Radiologic Technology
Quick Facts
Earning Potential:
Time Frame:
- 2,032 Clock Hours (2 Years)
- Begins each January
Location:
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Cost: $23,932
Admission Info:
Pre-Requisites:
- Legal and Ethical Issues In Health Occupations
- Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Applied Human Anatomy
- Interpersonal Communications
- Written Communications
- Applications in Algebra
- Introduction to Physics
WorkKeys Requirements:
- Applied Math - 5
- Graphic Literacy - 4
- Workplace Docs - 5
Program Overview
The Collins Career Technical Center in Ohio offers a Radiologic Technology program for individuals interested in becoming radiologic technologists. The curriculum covers anatomy and physiology, radiologic procedures, patient care, and radiation safety, as well as hands-on training in a clinical setting. The program is full-time and typically takes 21 months to complete. Upon completing the program, students can take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination to become licensed radiologic technologists. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for radiologic technologists was $61,980 in May 2021. Job growth for radiologic technologists is projected to be much faster than average for all occupations.
What do Radiologic Technologists do?
- Adjust and maintain imaging equipment
- Follow precise orders from physicians on what areas of the body to image
- Prepare patients for procedures, including taking a medical history and shielding exposed areas that do not need to be imaged
- Position the patient and the equipment in order to get the correct image
- Operate the computerized equipment to take the images
- Work with physicians to evaluate the images and to determine whether additional images need to be taken
- Keep detailed patient records
Accreditation
The CCTC radiography program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The program's current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here: https://www.jrcert.org/
Faculty

Beth Torlone
Master of Arts, Health Administration, Ohio University 2019

Dena Blevins
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