Radiologic Technology (AS)

Radiologic Technology (AS)

Program Objective

The Radiologic Technology program prepares students for entry-level positions in a hospital or outpatient clinical setting.  Graduates will be prepared to take the national certification for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination to become a registered technologist.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as technologists in hospitals, medical service centers, and outpatient imaging centers, or with additional training and education, career advancement into other imaging modalities is possible.  

The Radiologic Technology program at Johnson College offers several career and employment post-graduation paths.  Upon successfully passing the ARRT national certification examination, students may continue their education in a nine-month certificate program in MRI or CT scanning.

Students may also further their education to complete an online Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Health Studies (BAH) through an articulation agreement with Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program at Johnson College is to develop competent, professional radiographers whose expertise will meet the community they serve by providing patient-centered care in a professional, compassionate and responsible manner.

Program Vision Statement

The vision of the Radiologic Technology Program is consistent with the vision of Johnson College.  The vision of the Radiologic Technology Program is to achieve excellence by the means of the outcome of assessments and continuous improvement.  Johnson College will provide the students with the industrial skills and learning opportunities to foster critical thinking and problem solving. 

What do Radiologic Technologists do?

The Radiologic Technologist must be well educated in: 

-Anatomy                           -Patient positioning                   -Exam techniques

-Equipment protocols          -Radiation safety                      -Radiation protection

-Basic patient care

The technologist will be responsible for patient assessment and preparation for radiologic procedures and image production.  You are an important part of the diagnostic team responsible for producing a quality diagnostic image.  The physicians that are specialized in the field of radiology (Radiologists) interpret these images to obtain an accurate diagnosis to rule out disease, injury, and develop a course of treatment.  

Programmatic Accreditation

The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 
Chicago, IL 60606-3182

(312) 704-5300 

mail@jrcert.org  

www.jrcert.org

Program Learning Goals:

Goal 1: Graduates will demonstrate clinical competency.

            Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

• Exhibit competence in positioning skills
• Provide appropriate patient care 
• Practice safe radiation techniques

Goal 2: Graduates will utilize critical thinking skills.

            Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

• Be able to assess patient condition and adjust the procedures accordingly
• Be able to critique radiographic images to ensure acceptable diagnostic quality

Goal 3: Graduates will demonstrate effective communication skills.

            Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

• Demonstrate the effective use of verbal communication
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing

Special Admissions Requirements

A minimal Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score of 900 for combined math and verbal or a minimal American College Test (ACT) of 20 is required for admission.  The writing component of the SAT will be reviewed by the Enrollment Office and may assist in determining placement and/or admission to the College.  Applicants must take either Biology or Physics and attain a grade of “C” or higher. 

Students must meet the following minimum requirements:

• SAT scores (500 on either section) or ACT scores (Composite score of 18) or Next Generation Accuplacer score (250 in Arithmetic and Writing)
• GPA 3.00 or higher*
• 2 years of English with a “B-” or higher*
• 1 year of Algebra I with a “B-” or higher*
• 1 year of Algebra II with a “B-” or higher*
• 1 year of Biology with a “B-” or higher*
• Recommended: 1 year of an additional life science or Physics with a “B-” or higher*
• Radiologic Technology Questionnaire

Retention

Students are required to show both didactic and clinical progression each term in order to progress through the Radiologic Technology program:

• The student MUST PASS each Radiologic didactic course, as well as related courses MTR-100, BIO-107, BIO-108, BIO-109 and BIO-110 with a grade of a B- (80%) or higher.
• In order to successfully pass each RAD course and progress through the program, students must: 

• • receive an 80% or higher in each lecture and lab portion of the course
  • receive an overall grade of 80% or higher
  • achieve a written exam average (written exams + final exam) of 80% or higher
  • complete all skill checklists
  • pass each Practical Exam with 80% or higher 
  • demonstrate appropriate professional behaviors as assessed by the Professional Behavior Assessment Form

If any of the above criteria are not met, students may fail the course and will not be able to progress in the Radiology program.  If students do not obtain an 80% written exam average, but meet all of the other criteria, the students’ grade will be based on the written exam average.  A student who fails the practical will receive an F in the course.

• The student MUST PASS each of the four clinical education courses
  (RAD-163, RAD-165, RAD-251, RAD-259).
• The student MUST PASS all laboratory practical exams, with a grade of at least 80% or better.
• The student MUST demonstrate appropriate Professional Behaviors.

Please refer to the Radiologic Technology Student Handbook for further information. 

Throughout the program of study, students are required to maintain a career Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 and a minimum grade of 2.67 (B-) in each Radiologic Technology major course in order to remain in the program.  Students who do not meet the GPA requirements for Radiologic Technology subjects will be placed on Academic Probation as outlined in the Radiologic Technology Student Handbook at the instructor’s discretion.  

Clinical Practicums

Clinical practicum rotations at approved sites must be completed.  Students must satisfy the clinical requirements of both Johnson College and the clinical provider as a condition of graduation.  Clinical sites require criminal background checks, fingerprinting, child abuse clearance and drug testing.  Clinical sites may bar students from clinical rotations if a criminal record exists or a drug test has a positive result.  

Student Handbook

Radiologic Technology students are responsible for reading and abiding by all policies and procedures in the Radiologic Technology Student Handbook.

2025-2026 Program Scope

2025-2026 Program Sequence