Radiologic Technology

Program of Study
Our Radiologic Technology program is a two-year curriculum that prepares you to perform imaging examinations prescribed by physicians to diagnose disease processes. Radiologic technologists utilize equipment emitting ionizing radiation to produce radiographic images and provide for personal and patient safety from radiation hazards. You can choose an advanced career specializing in computer tomography, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy. Your starting salary may be between $42,000–$50,000 per year.

Overview

Our Radiologic Technology program is a two-year curriculum that prepares you to perform imaging examinations prescribed by physicians to diagnose disease processes. Radiologic technologists utilize equipment emitting ionizing radiation to produce radiographic images and provide for personal and patient safety from radiation hazards.

As a radiologic technologist, you can be part of a healthcare team by assisting the physicians in the diagnosis of patient illnesses. You can choose an advanced career specializing in computer tomography, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy. Your starting salary may be between $42,000–$50,000 per year.

Quick Facts

Program Name
Radiologic Technology
Degree / Certificates
  • Associate of Applied Science
Locations
  • Nursing Allied Health Center
Delivery Mode
  • Face-to-Face
*Select courses required for this program are available online.

Sample Curriculum

Course Hours
Anatomy and Physiology I, Lecture & Lab 4
Anatomy and Physiology II, Lecture & Lab 4
College Algebra 3
Total Hours 11
Course Hours
Fundamentals of Radiography 2
Patient Care and Radiography 2
Medical Terminology 3
English Composition I 3
Total Hours 10
Course Hours
Clinical Education I 4
Radiographic Procedures I 3
Physics of Imaging Equipment 3
Principles of Exposure and Image Production 3
Total Hours 13
Course Hours
Clinical Education II 4
Principles of Radiation Protection 2
Digital Image Acquisition and Display 3
Radiographic Procedures II 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
Total Hours 15
Course Hours
Clinical Education III 5
Total Hours 5
Course Hours
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
Ethical and Legal Responsibilities 2
Clinical Education IV 6
Radiographic Procedures III 2
Radiographic Pathology 2
Computer Concepts or Microsoft® Office Applications 3–4
Total Hours 18–19
Course Hours
Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication 3
Clinical Education V 6
Radiographic Procedures IV 2
Radiation Biology 1
Certification Fundamentals 3
Total Hours 15

The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).

Important Program Information

Admission Requirements

Complete the Hinds CC Application for Admission

Application to the Radiologic Technology Programto the Nursing/Allied Health Center between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31:

  • ACT composite score 18 (15 if taken prior to October 1989) completed by January 31st
  • Validation of high school graduation by official high school transcript or high school equivalency transcript (GED®, HiSET®, TASC™, or Mississippi Competency-Based High School Equivalency)
  • For currently enrolled high school students, an updated transcript, validating high school graduation, will be required prior to beginning the program
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended, except Hinds Community College.

Completion of the following college courses with a grade of C or higher by January 31st:

  • College Algebra (3 semester hours)Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab (4 semester hours) (not older than 5 years from start of RGT program)
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab (4 semester hours)
  • All required courses must be completed with a “C” or above.
  • 18 years of age prior to admission date

Review the required Radiologic Procedure file by January 31st. Documentation will not be required for this prerequisite. For further information, please contact Jennifer Davis, Crystal Sumrall, Elisa Oswalt, Nanci Scoles, and Elyse Everett.

The following courses are not required pre-requisites but are recommended to be completed prior to school year with a grade of C or higher:

  • English Composition I (3 semester hours)
  • Humanities Elective (3 semester hours)
  • Oral Communications (3 semester hours)
  • Behavioral/Social Science Electives (3 semester hours)
  • Introduction to Computers (3 semester hours)
  • Medical Terminology (3 semester hours)

All of the above courses will be required to be completed before graduation of Radiologic Technology program.

Selection Process

All selection criteria must be completed by January 31st. Applications will be available November 1st through January 31st, with all admission requirements due by January 31st. Applicants must attend an orientation session with the application committee, at which time the written communication component will be composed.

Selected applicants will be interviewed by the program admission committee based upon written communication skills: RGT Program prerequisite letter grades, and ACT composite score.

  • Individuals who have completed the interview process will be considered for program admission based on a rating score that includes but is not limited to:
  • knowledge of a variety of radiologic procedures
  • interview rating scores
  • RGT Program prerequisite letter grades
  • ACT composite and sub-scores

Process for Selection for Transfer Admission Transfer applicants must meet all requirements listed in the criteria for selection to the Radiologic Technology program. Transfer applicant must submit a letter of Good Standing and a written recommendation from a previous JRCERT Accredited Radiologic Technology program. Credit for transfer courses will be evaluated on an individual basis by the program Department Chairperson. Courses must coincide with Hinds Community College Radiologic Technology program’s curriculum time-frame. Transfer applicants must participate in a scheduled orientation session.

Accreditation

The Hinds Community College Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

Pregnancy Policy

It is the policy of the school that each student is made aware of any possible adverse effects of radiation on the unborn fetus (see Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide 8.13).

Each student has the option of declaring or remaining private with her pregnancy. If the student does not declare a pregnancy, the program will maintain the Standards for Protection Against Radiation. If the student declares a pregnancy, in writing, she would have the option of:

  • Academically continue with courses under the college policies – OR –withdraw from the program and defer to the following year.
  • Clinically continue with the program and have the option of having the clinical rotations reassigned to low-radiation areas during the first trimester and complete all phases of required clinical competencies during the remainder of pregnancy -OR-continue with the regular scheduled clinical rotations throughout the entire pregnancy.

The declared student also has the right to withdraw her declaration of pregnancy (in writing) at any time. This is in accordance with federal and state law.

General Information

JRCERT Information page: Click HERE

General Information

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org
www.jrcert.org

The American Registry of Radiologic Technology
1255 Northland Drive
St. Paul, Minnesota 55120
651-687-0048
www.arrt.org

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists
15000 Central Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3909
800-444-2778
www.asrt.org

Contact

Jennifer Davis, MS.M.L., R.T.(R)(N)(CT)(ARRT),CNMT
Chairperson
601-376-4826
Crystal Sumrall, B.S.R.S. RT(R)(ARRT)
Clinical Coordinator
601-376-4835
Elisa Oswalt, B.S.R.S.,R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)
Instructor
601-376-4836
Nanci Scoles, R.T. (R)(M)(ARRT)
Clinical Instructor
601-376-4835
Elyse Everett, R.T. (R)(M)(ARRT), RDMS(AB),RVT(VT)
Instructor
601-376-4814
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