Shawnee State University is expanding its Radiologic Technology program to address the needs of the region by offering the program using a distance education delivery model. Students now participate in lab coursework in Chillicothe as part of its ongoing partnership with Adena Health, creating a direct pathway for students to prepare for in-demand careers in medical imaging while supporting the region’s health care workforce needs.
“This expansion reflects both the workforce needs of our region and our responsibility to prepare students for real-world practice,” said Sheena Shifko, Radiologic Technology program director. “Providing a learning location in Chillicothe allows us to expand access while supporting the education of Radiologic Technologists who will go on to care for patients in our communities.”
The program will be delivered using a distance education model, with labs offered at the PACCAR Medical Education Center on the Adena Regional Medical Center campus, as well as in Portsmouth. Together, the sites provide students with a comprehensive learning environment that blends online classroom instruction, in-person lab experiences, and clinical training.
“Our partnership with Adena Health provides us with the opportunity to further innovate with online teaching and learning approaches for our highly successful Radiologic Technology program,” said Dr. Christine Raber, dean of the College of Health and Human Services. “The distance education delivery model provides flexible learning options for students across our fifteen-county region, increasing the accessibility of the program.”
Radiologic technologists play a critical role in patient diagnosis and care, and demand for skilled professionals continues to grow across Southern Ohio. By offering the program in Chillicothe, Shawnee State University and Adena Health are working together to develop trained professionals prepared to enter the health care workforce.
The Radiologic Technology program is part of Shawnee State’s broader commitment to advancing health care education and supporting workforce development across Southern Ohio through strategic partnerships.
For more information about the program, admissions requirements, and application deadlines, visit shawnee.edu/rad-tech.
