Radiology is a medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases. Radiologic Technologist are the medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations. They are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care.

Registered Radiologic Technologists – known as “R.T.s” – must complete at least two years of formal education in an accredited hospital-based program or a two-or four-year educational program at an academic institution and must pass a national certification examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. To remain registered they must earn continuing education credits.

The Medical Radiologic Technology program’s mission is to prepare individuals as entry-level radiographers who are able to fulfill the needs of the medical community in the service area by competently and safely performing diagnostic radiographic procedures on adults and children.

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes​

Goal #1

Students will demonstrate clinical competence while safely performing diagnostic radiographic procedures.

Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of radiation safety practices.
2. Students will accurately position patients for diagnostic radiographic procedures.

Goal #2

Students will demonstrate the necessary communication skills to function effectively in the medical community.

Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate verbally in a healthcare setting.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate in written form relating to healthcare.

Goal #3

Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt to radiographic procedures on non-routine situations.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess images for acceptable diagnostic quality.

This program will provide students with the necessary training to gain entry-level positions in the field of diagnostic imaging as Radiologic Technologists. Students will receive clinical training in preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)examination.

This program is five (5) semesters in length and includes comprehensive coursework, laboratory and clinical education. Clinical rotations are offered throughout various facilities including hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, and orthopedic clinics.

Estimated Length and Cost

Associate Degree (5 terms) (76 Credit Hours)

Tuition & Fees $12,160

Books $1197

Uniforms/Supplies/Miscellaneous $750

*Tax not included. Prices are subject to change without prior notice; cost of books vary considerably among suppliers. The length of the program is based on full-time status of 12-15 credit hours per term. Enrollment in transitional level general education courses will alter the length of the program.

The Radiology Program

• Accepts applications annually.
• The Radiology Program application will be posted on the Radiology webpage during the application period. The Radiology Program application requires the following documents:
  • Completed Radiology program application
  • Official ACT score posted in the Trenholm portal.
  • Unofficial transcripts from All colleges
  • All transfer credit from other colleges posted on Trenholm transcript.
  • A completed Essential Eligibility Criteria Form
• Number of student accepted is based on clinical availability.
• Is typically Monday-Friday and is 5 semesters in length.