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Learn More About the Radiologic Technology Degree Program
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 You are hard working, committed to your duties and enjoy working with others. You would like to work in a medical-related field.
Now you can apply your strengths and your interests to an exciting and fulfilling career. Get started with an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology from Middlesex Community College today!
This
competitive degree program prepares students for future work as
radiologic technologists in hospitals and medical offices, taking
x-rays and administering non-radioactive materials to patients for
diagnostic purposes. It also includes an internship component where
students gain valuable experience and skills in a clinical setting.
Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology Program
The Radiologic Technology Program prepares students for entry-level
employment as radiologic technologists in hospitals and medical
offices. It is sponsored by Middlesex Community College and offered
jointly with Middlesex Hospital, both located in Middletown, CT. The
curriculum covers a 27-month period, with the first 12 months primarily
at the college and a 15-month period of technical and clinical training
at the hospital, including a 3 month internship (June-August).
Enrollment
in the program is restricted by limited clinical facilities. Applicants
must first meet the general college admissions procedures (see college
catalog). Once these requirements are met, the applicant must provide
the college with the following information by March 1 of the year in
which admission is sought: results of Basic Skills Assessment; three
letters of recommendation from current and/or former teachers and/or
employers, or three completed application Information Forms (available
at www.radiologyschool.com or www.xrayschool.com), a one-page biography
stating goals/reasons for program entry, and present documentation of
having attended a four-hour program orientation at Middlesex Hospital.
In addition, high school candidates must be in the upper 25 percent of
their class and college applicants need a grade point average of at
least 2.5 for all college work. A grade of C or better is required in
Anatomy & Physiology I & II. Final admission procedures for
candidate selection involves an interview with an interview committee
and a personal background check, which is a hospital requirement to do
clinical training at Middlesex Hospital.
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 60606-3182.
 Academic Requirements
The Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology program typically takes
students just over two years to complete. Students will learn an
exciting range of skills and gain hands-on experience that sets them
ahead of the talent pool when it comes to applying for jobs in the
competitive workforce. Courses include psychology, anatomy and
physiology, radiographic procedures and patient care.
Middlesex
Community College works together with Middlesex Hospital to offer this
program, preparing students with valuable technical and clinical
training at the hospital as well as a three-month internship.
Jobs You Can Get With A Radiologic Technology Degree:
With a Radiologic Technology degree from MxCC, a student can get entry-level employment as Radiologic technologists in hospitals and medical offices. Radiologic Technologists take x-rays and administer non-radioactive materials into patients’ bloodstreams for diagnostic purposes.
Job Availability & Growth:
Jobs as Radiologic Technologists are expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014, as baby boomers age and the population grows, increasing the need for diagnostic imaging. Hospitals will remain the primary employer of Radiologic Technologists.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos098.htm
How Long Will You Have To School?
The curriculum covers a 27-month period, with the first 12 months primarily at the college and a 15-month period of technical and clinical training at the hospital, including a 3-month internship (June-August).
It is possible for graduates of a two-year accredited hospital-based program who hold certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology to earn credit towards the degree. Admission requirements include: a detailed official transcript from the hospital program from which the student graduated and verification of certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (copy of certificate or copy of registration card).
* Enrollment in the program is restricted by limited clinical facilities. Applicants must first meet the general college admissions procedures (see college catalog). Once these requirements are met, the applicant must provide the college with the following information by March 1 of the year in which admission is sought: results of Basic Skills Assessment; three letters of recommendation from current and/or former teachers and/or employers, or three completed application Information Forms (available at www.radiologyschool.com or www.xrayschool.com), a one-page biography stating goals/reasons for program entry, and present documentation of having attended a four-hour program orientation at Middlesex Hospital. In addition, high school candidates must be in the upper 25% of their class and college applicants need at least a 2.5 average for all college work. A grade of C or better is required in Anatomy & Physiology I & II. The final admission procedure requires a personal interview with an interview committee.
 Salary Information:
- Median annual earnings of radiologic technologists were $48,170 in May 2006.
- Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of radiologic technologists in 2006 were:
- Medical and diagnostic laboratories- $51,280
- General medical and surgical hospitals- $48,830
- Offices of physicians - $45,500
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos105.htm
For more information, contact:
Asst. Prof. Judy Wallace (jwallace@mxcc.commnet.edu)
860.343.5780
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