School of Radiography

The NM School of Radiography prepares students for a career in Radiography. 

​The 21-month program (84 instructional weeks) begins in September and is limited to 14 students per year.  Upon successful completion of the 21-month program, students are awarded a certificate of completion in Radiography and are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

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

Our experienced instructional staff includes:

• Board-certified radiologists
• Resident physicians
• ARRT registered radiographers
• Experienced radiography faculty
• Registered nurses
• Administrative and support staff

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Hospital Mission Statement
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, our sponsor institution, is part of a premier integrated academic health system where the patient comes first. The core values of Northwestern Memorial Hospital are:
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• Patients first: Putting our patients first in all that we do 
• Integrity: Adhering to an uncompromising code of ethics that emphasizes complete honesty and sincerity 
• Teamwork: Team success over personal success 
• Excellence: Continuously striving to be better 

​Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Radiography Program, sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is to prepare graduates for careers in radiography by providing the technical, clinical, and professional foundation needed to function as effective members of the health care team.  Graduates will embody the Patients First philosophy of Northwestern Medicine.

Program Goals
In support of the program’s mission statement, the following goals have been developed. Upon completion of the radiography program, the graduate will:

• Clinical Competency:  Perform competently as entry-level radiographers.
• Communication Skills:  Employ effective communication skills.
• Critical Thinking Skills:  Develop and utilize critical thinking skills.
• Professionalism:  Demonstrate high standards of patient care & ethical, professional practice.

The program will: ​

• Program Effectiveness Goal:  Meet the needs of the community by producing qualified, competent radiographers.

Program Goals & Student Learning Outcomes
In support of the program's mission statement, the following have been developed.  

Upon completion of the radiography program our students/graduates will have successfully completed a number of goals and student learning outcomes.
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Goal: Graduates will operate as entry-level radiographers.

• Students/graduates will select appropriate technical factors.
• Students/graduates will demonstrate appropriate radiation safety practices.

Goal: Graduates will employ effective communication skills.

• Students/graduates will demonstrate effective, age-specific oral communication skills.
• Students/graduates will demonstrate effective written communication skills.

Goal: Graduates will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Students/graduates will assess patient condition and modify procedures accordingly.
• Students/graduates will evaluate images for diagnostic quality and formulate necessary improvements​

Goal: Graduates will demonstrate high standards of patient care and professional practice.

• Students/graduates will be knowledgeable of the importance of professional organizations.
• Students/graduates will display professionalism in the clinical environment.

Goal: The program will meet the needs of the community by producing qualified, competent radiographers.

• Students enrolling in the program will complete the program.
• Graduates will pass the national certification examination.
• Graduates seeking employment will be employed in the field.
• Graduates will be satisfied with the program.
• Employers will be satisfied with the quality of graduates.

Quicklinks

​About Radiography
Academic Calendar
Faculty Members
Curriculum and Rotation
Eligibility and Prerequisites
For Prospective Students
Application & Instructions
Accreditation and Approvals




Contact 
School of Radiography
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
541 N. Fairbanks Court
Suite 950
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.926.6609


                                              

The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. 
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The program received the maximum accreditation award of 8 years in 2019. The next scheduled review will take place in the 2nd quarter of 2027.
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​​The JRCERT is located at:
20 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606
312.704.5300

Program Effectiveness data is published below:

Additional program documentation available upon request.

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare is authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education to operate as a post-secondary educational institution in the state of Illinois. ​