Radiography
Program Overview
Credential Offered: Degree
General Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Advanced English Skills
- American Heart Association - Healthcare Provider Level Card
- Government Issued Drivers License or Photo ID
- Government Issued Social Security Card
- Proof of Medical Insurance
- Test of Essential Academics Skills (TEAS)
What You'll Learn
In this program, you’ll gain the knowledge and hands-on skills to perform safe, accurate
imaging procedures.
You'll learn how to:
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Apply radiation protection principles to keep patients and staff safe
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Position patients correctly to capture high-quality diagnostic images
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Adjust imaging techniques for unique patient needs
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Evaluate images to ensure accuracy and clarity
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Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals
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Demonstrate professionalism, ethics, and compassion in medical settings
How To Get Started
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Admissions
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Radiography program are prepared for careers as Radiologic Technologists, working with imaging technology to assist in diagnosing and treating patients. Employment opportunities include:
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Hospitals – emergency, inpatient, and outpatient imaging
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Diagnostic imaging centers – providing specialized X-ray services
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Physician offices and clinics – performing routine diagnostic imaging
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Outpatient and ambulatory care centers – supporting same-day procedures
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Mobile imaging services – delivering imaging to patients in various settings
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Specialized imaging areas – CT, MRI, mammography, nuclear medicine, and bone densitometry
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Radiation therapy – working with oncology teams to treat cancer patients
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Education and training – serving as clinical instructors or faculty in radiography programs
Accreditation
The Johnston Community College Radiography Program is accredited by the :
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
(312) 704-53400
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and current award letter can be found at the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
The mission of the Radiologic Science Division of Johnston Community College is to graduate safe Practitioners capable of performing adequately at the entry level and passing the National Certification Examination.
Program Goals and Outcomes
Students will be clinically competent.
- Students will utilize proper radiation protection.
- Students will appropriately position patients for examinations.
Students will appropriately use problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Students will modify examination for non-routine patients.
- Students will produce an adequate image at the appropriate patient dose.
Students will be able to effectively communicate information.
- Students will effectively communicate with patients.
- Students will utilize effective oral communication.
Students/Graduates will demonstrate professionalism and professional growth and development.
- Students/Graduates will demonstrate professional behavior.
- Students/Graduates will demonstrate work ethic.
Program Effectiveness is established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Program Effectiveness data must include the program's job placement rate, completion rate, and credentialing examination rate.
Program Effectiveness (PDF) Report
Job Placement Rate
The annual job placement rate is calculated using the 12-month post-graduation data for employment.
The job placement rate is defined as the number of graduates employed in radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences.
The JRCERT has defined not actively seeking employment as:
- Graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts.
- Graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation.
- Graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours.
- Graduate is on active military duty, and/or
- Graduate is continuing education.
Program Completion Rate
The annual program completion rate is calculated for students who exit the program for academic reasons. Student who exit due to nonacademic reasons are not considered in the completion rate.
Credentialing Examination Pass Rate
The credentialing pass rate is calculated for the number of students who pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination within six months of graduation. For more information regarding program effectiveness data visit the JRCERT website.
| In-State Tuition and Fees-includes related and core courses - 73 credit hours (subject to change) | $6,082.50 |
| Dosimeter fees- $50 each semester-(subject to change) | $250.00 |
| Radiation Markers (R-L/2 sets) | $40.00 |
| Healthcare Provider (Registration Fee and Card) | $77.50 |
| Books (for the 2 years) | $1,000.00 - $1,500.00 |
| Lab Fee (One time incurred 1st Semester) | $75.00 |
| Uniforms, etc... | $275.00 |
| Professional Liability Insurance (Annually $20) | $40.00 |
| Physical Exam & Lab Work | $345.00 |
| Criminal Background, Drug Screen, and Immunization Tracker | $150.00 |
| Annual drug screening requirements per clinical contracts | $70.00 |
| Testing Admission to Program (TEAS)-cost varies per location | $115.00 |
| Testing Fees (certification) | $225.00 |
| Graduation Fees | $80.00 |
| NCSRT annual conference (optional-highly recommended) | $300.00 |
| Registry Review Seminar (optional-highly recommended) | $200.00 |
| Total Estimate Cost | $9,325.00 - $9,825.00 |
Mileage to clinical and JCC main campus is not included in these approximate costs.
JCC RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM GRADING SYSTEM
The JCC radiography program uses a 7 point grading scale. Students must maintain a 77 (C) or higher at the completion of each course is the program of study to progress in the program.
A( 93-100) B(92-85) C (84-77) D (76-70) F (Below 70)
All courses must be kept in sequence. Related courses must be taken in the semester that they are listed in the program of study.
JCC RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM GRADUATION POLICY
Radiography students are eligible for the Associates of Applied Science Degree upon meeting the following requirements:
- Passed all courses specified and required in the Radiography program at Johnston Community College.
- Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all courses attempted at the College.
- Taken and passed at least one fourth (25 percent) of the courses required in the program at Johnston Community College. It is anticipated that the final 15 semester credit hours be completed at the College.
- Have paid all financial obligations owed to the College.
- Filed with the Registrar’s Office an application to graduate by the published deadline for student’s final semester.
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