Admissions Information and Resources

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.

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.

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

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%. 

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%. 

Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 65% . 

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.

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 demonstrate didactically and thorough practical application  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