Radiography (X-Ray Technology)

General Education Requirements:

• CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).
• CSIT 120 - Diversity in a Technological Society 3 Credit(s).

Program Pre-requisites:

• ALHL 115 - Medical Terminology 3 Credit(s).
• MATH 135 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Credit(s).
• BIOL 109 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit(s).
• PHYS 101 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credit(s).

Program Requirements:

• PSYC 103 - Principles of Human Growth and Development 3 Credit(s).
• RADT 101 - Introduction to Radiography 3 Credit(s).
• RADT 111 - Radiography I 6 Credit(s).
• RADT 121 - Clinical Seminar I 1 Credit(s).
• RADT 112 - Radiography II 6 Credit(s).
• RADT 201 - Radiography III 7 Credit(s).
• RADT 202 - Radiography IV 8 Credit(s).
• RADT 221 - Clinical Seminar II 1 Credit(s).
• RADT 203 - Radiography V 8 Credit(s).

Total Credits Required for Degree: 69*

*If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed transferable college credit(s) at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree by 1 credit. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate positioning skills and clinical competences by selecting appropriate technical factors, demonstrating knowledge of and practicing radiation safety, manipulating technical factors for non-routine examinations, and evaluating and critiquing radiographic images,
2. demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills,
3. understand and demonstrate professional behavior and ethics,
4. complete the radiography program and the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree,
5. pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam on the first attempt with scoring at or above the national average on the ARRT certification exam, and
6. will obtain employment in the radiologic/medical imaging field within twelve months of graduation.

Program Description:

Radiography uses x-ray radiation to create images of the tissues, organs, bones and vessels that make up the human body. Most people are familiar with chest x-rays and also know that x-rays are the best way to diagnose broken bones. The radiographer or x-ray technologist is the person who actually produces x-ray images of human anatomy for the physician to read and make a diagnosis.

Through a combination of classroom and clinical education, students learn to operate x-ray equipment, produce x-ray images of human anatomy, position patients for x-ray procedures, practice radiation safety and deliver patient care. Radiographers are employed in hospitals, imaging centers and physician offices. The curriculum is designed to meet the accreditation standards of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Graduates of the Radiography program are eligible to apply to take the national certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Admission to this program is a separate process from admission to the college. Admission to the School of Health Professions programs is competitive and selective and is based on published criteria. Information about admissions processes for the programs in the School of Health Professions is available in the SHP Office of Admissions in ADMIN 101 on the Essex Campus or by calling 443-840-2810. This information is also available in the Admissions or Registrar’s office on each campus. The application is available through the student’s SIMON account.

School of Health Professions Policies: Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code, exhibit professional behavior, communicate effectively in English, provide proof of health insurance and immunizations, and will be required to submit to a criminal background check and urine drug testing. Students are expected to incur costs associated with these requirements.

Admission:

The Radiography Program is a selective admission program, and enrollment in this program is competitive and limited by the availability of clinical facilities. One class is selected each year from applicants who have applied to the program through Records and Registration by January 15 to be considered for the class that enters in the summer. Applicants should have minimum grades of C or better in high school and/or college science and math courses (ALHL 115 , MATH 135 , BIOL 109 , PHYS 101 ). Students must also have an overall GPA of 2.5. Since only a limited number of students are accepted each year, prospective students should contact the Office of Selective Admissions for the current admissions criteria. In addition to the academic standards required of all students in the college, radiography students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all radiography and science/math courses to continue in and graduate from the program. Students must be at least 18 years of age before entering RADT 201  in the second year of the program.

The Radiography Program will be requiring all students seeking admission to take the TEAS V test before January 1st for consideration that summer. Results should be sent to the SHP Admissions Office before January 15th.  Students must achieve a minimum overall score of 65 for consideration.

Applicants’ records are reviewed in the selective admissions office, and applicants who meet preliminary criteria are asked to schedule an interview with program faculty. After the interview, applicants are required to spend a day of observation in the radiology department at one of the program’s clinical sites to learn about the radiography profession and the demands of the radiography program. The radiography program can only be pursued on a full-time basis because of the clinical experiences required to fulfill course requirements. Students are encouraged to plan their financial resources because full-time employment is not possible while enrolled in the radiography courses.

Although the entire curriculum can be completed in 2 years, due to the intensity of the radiography courses, students are encouraged to complete as many of the non-RADT courses as possible before entering the radiography program. Radiography (RADT) courses can only be taken by students formally accepted into the radiography program and must be completed in a sequence that takes 22 months to complete.

Semester Sequence

• Radiography (X-Ray Technology) Semester Sequence