Learning how to deliver compassionate and quality patient care is also emphasized. In Northwestern Memorial's state-of-the-art facilities, students are taught with the most advanced technological and diagnostic equipment available.

The 21-month training begins in September and is limited to ten students per year. Students attend approximately 500 hours of didactic and laboratory instruction and approximately 1600 hours of clinical instruction to learn the technical skills required to effectively perform radiographic procedures. This is a full-time program; students are expected to be here from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Our experienced instructional staff includes:

• Board-certified Radiologists
• Resident Physicians
• ARRT registered Radiographers
• Experienced Radiography faculty
• Registered Nurses
• Administrative and support staff

Program Mission Statement

The Radiography Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital will provide students with state-of-the-art imaging facilities and a learning environment that fosters the development of clinical and patient care skills which are necessary to competently function as entry-level radiographers. A competency-based curriculum will allow students to work collaboratively with other healthcare and imaging professionals and acquire problem-solving and critical thinking skills necessary for successful employment in the radiologic sciences.

Program Goals

In support of the program's mission statement, the following have been developed.

Upon completion of the radiography program, the graduate will:

• Practice as entry-level radiographers.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills and effectively communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Employ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in the practice of radiography.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors and a commitment to lifelong learning.

This program will:

• Meet the needs of the community by producing qualified, competent radiographers.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, our sponsor institution, has a guiding philosophy of being a regional hospital of choice that is recognized as having the most satisfied patients, best possible clinical quality and outcomes, and the best physicians and staff. We strive to improve the quality of the care in our community. Core values that are allowing us to achieve these goals, and support the mission are:

• Integrity
  We adhere to an uncompromising code of ethics that emphasizes complete honesty and sincerity. Through our words and actions, we earn the complete trust of our patients and their families, our community, and our coworkers. We do the right thing.

• Patients First
  We put the patient first in all we do. Caring for the individual patient and his or her family is the heart of our mission and our philosophy.
   
• Excellence
  We continuously strive for excellence. We are always learning and improving our skills, programs and services.
   
• Teamwork
  We achieve our mission and goals through the collective and coordinated efforts of our staff. We use our diverse talents, backgrounds, ideas and experiences to benefit patients and create solutions. We value team success over personal success.

Contact

School of Radiography
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
541 N. Fairbanks, Suite 950
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-926-6609