What is Radiologic Technology?

  • The segment of the healthcare team that produces diagnostic medical images for the treatment and care of patients. 
  • Radiographic imaging occurs in different venues including hospitals, out-patient clinics, and physician offices.
  • Radiography is performed on all age groups and suffering from a broad spectrum of diseases.

Why Radiologic Technology?

  • It is a growing field with the opportunity to work in multiple areas in the radiology department including surgery, ER, fluoroscopic and diagnostic exams.
  • Opportunities to cross train and receive additional certifications in other modalities such as: CT, Mammography, Cath lab, and Interventional radiology. 
  • The demand for radiologic technologists is expected to increase faster than average.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
The employment of radiologic technologists is expected to increase between 2019-2029 by
7%

Program Basics

Didactic lecture, laboratory classes, and clinical rotations for field experience throughout the 20 month curriculum. 

  • 64 semester credit hours and is designed to prepare the graduate for employment as a diagnostic radiologic technologist. 
  • Students are assigned a preceptor in the practicum courses and are responsible to complete a specific number of competencies.
  • At the conclusion of the program, the students will be awarded an A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology and be eligible to sit for the ARRT national registry exam.
 

 

Accreditation Information

Weatherford College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Weatherford College Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). JRCERT contact information can be found at: www.jrcert.org.

Weatherford College Radiologic Technology Program Accreditation Status: Accredited (per JRCERT Policies 10.000 and 10.7000)

Length of Accreditation Award: 8-year (awarded in 2017)

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

Mission Statement

The Radiologic Technology Program continues the mission of the Health and Human Sciences Division at Weatherford College by offering students a quality education in the radiological sciences.

The Radiologic Technology Program continues the mission of the Health and Human Sciences Division at Weatherford College by offering students a quality education in the radiological sciences.

Listed below are some of the physical requirements that are required of a radiologic technologist. If you are unable to meet these requirements, you will be referred to the ADA department:

  • Physically lift 50 pounds or more routinely
  • Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Be able to perform CPR if needed
  • Be able to bend, stoop, push, and pull routinely
  • Be able to assist patients throughout exams in the healthcare setting
  • Be able to move heavy equipment into confined spaces
  • Have the hearing ability to hear alarms and must be able to hear a person speak in a normal audible voice without observing the person's face.

Our students are successful in both acquiring employment and passing the national registry. : Our employment rate for our graduates over the last eight years is 99%. : Our students have a 95% first attempt pass rate on the ARRT registry compared with the national average of 88.2%.

  • Chrystal Jennings

Related Programs

Additional certificate programs offered at Weatherford College after passing the primary radiologic technologist program are:

Transfer Options

A student, enrolled in a Weatherford College Health and Human Sciences Program, may transfer to another Weatherford College Health and Human Sciences Program under the following circumstances:

  • The student is in good standing
  • The student has withdrawn from a program while in good standing
  • The student is not on probation for a non-academic issue. 
  • The student obtains a letter of recommendation from the prior Health and Human Sciences program director.
  • The student must meet the requirements of the program to which they are transferring and receives acceptance from the respective program director.

A student may not transfer into another Weatherford College Health and Human Sciences Program if:

  • The applicant has ever been dismissed from another Weatherford College Health and Human Sciences Program. 
  • The applicant is currently on probation, for a disciplinary issue, in another Weatherford College Health and Human Sciences Program.
  • The applicant has received a failing grade in another Weatherford College Health and Human Sciences Program for a behavioral issue.

Any student who requests to transfer into another Weatherford College Health and Human Sciences program must meet all the specific admissions requirements for that program. Prior admission into a Weatherford College Health and Human Sciences Program does not guarantee admission into another program.

Radiologic Technology Program

Radiologic Technology
Number of Credits
64
Degree Plan

Testimonial

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Weatherford College allowed me to achieve my goal of becoming a Radiologic Technologist. My instructors challenged me to do better and to improve myself. I was equipped with practical skills which have been very beneficial in the work environment. Thank you!
Miriam Muganda
Class of 2019

Testimonial

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I am grateful to WC radiology staff for being so helpful. After earning my degree, I felt I had gained the knowledge and experience I needed to start my career. Now I am a proud CT Technologist and I love my job.
Rodrigo Carrillo
Class of 2016

Contact

Mickey Ryan, MHA, BSRS, RT(R)(MR)
Program Director
mryan@wc.edu
817-598-8839