Radiologic Technology (RT)

The registered radiographer uses x-rays and other imaging modalities to obtain vital diagnostic information about the internal structure and function of the human body. This associate degree program is designed to educate the student radiographer within a full-time, 21-month period. The graduate of this JRCERT accredited program is eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Successful completion of the exam bestows the credential R.T. ( R) - Registered Technologist (Radiography) and qualifies the radiographer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts radiographer's license.

Academic courses in the program are closely interwoven with supervised clinical instruction at affiliating local hospitals. Clinical education is highly structured and earns significant credits towards the A.S. degree. A new class starts each September and finishes two years later. Applicants are encouraged to call or write to the college for the specific admissions procedures and deadlines.

Information regarding accredited radiologic technology programs may be obtained from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL, 60606; 312-704-5300.

Course See Note  Course Title Credits   BIO103   Anatomy & Physiology 1 5   CMP101   Composition 1 (OL, CT) 3   RAD101/102   Principles of Radiologic Technology 1 & 2 6   RAD111/112   Radiography Clinical Experience 1 & 2 8   RAD131/132   Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning Lab 1 & 2 2   BIO104   Anatomy & Physiology 2 4   CMP104-150   Composition 2 Elective (OL, CT) 3   RAD140   Pharmacology & Drug Admin for Rad Tech (OL) 2   RAD113   Radiography Summer Clinical Experience 3   CPS100 1 Fundamentals of Computer Concepts (OL) 3   RAD121/122   Radiologic Science 1 & 2 6   RAD201/202   Principles of Radiologic Technology 3 & 4 6   RAD211/212   Radiology Clinical Experience 3 & 4 10   RAD231/232   Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning Lab 3 & 4 2   PSY102   Introductory (General) Psychology (OL) 3

Notes  1 May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.

Program Information  • Students will be required to attend clinical during winter intersession in accordance with program requirements and policies.  • Entrance into any Radiologic Technology (RAD) course requires a grade of "C" (75%) or better in all prerequiste courses. For graduation from the Radiologic Technology program a grade of "C" (75%) or better is required for all Radiologic Technology (RAD) courses.

Admissions Information  • The Radiologic Technology Program is a selective admissions program. Further information about the program, application process and admission requirements can be found on the academic department web page at www.northshore.edu/programs.