Medical Radiologic Technology

Degree:

• Medical Radiologic Technology, AAS

The course of study for a Radiologic Technologist is a two-year program, leading to an associate of applied science degree. The program is offered at Montgomery College and Cy-Fair College. Each college will accept one class each year into the radiologic technology program. The six-semester program includes two summer semesters for a total of 72 credit hours.

The curriculum is a balance of general educational and technical courses in the classroom and laboratory, as well as supervised clinical experiences at local hospitals and outpatient clinics. This combination provides the student an opportunity for educational development and assurance of competency in radiographic skills.

The program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to perform radiographic examinations, provide patient care and assist the Radiologist during diagnostic procedures. Radiologic Technologists are employed in medical centers, community hospitals, extended care facilities, physicians’ offices, specialist clinics and other health care institutions.

Prior to entering the Radiologic Technology AAS degree program, students may take any of the general education core courses required in the program. Radiologic Technology students must earn a grade of “C” or better in each Radiography (RADR) course and maintain an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 in order to graduate from the Radiologic Technology program. The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. For more specific information and the sequence of courses at each college, contact the program director or a college counselor.

In addition to the tuition and textbooks for the radiologic technology courses, there are additional fees and expenses. Students are required to purchase uniforms and accessories. Each student is accepted into the program is required to purchase student liability insurance (subject to rates applicable at the time of registration) and obtain current immunizations as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services for healthcare providers. Regulations require that students complete the Hepatitis B immunization series that may take between 3-6 months prior to patient contact. Each student is also responsible for his/her own transportation to the clinical areas.

Graduates of the Radiologic Technology AAS degree program are eligible to apply for the certification examination radiologic technology given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); www.arrt.org. Graduates may also apply for Texas State certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services; www.tdh.state.tx.us/hcqs/plc/mrt.htm.

More information on a Radiologic Technology career can be found at the American Society of Radiologic Technologists website: www.asrt.org.

Admission Criteria:

In addition to the general admission requirements of the North Harris Montgomery College District, the following requirements must be met in order to apply for admission to the Radiologic Technology AAS program.

1. College entry-level ability in mathematics, English and writing, as defined by North Harris Montgomery Community College District. For further information, contact any of the Student Development offices.
2. Satisfactory completion of Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2401) with a C or better within the previous five years and prior to submission of an application for the Radiologic Technology program
3. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in high school and/or college. If a student has completed more than 24 semester hours of college courses, only the GPA will be considered.
4. Because clinical space is limited, students are admitted on a competitive basis.
5. Final acceptance into the program is contingent upon a satisfactory background check (as required by hospitals) that is completed by a college approved agency at the student’s expense. Clinical facilities may also require completion of satisfactory drug screening.

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