Chad Hensley

Director, Radiography Program
Expertise: Radiographic Anatomy, Radiologic Imaging, Law and Ethics of Medical Imaging

Biography

Chad Hensley is the director of UNLV’s radiography program, which is part of the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences within the School of Integrated Health SciencesHe joined the program in 2004 and specializes in radiographic anatomy and positioning, patient care, radiologic technology, along with the ethics and law of medical imaging.

Hensley is the co-founder of the Nevada Society of Radiologic Technologists. 

His accolades include Outstanding Educator from the Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Sciences in 2020, Most Effective Radiologic Technologist Educator award by Aunt Minnie, and the Outstanding Individual Grassroots Advocacy Award by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists in 2015.

Education

  • Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, UNLV
  • M.Ed., Educational Leadership, UNLV
  • B.S., Radiologic Technology, UNLV

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Articles Featuring Chad Hensley

A group of students arrange another to practice getting a proper X-ray.
Campus News | January 17, 2024

As future frontline health care workers, UNLV radiography students spend a year learning how to properly position a patient for imaging.