Radiologic Technology Program
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Programs of Study within the Radiologic Technology Program
Radiologic Technology Diploma
Computed Tomography Specialist Certificate
Health Care Science Certificate
The purpose of the Radiologic Technology program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed as Radiographers.
Radiologic Technology Diploma
The mission of the Radiologic Technology Diploma program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed as Radiologic Technologists.
Computed Tomography Specialist Certificate
The mission of the Computed Tomography Specialist Program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed as Computed Tomographers.
Program Goals
Student Learning OutcomesRadiologic Technology Diploma
Goal 1: Students will demonstrate competency in performing radiographic imaging procedures.
Goal 2 : Students will communicate in a competent professional manner.
Goal 3 : Students will have the skills needed to think critically and problem solve in their work environment and careers.
Goal 4: Students will develop professional ethics and a desire for life-long learning.
Goal 5: Graduates will be employable and meet the needs of the community.
- Student will demonstrate competency in performing radiographic procedures
- Students will demonstrate proper lab skills in radiographic procedures
- Students will demonstrate oral communication skills
- Students will demonstrate professional ethics
Description
The Radiologic Technology program is a
sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in
Radiology/Imaging departments and related businesses and industries.
Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional
knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and
clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program
graduates receive a Radiologic Technology diploma, have the
qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national
certification examination for radiographers.
Graduates of the Radiologic Technology program are
prepared for responsible positions in hospitals, private clinics,
doctors’ offices, and other institutions requiring qualified
professional personnel.
The Program is accredited on by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
The minimum standards, by which a Radiography Program is evaluated by JRCERT, are published in the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiologic Science. Copies of The Standards are kept on file in the Programs Director’s office and may be inspected at any time: http://www.jrcert.org/acc_standards.html
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 | Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Phone 312. 704.5300.
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | Webpage: www.jrcert.org
Graduates are eligible to sit for the certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and must pass to become Registered Technologists. However, the ARRT has a policy of not allowing persons who are convicted of a felony or gross misdemeanor to take the national certifying examination. Because of this policy, there may be an inability of those with such a conviction to work in the profession.
Ogeechee Technical College's RAD Tech program has surpassed the National Pass Rate since 2005. Click here to view the National Comparison Report.
Information regarding this policy can be found on the ARRT webpage: http://www.arrt.org
Click here to download the Ethics Review Pre-Application.
Eligibility requirements for ARRT certification in Radiography, effective January 1, 2015 has mandated that all candidates must earn an associate (or more advanced) degree from an accrediting agency recognized by the ARRT.
Ogeechee Technical College began the process from diploma to degree fall 2011. Imaging Science Services Assistant and Health Care Assistant Technical Certificates were phased out and the Health Care Science Technical Certificate implemented fall 2011.
Beginning fall semester 2012, all students entering the Radiologic Technology program must meet the degree core requirements outlined in the Health Care Science Certificate.
Click here to view the Competitive Admission Process
Schedule your exam: Students can schedule themselves for the exam by going online to this link and clicking on the “Schedule Now” button. They just need to make sure that they sign up for the one that says PSB Health Occupations (not PSB LPN).