Occupational Title: Radiologic Technologist
Flanagan Campus, Lincoln only
The Radiography program offered by the community college is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL, 60606; 312-704-5300.
This is a 24-month program that begins in June. Students enrolled in the program participate in six semesters of classroom instruction at the college and clinical education at imaging facilities affiliated with the program. Students should apply in February during the open application period for the Health Sciences programs.
Students successfully completing the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination. Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level employment as radiographers in hospitals, clinics, and private offices. Radiographers are licensed in the state of Rhode Island.
Technical standards can be accessed through the Radiography Program webpage.
Note: Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
General Policies
See important general policies in the beginning of this section on the performance-based Health Sciences application process, academic progress, advanced placement, background check, CPR certification, health insurance, health records, reinstatement, transportation, uniforms, and equipment.
Minimum Requirements to Apply to the Radiography Program
- CCRI application – Complete and submit a CCRI Application for Enrollment. General Studies should be the first choice; XRAY should be the second choice.
- High school transcript – An official copy of a high school or GED® transcript, including date of graduation, must be provided. If the applicant holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, the high school transcript may be waived; a college transcript must indicate completion and degree awarded.
- Placement testing – Complete a standardized test (ACCUPLACER) issued by CCRI’s Advising Center. Students may not retake the ACCUPLACER test before completing the remedial course/courses. Note: For application purposes, ACCUPLACER testing can be waived for students who provide documentation of a bachelor’s degree or higher. Students are advised that individual departments may still require ACCUPLACER testing as a prerequisite for their courses.
- Reading comprehension test must show competency of 80 or above in Classic ACCUPLACER or a score of 259 or above in Next-Generation ACCUPLACER or students must complete Reading and Study Skills Program (ENGL1002) with a grade of B- or better
- Complete courses required for admission with a grade of C or better:
- Composition I (ENGL1010). Composition I for Speakers of English as a Second Language (ESL) (ENGL1300) will not substitute for Composition I (ENGL1010).
- College Algebra (MATH1200) or (MATH1200C), Pre-Calculus Mathematics (MATH2111), or Calculus I (MATH2141)
- Introduction to Radiography (XRAY1000)
- GPA – A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better for all college courses taken.
- Aptitude Examination – Take the HESI (Health Educational System Incorporated) Exam administered through the Advising Center. Students are limited to two (2) attempts within a 12-month period. A minimum of two (2) weeks between exams is required.
- Health Sciences application – Complete and submit a performance-based Health Sciences application including a preadmission degree evaluation during the open enrollment period.
- Important: Submission of a performance-based Health Sciences application does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Acceptance is based on points earned as listed in the program acceptance criteria point system. (See www.ccri.edu/dean-hrs.) At the time of admission, students must meet the current admission requirements. Students declining acceptance into the program for the semester offered must resubmit a performance-based Health Sciences application and meet the current admission requirements. Once accepted, students must attend a mandatory orientation conducted by the Allied Health Department.
- Background check – Students are required to submit a background check when directed by notification from Enrollment Services.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete all courses in this program with a cumulative GPA index of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate in Applied Science degree.
- No grade less than C is acceptable in any of the technical courses (XRAY); students receiving less than C will be dismissed from the program.
- Program faculty reserve the right to require withdrawal of any student from the program or to refuse reinstatement based on the student’s academic, clinical or professional performance.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Preadmission General Education Requirements | ||
| These courses must be taken prior to program admission: | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
MATH1200 | College Algebra (or MATH1200C) | |
MATH2111 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics | |
MATH2141 | Calculus I | |
| ENGL1010 | Composition I (or ENGL1010A) | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| PSYC2010 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| PHYS1110 | Radiographic Physics 2 | 4 |
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Preadmission Major Requirement | ||
| This course must be taken prior to program admission: | ||
| XRAY1000 | Introduction to Radiography | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Students must be accepted into the program before taking any major requirements. 3 | ||
| XRAY1010 | Clinical Radiography^ | 3 |
| XRAY1110 | Principles of Radiography I | 3 |
| XRAY1220 | Principles of Radiography II | 3 |
| XRAY1130 | Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| XRAY1910 | Radiography I^ | 6 |
| XRAY1230 | Patient Care for Radiographers | 1 |
| XRAY2430 | Sectional Imaging | 3 |
| XRAY1920 | Radiography II^ | 6 |
| XRAY1930 | Radiography III^ | 6 |
| XRAY2340 | Quality Assurance in Radiography | 1 |
| XRAY2460 | Principles of Imaging Diverse Patient Populations | 3 |
| XRAY2910 | Radiography IV^ | 7 |
| XRAY2410 | Introduction to Radiation Biology | 3 |
| XRAY2470 | Radiographic Pathology | 1 |
| XRAY2920 | Radiography V^ | 4 |
| MLTC1180 | Specimen Collection and Handling for Healthcare Professionals | 1 |
| Subtotal | 54 | |
| Total Hours | 77 | |
- 1
College Algebra (MATH1200) (or MATH1200C) only count as general education math requirement for students enrolled in the following career-oriented programs: CHMT, DMMSD/DMSE/DMSV, and XRAY. Students that choose to takePre-Calculus Mathematics (MATH2111) and Calculus I (MATH2141)to fulfill their math requirement may need to take a prerequisite course. See course descriptions for details.
- 2
This course is open only to students enrolled in the Radiography Program.
- 3
(except Introduction to Radiography (XRAY1000))
Recommended Course Sequence
| Prerequisites | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL1010 | Composition I (or ENGL1010A) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
MATH1200 | College Algebra (or MATH1200C) | |
MATH2111 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics | |
MATH2141 | Calculus I | |
| XRAY1000 | Introduction to Radiography | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| XRAY1010 | Clinical Radiography^ | 3 |
| XRAY1110 | Principles of Radiography I | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year 1 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| XRAY1130 | Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| XRAY1220 | Principles of Radiography II | 3 |
| XRAY1230 | Patient Care for Radiographers | 1 |
| XRAY1910 | Radiography I^ | 6 |
| PSYC2010 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| XRAY1920 | Radiography II^ | 6 |
| XRAY2430 | Sectional Imaging | 3 |
| PHYS1110 | Radiographic Physics | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| XRAY1930 | Radiography III^ | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| XRAY2340 | Quality Assurance in Radiography | 1 |
| XRAY2460 | Principles of Imaging Diverse Patient Populations | 3 |
| XRAY2910 | Radiography IV^ | 7 |
| Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| XRAY2410 | Introduction to Radiation Biology | 3 |
| XRAY2470 | Radiographic Pathology | 1 |
| XRAY2920 | Radiography V^ | 4 |
| MLTC1180 | Specimen Collection and Handling for Healthcare Professionals (5 weeks) | 1 |
| Humanities OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 77 | |
Transfer
If you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree, please meet with an Academic Advisor who can help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university.
If you are interested in transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island, check out the Joint Admissions Agreement. Transfer information, events and articulations can be found on the Transfer Center website.
