Health Sciences

Radiologic Technology

Radiographers (X-ray technologists) assist radiologists (MDs) in performing examinations of the body to rule out or confirm and identify fractures or disease.  To accomplish this, radiographers must be well-trained in using highly technical X-ray equipment and applying specialized techniques.  Radiographers study human anatomy and physiology, pathology, exposure techniques, positioning, darkroom procedures, fluoroscopic procedures, radiation protection, trauma and mobile radiography.  Elective topics in radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and ultrasound are also provided.

The Radiologic Technology program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Joint Review Committee on Educational Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL  60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
www.jrcert.org

Graduates are eligible to take the ARRT examination.  Upon successful completion, students receive the designation of Registered Radiologic Technologist RT(R).

Required rotations through various hospitals, offices, trauma centers and immediate care areas of radiology are scheduled for certain days, evenings and weekends.

Special Requirements

Students are required to purchase and maintain a set of standard white uniforms, laboratory coats, white shoes and a name pin (approximate cost of $300), radiography books and manuals (approximate cost of $700) and membership fees in professional organizations (approximate cost of $35).

In addition to the college’s placement test and the admissions requirements of the Health Sciences department, specific admission criteria to the Radiologic Technology program are:

• Acceptable admission criteria:

  • HOBET 60 composite percent (minimum reading 60 percent) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or

  • SAT 910 (minimum verbal 430) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or

  • ACT 19 (minimum verbal 18) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or

  • Successful completion of the Pre-Health Care certificate with a 2.5 GPA and “C” or higher in each course.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• High school or college credits in mathematics/science (recommended)

• Attend information session

• Two clinical observations

• Certification in basic first-aid and CPR

• Formal interview following an information session

All applicants for the program must complete two observations prior to being interviewed.

Students awaiting entry are encouraged to enroll in the Health Sciences and Nursing Preparation certificate program.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all math, science and technology courses.  No course may be repeated more than once, no radiology course may be repeated.

Advanced Placement

Students with prior related clinical education experience or transfer from other accredited programs are given consideration for advanced placement. Academic and clinical courses must be compatible, however.

Major:  Radiologic Technology (82 credit hours)

Degree:  Associate in Health Science