Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology

Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology

1325 South Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57117-5045

Facts

  • College Type: 2-year, Private not-for-profit
  • Acceptance Rate: N/A
  • Total Student Population: 24
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
  • Graduation Rate: NA
  • Website: www.avera.org

Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology is a two-year post-secondary educational institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Established in 1959, the school is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in the region.

Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology offers an associate degree mainly in Radiology Technology and has a rich history of providing quality education to students in the field of healthcare.

The program combines classroom instruction with clinical experience, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform radiologic procedures safely and accurately. Students receive instruction in anatomy, patient care, radiation physics, radiation protection, and image production.

The school’s affiliation with Avera McKennan Hospital provides students with access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology, as well as the opportunity to work with experienced healthcare professionals who are highly qualified and experienced in the field of radiologic technology.

The school has a small population and a low student-to-faculty ratio making it easier for students to have a personalized learning and one-on-one interaction with the faculty and staff.

To be eligible for admission to the program, applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, have completed specific prerequisite courses, and meet certain health and character requirements.

Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Graduates of the Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Successful completion of this exam leads to certification as a Registered Technologist (RT) in Radiography.

Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology is an excellent choice of school to study for individuals looking to pursue a career in radiologic technology as it provides a rigorous and comprehensive education for its students.

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment:24
Undergraduate enrollment:24
Percent of Undergraduate enrollment
   by gender
      Men:8.3%
      Women:91.7%
   by race/ethnicity
      Asian:4.2%
      Hispanic/Latino:4.2%
      White:87.5%
      Non-resident alien:4.2%

Certificate Offered

  • Two but less than 4 years certificate

Majors Offered

  • Radiologic Technology

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