Clearfield Hospital’s School of Radiologic Technology held its 16th annual commencement exercise Sept. 6 at the hospital. Graduates, from left, are Susan Weis of DuBois, Elaine English of Morrisdale and Timothy Powell of Brookville.

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Clearfield Hospital's School of Radiologic Technology held its 16th annual commencement exercise Sept. 6 at the hospital.

Dr. David Obley, radiologist, presented diplomas to Elaine English of Morrisdale, Timothy Powell of Brookville and Susan Weis of DuBois.

Eldon Reams, clinical instructor for the program, presented pins to the graduates.

Sandra Alsop, program director, served as master of ceremonies. Robert B. Murray III, president and chief executive officer of Clearfield Hospital, extended congratulations to the graduates on behalf of hospital administration.

Speaker for the evening was Nancy J. Yeager, escort volunteer and former hospital board member. She spoke to the students about how their profession positively impacts patients and their families.

Dr. Obley presented the Mallinckrodt Award for Academic Excellence to Ms. English, while Mr. Reams presented the Berlex Award for Clinical Excellence to Mr. Powell.

Doris Manos, instructor for the school and a member of the hospital's board of directors, gave the invocation and benediction. A reception to honor the graduates was held after the ceremony and was attended by the graduates' families and friends.

Clearfield Hospital's School of Radiologic Technology is a 24-month program that includes didactic and clinical instruction and experience in the areas of general radiography, fluoroscopy, mobile and C-arm radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography, nuclear medicine, mammography and special procedures. 

This instruction is provided by two full-time instructors, five part-time instructors, four radiologists, and the hospital's imaging department staff. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a certificate and are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination to become a registered radiographer.