POST-PRIMARY MEDICAL IMAGING PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAMS

Post-Primary Medical Imaging Preceptorship Programs

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The Nashville General Hospital (NGH) Preceptorship Programs offer graduates of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)-accredited full-scope radiologic technology program the opportunity to participate in a three-month supervised clinical rotation in the imaging specialty of their choice. Currently, specialty areas offered include MRI, CT, and Mammography. A routine radiography preceptorship is also offered for those individuals who have not been working as a radiographer for an extended period and who desire to attend a three-month rotation in the medical imaging department to refresh their skills.

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Program Purpose

The preceptorship programs provide clinical education and examination performance opportunities to radiographers seeking ARRT registry eligibility in the specialty area(s) of their choice or to refresh their skills in routine radiography. Participants are responsible for their own learning and study of physics, equipment operation and maintenance, procedure protocols, and any other information relative to each preceptorship that may be included on the registry examination.

Program Goals
  1. Provide specialization opportunities for graduates to enhance their marketability.
  2. Encourage professional development/continuing education.
  3. Provide a community service by educating cross-trained radiographers.
  4. Provide a hiring pool of difficult-to-recruit technologists for area hospitals and imaging centers.
  5. Provide opportunities for individuals to refresh their radiography skills.
Admissions Requirements
  • Submit application along with a $50 non-refundable application fee (Either paid on-line (see "Pay Your Application Fee" button above), OR Cashier's check or Money Order payable to NGH Preceptorship program).
  • Submit proof of high school graduation or GED completion.
  • A criminal background check and a drug screening are required. Applicants are responsible for fees.
  • Once the application, application fee, and transcript(s) have been received, the candidate will be scheduled to start the next scheduled class, pending the results of a background check and drug screening.
  • After the background check and drug screening are cleared, students are required to provide documentation of:
  • TB skin test (PPD) within the last 3 months or a copy of the chest x-ray report within the last 3 months if unable to take the skin test because of a past positive reaction
  • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) immunization/booster that is less than 10 years old
  • Proof of 2 MMR immunizations OR positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella
  • Proof of 2 Varicella (chickenpox) immunizations OR positive titer
  • Hepatitis B immunization or signed waiver
  • Flu Vaccine
  • COVID Vaccination (either double dose of Moderna OR Pfizer OR one dose of Johnson & Johnson)
  • BLS/CPR for the healthcare worker certification

        Note: The student may schedule the aforementioned tests/immunizations through their personal physician or at Nashville General Hospital.

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Tuition and Program Fees

  • Application fee: $50
  • Tuition: $1,500 per three-month preceptorship
  • Criminal background check: $50**
  • Drug screening test: $35**
  • Liability Insurance: $35/year
  • Dosimeter badge (exception – MRI Preceptorship): (cost based on pricing at time of enrollment)
PROGRAM COST BREAKDOWN

*NOTE: All fees subject to change. The program currently is not a Title IV participant through the Federal Department of Education. This means students are not eligible for Federal Student Aid (government-funded student loans or deferments). Please contact the program officials for information on state financial assistance centers.

** Not required for the NGH Radiologic Technology Program graduate who starts the Preceptorship Program within three months after graduation.

If you are interested in applying for this program, click here for an application and call 615-341-4659 for the program schedule, or email: info@NGHSchoolofHealthSciences.com for more information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The School of Health Sciences Programs of Nashville General Hospital at Meharry do not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, creed, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, or State constitutional or statutory law in its student admission policies as well as employment administration, program operations, and activities.

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