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Information Sessions

Students interested in applying to the Radiologic Technology program are strongly urged to attend one Radiologic Technology information session. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all information sessions are held virtually via Zoom. 

To receive the Zoom invitation, please email Rose Aehle and indicate which session below you would like to attend (rose.aehle@montgomerycollege.edu).

 

SPRING 2024

  • February 12, 2024: 4:00 p.m. via Zoom
  • March 18, 2024: 4:00 p.m. via Zoom
  • April 22, 2024: 4:00 p.m. via Zoom

SUMMER 2024

  • June 17, 2024: 4:00 p.m. via Zoom

Special Admissions Information

Admission to Montgomery College is open to all; however, the Radiologic Technology program is a selective application-based program—only 27 students are accepted each year. Visit the Health Sciences Admissions page  for complete details, including special admissions requirements and the health sciences application.

Expenses

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Every effort is made to keep  overall expenses low for the Radiologic Technology program but the inherent nature of health science programs, with contractual requirements of physical examinations, criminal background checks, drug testing, two step PPDs, travel costs to medical facilities and other expenses, overall expenses can begin to add up. 

Students are encouraged to attend information sessions to receive as much information as to the expense of this program before applying. 

All costs are subject to change and estimates only. 

Find out more about MC tuition and financial aid. 

Associated Program Expenses

Associated Program Expenses
Type of Expense Cost
Physical Exam  $125.00 - $200.00
Immunizations  $420.00 - $820.00
Blood Titers $300.00 - $350.00
Criminal Background Test and Drug Testing $100.00 - $110.00
PPD $10.00 - $40.00
Uniforms $100.00 - $150.00
CPR $35.00 - $60.00
Books $500.00+
Parking at Clinical Sites $0.00 - $25.00 per/day
Lead Markers $16.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL $1,616.00 - $2271.00
Eligibility for for tuition assistance through the Maryland Healthcare Manpower Shortage Program

The State of Maryland has a shortage of professionals in certain healthcare fields. Students majoring in these designated fields, who are Maryland residents and live outside Montgomery County are eligible for in-county tuition. Eligible students must submit a Statewide & Manpower Shortage Enrollment Verification form.

FAQs

The Radiologic Technology program can seat 27 students.

The new class for the RT program starts in the third week of May of every year. All applications for consideration into this program must be received by March 1 for consideration of acceptance into the May class of that same year.

This is a two year program. Students begin in the summer for 10 weeks (summer session) Students complete a Fall (15 weeks) and Spring (15 weeks) semesters for their first year.  Students attend a 2nd10 week summer session as they transition to their second year. They complete the program with a Fall (15 week) and a Spring ( 15 week) semester and graduate in May  

Please note that there general education credits required for the AAS degree awarded for completion of this program. This may require additional time prior to entering this program and many students complete the majority of the general education required for this program. Please see the next section regarding application procedures and the description of priority placement.

You will need to fill out a Health Science Application form. This is a separate application from the general application to the college. There is NO application fee. You can apply throughout the year but the deadline for admittance into the program (which starts May of each year) is March 1. You must also meet the program requirements necessary to be eligible for this program.
At this time interest in this program is high so applications received after March will not be considered for the upcoming class.
All students must have taken ENGL 101 and MATH Foundation (110) or higher. All students must have successfully completed BIOL 150 and BIOL 212 (or the equivalent at another college.) Minimum GPA for consideration is 2.5.
Students who complete by the Fall semester preceding the year of desired acceptance should have completed, BIOL 213 and HINM 115 are placed in the first priority consideration pool.

Yes. All applicants who have the minimum requirements to apply to the program MUST take the TEAS placement test. Students who have completed some or all of the priority classes must also take the TEAS test. Candidates are ranked in the following manner:

1st tier priority consideration
TEAS scores (ranked highest to lowest) and completion  Biology 213 and HINM 125,

2nd tier consideration
TEAS scores (ranked highest to lowest) and completion of one out of the two priority classes noted above

3rd tier consideration
TEAS scores (ranked highest to lowest and the minimum requirements noted in number 5 above  with a  minimum GPA of 2.5.

Students who score a 550 or higher in English will be placed at college level English (EN 101) Students who score a 550 or higher in Math will be placed at college level math (MATH 110). An AP score of 3 or higher satisfies the 4 credit biology prerequisite. (AP Score of 4 = BIOL150)
When you submit your Health Science Application, attach the OFFICIAL transcript to this application. DO NOT OPEN THE ENVELOPE that the official transcript comes in. Simply attach the envelope to the application.
Please contact the counseling department at the college(240-567-1480) to get a list of companies that evaluate these transcripts.
Yes. You must re-apply and submit a new Health Science Application.
The mandatory clinical rotations are as follows: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-4:00 for first year students (Fall and Spring semester for first year students) followed by nine weeks 7:30-4:00 Monday through Friday in the summer. In the second year students enroll in clinical Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30-4:00 during the Fall and Spring semesters of the second year.
THERE IS NO WAITING LIST TO GET INTO THE RT PROGRAM AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE!!!
The job market has become more lucrative in the past two years so more jobs are still available as long time radiographers begin to retire or diagnostic imaging departments cross train radiographers in to other modalities, leaving openings in day, evening or night shifts.
You receive a Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS). In addition, you are considered "registry eligible" which means you can take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists national certification test.
Registered radiographers can continue on and become cross trained and certified in the following: MRI, CT, Mammography, Quality Control, Administrative/supervisory positions, Angiography, Sonography*, Nuclear Medicine*, Radiation Therapy* (Those modalities noted with an asterisk indicate required further formal education.)
Graduates of this program will find that most, if not all of their credits will transfer to most 4 year universities across the United States. Please see the transfer link on this web page
No classes are currently being offered in the evening or weekend. Clinical rotations MUST be day rotations.

Yes. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee of the Education of Radiologic Technologists (JRCERT) and has been reaccredited for eight years—the highest accreditation award possible for a Radiologic Technology Program.

Joint Review Committee on Education of Radiologic Technologists

 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182

Email: mail@jrcert.org

Phone: (312) 704-5300
Fax: (312) 704-5304

Completion and Success Rates

View MC's Accredited Program Detailsnew window from JRCERT.

Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%. 

American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) First Time Pass Rates within six months of graduation.
Year # first time candidates/total Credentialing Exam Rate
2022 15/16 93%
2021  18/20 90% 
2020  13/13  100% 
2019  15/15  100% 
2018 19/19 100%
  5 year first time ARRT pass rate:  96%

Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating.The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%. 
Job Placement Rate within 12 months of graduation 
Year Number of graduates employed/graduates actively seeking employment Job placement rate 
2022 16/16 100%
2021  21/21  100% 
2020  13/13  100% 
2019  15/15  100% 
2018 19/19 100%
5 year ( average) 100%

Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 65% . 
Program Completion Rate
Year #grads/#accepted #
2020/2022  16/23 69%
2019/2021 21/25 84%
 2018/2020 13/17 76%
2017/2019 15/23 65%
2016/2018 19/26 73%
     
5 year average completion rate: 73%

Mission Statement

The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program parallels the mission of Montgomery College’s Mission statement in that the students who enter and complete the Radiologic Technology have met their potential and found their passion. Students are empowered to transform their own lives as well as enrich the life of the local and global community as skilled, critically thinking, competent radiographers who possess integrity, accountability, empathy, a strong commitment to excellent customer service and patient care skills while serving a diverse community.  

Goals/Learning Outcomes

Goal: Students will graduate as competent entry level radiographers. 

Learning Outcomes: 

  1. Program will maintain a 65 percent retention rate
  2. Graduates will pass their ARRT exam on the first attempt
  3. Graduates seeking employment will find employment within 12 months of graduation
  4. Employers will be satisfied graduates' performance as entry level radiographers 

Goal: Student will demonstrate clinical competence. 

Learning Outcomes: 

  1. Students will properly position patients
  2. Student will select appropriate technical factors for producing diagnostic images
  3. Students will practice ALARA and other radiation safety principles to ensure proper radiation protection 

Goal:  Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills through their performance  in their competency in radiographic and patient care skills.

Learning Outcomes: 

  1. Students will make necessary adjustments in positioning to accommodate for trauma or incapacitated patients
  2. Students will demonstrate the ability to adjust technical factors based on patient condition

Goal: Students will demonstrate professionalism. 

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students will demonstrate professionalism by maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to the ARRT code of ethics 
  2. Students will assume ownership by demonstrating accountability for own actions 
  3. Students will demonstrate initiative by exhibiting a willingness to learn, self-motivation and appropriate use of clinical hours 
  4. Student will demonstrate appropriate verbal interaction with supervisors/clinical instructor

Goal: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills. 

Learning Outcomes: 

  1. Students will acquire pertinent history from the patient
  2. Students will respond to patient verbal and non-verbal clues and questions

Goal: Students will illustrate a strong commitment to excellent customer service. 

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students will exhibit appropriate customer service behavior as part of their clinical competency
  2. Students will successfully complete two mandatory customer service workshops as part of the clinical practicum
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