The mission of the Norton King’s Daughters’ Health (KDH) School of Radiologic Technology is to provide a quality education utilizing a current, sequential, 24-month competency-based clinical/didactic method of instruction to prepare our graduates for a professional career as a radiographer and to sit for the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) national registry, which is accomplished only by integrating this new knowledge and skill with the Norton KDH mission: to provide quality health care to all those we serve, in a manner that responds to the needs of our communities and honors our faith heritage.

Contact us

Meghan Scudder, Program Director
Call: (812) 801-0633
scudderm@kdhmadison.org 

Amanda Vance, Clinical Instructor
Call: (812) 801-0575
vancea@kdhmadison.org

Norton King’s Daughters’ Health is a healthcare institution composed of an 86-bed general acute care hospital; a medical office building next to the hospital; a convenient (urgent) care center; and multiple outpatient medical offices located in Madison, Indiana, and the surrounding communities. Norton KDH is responsible for providing a quality and effective education in both the clinical and didactic aspects of the radiology technology program. Norton KDH is also responsible for the integrity and qualifications of all faculty and persons offering input in any capacity affecting the program. Norton KDH is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association-Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (AOA-HFAP). The Norton KDH School of Radiologic Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in administration of the educational policies of the program.

Two-year (24-month) program

The Norton KDH School of Radiologic Technology is a 24-month, six-semester program that prepares its students to become competent radiologic technologists. A radiologic technologist is a highly trained professional who is skilled in the use of ionizing radiation for the quality demonstration of portions of the human anatomy on a computer monitor or fluoroscopic screen. The images produced by the radiologic technologists are used for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist. Many radiologic technologists work in hospitals, although positions in medical clinics and private offices are available.

The Norton KDH School of Radiologic Technology offers a certificate in radiologic technology. However, in order to be able to sit for the ARRT national registry, all students graduating after Jan. 1, 2015, are required to have, at a minimum, an associate degree. In order for our students to meet this mandate, the Norton KDH School of Radiologic Technology is in an articulation agreement with Ivy Tech Community College. Please download the Information/Application Packet for more information.

Program Effectiveness

Please review our Program Effective Data using the link below:
Program Effectiveness Data (PDF)

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

In support of our mission statement, the Norton KDH School of Radiologic Technology has set certain goals for its students in accordance with JRCERT standards. Once achieved, these goals are the foundation that help to ensure the students’ success in their careers. The goals are as follows:

1. Students will be clinically competent.

Student learning outcomes:

• Students will apply their learned positioning skills to provide quality images.
• Students will select appropriate technical factors.
• Students will use proper radiation protection methods for their patients and themselves.

2. Students will communicate effectively.

Student learning outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate appropriate oral communication skills.
• Students will demonstrate appropriate non-verbal communication skills.
• Students will document appropriate exam information.

3. Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Student learning outcomes:

• Students will apply critical thinking skills during the examination to formulate rational decisions.
• Students will assess their radiographic images according to proper established evaluation criteria to formulate improvements as necessary.

4. Students will demonstrate professionalism.

Student learning outcomes:

• Students will display a professional persona in the clinical setting.
• Students will present a clean and organized workspace for their customers.

5. The KDH School of Radiologic Technology will meet program effectiveness requirements as set forth by the JRCERT.

Student learning outcomes:

• Graduates will find employment within 12 months of graduation (JRCERT benchmark of ≥ 75 percent over a five-year average).
• Graduates will pass the ARRT Radiography Registry on their first attempt (JRCERT benchmark of ≥ 75 percent over a five-year average).
• Students who begin will successfully complete the program (Norton KDH benchmark of ≥ 80 percent each year).

JRCERT accreditation

The Norton KDH School of Radiologic Technology currently holds an 8-year accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), awarded in 2020. Due to this accreditation, graduating students are eligible (upon successful completion of the program and upon acquiring an associate’s degree) to take the national registry examination of the ARRT. Upon passing the ARRT registry exam, graduates will be able to use the credentials of RT (R)(ARRT) after their name.

The Norton KDH School of Radiologic Technology is accredited by the JRCERT because of its commitment to and maintenance of the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiography as set forth by the JRCERT. The Norton King’s Daughters’ Health Radiologic Technology Program’s student learning outcomes and program effectiveness data may be viewed below or on the JRCERT website at jecert.org. Accreditation and the JRCERT Standards for Accreditation may also be accessed at this site.

In addition, the JRCERT may be reached at the following address and phone number:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 
Chicago, IL 60606
mail@jrcert.org
(312) 704.5300

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