The Radiologic Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in radiology 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 will have satisfied the didactic and clinical education requirements set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and may apply for ARRT certification and registration upon meeting the ethics requirements of the profession.
Students may compete to enter the Radiologic Technology degree program prior to each spring semester. A full-time student can complete the program in 4 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 77 semester credit hours. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for a national registry examination administered by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists.
Students interested in the Radiologic Technology program must understand that there is a potential to being exposed to a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) environment. The MRI environment consists of strong magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves which may be contraindicated for individuals that have devices implanted in or on their body that should not be subjected to an MRI environment. As such, students will complete an MRI Screening Form annually to ensure their health and safety are properly monitored. Additional information regarding MRI safety can be found on the internet and at the following web site: www.mrisafety.com.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
The radiologic technology profession requires individuals to possess a combination of technical skills, personal qualities, and educational qualifications. Traits and requirements commonly associated with the profession include strong technical and analytical skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, stress management, compassion and empathy, adherence to ethical standards, continuous learning, teamwork and collaboration.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Radiologic Technology program are prepared for responsible positions in hospitals, private clinics, doctors’ offices, and other institutions requiring qualified professional personnel.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $9,024.00
Books & Supplies: $2,550.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Additional Fees:
Malpractice Insurance: $12.00
Drug Screen: $50.00
Criminal Background Check: $62.90
Dosimeter Scanner (each semester): $14.00
Left/Right Marker (RADT 1320): $84.00
Corectec (RADT 2260): $80.00
HCA Clinical Fee: $59.50
Navicent Clinical Fee: $169.50
Piedmont Medical Fee: $150.00
Trajecsys Fee: $150.00
Science Lab Fee: $75.00
RADT Tech Boot Camp Fee: $170.00
ASRT Student Membership: $35.00
Kettering Seminar: $245.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Competitive Admission
All steps of the competitive selection process must be completed for students to be considered for admission into program classes. Access links and forms for Competitive Admissions Programs.
Applications to compete must be submitted no later than the specified deadline. Students without an application on file in the Admissions Office will NOT be considered for competition. Applications signify that the student:
- has completed or will complete the designated courses,
- has registered for and will complete TEAS (nursing, radiologic technology, and diagnostic medical sonography programs) test prior to the published deadline,
- understands the competitive process including deadlines for work experience forms and official college transcripts.
If designated core courses and additional curriculum/other requirements listed are not completed by the published deadline and/or if the student is not in satisfactory academic standing at OFTC, then the application will not be considered. The student is responsible for the payment of the drug screen fee and criminal background check fee that will be assessed when students register for classes with such requirements. All newly accepted students will be required to attend an orientation session prior to the beginning of the program. No new students will be accepted after program orientation occurs. The updated Guidelines for Entry into Allied Health Programs can be found on the OFTC website under Admissions.
Students will be required to take the following designated core classes that will be used toward the GPA ranking: ALHS 1090, BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, COLL 1060, ENGL 1101, ENGL 2130, IMSA 1100, MATH 1111 or MATH 1103, PSYC 1101, and RADT 1010. These students may compete for program course slots each spring semester. Students are required to complete the Imaging Science Technical Certificate of Credit prior to competition.
Mission, Goals, & Outcomes
Mission Statement
The mission of the OFTC Radiologic Technology Program is to provide quality instruction for radiography students that will enable them to become competent registered technologists (ARRT) and contribute to the economic development of the community.
Program Goals
The radiologic technology program prepares students for employment in radiologic technology and encourages personal and professional development. In support of this mission, the Radiography Program has the following goals:
- GOAL 1: Students will be clinically competent.
- GOAL 2: Students will communicate effectively.
- GOAL 3: Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- The program will graduate entry-level technologists.
Student Learning Outcomes
The following student learning outcomes are assessed annually:
- Students will apply positioning skills.
- Students will select appropriate technical factors.
- Students will practice radiation protection.
- Students will practice written communication skills.
- Students will use effective oral communication skills with clinical staff and patients.
- Students will manipulate technical/positioning factors for non-routine examinations.
- Students will properly evaluate radiographic images.
- Graduates will pass the ARRT national certification exam on the first attempt.
- Of those pursuing employment, students will be gainfully employed within 12 months post-graduation.
- Students will complete the program within 17 months.
- Graduates will be satisfied with their education.
- Employers will be satisfied with the performance of newly hired technologists.
Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology program maintains compliance with the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiography (2021). As such, the program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and has a minimum accreditation award of eight years (2020-2028).
JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: (312) 704-5300, Fax: (312) 704-5304
mail@jrcert.org
www.jrcert.org
Program Effectiveness Data
Accreditation Status: 8 year Accreditation
For more information on Program Effectiveness Data, please view Program Effectiveness Data Details for this program.
Explanation for the number of graduates actively seeking employment may differ from the posted graduation rate: Job placement rate is defined as the number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences. The JRCERT has defined not actively seeking employment as: 1) graduate failed to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts, 2) graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation, 3) graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours, 4) graduate is on active military duty, and/or 5) graduate is continuing education.
Curriculum
Area I - Language Arts/Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
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Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
Non-General Education Degree Courses
Program-Specific General Education Core Requirements
To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core Courses, students must take an additional 3 semester credit hours.
Occupational Courses
Program Pathway
Semester 1
| ENGL 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 | 45 |
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 | 30 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
Semester 2
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Semester 3
Semester 4
Imaging Science Technical Certificate of Credit awarded upon completion
Semester 5
Semester 6
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Semester 7
Semester 8