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Delivery: A mix of daytime and online courses, some evening and weekend clinical rotations.
Start: Fall Semester only; Full-Time only, consists of six consecutive semesters.Prerequisite and General Education/MnTC courses are available in a mix of daytime, evening, and online classes; Fall, Spring, and Summer; Full- or Part-Time.
About the Program
The Radiologic Technology program is designed to prepare entry-level radiologic technologists who are capable of providing diagnostic medical images of patients in various types of medical facilities. Students of the program will work closely with radiology physicians and staff members and will be instructed in basic patient care techniques, proper positioning skills of anatomical body parts, and the current radiation safety standards. Students will also:
- Produce images using cutting-edge technologies that aid in the diagnosis of injury and disease
- Make a difference in people’s lives by serving as a vital member of a professional healthcare team
- Work in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, surgery centers, and orthopedic facilities
Upon successful completion of the program graduates will be eligible to write the national certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Admission into this program requires a special application and is highly competitive. The college may not be able to accept all applicants that meet the minimum admission standards.
Cost & Financial Aid
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Century College can be extremely affordable through financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities.
Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our programs qualify for federal financial aid including Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, and others.
Planning for Your Program
Accreditation
The program is nationally accredited by:
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Graduates are eligible to write the national certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. mail@jrcert.org
Application Deadline
Application deadline is December 20th of each year preceding the start of the next academic year Fall Semester.
Background Checks
Minnesota Department of Health requires any individual having contact with patients to pass the Minnesota Human Services background study with no restrictions prior to starting the clinical experience. An individual may be disqualified from having patient contact and would not be permitted to participate in the clinical experience. Call MN Department of Human Services with specific questions, 651.431.2000. Ethical issues should be addressed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Transfer
- Transfer Information
Advanced planning is critical when you transfer. - Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
These agreements help students transfer to four-year institutions.
Potential Job Titles
- Radiographer
- Radiologic Technologist
Salary Data
Radiologic Technologist
Average Wage: $30.92/hour
Top Earners: $38.48/hour
Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu