Radiologic Technology

Preparing students to be competent, entry-level radiographers who contribute to the healthcare team.

Radiological student smiles at the camera as she prepares to give an xray

Radiographers are individuals who are educated about delivering ionizing radiation. Radiographers are responsible for evaluating radiographs, applying radiation safety standards at all times, and administering contrast agents for better imaging. Radiographers also provide patient education and support, and must possess a high level of interpersonal skills. Radiographers are employed by hospitals, clinics, mobile imaging units, urgent care centers, or diagnostic imaging centers.

Rad Tech Info

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Chris Barker

  • Radiologic Technology Program Director & Professor
  • Chair, Allied Health & Exercise Studies

Degrees In Rad Tech

Radiologic Technology (Associate)

  • Associate's Program

Program Overview

The Radiologic Technology (RAD) program’s curriculum prepares students to enter the workforce as entry-level radiographers. Graduates will earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology and will be eligible to apply for the National Certification Examination in Radiology through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate clinical competence.
  • Student will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  • Students will demonstrate effective communication skills
     

Sample Courses

  • MTH 21404 Intro Probability and Statistics    
  • RAD 10101 Introduction to Radiologic Sciences
  • RAD 10202 Radiation Physics    
  • RAD 11104 Radiographic Positioning & Imaging Procedures I


All Course Requirements 

Degree or Certificate
  • Associate of Applied Science
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • School of Allied Health & Exercise Studies
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • All courses required in-person
Total Credit Hours
65
digital x-ray machine with skeleton
Davis Career Center Building
Facilities

Davis Career Center

Classes and labs are held in our new state-of-the-art classrooms in the E.E. Davis Career Center

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The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology program at the University or Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program’s current length of accreditation is 8 years.

Contact Information: JRCERT 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 312-704-5300 www.jrcert.org mail@jrcert.org

Facilities Location Phone Instructor
Adena

272 Hospital Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601

(740)779-7500

Nicole Hutton, Clinical Preceptor

Holzer Clinic – Athens

2131 East State Street
Athens, OH 45701

(740) 589-3100

Brooke Keener,
Clinical Instructor

Holzer Clinic – Gallipolis 90 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-5289 Erica Jividen, Clinical Preceptor
Holzer Medical Center – Gallipolis 100 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-5000 Jared Bartley, Clinical Preceptor
Holzer Clinic – Jackson 280 Pattonsville Road
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 395-8801 Ladina Metzler, Clinical Preceptor
Holzer Medical Center - Jackson 500 Burlington Road
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 288-4625 Pam Crabtree, Clinical Preceptor
Holzer Clinic-Liberty Circle 96 TWP Rd 369
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-9370 Kim Chapman, Clinical Preceptor
Holzer Clinic – Meigs 88 East Memorial Drive
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 446-5163

Cyndi Estep, Clinical Instructor

Holzer Clinic- Sycamore 4th Avenue & Sycamore Street
Gallipolis OH, 45631
Phone # (740) 446-5244 Ext. 5955 Cortney Beaver, Clinical Preceptor
OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Drive
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5551 Elizabeth Jones, Clinical Preceptor
Pleasant Valley Hospital 2520 Valley Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-4340 Ryan Roush, Clinical Preceptor

Costs are subject to change.
The following is a list of approximate fees associated with clinical education. The costs are the 
responsibility of the student.
BCI and FBI background checks $50
18 Panel Drug/Alcohol Screening Urinalysis $45
Trajecsys Online Clinical Tracking System $150
Basic Solid Color Scrub Uniforms $22 per pair
White Leather Shoes $35.00
White Lab Coat-Optional $20.00
Anatomical Markers $22.00
*Clinical Travel (Gas) Varies
*Students can expect to travel one way a minimum distance of 60 miles from campus for each 
clinical day.
 

A = 93-100 

B = 85-92 

C = 75-84 

F = < 74 

  • Meet all Rio Grande graduation requirements.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • Earn a minimum of a “C” in each RAD course.
  • Complete all General Education courses.
  • The student must successfully complete all credit hours in order to graduate.
  • Complete all ARRT competencies.
  • Return all personnel radiation monitors or submit a Badge Replacement Form.

A student will be ineligible to graduate from the Radiologic Technology Program and ineligible to take the National Certification Examination in Radiology through the American Registry of Radiologic Technology until all course requirements have been satisfied.

Failure to meet any, but not limited to, the above Radiographic academic requirements will result in the student’s dismissal from the program. The student may be eligible to reapply to the program the next calendar year.

GOAL 1: Students will demonstrate clinical competence.

Outcome 1: Students will position patients correctly.
Outcome 2: Students will demonstrate radiation safety practices.

GOAL 2: Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate the ability to modify routine imaging principles for nonroutine/trauma patients.
Outcome 2: Students will identify how changes in technical factors affect radiographic qualities.

GOAL 3: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.

Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate written skills.
Outcome 2: Students will demonstrate verbal skills.

Program Effectiveness Data

As part of the Radiologic Technology Program’s accountability to communities of interest, Rio publishes the following program effectiveness data to ensure program transparency.