The Radiologic Technology program trains you to become a radiologic technologist. This 21-month program includes a summer semester of courses. You will obtain clinical experience at local healthcare facilities in addition to formal classroom instruction provided on campus.
Rad techs are employed in hospitals, clinics, commercial x-ray laboratories, and physician offices where they use radiation to produce images of the bones and organs of the human body. In addition to preparing patients and operating equipment, radiologic technologists also work with electronic medical records and may prepare exam schedules, evaluate equipment purchases or manage a radiology department.
There are special admission requirements for the Radiologic Technology program. Acceptance into this program is competitive and based on a point system. Applicants are awarded points based on grades earned in program specific prerequisite coursework. All accepted students are required to pass a criminal background check and drug screen prior to admission into the program. Contact Academic Advising at ext. 8128 for an academic advising appointment or the Health Sciences office at ext. 8768 for complete details. An advisor will help you determine prerequisites that are required and designed to prepare you for training in the program.
Application deadline for Fall 2020 is May 12, 2020. Download important program documents using the links below:
This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
The Radiologic Technology Program of Lake Michigan College will provide for both the personal and professional career development of each student in the field of radiography. The Radiologic Technology Program goals are:
The Radiologic Technology Program is committed to providing a sound academic and professional course of study that meets the requirements for qualified radiographers and the requirements of Lake Michigan College for an Associate in Applied Science degree as listed on page 100 of the Lake Michigan College Catalog, 2016-2018. The Radiologic Technology Program provides a sound base of clinical courses and practice along with complimentary supportive course work from the sciences and general education.
The Radiologic Technology Program follows the accreditation policies for Radiologic Technology Education as set forth by the JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology). The JRCERT address is 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois, 60606-3182. Standards for accreditation and annual program effectiveness information may be accessed at www.jrcert.org. The email address is
mail@jrcert.org.
The Radiologic Technology program gathers data on the outcomes listed below, which correspond to the program goals listed above.
1.1 Students will produce diagnostic examinations.
1.2 Students will demonstrate a working understanding of CR/DR digital systems.
1.3 Students will utilize radiation protection measures.
2.1 Students will formulate solutions for ethical problems.
2.2 Students will model professional behaviors.
3.1 Students will analyze images.
3.2 Students will perform non-routine exams.
4.1 Students will demonstrate verbal communication skills.
4.2 Students will demonstrate writing skills.
5.1 Graduates will employ ASRT practice standards in radiographer positions.
5.2 Graduates will indicate that they were prepared for employment through the program.
5.3 The program will demonstrate a consistent graduation rate.
5.4 Graduates will obtain employment
5.5 Students will pass the ARRT Radiography Certification Examination
Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification examination. Any applicant who has been convicted of a felony and some misdemeanors should pre-apply to ARRT for determination of eligibility to sit for the national certification examination.
Upon successful completion of the Radiologic Technology program, you may apply for an Associate in Applied Science degree.
*Please note that clinical experience may be scheduled outside of the normal college calendar and on any day of the week, including afternoon, evening and weekend shifts.
**RADT 228 and RADT 241 are taught in an online format.
Five-year average credentialing examination (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) pass rate of not less than 75 percent at first attempt and within six months of graduation.
| Year | Percent Passing on 1st Attempt | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 82% | 9 of 11 students pass on first attempt |
| 2015 | 82% | 14 of 17 students pass on first attempt |
| 2016 | 88% |
14 of 16 passed on first attempt within 6 months 15 of 17 students pass on first attempt within 12 months |
| 2017 | 92% | 11 of 12 passed on first attempt within 6 months |
| 2018 | 88% | 8 of 9 passed on first attempt within 6 months |
| 5-year average | 86% |
Five-year average job placement rate of not less than 75 percent within six months of graduation.
| Year | Percent Job Placement | Lake Michigan College |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 81% |
1 not actively seeking employment as a radiographer 9 of 11 employed within 6 months of graduation |
| 2015 | 93% |
2 not actively seeking employment as a radiographer 14 of 15 employed within 6 months of graduation |
| 2016 | 100% | 17 of 17 have employment in diagnostic radiology or Computed Tomography (CT) within 12 months of graduation* |
| 2017 | 100% | 12 of 12 have employment in diagnostic radiology or Computed Tomography (CT) within 12 months of graduation* (on another note, 8 had jobs BEFORE graduation) |
| 2018 | 88% | 8 of the 9 have confirmed employment in diagnostic radiology or Computed Tomography (CT) within 12 months of graduation *one student's employment unknown at this time. (5 had jobs BEFORE graduating) |
| 5-year average | 92% |
*Starting in 2014 the program will assess the job placement rate within twelve months as noted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 2015 Standards for Radiography. (2014 Standard for Year 2014, 2015 Standard for 2015-2018)
See http://www.jrcert.org/sites/jrcert/uploads/documents/2011_Standards/Standards_2014-Radiography.pdf - (Standard 5.2)
Program completion rate was calculated, through 2016, by dividing the number of students who complete the program within a cohort by the number who enrolled in the cohort initially and subsequently (for example, transfer students or re-admits).
After January 2015 the Radiologic Technology Program will calculate program completion based upon new 2015 JRCERT standards. Program completion will be defined as the number of students who complete the program within 150% of the stated program length.
Annual Completion Rate benchmark goal is 70%.
| Year | Annual Percent Completion Rate | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 47% |
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| 2015 | 73% |
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| 2016 | 85% |
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| 2017 | 75% |
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| 2018 | 56% |
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| 5-year average | 67% |
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