Radiography

Radiography

  • Degree Type Degree
  • Program outcomesTransferEnter the workforce
  • Area of StudyHealth
  • Total Credit Hours69

Learn how to assist in diagnosing illnesses through x-rays and other diagnostic imaging procedures with a Radiography Associate of Applied Science degree from Montco. Our credit program is held at Blue Bell Campus's, state-of-the-art Health Sciences Center.

Although more than 60 percent of all radiography jobs are in hospitals, you can also work in physician’s offices, medical and diagnostic laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers, and outpatient care centers. Employment of radiologic technologists is expected to increase 15 percent in the next decade–faster than average for all occupations.

Additional information on advanced placement, tuition and fees, student employment, transfer credits and credit for life experience, withdrawals and refunds can be obtained by contacting Enrollment Services at enrollmentservices@mc3.edu. Check the academic calendar for program dates.

Program Goals and Outcomes

Program Goals

  1. Prepare students to function as competent, entry-level Radiographers who meet the healthcare needs of the community.
    • Students will be able to adequately perform procedures at entry level competence.
    • Students will select appropriate technical factors for quality patient exams.
    • Students will demonstrate proper radiation protection practices based on current research.
  2. Prepare students who demonstrate appropriate, professional communication skills.
    • Students will use appropriate vocabulary and language to orally convey information, concepts and ideas.
    • Students will use a systematic approach to locate and use information to plan and write professional papers.
  3. Prepare students who develop and practice effective problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
    • Students will demonstrate the ability to alter technical factors in response to various changes in the clinical setting.
    • Students will produce solutions to real-world clinical problems.
    • Students will evaluate radiographic images for appropriate positioning and image quality.
  4. Prepare students who conduct themselves in a professional manner.
    • Students will recognize acceptable professional behaviors.
    • Students will practice appropriate professional behaviors.
    • Students will discuss the importance of networking along with professional development or career advancement.

Program Outcomes

Continuously monitor program satisfaction, ARRT exam pass rates, job placement and student completion rates in compliance with JRCERT accreditation.

    1. Graduates will pass the ARRT national certification on 1st attempt within 6 month Post- graduation.
    2. Of those pursuing employment, graduates will be gainfully employed within 12 months post-graduation.
    3. Students will complete the program within 21 months of enrollment of RAD 100.
    4. Graduates will be satisfied with their education.
    5. Graduates will demonstrate an overall professional demeanor in the workplace.
    6. Employers will be satisfied with the graduate’s performance.

The program assesses these 6 goals and their specific student learning outcomes on an annual basis. This ongoing assessment plan is housed online for all program officials to access and may be viewed at any time at the request of a student.

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Accreditation

The Radiography Associate of Applied Science degree program is accredited by the by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

The Montgomery County Community College 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
website: jrcert.org

Current Accreditation Standards for Radiography Programs (PDF)

The Montgomery County Community College Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology can be found here.

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

Graduates are eligible to take the national certifying examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Institutional accreditation information

Special Admission Requirements

Students wishing to participate in the Radiography Program must present the required credentials, and are required to meet with a Radiography Program academic advisor prior to enrolling in RAD 100.

About the admission process

Mission & Goals

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiography has a mission consistent with the mission of Montgomery County Community College. The program recognizes that students differ in their needs, interests, and aspirations. As a result, the program is organized to assist and prepare students for the level of technical competence required to become highly qualified and successful radiographers. The program will provide students with meaningful educational experiences.

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Program Curriculum

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General Education Requirements

Course ID Title Credits
CMS 110 or CMS 120 Speech Communication or Public SpeakingI,O 3
ENG 101 English Composition II,W 3
ENG 115 Writing for Technical CommunicationI,W 3
Quantitative Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Elective: MAT 106, MAT 130, MAT 131, MAT 140, MAT 188, MAT 189, or MAT 190 or higher 3-4
Cultural Awareness and Diversity Any Approved Cultural Awareness and Diversity Elective  3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3

Major Requirements

There is use of distance education courses within the RAD curriculum.

Course ID Title Credits
BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology IS 4
BIO 132 Anatomy and Physiology IIS 4
RAD 100 Introduction to RadiographyE,I 3
RAD 103
(asynchronous format)
Radiation Protection and Biology 2
RAD 104 Clinical Education IA 3
RAD 105 Radiation Physics and Imaging EquipmentI,T 3
RAD 106 Radiographic Image
Production and AnalysisT
3
RAD 111 Radiographic Procedures I 3
RAD 114 Clinical Education IIA 3
RAD 121 Radiographic Procedures III 3
RAD 124 Clinical Education IIIA 4
RAD 214 Clinical Education IVA 4
RAD 221
(hybrid format: synchronous lecture and in-person lab)
Radiographic Procedures III 3
RAD 224 Clinical Education VA 4
RAD 230 Radiographic PathologyI 2
RAD 251 Imaging Professionals
and Professional Readiness
3

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Full-time sample course schedule

Semester 1

Course ID Title Credits
BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
MAT 106 or higher MATH Elective 3-4
ENG 101 English Composition I 3

Semester 2

Course ID Title Credits
BIO 132 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
ENG 115 Writing for Technical Communication 3

Semester 3 - Fall

Course ID Title Credits
RAD 100 Introduction to Radiography 3
RAD 106 Radiographic Image Production and Analysis 3
RAD 104 Clinical Education I 3
RAD 111 Radiographic Procedures I 3

Semester 4

Course ID Title Credits
RAD 105 Radiation Physics and Imaging Equipment 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
RAD 114 Clinical Education II
RAD 121 Radiographic Procedures II
Semester 5
COURSE ID TITLE CREDITS
RAD 124 Clinical Education III 4
Semester 6
COURSE ID TITLE CREDITS
RAD 103 Radiation Protection and Biology 2
RAD 214 Clinical Education IV 4
RAD 221 Radiographic Procedures III 3
CMS 110 or CMS 120 Speech Communication or Public Speaking 3
Semester 7
COURSE ID TITLE CREDITS
RAD 224 Clinical Education V 4
RAD 230 Radiographic Pathology 2
RAD 251 Imaging Professionals and Professional Readiness 3
Elective Any Approved Cultural Awareness /Diversity Elective 3

  • A Satisfies Aesthetic Sensibility
  • C Satisfies Cultural Awareness & Diversity
  • E Satisfies Ethical Perspectives
  • I Information Literacy is Reinforced
  • O Satisfies Oral Communication
  • Q Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning
  • S Satisfies Scientific Reasoning
  • T Satisfies Technological Fluency
  • W Satisfies Written Communication