Program description
The Radiologic Technology Program at Century College prepares you to work in a patient care setting providing diagnostic medical images using radiation for the diagnosis of human diseases and disorders. According to U.S. Department of Labor, job opportunities in radiologic technology are expected to be favorable and employment is expected to increase 18 to 26 percent through the year 2014.
The purpose of the radiography program is to educate clinically competent, entry-level graduates capable of practicing independent judgment in performing radiographic procedures that meet the healthcare needs of the community.
Goal #1: Graduate entry-level radiographers to meet the needs of the health care community.
Goal #2: Prepare graduate entry-level radiographers competent to perform quality radiographic procedures with minimal radiation exposure while demonstrating a professional concern for patients.
This challenging allied health two-year associate of applied science degree will give you the skills and knowledge to assist radiologists in obtaining digital images using the latest medical computer imaging systems. It will also prepare you work in related imaging fields and interact with patients in a caring and compassionate way.
Upon graduation you are eligible to take a national certification examination, which will enable you to work nationwide in various settings: major medical centers, hospital, outpatient facilities and private physician offices.
Program points of pride
New programs under development.
- Available 2007-08 academic year Bone Densitometry online courses for qualified students
- Available Fall 2007 Computed Tomography(CT) online courses for current RadTech students or ARRT radiographers
- New program development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) being considered for 2008-09 academic year
Student points of pride
- 100% pass rate on national ARRT certification examination with an average score of 90% for class of 2006
- Approximately 85% job placement of 2006 graduates
- Clinical affiliations with 17 various clinical education settings in the metro area
- Maximum national JRCERT accreditation status
- Elizabeth Childs, Class of 2007, President of Minnesota Association or Radiologic Students
- Faculty active with state professional radiologic technology educators
- Several courses available partially online
- Positive graduate and employer surveys with regards to program reputation
- Active Radiologic Technology Student Club
- Students attendance at national and State radiology professional meetings
- Faculty are current in the field
Articulation agreements
Transfer curriculum
Articulation agreement with Metropolitan State University – First College
Occupational trends
According to US Department of Labor “job opportunities are expected to be favorable and employment is expected to increase 18- 26% through 2014”. Based on 2005 data the average U.S. annual salary for radiologic technologists is $45,950.
According to ISeek Careers the median pay per hour for Minnesota radiologic technologists is $24.10 and the job outlook is “very good”.
Financial aid and scholarships
Students are eligible for financial aid application through the College and scholarships offered by the College's Foundation Office.
The national radiologic technology professional organization, The American Society of Radiologic Technologists, offers several student scholarships.