About the Clarkson College Allied Health Programs 

Four Allied Health programs are offered: a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging, two Associate of Science degrees in Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiologic Technology, and a Certificate in Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) Administrator. According to the U.S. Department of Labor statistics, employment in the associated occupations is expected to grow much faster than the average through the year 2010. Our programs are designed to prepare graduates for to fill career opportunities as caring, competent professionals. 

Mission 

The Medical Imaging (MI) program is designed to prepare graduates for additional career opportunities and advancement within the profession. The program for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging provides a learning environment that stirs the affective, challenges the cognitive, and hones the technical abilities and resources of the lifelong learner in medical imaging. 

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Clarkson College is designed to give students a diverse educational experience rich in both basic and applied sciences. Students of the program will be prepared to work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and be expected to demonstrate good ethical judgment and compassion in the treatment of patients. The physical therapist assistant student is expected to adhere to all professional and ethical standards set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). 

The Radiologic Technology (RT) program at Clarkson College is designed to provide a high-quality, diverse educational experience rich in both professional and general coursework. Students of the program will be prepared to enter the RT profession and to demonstrate good ethical judgment and compassion in the delivery of patient care. The radiologic technology students are expected to adhere to all professional and ethical standards set forth by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). 

The Medical Imaging Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (MI PACS) program is designed to enhance the graduate's ability to succeed in today's informatics and radiology environments. The program focuses on both the technical and practical aspects of a PACS work environment. The program compliments a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging degree for professionals with a Radiology background or a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business Informatics for professionals with computer or IT experience.