This program prepares graduates as entry-level radiographers in hospitals, medical and specialty offices, imaging centers, clinics and other health care agencies. Students develop skills in radiographic positioning and procedure, medical imaging techniques, film processing and other radiographic related competency development areas. Graduates are eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination.

Howard Community College Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), for the accreditation of traditional and distance delivery educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry. For further information prospective students can visit JRCERT’s website. http://portal.jrcertaccreditation.org/Summary/AccreditedProgramDetails.aspx?id=3bea5882-b109-4d20-8623-722bfa184f5b

Students applying for the clinical portion of the Rad Tech program for the Summer 2010 clinical year and beyond will be required to complete PHYS-101 (Technical Physical Science) as an additional requirement for this program.  PHYS-101 must be completed before or with the first clinical course, RADT-101.  Students on the waiting list are also required to complete this course.

Students interested in Radiologic Technology should work closely with the Office of Admissions and Advising and select Radiologic Technology as their learning program on the HCC application.  Further information is available by visiting or contacting the office directly (RCF-242; 443-518-4230; alliedhealth@howardcc.edu).