Radiography

Careers in Radiography

​The Radiography Program provides knowledge and skill development in the art and science of producing quality radiographs for diagnosis and treatment of disease. Career advancement for experienced Radiologic Technologists with further education can lead to positions in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computerized Tomography and Mammography. Students may matriculate through an institution of higher learning to earn a baccalaureate degree. The program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. 74% (119/161) of the students enrolled in the program the past five years have successfully completed. The program has demonstrated an 88% (104/118) ARRT national certification exam pass rate for the past five years. 100% (95/95) of the graduates surveyed the last five years find employment within 1 year of graduation. The average salary for an entry level radiographer is $22 per hour. Salary is based on size and location of the medical facility.                                                      

Certification

The Radiography Program prepares students to become certified and licensed Radiographers. Certification is granted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon successful completion of the national board examination and licensure is granted by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. The program uses the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ Curriculum Guide.                                          

Accreditation

Admission Requirements

Admission is competitive. In order to be considered for Admission to the Radiography Associate Degree Program, a student must:                                                         

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Admissions Cumulative 2.50 GPA for fall 2018 admit term
• Admissions Cumulative 2.70 GPA for spring 2019 admit term and beyond
• Submit all official transcripts from colleges outside of City College of Chicago to the MXC Office of Registrar Services.
• Complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better
  • Biology 226 and Biology 227 could substitute for Biology 116
  • Biology 120 could substitute for HEAPRO 102
• Mathematics 118 or higher
• Biology 116
• HEAPRO

Note: Additional criteria for admission may be required. Please see your Academic Advisor on your campus to discuss all admissions requirements for the Associate in Applied Science Radiography degree program. Download and view the semester map above.                                                                        

• Push and/or pull patients with weights that may exceed 200 lbs.                                                         

• Communicate in English well enough so that you can be understood by others, and others can understand you.                                                         

• Execute both hand and pedal dexterity.                                                         

• Give directions and respond to patient requests.                                                         

• Operate portable equipment.                                                        

• Visually critique a film.                                                         

• Exhibit good hearing ability and is able to exercise good body mechanics.                                                         

• Lift and carry various accessory equipment.                                                     

 Submitting Application within Student Portal  [my.ccc.edu ]                                                        

• Under “My Academic Plan”
• Within “Academic Planning”
• Click “Selective Application”

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