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Program Mission: To provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become radiologic technologists for successful entry in a diverse and global society into the practice of radiology.

PROGRAM GOALS:

  • To graduate students who are competent entry-level Radiologic technologists.

  • To graduate students who will practice effective communication skills.

  • To graduate students who use critical thinking and problem solving skills.

  • To graduate students who demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.

  • The program will fulfill the needs of the surrounding health care community.

PROFESSIONAL DESCRIPTION

The radiologic technologist is trained to perform routine radiographic examinations in the areas of fluoroscopy, routine and advance radiography of the chest, abdomen, osseous system, vertebral column, and cranium. This includes working in the radiology department, operating and emergency rooms, and with mobile equipment. This also involves a critical analysis of the radiograph from technical, anatomical, and pathological standards.

Do you wonder how the human body appears under all the skin? Does the functioning of the digestive, urinary and venous systems interest you? Does the use of radiation to examine the body's skeletal system and organs interest you? If so, then the Radiologic Program is for YOU.

The program at Allegany College of Maryland offers the student an Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) upon completion. This graduate is then eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT ) and qualified to be a registered radiologic technologist (RT). The RT is a vital member of the health care team, performing a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which require the application of x-rays and other ionizing radiations.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

The radiologic technology degree provides the graduate with versitile job opportunities. The radiologic technologist could work within traditional clinical roles such as:

 

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Opportunities for the
Radiologic
Technologist
Schooling Available/
Required
Credentials
computed tomography
(CT)
on-the-job training
self-study, coursework/
seminars available
yes, if
national exam
is passed
with (75%>)
cardiovascular imaging
on-the-job training
self-study, coursework/
seminars available,
schools are available
yes, if
national exam
is passed
with (75%>)
nuclear medicine

school required
on-the-job training
yes, if
national exam
is passed
with (75%>)
radiation therapy
school required
on-the-job training
yes, if
national exam
is passed
with (75%>)
magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI)
on-the-job training
self-study, coursework/
seminars available,
schools are available
yes, if
national exam
is passed
with (75%>)
ultrasonography
on-the-job training
self study, coursework/
seminars available,
schools are available
yes, if
national exam
is passed
with (75%>)
mammography
on-the-job training
self study, coursework/
seminars available
yes, if
national exam
is passed
with (75%>)
management
school available and
necessary
no (degree preferred)
education
school available
for director
no (degree required)


CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST BACHELOR'S DEGREE OPTIONS

The radiologic technology graduate can pursue a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science Degree with various institutions throughout the United States. This can be obtained by attending classes on campus or through home study courses. At this time, students contact the institution and work directly with that college on an individual basis.

 

PROGRAM AFFILIATIONS

Students spend about 1600 clock hours in the clinical affiliates performing supervised radiologic procedures. An individualized clinical experience is provided with instructors who work with students individually on a daily basis.

The Radiologic Technology Program utilizes the following agencies in the clinical training component of the program:

Advanced Diagnostic Radiology
Altoona Hospital
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
Grant Memorial Hospital
JC Blair Memorial Hospital
Meyersdale Medical Center
Potomac Valley Hospital
Somerset Hospital
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Bedford Memorial Hospital
Western Maryland Health System:
       Memorial Campus
       Braddock Campus

 

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

Presently, there is one national organization recognized by the JRCERT for certifying and providing licensure for the Radiologic Technology professionals. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) provides licensure for radiologic technology, CT scanning, cardiovascular imaging, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonography, and mammography.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Admission Requirements and Criteria Information

Application for the Radiologic Technology Program

Course Sequence Information

ACCREDITATION

The Radiologc Technology Program at Allegany College of Maryland has maintained continuous accreditation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) since its opening in 1989.

For more information on a career as an Radiologic Technologist contact Cathy Kline, Program Director at (301)784-5560 or Trina Dull, Clinical Coordinator at (301)784-5591.

  



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