Radiologic technologists produce X-ray images of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical conditions.
They prepare and position patients for radiographic examinations, protect patients from unnecessary radiation, utilize radiographic equipment and select appropriate radiographic technical factors for the examination being performed.
Program admission
Additional steps are required for acceptance into this program beyond the standard MCC admission application. The program accepts a new cohort of students every spring that begins during the summer semester.
Admission instructionsProgram acceptance
Students will be contacted in early March for program acceptance. Students accepted into the program will work directly with the program coordinator to determine the next steps. Students not accepted into the program should contact Student Success Advising or the Health Science Institute to determine the next steps.
Individuals with a prior criminal offense record are encouraged to confirm their eligibility status to sit for the national American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam via an ethics review pre-application. Use the following link to access this resource on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) website.
You are strongly encouraged to go through a pre-application review if you've faced:
- Misdemeanor or felony charges or convictions
- Military courts-martial
- Disciplinary actions were taken by a state or federal regulatory authority or certification
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Serious honor code (academic) violations as described in our rules of ethics, such as patient abuse, violating patient confidentiality and cheating
Accreditation
The radiologic technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). (20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, 312.704.5300, FAX: 312.704.5304, mail@jrcert.org)
Length of Accreditation Award: 8 years
View the program JRCERT accreditation information.
Careers
Faster than average (6% to 8%) outlook for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
with an average annual median salary in 2024 of $76,710 in Kansas City
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This program meets the educational requirements for national board certification and licensure for Missouri and Kansas.
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Characteristics of a successful radiologic technologist include but are not limited to; intrinsically motivated, confident, honest, dependable, a team player, flexible, adaptable, responsible and caring.
Essential functions necessary to perform the job skills required for radiologic technology include but are not limited to; manual dexterity, physical stamina, mechanical aptitude, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to read and understand physician orders.
For more detailed information regarding performance standards, please see the program handbook.
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Upon successfully completing the program, students are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination. Successful completion of this examination allows program graduates to use the professional credentials RT(R), Registered Radiologic Technologist.
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The radiologic technology program of Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley will prepare students for competent entry level service in the healthcare community of diagnostic radiologic technology and create opportunities for graduate success in the profession of radiologic technology.
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To be functional members of society and the healthcare community, the individual must demonstrate civic responsibility and self-confidence.
The educational program embraces the liberal arts, with comprehensive radiographic instruction and coordinated clinical training.
These three disciplines of study comprise the three primary components of the radiologic technology program. These components aid the student in achieving the attributes required by the profession and the community which it serves.
Admission and successful completion of the program are determined by clearly defined objectives, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin or gender.
Our goal is to graduate compassionate individuals who care to exercise their minds, giving thought to their daily professional responsibilities, as well as to the world in which they live.
The program will remain flexible to adjust to the changing needs of the profession and healthcare environment which it serves.
Faculty will demonstrate, through their activities, the value of continued education and align the radiologic technology program such that its graduates can successfully matriculate to post graduate programs of radiologic technology.
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Program graduates will:
- Be workforce ready, demonstrating competence in the entry level skills of the profession
- Exhibit proper performance of radiographic procedures
- Formulate appropriate technical factors
- Apply appropriate radiation protection
- Communicate effectively and appropriately
- Exhibit effective oral communication
- Construct effective written communication
- Think critically and apply problem solving skills
- Adapt standard procedure for non-routine patients
- Evaluate radiographic images to determine diagnostic quality
- Be workforce ready, demonstrating competence in the entry level skills of the profession
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Approximate Fees and Expenses (subject to change):
Tuition RATE A.A.S.: 76 credit hours In-district:
$121 per credit hour$9,196 Out-of-district:
$237 per credit hour$18,012 Out-of-state:
$320 per credit hour$24,320 Program Fees RATE A.A.S. Textbooks: used/new $600-800 CBC/FCSR/Drug Screen/Document Services $126 Immunizations Costs will vary Trajecsys (one time fee) $150 Total Approximate Cost of the Radiologic Technology Program (In-District) A.A.S. is $10,272. Financial aid and scholarships are available. For more information, contact 816.604.1000 or visit the financial aid section.
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The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. The information can be found directly on the JRCERT webpage.
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%.
Credentialing Examination Rate Number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted
within 6 months of graduationYear Results Year 1 - 2020 17 of 20 - 85% Year 2 - 2021 12 of 18 - 71% Year 3 - 2022 25 of 25 - 100% Year 4 - 2023 25 of 32 - 78% Year 5 - 2024 18 of 19 - 95% Program 5-Year Average 97 of 114 - 85% 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%.
Job Placement Rate Number employed divided by number actively seeking employment
within 12 months of graduationYear Results Year 1 - 2020 17 of 17 - 100% Year 2 - 2021 18 of 18 - 100% Year 3 - 2022 25 of 25 - 100% Year 4 - 2023 32 of 32 - 100% Year 5 - 2024 18 of 18 - 100% Program 5-Year Average 110 of 110 - 100% Program Completion
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 85%.
Class of # of students eligible and seeking employment Year - 2024 19 of 19 Annual Completion Rate 100%