Radiologic Technology (2024)

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Our Program

Why Choose Radiologic Technology?

• Learn from knowledgeable, caring faculty who have many years of clinical & teaching experience
• Have access to excellent resources that support your learning, including an on-campus radiography lab & an Anatomage Table
• Receive a high-quality educational experience, as assured by our national accreditation
• Study in our program whose completion & certification exam pass rates are above the national average
• Be able to choose concurrent enrollment in Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science (BSRS) courses—thanks to partnership with Midwestern State University (MSU) in Texas—if you want to earn a bachelor’s degree

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Use computerized equipment to produce images of human anatomy, physiology & pathology
• Properly position patients & incorporate critical thinking skills to acquire high quality diagnostic images
• Monitor patient safety & comfort
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to optimize patient care

Explore Professional Organizations

National

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
• Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

State

• Texas Medical Board - General Medical Radiologic Technologist Licensure
• Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)-approved

You can use your Veterans Administration (VA) educational benefits to pay for this program.

Questions?SeeVetSuccess on Campus

Think Seriously About These Questions

• The Radiologic Technology Program includes prerequisite coursework in anatomy and physiology, plus medical terminology and pathophysiology courses.
  • Are these courses of particular interest to you in terms of your career goals?
• Why do you want to pursue a career as a radiologic technologist?
• What do you think the daily responsibilities are for a radiologic technologist?
• Our program is demanding—many class assignments, strict deadlines, long hours, travel to clinical rotations, etc.
  • What strategies do you plan to use to be successful academically in our program?
• The clinical portion of the program requires travel to hospitals and imaging centers.
  • Do you foresee any problems with this requirement?
• Constructive criticism is a necessary and essential element of our entire program to help you develop your skills as a radiographer.
  • How do you react when you receive constructive criticism from others?
• How have you managed a situation in which you had to interact with a person who was difficult to get along with?
• Patients having x-ray examinations at a hospital can be challenging due to factors such as blood and body fluids, communication difficulties, or movement difficulties. They may not be fully conscious. They may not speak English.
  • How do you feel about learning to perform x-ray exams on patients with these challenges?

Selective Admission

Radiologic Technology is aselective admission program.

After being accepted to TCC, you must meet theselective admission requirementsto be eligible to submit a separate application to our Radiologic Technology program.

Get the Details on These Pages:

• About Our Program
• Selective Admission
• How to Apply
• Performance Requirements
• Program Goals

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see:

• 2022–2024 Catalog: Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements
• 2024–2026 Catalog: Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

• Radiologic Technology, AAS

Attend an Information Session

About the Session

Find out everything you need to know about our program: requirements, courses, costs, and more.

Attendingan information sessionisanapplication requirement. You will submit your Certificate of Attendance with your application.

Until We Can Host In-Person Sessions

Review the presentation slides and contact us if you have any questions: Radiologic Technology Information Session (PDF)Listen

Questions?

Health Care Professions Advising Resource Hub

Janette Keen, Career Advisor

Call 817-515-1484
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

Accreditation & Program Data

Program Data

The TCC Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program received an 8-year accreditation award is accredited through 2026.

JRCERT Program Effectiveness Data for TCC (PDF)Listen

• Have accessibility questions about this? Please email as at TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu or call us at 817-515-1484.

Our program data is also available on JRCERT Accredited Program Details: TCC.

JRCERT Contact Information

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606
mail@jrcert.org
312-704-5300

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2023–2024 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or universityto continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health
• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!