Radiologic Technology

Columbia State Community College

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Radiologic technology is an imaging science combining advanced technology with human compassion. A radiographer (sometimes called a radiologic technologist) is a health care professional who is educated, trained and certified to produce images (x-rays) of patients’ internal structures for use in diagnosing medical problems.

Upon successful completion of the 22-month, full scope of practice program, students are eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam in radiography. Registry-eligible graduates have the opportunity for employment in hospitals, doctors’ offices, outpatient centers or other health care facilities. Our graduates experience excellent career mobility. Areas of advancement include radiation therapy, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and angiography. Some graduates have chosen to pursue careers as technical sales representatives, educators, managers/administrators, instructors with equipment manufacturers and physicians.

Whatever path is chosen, radiography provides many opportunities for professional growth. Technologically, it is the fastest growing area of all allied health careers. Starting salaries can range from approximately $30,000 to $36,000, depending on the geographic area, the specialty, and the shift worked.

The radiologic technology program admits a new class each year at the beginning of the second summer term, usually the first of July. All admission requirements are to be completed by February 1. Applicants should schedule an orientation in the summer or fall to allow sufficient time for completion of all required forms and procedures prior to February 1 of each year. A student who waits until January may not be able to meet all admission requirements by the February 1 deadline.

The total program is 22 months in length and requires clinical and didactic competency as outlined in the curriculum. Clinical competency is obtained through completion of practicum objectives in approved clinical education settings throughout middle Tennessee. Transportation to and from clinical education settings is the sole responsibility of each individual student.

Program enrollment is limited by clinical education setting capacities and admission is not guaranteed. Formal interviews with the Radiologic Technology Advisory Committee are held in the spring of each year. New classes begin the second session of the summer term. Applicants should schedule an orientation in the summer or fall to allow sufficient time for completion of all required forms prior to February 1 of each year. Only applicants who have completed all admission requirements will be considered for interviews with the committee.

Criminal background checks may be a requirement at some affiliated clinical training sites. Based on the results of the criminal background check, an affiliated clinical site may determine to not allow your presence at their facility. This could result in your inability to successfully complete the requirements of a specific course and your program.

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