NECC

Programs

Radiologic Technology

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 C or better in all career 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 www.necc.mass.edu.

 

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 www.necc.mass.edu/corisori.

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

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.
Courses Credits Comments
Requirements:
BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Prerequisite
BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Prerequisite
BIO210 Fundamentals of Disease Process 3 Prerequisite
ENG101 English Composition I 3  
ENG102 English Composition II 3 Prerequisite
HES130 Introduction to Patient Care 3  
PHS121 Radiologic Science 3 Prerequisite
RTA110 Radiologic Procedures I 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA111 Radiologic Exposure I 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA120 Radiologic Procedures II 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA121 Radiologic Exposure II 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA191 Clinical Practicum I 2 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA192 Clinical Practicum II 2 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA201 Radiologic Equipment & Quality Assurance 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA202 Advanced Radiographic Imaging 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA203 Radiobiology & Protection 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA204 Special Radiologic & Interventional Procedures 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA205 Computer Imaging & Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA220 Radiological Procedures III 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA292 Summer Clinical Practicum III 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA294 Clinical Practicum IV 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
RTA295 Clinical Practicum V 3 Prerequisite, Corequisite
Electives:    
Behavioral Science Elective 3  
Computer Science Elective 3 CIS101 or higher

Humanities Elective

3 Foreign Language, Ethics, Philosophy or Literature
Liberal Arts Elective 3  




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