent: 75% - 78%
• Quality Point Average: 0.0; Letter Grade: F; Percentage Equivalent: 74% and below

The Radiologic Technology Program is a 23-month program. 

Weekly Schedule: 36 to 40 hours

Location: UPMC Northwest, Seneca Place building, Seneca, Pa.

Classroom instruction is held two days a week at UPMC Northwest Seneca Place. Clinical instruction is provided at either UPMC Northwest in Seneca, Pa., Grove City Medical Center in Grove City, Pa., Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates UPMC in Franklin, Pa, and UPMC Hamot in Erie Pa.

There are two weeks’ vacation which includes Christmas and New Year’s Day each year of training.

At the end of the first year, students are given a week off which includes July 4th.

Students receive the week that incudes Memorial Day of their senior year.

Students are given a bank of 50 hours that can be used as necessary.

UPMC Northwest’s observed holidays are:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas

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Weekly Schedule: Academic and Clinical Scheduled Hours

First Year (Junior) Schedule

Didactic Classes

Monday and Tuesday
9 a.m. to 12 noon
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Clinical Education

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

Shifts

• 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Second Year (Senior) Schedule

Didactic Classes

Wednesday and Thursday
9 a.m. to 12 noon
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Clinical Education

Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

Shifts

• 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Class of 2026 Terms

Orientation – 2 weeks
July 15 – July 26, 2024

Term 1 – 12 weeks
July 29 – October 18, 2024
Labor Day: September 2, 2024

Term 2 – 11 weeks
October 21 – January 17, 2024
Thanksgiving: November 28 and 29, 2024
Christmas Break: December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025
Martin Luther King Day: January 20, 2025

Term 3 – 12 weeks
January 20 – April 11, 2025
Easter Break: April 18, 2025

Term 4 – 11 weeks
April 14 – June 27, 2025
Memorial Day: May 26, 2025
Summer Vacation: June 30 – July 4, 2025

Term 5 – 12 weeks
July 7 – September 26, 2025
Labor Day: September 1, 2025

Term 6 – 11 weeks
September 29 – December 12, 2025
Thanksgiving: November 27 and 28, 2025

Term 7 – 12 weeks
December 15, 2025 – March 20, 2026
Christmas Break: December 21, 2025 – January 2, 2026
Martín Luther King Day: January 19, 2026

Term 8 – 11 weeks
March 23 – June 5, 2026
Easter Break: April 5, 2026
Summer Vacation: May 25 – May 29, 2026
Memorial Day: May 25, 2026
Graduation: June 5, 2026

All schedules are subject to change.

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Class of 2027 Terms

Orientation – 2 weeks
July 14 - July 25, 2025 

Term 1 – 12 weeks
July 28 - Oct 17, 2025 
Midterm: September 5, 2025 
Labor Day: September 1, 2025 

Term 2 – 11 weeks
October 20, 2025 - January 16, 2026 
Midterm: November 21, 2025
Thanksgiving Break: November 27 and 28, 2025
Christmas Break: December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026 
Martin Luther King Day: January 19, 2026 

Term 3 – 12 weeks
January 19 -  April 10, 2026 
Midterm: February 27, 2026 
Easter Break: April 3, 2026 

Term 4 – 11 weeks
April 13 - June 26, 2026 
Midterm: May 15, 2026 
Memorial Day: May 25, 2026 
Summer vacation: June 29 - July 3, 2026

Term 5 – 12 weeks
July 6 - September 25, 2026 
Midterm: August 14, 2026 
Labor Day: September 7, 2026

Term 6 – 11 weeks
September 28 - December 11, 2026
Midterm: October 30, 2026
Thanksgiving Break: November 26 and 27, 2026

Term 7 – 12 weeks
December 14, 2026 - March 19, 2027
Christmas Break: December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Midterm: February 5, 2027 
Martin Luther King Day: January 18, 2027 

Term 8 – 11 weeks
March 22 - June 4, 2027 
Midterm: April 23, 2027 
Easter Break: Mar 26th, 2027
Summer vacation: End of May TBD
Memorial Day: May 31,2027 
Graduation: June 4, 2027 

All schedules are subject to change.

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Class of 2028 Terms

Orientation – 2 weeks
July 13 – July 24, 2026

Term 1 – 12 weeks
July 27 – Oct 16th, 2026
Labor Day: September 7, 2026

Term 2 – 11 weeks
October 19, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Thanksgiving Break: November 26 and 27
Christmas Break: December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Martin Luther King Day: January 18, 2027

Term 3 – 12 weeks
January 19 – April 9, 2027
Easter Break: March 26, 2027

Term 4 – 11 weeks
April 12 – June 25, 2027
Memorial Day: May 31, 2027
Summer Vacation: June 28 – July 2, 2027
Holiday July 4th: July 5, 2027

Term 5 – 12 weeks
July 5 – September 24, 2027
Labor Day: September 6, 2027

Term 6 – 11 weeks
September 27 – December 10, 2027
Thanksgiving Break: November 25 – 26, 2027

Term 7 – 12 weeks
December 13, 2027 – March 17, 2028
Christmas Break: December 20, 2027 – January 1, 2028
Martin Luther King Day: January 17, 2028

Term 8 – 11 weeks
March 20 – June 2, 2028
Easter Break: April 14, 2028
Summer vacation: End of May TBD
Memorial Day: May 29, 2028
Graduation: June 2, 2028

All schedules are subject to change.

Please read the admission policy found in the hyperlink below. Admission requirements include the following.

• Age 18 or older by July 31 of the starting year.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A sophomore or equivalent in the Medical Imaging Sciences Program at Clarion University must possess at least an associate degree and fulfill the program prerequisites. Documentation of the degree is required.
• 2.5 GPA upon application is required.
• Completed application form and non-refundable fee by January 31.
  • Application checklist (PDF)
  • Admission policy (PDF)
  • Application for admission (PDF)
  • Evaluation of applicant (PDF)

Note: Final admission is contingent on a health physical, drug screening, and security clearance.

Tuition is currently set at $5,000 a year.

Fees include:

• A non-refundable application fee of $50
• Textbooks for the entire two-year program are estimated at $1,100
• Uniforms/shoes for the entire two-year program are estimated at $300
• Registry Review program - costs approximately $150 for the entire length of the program.
• Criminal History and Child Abuse Clearance; cost estimated at $40 to $50
• Clinical Computer Program (Trajecsys) $150 for the entire course of the program
• Liability Insurance is approximately $60-70 for the program length.

Note: Tuition and costs are subject to change.

Refund Policy

A refund of 50 percent of paid tuition for the current year will be made if the student withdraws during the first three months of the current year.

No amount of paid tuition will be refunded following the end of the third month from the date of entry into the program.

• Grievance Policy and Procedure (PDF)
• Advanced Placement/Transfer Policy (PDF)
• Non Discrimination Policy (PDF)

Mammography Rotation Policy

• Position Statement on Mammography (PDF)
• Mammography Rotation Policy (PDF)

Program Administrators:

• Amanda Baker, MHA, R.T. (R)(CT), Program Director
• Bethany Ochs, B.S R.T.(R) (M) Clinical Coordinator
• Dr. Tara McCoy, Ph.D, Director of Allied Health Schools at UPMC
• Denise Boughner B.S. R.T. (R), Manager, Imaging Services
• Hannah Winslow B.S. R.T.(R)(CT) Lead, Imaging Services, Clinical Preceptor

Clinical Preceptors:

• Renee Zacherl B.S. R.T. (R)
• Ashley James R.T. (R)(CT)(VI)
• Donna Jo Jones R.T.(R)(M)
• Eden Johnson B.S.R.T.(R)(CT)
• Brenna Ritter B.S. R.T. (R)(M)
• Zeke Irwin B.S. R.T(R)
• Gene Ricci A.S.R.T(R)

Amanda Baker, MHA, R.T. (R)(CT), Program Director

• RAD 101 Introduction to Radiologic Technology
• RAD 1-10-1 Principles of Radiographic Exposure/Imaging I
• RAD 1-20-2 Principles of Radiographic Exposure/Imaging II
• RAD 1-30-3 Principles of Radiographic Exposure/Imaging III
• PHY 1-10-3 Radiologic Physics I – Protection/Biology I
• PHY 1-20-4 Radiologic Physics II
• RAD 2-10-5 Principles of Radiographic Exposure/Imaging Equipment I
• PHY 2-10-5 Radiologic Physics III
• PHY 2-20-6 Radiologic Physics IV
• RAD 2-20-6 Principles of Radiographic Exposure/Imaging Equipment II
• PHY 2-30-7 Radiologic Physics V
• RAD 2-30-7 Radiographic Imaging Equipment II
• RR 2-40-8 Intensive Registry Review
• RAD 2-40-8 Quality Assurance in Radiology
• RAD 2-40-8 Radiologic Modalities/Equipment III

Bethany Ochs, B.S R.T.(R) (M) Clinical Coordinator

• RAD 111 Introduction to Radiologic Procedures and Patient Care
• MED 102 Medical Terminology
• PCS 1-10-1 Radiographic Procedures I
• NURS 1-10-1 Radiographic Nursing Procedures I
• MED 1-10-1 Medical Terminology
• PCS 1-20-2 Radiographic Procedures II
• NURS 1-20-2 Radiographic Nursing Procedures II
• PCS 1-30-3 Radiographic Procedures III
• NURS 1-30-3 Radiographic Nursing Procedures III
• PCS 1-40-4 Radiographic Procedures IV
• HSF 1-10-4 Human Structure and Function I
• PCS 2-10-5 Radiographic Procedures V
• HSF 2-10-5 Human Structure and Function I
• PCS 2-20-6 Advanced Procedures
• HSF 2-20-7 Human Structure and Function III
• RR 2-10-8 Intensive Registry Review

Payment

Submit payment online.

Graduation Requirements

A certificate of graduation is obtained after a student has completed the following.

1. Successfully completed all didactic classes with a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
2. Successfully completed clinical education with a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
3. Accomplished the program’s goals and objectives.
4. Completed all the mandatory and elective competencies on exams specified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists®.
5. Paid all fees owed for the program.
6. Completed all time required by the program, including all make-up time.
7. Attended a Review Course for the National Registry.
8. Student and staff will have completed the Terminal Competency Form.
9. A grade of 75% or better on the simulated registries given during the months of February through June.

For more program information, please review the Radiologic Technology Program brochure (PDF).

Student Resources

• Pitt Health Services Library
• Trajecsys
• Canvas
• RadTech Bootcamp
• HEALS
• CORECTEC
• ASRT
• ARRT

Bachelor degree option

PennWest University students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences (BSMIS) have an academic preparation of two years at the university and continue with the 23-month course of study at UPMC Northwest Radiologic Technology Program.

Certificate option

Applicants must possess at least an Associate Degree and fulfill the program prerequisites. Documentation of the degree is required.