Students in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s radiography major are celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week, Nov. 5-11.
Occupational therapy assistant student Rachel N. Zimmerman, of Pine Grove, shows physician assistant student Zachary S. Kimble, of Bellefonte (acting as a hip-replacement patient who later in the simulation would have a stroke) and other students watching how to use a “reacher” to help with dressing. Observing is Christine A. Tilburg, clinical director of physical therapist assistant.
Pennsylvania College of Technology has appointed Regis C. Kohler, of Montoursville, to lead the college’s radiography program. Kohler began his employment with the college as clinical coordinator of radiography in 1987. He then served as an associate professor in the program for 26 years, from 1990 until his appointment to director in 2016.
Pennsylvania College of Technology recently approved articulation agreements with several other institutions to ease students’ pathways to further education.
Because a patient experiencing a health emergency will likely be cared for by many health care professionals with differing specialties, Pennsylvania College of Technology has taken an active approach to ensure that students understand the roles and collaboration necessary on a health care team.
Two students majoring in radiography at Pennsylvania College of Technology were among six from across the state selected to serve as interns for the Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists annual meeting in Wilkes-Barre. As interns, Abigail M. Hricko, of Nicholson, and Jessica L.
Medical Imaging Club collects Toys for Tots. As part of its community service, Penn College's Medical Imaging Club collected for Toys for Tots for the second straight year. According to Karen L.
Penn College radiography students compete at Hershey Radiography students recently attended a “Technibowl" competition at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, competing with similar schools in the immediate area (Geisinger Medical Center, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, College of Misericordia, Penn State and the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences).
Students studying radiography at Pennsylvania College of Technology, along with the radiography program faculty and staff and the college’s Medical Imaging Club, are celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week Nov. 8-14. Students developed educational posters for display during the week at hospitals where they perform clinical rotations.
From the radiography lab to the art gallery, students enjoy an inspired view of inner workings. From left: Nicole L. Brungard, Conor D. Flynn, Danielle J. Shindledecker and Taylor E. Hoffman. Exploring the heart of the matter Student gallery assistant Ainsley R.
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