Radiography (X-Ray) Practicums

Practicum Education in Radiography

• Hands-On Experience: Practicums allow students to apply theoretical knowledge of radiography, patient care, procedures, and radiation protection in real-world settings.
• Location: Practicum sites are located throughout southern Minnesota, requiring students to travel. (see sites below)
• Transportation Requirements:
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • Students must arrange their own transportation.
• Schedule:
  • 1st Year Students: 3 days on campus with an additional 16 hours per week of practicum.
  • 2nd Year Students: 2 days on campus with an additional 24 hours per week of practicum.
  • Students will be on campus or in clinical 5 days per week during the fall and spring semesters of the program.
• Site Assignments:
  • Practicum placements are made solely by the Program’s Practicum Placement Committee (PPC). No student or practicum site may self-select, trade, or decline an assigned placement without prior written approval from the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator.
    
    The sites are decided using the following criteria:
    • Equitability – Students rotate through a balanced mix of hospital sizes and patient populations.
    • Consistency – Each cohort follows the same rotation matrix.
    • Timeliness – Schedules are released at least 6 weeks before the start of each semester.
    • Educational Validity – Assignments are sequenced to match didactic content and ensure progressive skill development.
  • Note: Commuting is required for all practicum assignments.

The practicum sites of the Riverland Radiography Program are as follows:

Allina Health Clinics:

• Faribault Clinic
• Northfield Clinic

Allina Hospitals:

• Faribault Medical Center
• New Ulm Medical Center
• Owatonna Hospital

Mayo Clinic Health Systems:

• Albert Lea
• Austin
• Fairmont
• Mankato
• Owatonna Clinic
• Waseca

Mankato Clinic

Olmsted Medical Center-Hospital and Clinic

River’s Edge Hospital and Clinics-St. Peter

United Hospital District-Blue Earth