River Valley CC Debuts State-of-the Art Digital X-Ray Lab

River Valley Community College (RVCC) has completed the installation of a fully energized, state-of-the-art digital X-ray laboratory for its Radiologic Technology (Rad Tech) program. The new lab began serving students in the Fall 2025 semester. 

The new Philips radiology systems equipment significantly elevates the student experience. Many of RVCC’s clinical affiliate partner sites use Philips systems, enabling students to learn on the same equipment they will encounter in hospitals and healthcare settings. “This investment ensures our students train on current technology, preparing them to immediately meet the needs of regional healthcare providers,” said Program Director Jessica Horton. 

The RVCC Rad Tech program, which can enroll 20 students each year, holds the maximum 8-year accreditation award from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)—the largest medical imaging and radiation therapy accrediting body in the U.S. Access to a fully energized X-ray lab is required to meet JRCERT standards, and the Philips equipment allows the program to remain in full compliance. 

“This upgrade is transformative for our students and our region,” said Jennifer Cournoyer, VPASA. “We are proud to offer outstanding education aligned with industry needs, ensuring highly prepared graduates enter the Radiologic Technology profession.” The new lab supports RVCC’s mission to strengthen the healthcare workforce and help address ongoing vacancies at community hospitals.

Funding for the acquisition was made possible through a federal program and supported by United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen.

Great Bay CC Medical Assisting Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate on National Certification Exam

The latest cohort of students to complete Great Bay Community College’s (GBCC) medical assistant program celebrated a 100% pass rate on the National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant national examination. That pass rate is well above the national average of 80%.

Presented in partnership with ApprenticeshipNH, the GBCC program fast tracks training during an intensive 12-week sprint, with eight weeks of classroom instruction followed by four-week externships at local medical offices.

“The staffing challenges that all health care facilities currently face in this state in hiring a quality healthcare workforce has grown tremendously. Thus, the need for medical assistants has never been higher,” said Elaine Bussey, Allied Health Program Coordinator at GBCC. “Helping to meet this need for qualified medical assistants is one way GBCC assists people in establishing meaningful careers through targeted training that aligns with the needs of local employers.”

“The training was very extensive and covered so many areas involved in health care. The real-life patient care experience in our practicum was invaluable to our success as a medical assistant,” said Angela Collins a recent graduate.