A Radiographer (radiologic technologist) is an essential member of the health care team. Radiographers produce and process x-ray films of parts of the human body - such as bones and supportive structures - to help in the diagnosis of injury and disease.

Radiographers also position patients accurately, implement safety measures to protect patients, co-workers, and themselves from radiation dangers, and calculate the angles and arrangements of specialized equipment to produce quality images.

For certain types of more complex testing, Radiographers prepare "contrast" solutions - substances that patients drink to provide a more detailed image of soft tissues in the body.

The mission of the Radiography Program at MTC (sometimes referred to as the MTC School of Radiography) provides an environment for student radiographers to become qualified and competent technologists in a health care setting. We partner with the health care community to provide higher education for radiographers, and encourage the process of life-long learning.  

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• demonstrates knowledge and skill to accurately position patients for imaging procedures;
• modify standard procedures to accommodate for patient conditions and other variables to obtain quality images;
• determine exposure factors to obtain diagnostic quality images with minimum radiation exposure;
• recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate first aid and basic life support procedures;
• evaluate images for appropriate positioning and image quality;
• demonstrate knowledge and skills related to quality assurance;
• state the safe limits of equipment operation and report malfunctions to the proper authority;
• exercise independent judgment and discretion when performing imaging procedures;
• demonstrates an understanding of your role in the healthcare environment ;
• practice radiation protection for the patient, self, and others;
• practice effective communication with patients and other health professionals ;
• provide basic patient care, comfort, anticipate patient needs, and patient education;
• demonstrate an understanding of basic x-ray production and interactions;
• demonstrate knowledge of human structure, function and pathology; and
• support the profession's code of ethics and comply with the profession's standard of practice.

• The program will provide the graduates with entry-level skills of a radiographer.
• To provide the community with qualified technologists.
• The program will facilitate development of effective communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• To facilitate development of professional attitudes, behaviors, and ethics.

The Radiography Program at MTC is accredited by the Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, 312-704-5300, www.jrcert.org).

The process of accreditation is a formalized review that assures that the College and individual programs meet stringent national standards of excellence. Individual program accreditation also ensures quality curriculum that enables graduates to qualify for applicable certification examinations and/or licensures.

Students who successfully complete MTC's Radiography Program are eligible to take the National Registry Examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This a multiple-choice situational exam administered via computer. Successful examination results allow individuals to use the R.T. (Registered Technologist) credential, as well as pursue advanced employment opportunities. Periodic renewal of this credential is required.

The ARRT Board reserves the right to deny admission to the ARRT examination if an individual has been convicted of a crime, including a felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or drug-related arrest.

To qualify for MTC's School of Radiography, applicants must have:

• Fulfilled all MTC general admission requirements, and submitted both the School of Radiography Application and the non-academic standards form.
• Successfully completed high school or certification of equivalent education by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Acceptance into the Radiography Program is contingent upon receipt of official final high school transcript or GED examination equivalent, or completion of a minimum of 12 quarter hours (or equivalent) of college-level credits with an accumulative GPA of 2.5, whichever is most recent.  
• Successful completion of high school algebra, biology, and chemistry, or successful completion equivalent college coursework (MTC’s SCI0990A Science Orientation and/or MTH0990A Introduction to Algebra).  
• Successful completion of MSC1010A (Medical Terminology I) or equivalent college coursework with a minimum grade of “C” prior to admission.  
• Completed COMPASS academic placement testing with the following minimum scores:
  • score of 63 on the Writing Skills Assessment. If score if below 63, student must earn a satisfactory grade in ENG0990A Introduction to College Writing.
  • score of 41 on Elementary Algebra Assessment. If score is below 41, student must earn a satisfactory grade in MTH0990A Introduction to Algebra.
  • score of 67 on Reading Assessment. If score is below 67, student must earn a satisfactory grade in ENG0960A Reaching Enrichment I.
• Reached 18 years of age by the end of the calendar year in which you are seeking admission into Radiography technical courses.
• Completion of a physical examination including all diagnostic screenings (with results on file) prior to entering the first Radiography clinical course.  
• Observation in a(an) Imaging Department(s) a minimum of nine (9) hours over a 3 day period (3 hours maximum each day) and submit an “Observation Validation” form. Please note specific guidelines on the observation validation form for completing this requirement.Additional hours may be observed to obtain additional admission points. (Click here to see Admission Scoring form for more details.)  
• Accepted applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check facilitated by MTC and conducted by The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation. This background check will include, but is not limited to, an analysis of fingerprints and review of prior criminal records. Students with felony, certain misdemeanors or drug-related arrests as specified in Senate Bill 38 and House Bill 160, may be ineligible for admission into the School of Radiography. The submission of any false information to MTC shall be cause for immediate dismissal from the School of Radiography.  
• Accepted applicants will be required to submit to an eight-panel drug screen. In addition, students will be subject to random drug screens. Students who refuse/fails to cooperate will be considered "postive". Unsatisfactory/positive results of the drug screen will result in ineligibility for admission and/or continuation in the program.
• If applicable, current MTC students seeking Radiography admission must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.  
• Application deadline for each class beginning in the summer is April 1st. Students will be admitted into the program based upon an admission point system, whereby the most qualified applicants are considered based upon highest point totals. Class size is limited to 17 students having the highest admission point totals. Click here to see Admission Scoring form for more details. 
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all additional documentation to the School of Radiography prior to the application deadline. (i.e. additional transcripts with updated gpa’s and coursework, additional observation hours, etc.)
• Only completed applications submitted by the application deadline will be considered.  
• Applicants will be notified of their status in the program by mail approximately 6-8 weeks after the application deadline.  
• Applicants who are not selected into the program, but would like to be considered for a future class, will need to complete another program application.  

Transfer students to MTC must qualify in accordance with current Radiography Program admission criteria.

If required, Brush-up Courses are available to help you meet any specialized program admission requirements.

Clinical sites as well as potential employers may require drug screens and criminal background investigations.

The Radiography Program begins once a year each Summer Quarter.

A complete listing of all requirements and policies/procedures for the program is available in the Radiography Student Handbook.

More than 174,000 individuals work in this field in the U.S. with about half being employed by hospitals. Job opportunities are projected to increase nationally between 25 percent and 30 percent for this field through 2012; Ohio expects a more modest 12 percent increase through the year 2010.

Additionally, many individuals pursue advanced education and training, then move into tangent areas of imaging and diagnostics such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound.