Effective Fall 2014

The associate degree program in Radiologic Technology closely integrates theoretical and practical knowledge for application in performing procedures under supervision at a clinical site. Successful completion of this program qualifies graduates to take the national certification exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The successful completion of this exam qualifies graduates to be employed as a Registered Radiologic Technologist. A grade of “C” or better is required in all Radiologic Technology courses in order to continue to the next semester. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all career courses and in all science courses in order to graduate. Seventy-eight credit hours are required for graduation.

Accreditation:

The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-2901, 312-704-5300.

Additional Admissions Criteria:

Enrollment Services will provide additional admissions criteria for this program. All admission criteria are available on the NECC website at http://www.necc.mass.edu/academics/courses-programs/areas/health/required-form/.

Information Session Dates:

http://www.necc.mass.edu/academics/courses-programs/areas/health/information-sessions/

CORI/CHRI/SORI:

Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit http://www.necc.mass.edu/cori-sori.

CPR:

Students are required to be CPR Certified at the Health Care Provider/ Professional Rescuer level prior to the start of clinical courses.

Drug Screening:

Students enrolled in this academic program are required to pass a drug screening analysis.

Health:

Students are required to complete a health evaluation, including the Hepatitis B immunization series, prior to final acceptance to the Program.

Student Professional Liability Insurance:

Students are required to carry professional liability insurance. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.