Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technology is a great career choice for someone interested in the healthcare field. This two-year comprehensive program consists of radiologic courses, clinical experience, and general studies. The classroom courses are taught at the NCC campus, and clinical experience is obtained at various approved clinical sites.

Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, produce x-ray films of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems. With the ever-changing technology in the health care arena, radiologic technologist are becoming more involved with computerized tomography scanners (CT), which produce cross sectional views and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which utilizes giant magnets and radio waves rather than radiation to create a diagnostic image, as well as other specialized fields that can draw a new graduate of the Radiologic Technology program. National, state, and local data indicates that there will be a continued need for Radiologic Technologists through the next decade.

Graduates of the Radiologic Technology Program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (A.R.R.T.) board in general radiography. Certification of a national credential exam through the A.R.R.T. is requited to practice as a radiologic technologist.

This program requires an additional acceptance process. Your acceptance to the Radiologic Technology program is contingent upon successful completion of prerequisite courses and the program entrance assessment, HESI A2. In addition, you must have a high school diploma (with a 2.0 grade point average) or a High School Equivalency Diploma. You must complete prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher. You also need three years of science completed at the high school or post high school level (with a grade of “C” or better). An academic background in life sciences is recommended. Additional information regarding the admission process can be found in the “More Information” section below.

Health Assessment-Clinical Requirements

Clinical Obligations 18-19

Accreditation

NCC Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Additional information regarding program effectiveness data may be obtained by contacting the JRCERT.

JRCERT
20 North Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Fax: 312-704-5304
Website: www.jrcert.org
E-mail: mail@jrcert.org

Program Grading Scale

Clinical Grading Scale:

93.5-100 A

90-93.5 B

89- Below F

Grading Scale:

92.5-100 A

87.5-93 B

80-87 C

72.5-79 D

72.5 And Below- F