Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program

About Us

Founded in 1958, the Radiologic Technology Program offers students the following benefits:

• Challenging courses
• Affordable tuition
• Opportunities for scholarships and grants
• JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology Program
• Approval by the Ohio Board of Career Colleges and Schools
• Excellent classroom and clinical facilities
• Clinical experience at two hospitals plus outpatient centers
• Small class size
• Free tutoring

Radiologic technologists or radiographers use x-ray equipment to obtain images of the body that are interpreted by a radiologist. Radiographers are responsible for preparing patients for the exam, moving and instructing the patient into the proper position, correctly operating the equipment, and obtaining a high-quality image while minimizing radiation dose to the patient.

After becoming a registered radiographer, there are many different areas to specialize in. Some of these include:

• Bone densitometry
• Cardiac-interventional radiography
• Computed tomography (CT)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Mammography
• Nuclear medicine
• Radiation therapy
• Sonography
• Vascular interventional radiography

The work environment for radiographers is very diverse. They can work in hospitals, outpatient centers, and doctors’ offices which can include evening, weekend, or on-call shifts.

Accreditation

The Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
20 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312.704.5300

• View the program's current award letter
• Professional Certification and Licensure Disclosure Statement (2024)

The length of accreditation awarded is eight years, the maximum award granted by the JRCERT for accreditation, which recognizes the following categories: accredited, probationary accreditation, and administrative probationary accreditation. The program operates in accordance with the accreditation standards set forth in the "Standards for an Accredited Educational program on Radiologic Sciences" established by the JRCERT. A copy of the "Standards" is available from the program upon request. A student who successfully completes the program is eligible to apply for the national registry examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

State approval

The Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program is approved and registered by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3332 (School Registration No. 2165). For questions related to the State Board approval, please contact:

Cleveland Clinic School of Health Professions
9500 Euclid Ave./JJ21
Cleveland OH 44195
216.444.5678

Radiologic licensure

The Ohio Department of Health Radiologic Licensure program ensures standards of knowledge and skill for operators who apply radiation to humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Through continuous enforcement, initiative and action, the program assures medical patients receive quality diagnostic imaging and services.

The program is funded by initial license application fees, renewal fees and educational provider fees. The program has licensed more than 17,000 operators, 110 educational facilities and 180 continuing educational courses.

Mailing address:
Ohio Department of Health
Radiologic Licensure
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.752.2370
Fax: 614.564.2460
[email protected]

Mission

To develop exceptional imaging professionals who meet the needs of the community and provide a foundation for lifelong learning.

Program Goals & Outcomes

Goal 1: The student/graduate will be clinically competent.

Outcomes:

• Student will provide appropriate patient care.
• Student will demonstrate clinical competency appropriate to their level of experience.
• Student will perform exams safely.
• Student will produce quality diagnostic images. 

Goal 2: The student/graduate will demonstrate professionalism.

Outcomes:

• Student will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professionalism.
• Student will demonstrate professional behavior.
• Student will demonstrate an understanding of patient confidentiality (HIPAA).

Goal 3: The student/graduate will demonstrate effective critical thinking.

Outcomes:

• Student will be able to modify routine procedures for non-routine patients.
• Student will effectively critique images to determine if corrective action is required.
• Student will acquire critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities that enhance their clinical experience.

Goal 4: The student/graduate will demonstrate effective communication.

Outcomes:

• Student will demonstrate effective written communication.
• Student will develop professional verbal communication in the health care environment.

Contact information

Halley Majersky, MEd, R.T. (R)(M)(CT)(MR)
Program Director
25900 Science Park Drive Mail Code AC239
Beachwood, OH 44122
216.212.0484
[email protected]

Admissions

Admissions requirements & disclosures

In addition to program-specific admissions requirements and procedures, applicants are encouraged to review requirements and disclosures outlined on the School of Health Professions’ Admissions page.

School of Health Professions catalog

Additional information can be found in the School Catalog, including school-wide policies and procedures, program-specific information, and course descriptions.

• View the School Catalog
• Technical standards
• Candidates must have good eyesight either naturally or through They must be able to see the printed words in a radiographic textbook and be able to read and accurately interpret the numbers on a radiographic technique chart.

1. Candidates must have the ability to hear instructions and be able to respond to verbal requests by patients/customers.
2. Candidates must be able to lift a minimum of thirty (30) pounds and possess the ability to support up to 175 pounds. Radiographers must assist, support and move patients from wheelchairs and carts onto radiographic examination tables which requires the use of their backs and muscles.
3. Radiographers work while standing, sometimes for Candidates must be able to move around and stand for long periods of time.
4. Radiographers must verbally instruct patients and be able to express concern and empathy for them. Candidates must possess good verbal and nonverbal communications skills as evidenced from the application and interview Radiographers must perform data entry with dexterity and accuracy.
5. Candidates must be physically and mentally capable of fulfilling the objectives of the radiography program. The school will make reasonable accommodations to assist a student with a disability to advance through the Candidates must have sensory function adequate for patient assessment and care. They must possess the physical status needed to provide all aspects of care in a safe manner.

Requirements

Individuals applying to the Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program must meet the following requirements:

1. Candidates must be high school graduates or have earned a certificate of equivalent education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
   • If a student has attended high school or college in another country the student must submit an official translated transcript.
   • Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by either the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or World Education Services (WES).

2. All candidates must satisfy the following minimum requirements. All courses must be college credit courses with a “C” grade or better while maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5. All courses must be from a regionally accredited college and have a traditional letter grade. The Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program does not accept the pass/no pass grading option.

• Anatomy & Physiology I & II or Anatomy and Physiology for Diagnostic Medical Imaging
  • BIO 1221 for Cuyahoga Community College students. Must be completed within the last 5 years.
• Medical Terminology
• Only have 1-2 college credits to complete towards an associate degree

The Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program does not accept advanced placement, transfer students or transfer credits from any college or radiography program.

Applications should also be aware of the following:

• The deadline for applications for the August class is Feb. 1.
• Behavior-based interviews will be scheduled in February/March for applicants who have met the previous qualifications. The purpose of the behavior-based interview is to assess communication and critical thinking skills.

Selective admissions

The Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program uses a selective process to determine acceptance into the program. Acceptance into the program is based on a point system that includes scores from an interview, high school and college GPA, and the number of science and math classes with a grade of "C" or better. The higher the grade on the science and math courses, the more points awarded.

The program accepts between 18 and 25 students each year based upon clinical site availability. Acceptance letters will be emailed approximately one month after the interview process has been completed. The program starts each year in August.

Prerequisites

All courses must have a traditional letter grade. Candidates may be considered who meet most of the requirements if there is evidence that they will meet the requirements prior to the beginning of the program.

The Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program does not accept the pass/no pass grading option. Credit(s) earned at other institutions or programs will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee using transfer.org to determine if they meet the program requirements.

Applicants must have completed the following college credit pre-requisites with a grade of “C” or better while maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5.

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology I, completed within the last five years
• Anatomy and Physiology II, completed within the last five years
• OR Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Imaging at Cuyahoga Community College

Please note: If you have already completed a minimum of an associate’s degree, only the above pre-requisites are required. The degree does not have to be in the radiologic sciences.

If you have completed Anatomy & Physiology I and are registered for Anatomy & Physiology II for the Spring semester, you may still apply to the program and be interviewed, but you must then complete the Anatomy & Physiology II successfully in the Spring semester to be eligible for acceptance.

We will accept Anatomy & Physiology for Diagnostic Medical Imaging - BIO 1221 from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) as a pre-requisite, but this does not transfer to any other college as a complete A&P sequence and is only applicable for an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology degree from Tri-C. Please call us if you have any questions.

Criminal background check

All students accepted into the Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program must complete a criminal background check. Students with a criminal record may not be eligible to participate in a clinical rotation, receive a professional licensure/registration, or obtain employment in the health field. Cleveland Clinic covers the cost of the background check.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers must be completed prior to starting the program. Training from only two providers is accepted: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer from the American Red Cross.

Gainful employment disclosure report

Required by the Department of Education, the following program information is available:

• Tuition and fees
• Books and supplies
• Financial aid options
• Program length
• Program completion information
• Job placement information
• Program accreditation agency

Questions? Call 216.212.0484.

Tuition & Fees

There is a $300 non-refundable acceptance tuition deposit which is applicable toward first semester tuition. The tuition and fees are subject to change upon due notice to the student.

Please note: If you pay with a check your payment is presented electronically and the transaction will present as an ACH transaction - not a check.

*There is no charge for parking, liability/malpractice insurance, or background screening.

Tuition Refund Policy

The Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program issues refunds for tuition and other fees for eligible applicants and students as outlined in the School of Health Professions’ Tuition Refund Policy.

• Read the full tuition refund policy

Cost of attendance

The cost of attendance for the Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program is a budget comprised of direct and indirect costs. Tuition is a direct cost charged by the program. All others are indirect costs that a student may incur during the course of the program and is not paid to the program. These costs are subject to change.

Financial Assistance

The Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program participates in federal financial aid programs. To be considered for financial assistance, a student must complete a free application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA). The FAFSA school code is 015252. 

• Apply online for federal financial aid

The Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program also participates in the Department of Veteran Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill^®, also known as Chapter 33.

The tuition and fee schedule is subject to change by the action of the Administration and Director of the Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program.

For additional information, please contact Halley Majersky at 216.212.0484.

Tuition assistance opportunities

• American Society of Radiologic Technologists ASRT
• Cleveland Foundation Scholarships
• College Now Greater Cleveland
• Navient Student Loan Service
• Post 911 GI Bill^®
• Sallie Mae

Cleveland Clinic School of Health Professions also has scholarship opportunities available to students. 

• Learn more about scholarships

Net price calculator

In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, the Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program has posted a net price calculator to provide estimated net price information to prospective students based on a student's individual circumstances. Students can access the net price calculator below.

• Radiologic Technology Program net price calculator

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements

All students must meet the following criteria for graduation:

• Satisfactory completion of all program courses.
• All competencies must be completed as outlined in the Competency Examination Policy.
• All required ARRT mandatory and elective competencies must be completed.
• All required ARRT general patient care procedures must be completed.
• All regular and make-up hours must be completed.
• Tuition payment and fees must be paid in full.
• All reference books or other material must be returned, including any resources from the Cleveland Clinic library.
• ID badge, dosimeter, and markers must be returned. A fee will be charged for missing ID badge, dosimeter and markers. All fees must be paid prior to graduation.
• Graduation survey must be completed.
• Employer release form must be signed.
• All required college-level courses for degree completion must be completed.
• Formal venipuncture class must be satisfactorily completed.
• Satisfactorily write a short paper on professionalism.
• Students who use Federal Financial Aid must complete the Department of Education Exit Interview.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

The student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward graduation will be evaluated after the completion of each term of the program. Failure to maintain SAP may result in the student being dismissed from the program.

• School of Health Professions SAP Policy

Degree completion

Applicants are not required to have a degree to be accepted into our program; however, students must have a degree before graduation as both a graduation requirement and to be eligible to sit for the ARRT registry exam. The Radiologic Technology Program has articulation agreements with several local colleges to allow for degree completion by the end of the program. 

Eligibility requirements for ARRT certification in radiography require all candidates to have earned an associate or higher degree from an accrediting agency recognized by the ARRT prior to taking the Radiography Certification Examination. The degree does not need to be in the radiologic sciences, and it can be earned before entering the educational program or during the program. Please visit the ARRT website regarding specific accrediting agencies.

Please note: If an applicant already has an associate, bachelor's, or master’s degree, the ARRT requirements are fulfilled. The following information does not apply to degree holders.

The Radiologic Technology Program will continue to graduate well-qualified professionals who are eligible for ARRT certification by articulation agreements with local colleges. Graduates from the program will receive a Certificate in Radiologic Technology from Cleveland Clinic and complete their degree requirements at one of the designated colleges.

The radiography program courses taken at Cleveland Clinic will transfer as block credit and apply toward the degree. Students will develop a plan to complete the general education requirements and any other degree requirements from the college. Upon completion of both Cleveland Clinic radiography program courses and the college degree requirement courses, the graduate will earn both a Certificate in Radiology Technology from Cleveland Clinic and an associate degree from the college.

This will permit the graduate to take the ARRT Registry Examination.

Please note: Radiologic Technology Program courses transfer as block credit toward the degree, not as individual classes/credit.

The Radiologic Technology Program has articulation agreements with the following colleges for associate degree completion: 

Cuyahoga Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology degree:  

• BIO 1221 – Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Imaging or
• BIO 2331 and 2341, Anatomy and Physiology I and II.
• MA 1020 – Medical Terminology I.
• MATH 1240 – Contemporary Math.
• PSY 1010 – General Psychology or PSY 101H, Honors Psychology.
• ENG 1010 – College Composition I or ENG 101H, Honors English.
• ENG 1020 – College Composition II.

Kent State University - Ashtabula Campus
Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology degree: 

• BSCI 11010 – Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health I.
• BSCI 11020 – Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health II.
• HED 14020 – Medical Terminology.
• MATH 11009 – Modeling Algebra or
• MATH 11010 – Algebra for Calculus.
• ENG 11011 – College Writing I.
• PSYC 11762 – General Psychology.
• CHEM 10050 – Fundamentals of Chemistry or
• CHEM 10055 – Molecules of Life.

Lorain County Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology degree:

• BIOG 121 – Anatomy and Physiology I.
• BIOG 122 – Anatomy and Physiology II.
• ALHN 110 – Medical Terminology.
• MTHM 158 – Quantitative Reasoning or
• MTHM 168 – Statistics.
• ENGL 161 – College Composition I.
• ENGL 162 – College Composition II.
• BIOG 123 – Cross-Sectional Anatomy.
• SOCY 151 – Introduction to Sociology.

Lakeland Community College
Associate of Technical Studies in Radiologic Technology degree:

• BIOL 2210 – Anatomy and Physiology I.
• BIOL 2220 – Anatomy and Physiology II.
• HLTH 1215 – Medical Terminology.
• MATH 1330 – Statistics for Health Sciences Mathematics or 3 credit hour college level mathematics.
• ENGL 1110 – English Composition I (A) or
• ENGL 1111 – English Composition I.
• Three credits from each of two (2) of the following categories:
  • Arts & Humanities.
  • Social & Behavioral Sciences.
  • Natural Sciences.
• Additional three credits math, or one of the categories above, or English 1200 or Effective Interpersonal Communication 1100.
• Additional 14 credits from categories above and/or other general studies courses and/or basic/related/foundational courses.

STUDENTS MUST MEET WITH AN LCC COUNSELOR TO CONFIRM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.

*Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology are program prerequisites and must be taken before starting the program.

If you have any questions regarding degree requirements, please contact Halley Majersky at 216.212.0484.

Program Outcomes

The performance of the Radiologic Technology Program is reflected through program effectiveness data as defined by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

This data includes the program's completion rate, credentialing examination pass rate and job placement rate. The explanation of these measures and program data that corresponds with the annual report most recently submitted to the JRCERT is indicated below. This information can also be obtained from JRCERT under Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus/Beachwood.

• Program effectiveness data 2019 - 2023

The Radiography Program's 2023 annual report to the JRCERT reflected the following:

Program completion rate

 This is an annual measurement of the number of students that began the program divided by the number of students that completed the program.  

Credentialing examination first time pass rate

 This is the number of students that pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination on the first attempt within six months of graduation from the program. The figure reflects an average over five years.  

Job placement rate

 This is the number of students who had become employed in the radiologic sciences within 12 months of graduation versus the number that graduate and are actively seeking employment. The figure reflects an average over five years. 

• View academic year-based program outcomes

Curriculum

• Academic calendar, 2024-2025
• Curriculum outline
• Course descriptions

Textbook information

All Beachwood Radiologic Technology Program students must purchase the required textbooks listed on the program textbook list which is available by contacting the program at 216.448.3110.

Please note: Students must purchase the current edition of each textbook.

Grading scale

The following grading scale is used:

Academic grading policy

Students must maintain a 75% or better grade point average in each course of the program. Students not satisfying the minimal academic requirements will be counseled and may be subject to academic probation and/or dismissal from the program.

Attendance, semester breaks, personal time off and holidays

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. During clinical rotation, students are required to report on time for their assignment and complete their  seven-and-half-hour clinical day. Students are allowed 21 hours of personal time off each semester. The program consists of five semesters with a two week break between each semester. Students have two additional break weeks each year, one in the spring semester and one in the fall semester. Students do not have classes or clinical experiences on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (and the day after Thanksgiving) and Christmas.

Clinical obligation/experience

All clinical assignments occur Monday through Friday during the day, with the exception of the trauma rotation, which consists of two weeks of evenings, from 3:30 to 11 p.m. All academic classes are held during the day.

Students rotate to two hospitals and at least one family health center for clinical education. All hospital assignments are chosen using a lottery system. 

• Akron General
• Cleveland Clinic main campus
• Euclid Hospital
• Fairview Hospital
• Hillcrest Hospital
• Lutheran Hospital
• Medina Hospital
• Mentor Hospital
• South Pointe Hospital

The following is the list of outpatient centers at which a student may be assigned:

• Beachwood FHC
• Brunswick FHC
• Middleburg Heights FHC
• Strongsville FHC
• Twinsburg FHC
• Willoughby Hills FHC
• Akron General Health & Wellness Center – Bath
• Akron General Health & Wellness Center – Green
• Akron General Health & Wellness Center – Stow

Additional Information

Frequently asked questions 

How long is the program?

The Radiologic Technology Program is 21 months in length (five semesters).

When does the program begin?

The program begins in late August each year.

What are the program pre-requisites?

The prerequisites are Anatomy & Physiology I and II and Medical Terminology.

How do you select the clinical sites a student will be attending?

Each student attends two hospital clinical sites which are chosen by a lottery.  

Do students attend Family Health Centers for clinical rotations?

Students also rotate through Family Health Center outpatient imaging departments.

What is the deadline for application?

The program application, application fee, and all college transcripts must be submitted by Feb. 1st of each year for the program beginning the following August.

What is the acceptance process?

Prospective students participate in a behavior-based interview used to assess communication and critical thinking skills. This interview is evaluated by a point system. Total points assigned to a student include points from the interview, high school and college GPAs, and science and math courses taken with a grade of C or better. The students with the highest scores are accepted into the program.

Do I need a college degree to get accepted into the program?

No. However, you will need a degree before the end of our program to be eligible for graduation and the national registry exam.

Do your classes transfer to other colleges for my degree?

Technically no. However, we have affiliation agreements with several local colleges for degree completion.

What is the time commitment for successful completion of the program?

Students should expect a full schedule, attending either class or clinical experiences Monday-Friday, seven and a half hours (day shift), plus drive time. 

Do you have a weekend or evening program?

No, we do not.

Resources

Library access

• How can students request library access?