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Radiography Clinical Experiences
The program follows the college academic calendar.
Please refer to the estimated cost sheet for the program for information regarding estimated expenses related to the program and clinical experiences.
Additional information can be found on the program’s selective admission webpage, including criminal background checks, drug screening, and other clinical requirements.
The clinical day is between 8 and 10 hours long (with a ½ hour lunch), and is scheduled between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. during most rotations, with off-shift and weekend rotations as described below. Below is an outline of clinical expectations for all radiography students. Per JRCERT Accreditation, students may only complete clinical requirements at approved clinical affiliations of the program.
Scheduled Clinical Days
Current Schedule – Subject to Change
Fall I: 15 hours per week, currently, Monday & Friday.
Clinical rotations in this semester include one week of evening hours, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., and one weekend.
Spring I: 15 hours per week, currently, Monday & Friday.
Clinical rotations in this semester include one week of evening hours, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., and one weekend.
Summer I: 37.5 hours per week, currently Monday through Friday.
Clinical rotations in this semester include one week of second shift, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m., and one weekend.
Fall II: 15 hours per week, currently Tuesday & Thursday.
Clinical rotations in this semester include one week of evening hours, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., and one weekend.
Spring II: 15 hours per week, currently Tuesday & Thursday.
Clinical rotations in this semester include one week of evening hours, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., and one weekend.
Summer II: 37.5 hours per week, currently Monday through Friday.
Clinical rotations in this semester include one day on campus most weeks for registry prep, one week of third shift, 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. to include a weekend on third.
Radiography Clinical Rotations
Students rotate to all three major affiliate clinical sites for a period of two (2) sequential semesters. All students will be assigned to an off-site hospital rotation and an ortho/physician rotation for the entire two years in the program. Students are responsible for their transportation to clinical sites. Students will have the opportunity to rank their choices of minor hospitals after selection into the clinical portion of the radiography program. The program cannot guarantee the first choice.
Off-site rotations to the minor hospitals:
- Fall and Spring semesters – 2 weeks’ worth of clinic
- Summer semesters – 1 full week of clinic
Off-site rotations to the ortho/physician sites:
- Fall and Spring semesters – 2 weeks’ worth of clinic
- Summer semesters – 1 full week of clinic
PCT Radiography Clinical Sites
Note: Clinical Sites are subject to change at any time.
Sites | Address | *Distance in miles from campus |
Main Clinic Affiliate Sites | ||
UPMC - Williamsport | 700 High Street, Williamsport, PA | 1.87 |
Mount Nittany MC | 1800 East Park Avenue, State College, PA | 60.13 |
Wellspan - Evangelical | One Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA | 25.04 |
Minor Hospital Sites | ||
Geisinger Main | 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA | 36.94 |
Geisinger Muncy | 225 US 220, Muncy, PA | 14.01 |
Geisinger Jersey Shore | 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA | 16.29 |
Geisinger Lewistown | 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA | 77.5 |
UPMC Wellsboro | 32 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA | 49.47 |
UPMC Lockhaven | 24 Cree Drive, Lock Haven, PA | 28.59 |
UPMC Muncy | 215 E. Water Street, Muncy, PA | 16.82 |
Ortho/Physician Sites | ||
Wellspan Orthopedics | 210 JPM Road, Lewisburg, PA | 25.04 |
Wellspan Imaging | 191 Roosevelt Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA | 39.23 |
Geisinger Healthplex | 132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda, PA | 65.43 |
Geisinger Ortho | 31 Electric Avenue, Lewistown, PA | 77.07 |
Geisinger Woodbine | 115 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA | 38.22 |
UPMC Ortho | 1705 Warren Avenue, Williamsport, PA | 4.51 |
UPMC Savoy | 900 Plaza Drive, Montoursville, PA | 7.51 |
*Distance is according to GPS-Coordinates.com in miles from Williamsport Campus of PCT
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